Registration Information

All animals involved in the racing industry, either for racing or breeding purposes, must be registered in accordance with the respective rules of racing that apply.

The RWWA Department of Licensing and Registrations conducts all aspects of animal registrations which includes:

• Registrations for the purposes of breeding (Sire, Dam, Broodmares, Progeny) including DNA procedures etc.
• Changes/Transfers of ownership of racing animals, including syndicates
• Registration of Syndicates including public syndications in accordance with ASIC requirements
• Registration of Leases
• Registration of Racing colours (Harness/Thoroughbreds)

All applications in relation to these activities must be made on the relevant forms and be submitted with the required payment as specified on the form. Certain forms in some codes must be original forms and therefore photocopies, faxes or emails will not be accepted for the purposes of effecting animal registrations, particularly changes in ownership.

Reminder with respect to Ownership Disputes or Similar

From time to time RWWA customers seek assistance in resolving disputes regarding animal ownership or the training of animals etc. Notwithstanding the wide powers that RWWA and its officials, particularly the Stewards, have under the Rules, those powers do not extend to dispute resolution to the extent that the Stewards can compel a party to act in any way not specifically outlined in the Rules themselves. Neither do the Stewards have the authority to force a person to sign away or forsake a share or interest in an animal, which has been afforded to them in accordance with the relevant Rules of Racing, or make any orders with respect to compensatory payments.

This should not deter a person contacting RWWA officials who will provide advice in terms of the Rules and RWWA procedures and polices and ensure these are being complied with.

Matters that cannot be resolved through the application of the Rules and policies, become a civil dispute between the parties which must be resolved accordingly through the appropriate civil jurisdiction.

The following officers can be contacted for assistance in any animal registration related matters: