• Home
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Registration & Forms

Follow Us

  • Racing
    • Thoroughbred Hub
      • CRIS
      • Thoroughbred Race Dates & Programming
      • Post Race Interviews
      • Apprentice Jockey Riding Claims
      • Stable Returns
      • Trainer and Owner Reforms
      • Westspeed
      • Westspeed EPONA
      • Industry Information
    • Harness Hub
      • Racing Office
      • Harness Racing
      • Harness Trial Replays
      • Harness Business Model
      • WestBred
      • Industry Information
      • Harness Sectionals
    • Greyhound Hub
      • Greyhound Feature Event Nomination Forms
      • Greyhound Programming
      • Race Replays
      • WestChase
      • Greyhound Grading
      • Industry Information
      • Train the Trainer
  • Industry
    • Registrations & Forms
      • Public Promoters of Syndication
      • How to Pay
      • Contact Details
    • Integrity
      • Stewards Inquiries
      • Pending Inquiries & Appeals
      • Rules & Policies
      • Suspended & Injured Riders
      • Integrity Notices
      • Gear
      • Veterinary Notices
      • Complaints to RWWA
      • Harassment & Discrimination
      • Disqualifications
    • TABtouch
      • Responsible Wagering
      • Legislation & Rules
  • Clubs & Events
    • Race Clubs
    • The Races WA
      • WA Fashions on the Field
      • Showcasing the Regions
    • RWWA Awards
    • WA Racing Hall of Fame
      • Nominees
      • Competition
      • Sponsors
      • Inductees
      • Criteria
      • Selection Panels
      • About
      • Contact
  • Our Community
    • Ownership
      • Owning a Thoroughbred
      • Owning a Standardbred
      • Owning a Greyhound
    • Community TAB
      • Community TAB
      • Racing Industry
      • Community Sport
      • Community Partnerships
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • News & Media
    • WA Racing Update – COVID-19
    • WA TAB Sale – Industry Information
    • News
    • Publications
    • Media Enquiries
    • TABradio
  • Welfare
    • Greyhounds as Pets
      • About GAP
      • Adopt a Greyhound
      • Foster a Greyhound
      • Greyhounds Available to Adopt
      • Owners & Trainers
      • Contact GAP
    • Off The Track WA
      • Clinics & Events
      • Event & Rider Sponsorship
      • Education & News
      • OTT Horse Buy & Sell
      • OTT Re-Trainers
      • About OTTWA
      • Contact OTTWA
    • Animal Welfare
      • Our Commitment
      • Governance
      • Equine Welfare
      • Greyhound Welfare
        • Racing animals
    • Industry Welfare
      • Racing Assist
      • Jockey Assist
      • Maternity Assistance Program
      • Accident and injury support
  • About
    • About Us
    • Governance
      • RWWA Board
      • RWWA Executive Team
      • Public Interest Disclosure
      • Corporate Governance Disclosure
    • Corporate
      • Corporate Reports
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • History
      • Thoroughbred History
      • Harness History
      • Greyhound History
    • Contact
      • Racing Contacts
      • Wagering Contacts
      • Social Media
    • Careers
      • Working at RWWA
      • Careers In Racing
      • Job Opportunities
Home About History Greyhound History

Greyhound History

GREYHOUND RACING IN WA

HISTORY

By 1971, the interest for greyhounds had reached Western Australia, with dogs being auctioned by local vendors. Trials were being conducted at venues surrounding Perth, and the demand for greyhound racing was gaining momentum. In 1972, The Greyhound Racing Control Act was passed through the Parliament of Western Australia, and the Greyhound Racing Control Board Was Formed.

On 18 September 1973, Canning Greyhound Racing Association was announced as the successful applicant for the licence. Their venue, Canning Agricultural Society Showgrounds, was the first metropolitan racing track in Western Australia.

Work on the venue commenced in 1974, and trials were held later in that year with the first race meeting held on 12 December 1974. The meeting supported an eight race programme, attracting over 15,000 people, with a TAB turnover of more than $60,000 and the on-course tote almost $120,000.

THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION

In 1981, the Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association was established under the Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association Act, and the assets and liabilities of the Canning Greyhound Racing Association were transferred to WAGRA.

The Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association Act also allowed for the absorption of Mandurah Greyhound Racing Association into WAGRA.

1995/96 saw WAGRA’s Committee approve the establishment of another greyhound racing track based in the Avon Valley, initially for the purposes of trialling and training. However, on 30 September 1996, Western Australians witnessed the new venue’s first race meeting.

Greyhound racing has undergone many changes since 1974, including the transition from grass to sand tracks, the change to the above ground lure systems and most recently the re-development of the Mandurah venue to include a 599-metre one-turn track.

WAGRA now conduct 7 race meetings per week across the three venues, a far cry from the early days of one meeting per week when Cannington first opened.

 

 

 

 

Latest News

A Change Of Heart Paying Off Big Time For Campbell thumbnail

A Change Of Heart Paying Off Big Time For Campbell

June 29, 2022
WA Racing News Update thumbnail

WA Racing News Update

June 28, 2022
Leadership renewal in WA racing thumbnail

Leadership renewal in WA racing

June 27, 2022

HISTORY

View the history of racing and wagering in WA..

  • Thoroughbred History
  • Harness History
  • Greyhound History

Latest Publications

THE RACES WA MAGAZINE

THE RACES WA MAGAZINE

JUNE - JULY 2022
THE TROTS WA MAGAZINE

THE TROTS WA MAGAZINE

MARCH-APRIL 2022
THE DOGS WA MAGAZINE

THE DOGS WA MAGAZINE

JUNE 2022

Community TAB Partners

  • Lifeline WA logo
  • HorsePower Australia logo
  • Team Teal logo
  • RSLWA logo
  • SportWest logo
TAB SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE WAGERING

Call 1800 858 858        Visit gamblinghelponline.org.au

Phone (618) 9445 5333
Email info@rwwa.com.au
Address

14 Hasler Road
Osborne Park WA
6017

Racing News

  • Clubs & Events
  • Racing & Wagering WA

Welfare

  • Industry Welfare
  • Animal Welfare
  • Greyhounds as Pets
  • Off the Track WA

Clubs & Events

  • Clubs
  • WA Racing Hall of Fame
  • The Races WA

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Corporate
  • Governance
  • History

Racing

  • Thoroughbred Hub
  • Harness Hub
  • Greyhound Hub

Our Community

  • Community TAB

Industry

  • Industry Info
  • Integrity
  • Registrations & Forms
  • TABtouch
  • How to Pay
© 2019 Racing & Wagering WA. Website built by CVW Creative.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Welfare

Follow Us