From veterinarians, to jockeys, kennel hands, trainers, trackwork riders and many more, the State’s $1.3 billion racing sector offers diverse career opportunities for a range of skillsets. More than 25,000 people are involved in WA’s racing industry across a range of roles. One of those important roles is that of a track curator, who is […]

Talented apprentice jockey Madi Derrick has been booked to ride in the WA leg of the upcoming National Apprentice Race Series (NARS). NARS sees the nation’s most promising young jockeys ride against each other in the apprentice-only race series. Derrick replaces the suspended Victoria Corver to represent the Racing WA team during NARS alongside Cassey Martinan, […]

The young guns of West Australian racing are pitting themselves against the best apprentice jockeys from across the country in the National Apprentice Race Series in March and April. Spearheading the Racing WA team are Cassey Martinan, Luke Campbell and Victoria Corver, who were selected last year, joined by newcomers Rosie Mahony and Zephen Johnston-Porter. […]

Riding the likes of Perth Cup winner Casino Seventeen, the talented Red Fifty Three and progressive filly Yonga Lass at trials has been invaluable for apprentice jockey Chanel Cooper. However, it was the time spent with a Palomino named Lacey as a youngster, which helped Chanel – who makes her race riding debut at Pinjarra […]

The youngsters lining up for pony races at Ascot today showed the focus and commitment of professional jockeys in a Group 1. All the riders in the first National Pony Racing Series understood the honour of racing on the famous track just hours before the Northerly Stakes and among them were top jockey William Pike’s […]

Amy Evans is well known in WA racing circles for her ownership success. It’s an enviable record which includes part-ownership of multiple Group 3 winner The Velvet King, his progressive sister The Velvet Queen and Listed winner Weaponson, to name just a few. You’ll also find Amy’s name in the ownership of Clairvoyance, Protégé and […]

FEATURED APPRENTICE: Austin Galati BIRTHPLACE: Perth AGE: 23 HOST TRAINER: Racing and Wagering Western Australia CLAIM: 3kg A career in racing was never a childhood dream for apprentice jockey Austin Galati but he knew he wanted to work with animals. Now his favourite moments come from rewarding the quiet achievers in racing by bringing home […]

West Australian riders Keshaw Dhurun and Brayden Gaerth recently took on the country’s top apprentice jockeys and won during their heats of the National Apprentice Race Series 2023. RWWA Racing Training Manager Sharyn Lancaster said the winning pair competed in Australia’s premier race series for emerging talent, known as NARS, alongside teammates Cassey Martinan, Luke […]

An exciting team of West Australian apprentice jockeys will take on the top riders from across Australia next month. Border closures have kept WA riders from the National Apprentice Race Series (NARS) for three years but they will be lining up at the starting gates in Darwin on 4 March. Apprentices Cassey Martinan, Brayden Gaerth, […]

The education program for apprentice jockeys in Western Australia is being strengthened and refreshed. Racing Training Manager Sharyn Lancaster said a new classroom created at Lark Hill Thoroughbred Training Facility was the first step in a wider move to restructure the program and elevate the quality of apprentice training “Apprentices were finding it hard to […]

Greyhounds Australasia is seeking an independent chair for a two-year term. The role includes chairing directors’ and member meetings, providing advice, guidance and support to directors and other duties and functions as requested by the board and reasonably required by the Greyhounds Australasia constitution. The company is committed to an industry with high levels of […]

Expressions of interest are open for two directors on the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Board. As the peak racing body in Western Australia, RWWA provides strategic direction and leadership to the development, integrity and welfare of the state’s racing industry. RWWA is the controlling authority of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western […]

McNaught A Rising Star 10 May, 2019 Career C CAREER Apprentice jockey Jade McNaught has won the Racing and Wagering WA 2019 Rising Star Apprentice Series which concluded in Northam on 5 May, 2019.  McNaught, was never challenged for first place since the series commenced on April 4 winning with 221 points, Chloe Azzopardi came […]

Horse mannequin LARry to the rescue 29 May, 2018 Career C CAREER Barrier staff listening to Anthony Hatch from the NSW Fire and Rescue at the 2012 Large Animal Rescue workshop Perth Racecourse.  Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) in conjunction with the WA Horse Council will be conducting a Large Animal Rescue (LAR) workshop on Friday […]

Former Pony Club riders no ‘one trick ponies’ as teens target racing careers 7 February, 2018 Career C CAREER Teenagers from regional Western Australia have been honing their skills on thoroughbreds as they embark on exciting career paths in the local racing industry.  Last month, Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) in partnership with Pony Clubs […]