Racing WA is delighted to showcase the latest team of Off the Track WA (OTTWA) Retrainers helping racehorses prepare for new ventures in retirement. The retrainers act as a key part of the OTTWA Retraining program, providing tailored education to each retired racehorse in preparation for new careers in their life after racing. Joining the […]

A dead tree received a vibrant makeover at Ascot Racecourse today in honour of mental health awareness. The painting formed part of Racing WA’s Community Fund partnership with the Blue Tree Project, with the collaboration on a mission to spread the message “it’s OK to not be OK” across the State’s 49 racecourses. Racing and […]

Covering nearly one-fifth of Western Australia’s land area, the Mid West is a vast region home to top-quality racing – highlighted by the Geraldton Cup. About 2000 racegoers are expected to attend the 2024 edition of the $125,000 TABtouch Geraldton Cup (2100m) at the Geraldton Turf Club (GTC) on Sunday, April 7. The GTC is […]

The new Pingrup Golf Club Committee seized the opportunity presented by the annual Pingrup Cup, making significant strides towards restoration and maintenance of the local golf club. Through a combination of a sausage sizzle and a yabby competition, the committee raised an impressive $5459 towards their efforts to revitalise the golf club, which has remained […]

Esperance-Goldfields Surf Lifesaving members rallied together at Esperance Cup to raise funds for better facilities and equipment. By marshalling cars in the parking lot, rattling donation tins and selling raffle boards, the local lifesavers raised $3238 towards upgraded racking and shelving to fit out the new patrol shed and Nippers area. Racing WA matched the […]

A dead tree at the Albany Racing Club has been given a ‘blue lease on life’ with Racing WA, Albany racing participants and Great Southern community groups helping mental health grow stronger. Racing WA and the Blue Tree Project were joined by representatives from the Albany Racing Club, Albany Harness Racing Club, Pingrup Race Club, […]

An exciting new partnership between the Racing WA Community Fund and Solaris Cancer Care promises vital support for cancer patients and their families throughout WA. The partnership, which officially launched at the Bunbury Turf Club Open Day on 10 December 2023, will help Solaris Cancer Care reach regional families affected by cancer and raise awareness […]

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 […]

With a commitment to foster thriving and connected regional communities, Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) new Racing WA Community Fund is set to become the driving force for positive change in areas closely linked to racing. With two annual grant rounds, the new fund will provide financial support to projects that promote connection, enhance […]

The name Elafella is well known to the 8000 people on course watching the recent Broome Cup but the track champion wasn’t the only winner of the day. At the Fashions on the Field stage another name was called out again and again during the parade: Bob’s Shoe Store. The dresses came from various leading […]

The racing community came together in full stride at the recent Community Day at Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club, rallying to raise money and awareness for Variety WA. The annual event offered more than a thrilling day of racing – with children’s entertainment, a pizza throwing competition and an auction on the agenda to add money […]

Priority greyhound adoption is being offered to WA Police Union members in a partnership with Racing and Wagering Western Australia to support the physical and mental health of officers. WA Police Union (WAPU) President Paul Gale said the offer was available to both the union’s 7000 serving and 1300 retired members through RWWA’s Greyhounds as […]

Pacing for Pink has successfully concluded for another year, leaving a trail of pink-panted heroes. Nineteen talented harness drivers from Western Australia proudly wore pink pants in support of the McGrath Foundation for the month of May, raising both funds and awareness for their cause. The collective efforts of the harness community and driver sponsorships […]

Former racehorses are teaching children life skills through an equine-assisted learning program called Horse Sense. The initiative, supported by the new Off the Track WA Community Fund, is run by Horse Sense founder Claire Wright, a primary school teacher and equine facilitated learning practitioner who was inspired by her own experience. “I’ve loved horses ever […]

A deluxe, purpose-built rehoming centre for greyhounds is planned for a large property newly secured in Southern River. Racing and Wagering Western Australia has purchased a site of almost 10,000m2 on Matison Street, which is planned as the new headquarters for Greyhounds as Pets. Head of Animal Welfare Dr Anna Smet described the project as […]

Off the Track WA (OTTWA) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from equestrian-focused businesses to be part of a new initiative launching in 2023. Equine related businesses, such as vets, farriers, stockfeeders and more are invited to support the growing number of OTTWA passport holders by offering discounted products and services. In return, businesses will […]

The first standing MRI machine installed in Western Australia has scanned twice the expected number of horses in its initial month of operation. The MRI technology can diagnose a wide variety of lameness conditions caused by musculoskeletal injuries, which cannot be accurately assessed with radiographs or ultrasound. MRI is particularly useful for diagnosing soft tissue […]

Women are fast gaining ground in the once-blokey racing world and claiming their place among the leaders. In one of the few sports where all genders compete as equals, women are consistently stepping up to a wide range of roles across the different types of racing. In WA greyhound racing, mother and daughter Christine Robartson […]

Winning $30,000 has been easier than spending it for the top team in the 2023 Own the Dream event series. Stable Mannas team captain Sue Dawe said her group were keen to go to all the events, which gave them a strong chance in the prize draw at the recent Ascot grand finale, but they […]

Horse-based education and therapy projects stand to benefit from the latest initiative to support retired racehorses. Racing and Wagering Western Australia is launching a funding program which promises to assist a range of learning and wellbeing projects where off-the-track horses are involved. Head of Animal Wellbeing Anna Smet said the new Off the Track WA […]