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Bradley Abel loves being involved in the racing game. It’s more than just a passing interest, it’s a genuine passion. In the past decade or so, Abel has part-owned a number of horses in Perth and across the eastern seaboard. They’ve all enjoyed varying success, but none have gone on to be stars or won […]

Team ‘Showusdmoney’ will be living their dream of owning a racehorse after being crowned the winner of Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) 2021 Own the Dream competition yesterday at the TABtouch-Pinjarra Classic raceday at Pinjarra Park. The team of six will now embark on a search for their champion, with their major prize of […]

The 2021 Own the Dream series kicks off this Saturday at Ascot Racecourse, launching a month of events for teams competing to win the ultimate racing prize of a share in their very own thoroughbred racehorse. Registered teams will come together on the track to celebrate the start of a thrilling four-week experience of valuable […]

The state’s most prestigious harness race did not disappoint, with Vultan Tin taking out the highly coveted TABtouch WA Pacing Cup on Friday night. In his fourth appearance in the Pacing Cup, the standardbred affectionately known as “Frank”, delighted fans as he crossed the finish line ahead of favourite Chicago Bull. The thrill continued for […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to announce its Owners Only initiative has received the 2020 AMI WA Event or Brand Experience State Award for Marketing Excellence for the 2020 “Own the Dream” series. The Award, presented at a virtual award ceremony, recognised the initiative’s excellence in the use of events as part […]

RWWA would like thank all owners for their continuous investment and support of the WA racing industry, and for their patience and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the return of patrons back on-course, we are sharing the ownership experiences of some of our owners, such as Dorina Margaretic, who is one of over […]

RWWA would like thank all owners for their continuous investment and support of the WA racing industry, and for their patience and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the return of patrons back on-course, we are sharing the ownership experiences of some of our owners, such as thoroughbred owner Simone Wilkins, who is one […]

RWWA would like thank all owners for their continuous investment and support of the WA racing industry, and for their patience and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the return of patrons back on-course, we are sharing the ownership experiences of some of our owners, such as greyhound owner Simon Marsigalia, who is one […]

RWWA would like thank all owners for their continuous investment and support of the WA racing industry, and for their patience and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the return of patrons back on-course, we are sharing the ownership experiences of some of our owners, such as harness owners Glen and Brenda Richards, who […]

RWWA would like thank all owners for their continuous investment and support of the WA racing industry, and for their patience and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the return of patrons back on-course, we are sharing the ownership experiences of some of our owners, such as thoroughbred owner Hasnie Money, who is one […]

RWWA would like thank all owners for their continuous investment and support of the WA racing industry, and for their patience and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the return of patrons back on-course, we are sharing the ownership experiences of some of our owners, such as greyhound owner Kieth Anderson, who is one […]

The Melbourne Cup. It’s a race that stops the nation. It’s an intrinsic part of Australia’s sporting and cultural landscape since the first race was won by Archer in 1861. Australia’s iconic race on the first Tuesday in November is one that is intensely sought after by national and international trainers, jockeys and owners. For […]

The dream of owning a racehorse became a reality for team Cywerbroke when they were crowned winners of Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Own the Dream initiative yesterday. The team of 10 took home a $10,000 share in a yearling purchased at the 2020 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale yesterday. Out of 85 teams […]

Family Battle In Gimcrack Stakes 22 March, 2019 Owners O OWNERS Battle lines are drawn in the Martin household with father and son set to go head-to-head at Ascot on Saturday. Family loyalty will be cast aside when Wes Martin and his dad, John, go for bragging rights in the Listed Gimcrack Stakes (1100m). Wes, […]

Owner Delights In Northam Cup Triumph 29 October, 2018 Owners O OWNERS As a horse owner you aim high, but are just as content to revel in any win, regardless of place, time or race. From the pinnacle of a Group 1 feature in the city to a maiden in the provincial and country circuits, you […]

Path Uncertain For Promising Pablo 1 October, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Part-owner Wally Daly has a conundrum to consider, but it’s a challenge he certainly isn’t complaining about. Daly and trainer Sean Casey are locked in discussion over what path Pablo’s Poem will take in the next few months. The Lope De Vega gelding underlined his […]

Exciting Kalgoorlie Speedster Perth-Bound 31 July, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Connections of exciting Kalgoorlie speedster Pym’s Royale are in an enviable position and could have a pleasant conundrum to consider. Flourishing under the guidance of top goldfields trainer Peter Fernie, Pym’s Royale has taken Kalgoorlie racing by storm this year. And if he wins at […]

War God Rewards Patient Owners 6 July, 2018 Owners O OWNERS The moral of the War God story is to hold the faith and not give up. It’s also about timing and serendipity, being in the right place at the right time. That sentiment that can be easier said than done, particularly as an owner, […]

Owner Profile: Rob Humphryson 21 June, 2018 Owners O OWNERS 1) Who do you consider to be the best horse you have owned? Best performed horse to date in terms of both stakemoney and class would have to be Delta Bay, with a string of others close behind over the decades such as Little Miss […]

Top Trainer Shares The Spoils Of WA Oaks Victory 28 May, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Winning big greyhound races has become regular event for Paul Stuart, but Saturday’s Group 2 WA Oaks (520m) was tinged with added significance. With Cropduster and Starlight Yoyo, Stuart had a powerful two-pronged attack in the $60,000 feature, but it […]