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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 […]

60 shades of greyhounds 30 April, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Picture: GAP WA Ambassador Brittany Taylor with Chris Tallentire, Member for Gosnells ( R ), and Terry Healy, Member for Southern River ( L ). On Sunday April 29, Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) hosted a National Adoption Day in conjunction with five other states (QLD, […]

Dream Turns To Reality 23 April, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Khristina Vasko has tasted success on the race course.  She was a recent winner of the prestigious WA Country Cups Fashion On The Field in Albany and is now in line as a wildcard entrant to win a trip to next year’s Royal Ascot carnival […]

Thompson Hopes Slipper Fits Santos 8 March, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Prominent Western Australian thoroughbred owner Craig Thompson is confident he has the right horse to win him a Golden Slipper, following Santos’ win in the Skyline Stakes over the weekend. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Santos has won both of his starts […]

Sale Ends With A Bang 21 February, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Magic Millions Perth Manager David Houston has declared the 2018 Perth Yearling Sale the best in his time, after the two day sale ended at Belmont Park on Tuesday. After a 96% clearance rate on the opening day of the sales, book two saw […]

Owners Only Breakfast: Danielle Pratt 13 February, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Danielle Pratt loves racing and her involvement in the industry as an owner, including an all girls syndicate with Man Booker.  She was a special guest on Tabradio’s Owners Only Breakfast at Ascot.  

Owners Only Trackwork Breakfast Interviews 13 February, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Fantastic morning at the Own The Dream Trackwork Breakfast with TABradio’s The Sports Daily broadcasting LIVE! Check out the interviews from this morning below: Mark Windram and Brian McNally chat about their experience so far participating in the Win a Share in Racehorse competition […]

Karrakatta Hopeful Right For Return 24 January, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Promising filly Kiss The Breeze will be looking to start her Magic Millions campaign on a winning note when she lines up in the TABtouch Plate (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday. The Star Witness filly produced a tough performance on debut at Belmont last […]

Moshe brings Irish Owners Good Luck 18 January, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Irish Moshe gave his group of Irish owners a big thrill winning at Ascot on Wednesday. One of the lucky owners Stephen O’Neill caught up with The Sports Daily on Thursday after the win.

Portelli hoping for perth magic 9 January, 2018 Owners O OWNERS Gary Portelli is no stranger to winning feature two-year-old races, and he is hoping his trip to the 2017 Perth Magic Millions sale can deliver him another substantial payday in this Saturday’s Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic on the Gold Coast. Portelli purchased filly Secret […]