Rules & Policies

RULES OF RACING

In Accordance With Section 45 Of The RWWA Act 2003, The Board Of Racing And Wagering WA Has Approved The Adoption Of The Rules Of Racing For The Three Codes.

These Rules, based upon the previous Rules of the WATC, are comprised of both National and Local Rules and came into effect as of 1 August 2004.

Various refinements to the Rules have been made in order to provide for consistency across the codes, and reflect the responsibilities RWWA has to the regulation of the sports under its control.

National Rules of Racing are under the control of respective peak National bodies and are adopted by RWWA through Gazettal upon notice of amendment or enactment from these organisations.

The Local Rules of Racing are directly under the control of RWWA and are approved through the Integrity Assurance Committee (IAC) prior to Gazettal and adoption.

RULES OF RACING DOCUMENTS:

Thoroughbred

Document Name	Format	Filesize
RWWA Thoroughbred Rules of Racing	pdf	2.17 MB
Notice of Amendment to Thoroughbred Rules 1 June 2023	pdf	146.23 KB
Notice: Screening Limits February 2023	pdf	114.56 KB
Notice: Application of Screening Limits 2021	pdf	96.24 KB
Retirement Rule Information Booklet	pdf	1.93 MB
Addition of Local Manual Barrier-Box Draw Rules Effective 15 August 2023	pdf	123.77 KB
Notice of Amendment to Thoroughbred Local Rule 57 effective 28 March 2023	pdf	120.31 KB
Notice of Thoroughbred Rules Amendments 1 February 2023	pdf	148.20 KB
Notice of Thoroughbred Rules Amendments 29 July 2022	pdf	135.53 KB
Notice of Thoroughbred Rules Amendments 6 April 2022	pdf	134.62 KB
Rules Applicable to Trackwork Riders	pdf	295.88 KB
ARB Calendar Notice - Abbreviated Screening Limits Policy	pdf	278.74 KB
Notice Regarding Leading of Two or more horses	pdf	131.42 KB
Rules and Regulations - Lark Hill Thoroughbred Training Complex	pdf	20.79 KB

Harness

Please see below a link to the Harness Stud Book Regulations to be read in conjunction with the Rules of Racing:

Australian Trotting Stud Book Regulations

Document Name	Format	Filesize
RWWA Harness Rules of Racing	pdf	1.32 MB
Notice: Screening Limits February 2023	pdf	114.56 KB
Notice: Application of Screening Limits 2021	pdf	96.24 KB
Retirement Rule Information Booklet	pdf	1.93 MB
Addition of Local Manual Barrier-Box Draw effective 15 August 2023	pdf	123.77 KB
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 11 August 2023	pdf	145.55 KB
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 28 March 2023	pdf	196.40 KB
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 1 March 2023	pdf	269.76 KB
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 29 July 2022	pdf	142.33 KB
New Rules pertaining to the banning of Anabolic Steroids	pdf	190.24 KB

Greyhound

Document Name	Format	Filesize
RWWA Greyhound Rules of Racing	pdf	1.26 MB
Greyhound screening limits notice	pdf	124.85 KB
Vaccination Ineligibility	pdf	75.37 KB
Addition of Local Manual Barrier-Box Draw effective 15 August 2023	pdf	123.77 KB
Notice - RWWA Greyhound Rules of Racing effective 1 August 2023	pdf	168.48 KB
Notice - Addition of Local Rule 39 Frequent Starts	pdf	121.92 KB

RACING POLICIES:

Thoroughbred

Document Name	Format	Filesize
RWWA Policy - Equine Major Fractures or Other Major Orthopaedic Injuries	pdf	102.54 KB
RWWA Racing in Hot Weather Policy Thoroughbred and Harness	pdf	221.79 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 2.7 RWWA Aged Horse Policy	pdf	178.88 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 4.5 - TRIAL AND TRACKWORK - Use of Joggers	pdf	290.53 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 1.7 - Replacement of Declared Riders	pdf	60.87 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 1.8 - Jockey and Apprentice Riding Weights	pdf	64.20 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 5.1 - Barrier Blankets	pdf	60.11 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 3.23 - Horses Losing Plates at the Barriers or Whilst On Course Prior to Racing	pdf	78.21 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 2.9 - 2YO Inspection on Race Day	pdf	60.97 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 2.3 - Horses That Perform Poorly	pdf	59.33 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 2.10 - Treatment of horses at racecourses and public training facilities	pdf	65.46 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 2.6 - Horses Suffering from Cardiac Arrythmia	pdf	83.17 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 4.2 - Trialling after a Lengthy Spell	pdf	64.72 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 3.11 - Withdrawal of Horses on Raceday Due to Track Conditions	pdf	59.21 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 5.3 - Ear Muffs	pdf	59.38 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 5.2 - The Cornell Collar ®	pdf	210.27 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 1.2 - Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy (Human)	pdf	148.09 KB
Official Thoroughbred Policy 6.1 - Track Inspection Protocol	pdf	95.42 KB
Official RWWA Policy - Use of Social Media Policy	pdf	133.80 KB

Harness

Document Name	Format	Filesize
RWWA Harness Policy File	pdf	970.97 KB
RWWA Racing in Hot Weather Policy Thoroughbred and Harness	pdf	221.79 KB
RWWA Use of Social Media Policy	pdf	133.80 KB
RWWA Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy (Human)	pdf	44.08 KB
RWWA Cogstate Testing Notice to Harness Drivers	pdf	143.97 KB

Horses and riders

Document Name	Format	Filesize
Western Australian road rules relating to horses and riders	pdf	345.50 KB

Greyhound

Document Name	Format	Filesize
Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds April 2019	pdf	1.02 MB
Greyhound Racing Hot Weather Policy	pdf	187.71 KB
Hypoxia Policy	pdf	28.01 KB
RWWA Use of Social Media Policy	pdf	133.80 KB

Document Name	Format	Filesize
Declaration for Persons Nominating Interstate Greyhounds to Race in WA	pdf	138.95 KB
Application Form - Authority to Catch	pdf	198.42 KB
Application to Train from Premises Other Than Residence	pdf	187.93 KB
Trainer Away Authority Application	pdf	156.43 KB
Notice of Change of Address	pdf	154.18 KB
Greyhound Entering or Leaving	pdf	111.58 KB