Birthday Wishes – 30 April 2014
The WATRA extends our best birthday wishes to Stephanie Bakranich and Ricky Evans
Updated Anabolic Steroid Notice
The Australian Racing Board (ARB) has introduced new Rules completely banning the use of anabolic steroids in thoroughbred racehorses, effective from 1 May 2014. The relevant rules pertaining to the ban on anabolic steroids can be found following this advice. The rules ban the use of “anabolic androgenic steroids” in Thoroughbred horses at any time…
DetailsQ & A with Geraldton Trainer Gordon Spowart
Gordon Spowart fought off defending champion Kim Anderson to achieve an astonishing 18th Geraldton Trainer’s Premiership last week. Racing and Wagering’s (RWWA) Julio Santarelli caught up with the stalwart trainer to reflect on his personal milestone. JS: What does it mean to you to win another Geraldton Trainer’s Premiership? GS: It’s quite fulfilling and satisfying…
DetailsThoroughbred Stakes Increases 2014-15
METROPOLITAN RWWA will continue the strategy introduced last year to increase stakes levels for prime metropolitan races while also implementing a strategy to commence increasing midweek stakes levels. Group & Listed Races The minimum prize money level for group 3 races will increase to $150,000 providing a boost of $25,000 to ten races run at…
DetailsCodes Receive Positive Funding Boost For 2014/15
The Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Board today approved a record funding allocation of $126.1million for the racing season commencing 1 August 2014. This represents an increase of $6.5million. In addition, a further $14million in grants has been committed by RWWA towards key racing infrastructure projects, including a contribution towards the new Cannington greyhound…
DetailsQueensland Trainers Call For Weight Review
Queensland Trainers Call For Weight Review Racing Queensland will examine the handicap rules for Listed races after an outcry from trainers and owners about the Tails Handicap. All the horses in Saturday’s field carried 58kg. Trainer Peter Moody submitted two late entries – Fat Al, who is in Brisbane, and Ancient King, who ran at…
DetailsMetropolitan Trainer’s Premiership Standings
Adam Durrant will commence the Belmont Park season in red-hot form and with a 24 win lead in the Trainer’s Premiership. The Karnup horseman consolidated his grip at the head of the standings after ending the Ascot season with a training treble. Durrant advanced to 56 metropolitan victories after a day out with Peck, Drummoorum…
DetailsHappy Birthday – 28 April 2014
The WARTA would like to extend their best wishes to Trent Brown on his birthday milestone
Williams Within Sights Of Maiden Bunbury Trainer’s Premiership
Grant Williams has all but wrapped up the Bunbury Turf Club’s Leading Trainer premiership following the breakthrough win of Star Of Husson on Monday. With just the May 1 meeting remaining before the 2013-14 season draws to a close, Williams holds a decisive four point advantage over Simon Foster. Foster, keen to defend his title…
DetailsHappy Birthday – 27 April 2014
The WARTA would like to extend their best wishes to John Gangemi, Gary Gulberti and Rob Smith on their birthday milestones.