Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) advises that all thoroughbred race meetings have been suspended in Western Australia today and tomorrow, with immediate effect, whilst a Victorian licensed participant undergoes testing for COVID-19. The eastern states participant has this afternoon been advised by health authorities that they were on the same flight as a confirmed…
DetailsIt’s a safe bet to suggest Justin Warwick now reserves a good deal of affection for his staying talent Spiritual Warrior. But that wasn’t always the case with the Blackfriars gelding finding time to hit his straps with the Myalup trainer. It was an indifferent start for the now five-year-old who commenced his racing career…
DetailsDear Western Australian Trainers The Western Australian Racing Trainers Association (WARTA) has been in close and constant contact with RWWA, other industry bodies and to a lesser extent the Australian Trainers Association (ATA), regarding the WA industry’s response to the COVID19 (or Corona virus) situation as it constantly evolves. RWWA to their credit, are taking…
DetailsTrainer Neville Parnham is expecting significant improvement from stable star Platoon in Saturday’s Listed Seacorp-Grandstand Cup (1500m) at Ascot. The four-year-old made an encouraging return when third to Free Trade in the Bunbury Stakes (1400m) on March 4. Parnham said the gelding had taken significant improvement from the first-up performance and was pleased with how…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) advises that from Wednesday 25 March 2020, all weight allocations for jockeys in the State will be temporarily increased by 1kg as a protective health measure against COVID-19. RWWA CEO Richard Burt said the decision was an important precautionary measure to protect Western Australian jockeys. “This decision has been…
DetailsRecap yesterday’s trials at Belmont Park. Missed the Belmont trials yesterday? Watch @santassnippets and Digby Beacham review the highlights of the morning.@TABradio @TAB_touch @PerthRacing @OfficialRWWA pic.twitter.com/k0Vy2UAuYp — The Races WA (@theracesWA) March 17, 2020
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Off the Track WA website to assist in the transition of retired racehorses to equestrian and pleasure pursuits. The website, www.offthetrackwa.com.au, forms part of a series of commitments presented in RWWA’s WA Racehorse Welfare Plan to further safeguard the welfare of…
DetailsMike Santich has had an extraordinary knack of producing inexpensive gallopers to perform exceptionally well as juveniles in recent years, however, the mechanic-turned-trainer’s latest acquisition may well prove to be his best yet. Santich’s home-bred filly, Starfield Impact, resumed from a spell with an impressive win in the $100,000 Listed Supremacy Stakes (1000m) at Ascot…
DetailsA dedicated page has been set-up on the RWWA website to provide up to date information for the Western Australian racing industry, in response to the Federal Government and health authorities advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our industry as well as the wider community remains of paramount concern and RWWA will…
Details**Trainers Be Aware** Trainers and stable managers need to be aware of fraudulent activity that has impacted stables in recent days. Emails purported to be from regular suppliers such as farriers and pre trainers, requesting payment of seemingly legitimate accounts with NEW or changed bank account numbers have been received and acted upon by at…
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