Outreach Session 2023 - Perth
2023-10-17 12:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | Ascot Racecourse, 71 Grandstand Road, Ascot, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) will be hosting outreach sessions for industry participants across the State. The sessions will cover a range of topics including an overview of the code strategic plans, code performances, distribution, infrastructure and welfare initiatives. Please note that outreach sessions are code specific and require a minimum number of 10 attendees in order to proceed, noting that RSVPs close 7 days prior to your applicable session.

Please reply to RWWA if you’d like to attend by emailing: Industryfeedback@rwwa.com.au with the following information.

Which session you wish to attend
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
What role in the industry best describes you? Trainer | Owner | Breeder | Jockey or Driver | Race Club Representative | Other
Dietary requirements

Stone Motherless Bar, Ascot Racecourse

Outreach Session 2023 - Geraldton
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Geraldton Turf Club, 71 Eastwood Road, Geraldton, Western Australia, 6530, Australia
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) will be hosting outreach sessions for industry participants across the State. The sessions will cover a range of topics including an overview of the code strategic plans, code performances, distribution, infrastructure and welfare initiatives. Please note that outreach sessions are code specific and require a minimum number of 10 attendees in order to proceed, noting that RSVPs close 7 days prior to your applicable session.

Please reply to RWWA if you’d like to attend by emailing: Industryfeedback@rwwa.com.au with the following information.

Which session you wish to attend
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
What role in the industry best describes you? Trainer | Owner | Breeder | Jockey or Driver | Race Club Representative | Other
Dietary requirements

Outreach Session 2023 - Albany
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens, 212 Albany Highway, Albany, Western Australia, 6330, Australia

Outreach Session 2023 - Bunbury
2023-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Bunbury Turf Club, Brittain Road, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) will be hosting outreach sessions for industry participants across the State. The sessions will cover a range of topics including an overview of the code strategic plans, code performances, distribution, infrastructure and welfare initiatives. Please note that outreach sessions are code specific and require a minimum number of 10 attendees in order to proceed, noting that RSVPs close 7 days prior to your applicable session.

Please reply to RWWA if you’d like to attend by emailing: Industryfeedback@rwwa.com.au with the following information.

Which session you wish to attend
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
What role in the industry best describes you? Trainer | Owner | Breeder | Jockey or Driver | Race Club Representative | Other
Dietary requirements

Flanagans, Bunbury Turf Club
Brittain Road, Bunbury
(parking through Gate 4 on Bussell Hwy)

Outreach Session 2023 - Lark Hill
2023-11-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Lark Hill Thoroughbred Training Complex, 70 Stakehill Road, Port Kennedy, Western Australia, 6172, Australia

Australian Racing Hall of Fame & Horse of the Year Awards
2023-11-23 18:00 - 23:30 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
This year, the combined event is being hosted in the vibrant city of Perth on Thursday, 23 November 2023 at the iconic Optus Stadium. Coinciding with the TABtouch Pinnacles Racing Carnival at Ascot, this prestigious event promises a night of racing excellence as we honour the legends of the past and present.
This awards night, hosted by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), is the premier thoroughbred racing industry event of 2023.
Join us for this momentous occasion and experience the best of WA racing, leading up to the Group 1 $1.5 million Furphy Railway Stakes on Saturday, 25 November 2023.
Secure your tickets here and be part of the celebration as we honour the best of the best in Australian thoroughbred racing.
The race to excellence starts here.

Racing WA Workshop: Safeguarding Our Racing Animals
2024-01-16 12:30 - 15:00 | Perth Racing, 70 Grandstand Road, Ascot, WA, 6104, Australia
Racing WA is excited to host welfare authority Julie Fiedler for an interactive presentation on four key areas of animal wellbeing.

Julie, who is currently undertaking a PhD in sports horse welfare at the Melbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, will provide insights into the latest knowledge of:

Changing public expectations about animal care and the social license to operate.
The Five Domains model for animal welfare assessment adopted by various racing authorities.
Reviewing current practices, focusing on providing positive experiences for animals.
Considering what a collaborative model of care means for animals during and after racing.

The free workshop is open to all three codes and will be held in the Ascot Racecourse Directors Lounge (70 Grandstand Road, Ascot WA 6104) on Tuesday, 16 January 2024, from 12:30pm to 3pm.
This is a reminder to secure your spot. Please RSVP here bit.ly/WelfareRSVP before midnight on Sunday, 14 January 2024.
For more information, email to sharyn.lancaster@rwwa.com.au or call (08) 9445 5591.
Sharyn Lancaster
Racing Training Manager

2024 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-23 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY, 18 AUGUST 2023

Breeding Seminar
2024-08-11 10:00 - 17:30 | Belmont Park Racecourse, Victoria Park Drive (off Graham Farmer Freeway), Burswood, WA, 6100, Australia
An educational, networking and ideas sharing seminar for your whole team.

AGENDA

10:00 Welcome and Agrifutures overview (Dr Fiona Lacey)
10:15 Colostrum – why is it so important? (Dr Guy Lester)
11:00 The Selection Process (Mr Barry Bowditch)
11:30 Morning tea
11:45 A Resident Stud Vet’s perspective on foaling and foaling difficulties (Dr Wendy Perriam)
12:30 Foaling difficulties – practical demonstration (Dr Fiona Lacey / Dr Wendy Perriam)
13:00 Lunch
13:30 Breeding for sales success (Mr Harry Mitchell)
14:15 The causes of abortion in mares and how to prevent it (Dr Joan Carrick)
15:00 Responsible Worming- cheaper, better, safer (Dr Sandra Mateu-Sanchez)
15:45 Afternoon tea
16:00 Yearling sales endoscopy: What have we learned and where do we go from here? (Dr Josie Hardwick)
16:45 Sundowner
17:30 Event close

TBWA Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The 2024 AGM will be held on Thursday, 5 September at 7.00pm. This meeting will take place online and a Zoom link will be forwarded to members, together with the Agenda, closer to the date.

Westspeed Platinum Race Day & Awards Day
2024-12-21 | Ascot Racecourse, 71 Grandstand Road, Ascot, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

Racing Connections Masterclass
2025-02-16 12:30 - 15:00 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia
The event is complimentary and open to those who wish to further their understanding of racing and breeding.
The Masterclass, hosted by Aushorse, is focused on yearling selection, pedigree assessment and examining the difference in yearling types and conformation. Farms are welcome to send staff members who they feel will benefit from this discussion.
Venue : Magic Millions Sales Complex, 56 Dale Road, Middle Swan WA

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Check in from 12:30pm
FREE BBQ served at 12:30pm
Masterclass commences at 1:30pm
Masterclass concludes at 3pm
Barn visits
TBWA social function at 4pm

Members are invited to join the sausage sizzle, however, an RSVP is essential for catering purposes.
Following the masterclass there will be time for those members who wish to visit any of the individual barns. From 4pm, TBWA will be hosting a social function for our membership, providing complimentary drinks. Members will be identified with a wristband which can be collected on the day.
To register your interest or if you have any questions, please email Julie at info@tbwa.net.au

2025 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-21 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia

2025 Magic Millions Perth Winter Yearling Sale
2025-06-22 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia

2025 Magic Millions Perth Winter Thoroughbred Sale
2025-06-22 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia - Management Skills Workshop
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-01 | Ascot Racecourse, 71 Grandstand Road, Ascot, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
These fully funded workshops are specifically designed for middle management and supervisory staff to enhance their leadership and communication capabilities, enabling participants to grow in confidence and effectiveness within their roles. Now in their fourth year, the workshops consistently receive over 90% satisfaction ratings and offer practical, evidence-based tools to support leadership development in the thoroughbred breeding industry.
Over two days, participants will:

develop greater self-awareness and leadership insight;
learn strategies for leading and influencing others effectively;
build skills to manage pressure, navigate difficult conversations, and support team performance; and
receive a personalised communication and work-style profile to enhance ongoing learning.

Each workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included.
Attendance is free, but places are limited. Registration is essential (link below) and includes a small amount of pre-coursework to complete before the workshop.
https://www.tbaus.com/management_development_programs/upcoming_events/

Pegasus-EWA EduSeries
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon, WA, 6069
Dr Emma McConnell from the Equine Services at Murdoch Animal Hospital will be speaking on best practice for management and prevention of sand colic. Emma will be explaining some of the recent research conducted at Murdoch, and how this has shaped new guidelines for managing sand burdens.
Registrations are required – please use the following booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1465325
If you require any further information, please contact Milne Feeds directly.

TBWA Awards Day & Westspeed Platinum Race
2025-12-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Ascot Racecourse, 71 Grandstand Road, Ascot, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
(Times to be confirmed)
Join Western Australia’s thoroughbred breeding community to celebrate the winners of our awards, enjoy some fantastic Westspeed Platinum racing and soak up the atmosphere and hospitality of Ascot in Summer.
Designed as an opportunity for breeding teams to attend as a group for a Christmas celebration – bring your team, bring your friends and get ready for an exciting day of racing!
TBWA is delighted to subsidise the cost of tickets for its members at a reduced rate of $175 per ticket (cost $250).
Tickets can only be purchased until 1 December as final numbers for the event must be provided to Perth Racing by that date.
Your ticket includes:

Racecourse admission
Access to the Sky Villa Marquee function
Food & Beverage package for the duration of the event

Times will be confirmed closer to the day once the race card is finalised (event opens 30 minutes before Race 1). There are a total of 10 races scheduled for Westspeed Platinum day.
We have a host of awards being presented on the day including our popular Staff Awards. Please remember, if you have nominated a staff member for a Staff Award, they will receive a complimentary ticket to the event.
Please email or call 9277 9880 with any requests for tickets or questions you may have.

TBWA Members Social Function
2026-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia
You are warmly invited to join us for a TBWA social function to be held on Sunday, 15 February 2026 at the Magic Millions Sales Complex from 5-7pm.
This informal gathering provides a wonderful opportunity for members to socialise, reconnect and enjoy time together prior to the busy sales period ahead. It is also an opportunity for TBWA to recognise the hard work and valuable contribution of its members throughout the year.
Access to the function will be monitored via a wristband system, with Julie available on arrival to issue wristbands to attending members. We are delighted to offer two hours of complimentary bar service, together with a selection of finger foods.
Thank you for your continued support of TBWA, and we look forward to sharing details of future events we have planned for the year ahead as they become available.
An RSVP would be appreciated in order to help us gauge numbers for catering purposes. Please feel free to RSVP by email or phone call.
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an enjoyable and relaxed occasion with fellow TBWA members.

2026 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale
2026-02-19 - 2026-02-20 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia

TBWA Thoroughbred Industry Forum Day
2026-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 | The Sebel Mandurah, 1 Marco Polo Drive, Mandurah, WA, 6210
Thoroughbred Breeders WA (TBWA) is pleased to invite members to our upcoming Thoroughbred Industry Forum Day, to be held on Thursday, 11 June 2026 in The Acacia Room, The Sebel, Mandurah.
This important forum will provide an opportunity for breeders and industry participants to come together to discuss key issues, hear from respected speakers, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our industry. We are continuing to develop the program and are working to include additional content, which will be shared with members once confirmed.
To complement the forum, TBWA will also host a Cocktail Evening on Wednesday, 10 June, providing a relaxed opportunity for members to socialise, network, and connect with key speakers and fellow industry participants ahead of the forum.
We are pleased to confirm that both events are FREE for TBWA members, although registration is mandatory. Non-members are also warmly welcome to attend, with attendance available for a nominal fee of $100 + GST which includes both events. We encourage members to share this opportunity with colleagues, friends and others who may have an interest in joining us.
For those wishing to stay overnight, TBWA has negotiated a delegate accommodation rate. To access the discount, please use the code EVENT10 and mention the TBWA event when booking.
Please use the RSVP link below to confirm your attendance. We are required to provide final numbers to both venues by Friday 5 June 2026, so we kindly ask that registrations be submitted prior to this date.
TBWA Thoroughbred Industry Forum Day 2026 – RSVP – Fill out form
Further details regarding speakers and additional program content will be made available shortly.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an informative, engaging, and enjoyable industry event.

2026 Magic Millions Perth Winter Yearling & Weanling Sales
2026-06-21 | Magic Millions Perth, 2/56 Dale Road, Middle Swan, WA, 6056, Australia
