Owner Perks

Owning a racing Greyhound in itself is an exhilarating experience, and then there’s prize money on top! Not to mention, if you race a Westcha$e Greyhound, you’re up for even more!

Prizemoney and bonuses

Take a look at the prize money on offer as a Greyhound Owner.

There is over $15 million in prize money and bonuses that is available to connections of WA Greyhounds! Prize money levels are dependent on the Class and distance of race your Greyhound competes in.  Uncover how much you could win for each race below!

Dollar sign City Class
SHOW PRIZE MONEY
Sprint Distances (Under 520m) Up to 5,790 to $9,025
Middle-long Distances (Over 520m) 8,080 to $9,585
Dollar sign Provincial Class
SHOW PRIZE MONEY
Sprint Distances (Under 520m) Up to $3,225 to $4,640
Middle-long Distances (Over 520m) $4,675 to $5,335
Dollar sign Country Class
SHOW PRIZE MONEY
Sprint Distances (Under 520m) Up to $1,500 to $2,325
Middle-long Distances (Over 520m) $2,255 to $2,670

Westcha$e

How does Westcha$e work?

All WA bred Greyhounds are eligible for the WESTCHA$E Incentive Scheme. Greyhounds are classified as WA bred as long as they were whelped in Western Australia, irrespective of the location of the sire and dam or where the actual service took place.

  • City Class Events Owner(s) Breeder(s)
    All City Class Winners $750 $750
    Maiden Events
    City Class $750 $750
    Provincial & Country Class $500 $500
    Shortcourse (275m 297m & 302m) $250 $250
    Novice Events
    City Class $500 $500
    Provincial & Country Class $250 $250

    WA Bred Greyhounds receive a bonus when they have their first ever career start and that start is in WA. Those that received the first start bonus will then be eligible for another bonus if their 10th career start is also in WA.

    To find out more about the WESTCHA$E Incentive Scheme, contact RWWA during office hours on (08) 9445 5287 or visit the  RWWA website.