In 2024, Racing WA re-introduced a ranking system for its major Western Australian harness feature races, designed to provide enhanced visibility in the selection process for these blue-ribbon events.
Racing WA Head of Harness Racing and Special Projects Cameron Brown said the rankings system had delivered strong outcomes in 2024.
“We were thrilled with how the rankings system performed in 2024, providing clarity in the lead-up to our feature races,” Cam said.
“We’re looking forward to seeing that success continue throughout the second half of 2025.
‘‘Harness racing is at its absolute best in spring and summer at Gloucester Park with five Group 1s and plenty of great races in between, starting with the $150,000 TABtouch WA Oaks on 3 October and culminating with the $450,000 TABtouch WA Pacing Cup on 12 December.’’
The ranking dates and confirmation of Golden Ticket races for each of these races have today been released as follows:
Group 1 $150,000 TABTouch WA Oaks
Date: Friday, 3 October 2025
Rankings: Monday, 8 September and Monday, 22 September
Golden Ticket Races:
Group 1 – $100,000 3YO Fillies Westbred Classic Final
Date: Friday, 5 September 2025
Group 3 – $50,000 3YO Fillies Daintys Daughter Classic
Date: Friday, 19 September 2025
Group 1 $200,000 Sky Racing WA Derby
Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
Rankings: Monday, 29 September, Monday, 6 October and Monday, 20 October
Golden Ticket Races:
Listed – $35,000 Five Twenty Equine Breeding Battle of Bunbury
Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Group 1 – $150,000 TABTouch WA Oaks
Date: Friday, 3 October 2025
Group 3 – $50,000 Western Gateway
Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
Group 1 $200,000 Retravision Golden Nugget
Date: Friday, 7 November 2025
Rankings: Monday 29th September, Monday 13th October & Monday 27th October
Golden Ticket Races:
Listed – $35,000 Copy That Pinjarra 4YO Classic
Date: Monday, 1 October 2025
Group 3 – $50,000 4YO Championship
Date: Friday, 9 October 2025
Group 2 – $125,000 North Coast Fibreglass 4YO Classic
Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Group 1 $150,000 Westral Mares Classic
Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
Rankings: Monday 6th October, Monday 27th October & Monday 10th November
Golden Ticket Races:
Group 3 – $50,000 The Schrader
Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
Group 2 – $100,000 Norms Daughter Classic
Date: Friday, 7 November 2025
Group 1 $450,000 TABTouch WA Pacing Cup
Date: Friday, 12 December 2025
Rankings: Monday 3rd November, Monday 17th November & Sunday 30th November
Golden Ticket Races:
Group 2 – $100,000 The Running Camel James Brennan Memorial
Date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Group 2 – $100,000 JP Stratton
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Group 3 – $50,000 Catalano Truck & Equipment Navy Cup
Date: Friday, 5 December 2025
The Harness Racing Field Selection Panel will be ranking the top 20 horses for each race that have a Western Australian stable return as of 1 January 2025. Interstate or international runners will be included in the rankings provided that they have advised Racing WA of their intention to nominate.
Trainers should note that the ranking system does not circumvent the regular nomination process, with horses still being required to nominate for the race.
For further information, contact the Racing WA Harness Office by email to harness.information@rwwa.com.au