The Ladbrokes Tasmanian Summer of Racing has officially launched today (2 December), bolstered by news that major sponsor Ladbrokes Australia has committed to a four-year contract extension. The carnival started last week with the Ladbrokes Devonport Greyhound Chase at the North West Greyhound Racing Club, with local winner Superior Wallace beating a strong field of…
Increased funding for Tasmanian racing industry
Tuesday 30 November 2021
Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing 30 November 2021 The Tasmanian Liberal Government continues to back Tasmania’s racing industry, and as Minister for Racing, I am pleased to announce that Tasracing has brought forward a proposed code funding increase by six months to 1 January 2022. The decision to increase code funding by 4.3 per cent…
Statement from Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson Elwick thoroughbred track update 26 November
Friday 26 November 2021
The condition of the redeveloped Elwick thoroughbred track continues to improve as expected. We have seen good improvement between the 20 October race meeting, the 2 November meeting, the 14 November meeting and we expect further significant improvement for the 28 November meeting. There will still be some kick-back but this should be much less…
Drivers announced for 2021 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Thursday 18 November 2021
Tasracing is proud to announce the drivers for the 2021 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge. The six-race series will be held on the first weekend of December, with three heats on the 3rd, and the final three heats in Hobart on the 5th. Tasmania’s premier young drivers’ series is restricted to drivers under the age of 23…
MEDIA RELEASE: Longford masterplan released – embeds racing and equine industry in community
Thursday 11 November 2021Tasracing and the Northern Midlands Council (NMC) have released a draft concept masterplan for the Longford Racecourse precinct that will secure its future for the benefit of the racing and equine industry and the local community. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said the company – which had funded half the cost of the concept masterplan’s development…
North-West Coast harness and greyhound track
Tuesday 9 November 2021Tasracing, the Principal Racing Authority in Tasmania, has identified its preferred location for new harness and greyhound racing tracks on the northwest coast – private and Crown land at Palmers Rd in Latrobe. Tasracing is planning to build new racetracks for both the harness and greyhound codes with an $8 million contribution from the Tasmanian…
