Harness Stakes Increase from 1 January 2022

Friday 17 December 2021

Tasracing in conjunction with the Harness Industry Forum is pleased to announce that as from 1 January 2022 the Code Funding Allocation for 2021/22 will be increased following the 4.3% announcement on November 30th. The increase has resulted in the following stakes increases for the industry.

  • Base Stake increases:
    • Secondary meetings – $5,750 to $5,950
    • King Island meetings – $3,400 to $3,600
  • Introduction of a new TASBRED Series
    • 3YO & Older Tasbred horses – NMT 2 LTW’s
    • $12,000 Heats and $20,000 Finals to be held for both sexes
    • Confirmed dates for 2022
      • TTC 9th January – Heats
      • DHRC 15th January – Heats
      • LPC 30th January – Heats
      • LPC 13th February – Final
        NB: Amended January programs to be released next week
  • Increases to the following Feature Events
    • Hobart Pacing Cup – $25,000 to $40,000
    • Devonport Cup – $30,000 to $40,000
    • George Johnson – $20,000 to $30,000
    • Tasmanian Oaks – $30,000 to $40,000
    • Tasmanian Derby – $30,000 to $40,000
    • Tasmania Cup – $75,000 to $100,000
    • Easter Cup – $75,000 to $100,000

Paul Eriksson
Chief Executive Officer
17 December 2021