In consultation with the Programming Sub-committee the April to July 2023 programs are now finalised and available at Tasracing Corporate (https://bit.ly/3m5uUKY).
Feature Events for the 2023/24 calendar were also discussed with the following placements agreed and approved:
JULY 2023
4YO Sires – Granny Smith / Raider Stakes
$14,000 heats x 2 programmed for each sex – TTC: Sunday 2th July 2023
$60,000 final x 2 – TTC: Sunday 16th July 2023
New – 3YO Open
$20,000 Open 3YO race – TTC: Sunday 16th July
AUGUST 2023
2YO Sweepstakes – TTC
$14,000 heats x 1 programmed for each sex – TTC: Sunday 20th August 2023
$14,000 heats x 1 programmed for each sex – TTC: Friday 25th August 2023
$27,500 finals x 2 – TTC Sunday 10th September ($20,000 Tasracing, $7,500 Club cont.)
$80,000 Eureka Qualifying Race – TTC: Sunday 6th August 2023
SEPTEMER 2023
$1M Eureka slot race – Menangle
NOVEMBER 2023
2YO Sires – Evicus / Dandy Patch
$14,000 heats x 2 programmed for each sex – TTC: Friday 20th October 2023
$60,000 finals x 2 – TTC: Saturday 4th November 2023
Oaks / Derby
$40,000 3YO Tasmanian Oaks – TTC: Saturday 4th November 2023
$40,000 3YO Tasmanian Derby – TTC: Saturday 4th November 2023
DECEMBER 2023
3YO Sires – Globe Derby / Bandbox
$14,000 heats x 2 programmed for each sex – LPC: Sunday 19th November 2023
$60,000 finals x 2 – LPC: Saturday 2nd December 2023
Final dates will be subject to the completion of the 2023/24 race dates with movement of no more than 1-2 weeks.
The placement of the Sires Stakes races was done taking into account the opportunity for horses looking to compete in the Eureka Qualifying Race which is scheduled for Hobart on Sunday 6th August 2023.
Details for Feature Events being held in 2024 will be advertised one race dates have been approved.
Ange Barrett
Code Lead – Harness
24 February 2023