Hello Longford Participants Thank you to those who attended the meeting at the Country Club Hotel on the evening of August 3 It proved to be a constructive discussion and summarised below are the key outcomes plus an update in relation to communication with Tasracing onsite staff and general operations Please contact me directly with…
Author: Jackie Farrelly
New proposed Wesley Vale site for north west coast harness and greyhound tracks
Saturday 20 August 2022
Tasracing has announced its new preferred location for harness and greyhound tracks on the north-west coast. Proposed for private land on 27 hectares opposite the Devonport Airport, Tasracing is planning to build new racetracks for the harness and greyhound codes with an $8 million contribution from the Tasmanian Government over two years. Tasracing acting CEO…
Harness 14 August meeting rescheduled for Tuesday 16 August
Sunday 14 August 2022Due to track conditions and expected heavy rain harness races scheduled for Sunday 14 August have been transferred to Tuesday, 16 August for a night meeting. Times to be advised once received. All scratchings will be reinstated with a new scratching time of 8am Tues, 16 August. Due to the transfer, nominations for the TTC…
Tasmanian drivers announced for 2022 Australian Drivers Championship
Thursday 11 August 2022
Tasracing is delighted to announce that Conor Crook and Rohan Hillier will represent Tasmania at the upcoming Australian Drivers Championship at Adelaide’s Globe Derby Park on Saturday, 17 September. Crook, 26, claimed his first Tasmanian driver’s premiership last season with a career-best 90 winners. Originally from New South Wales, Crook is currently in Victoria furthering…
National Jockeys Celebration Day 2022
Thursday 4 August 2022
National Jockeys Celebration Day is a national event of remembrance and recognition for Australian riders, held at the commencement of the racing season, on the first weekend in August each year and Tasmania hosts its event at Ladbrokes Park Elwick in Hobart on Sunday. A special ceremony will take place in the mounting yard at…
