Tasracing is currently developing a compliance program to ensure that all licensed trainers across the three codes of racing who are required to have workers compensation insurance under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 hold appropriate insurance coverage. The details of the compliance program will be finalised and communicated to all licensed trainers as…
Author: Jackie Farrelly
Tasracing statement in response to Rosalie Woodruff’s comments regarding the Tasmanian racing industry.
Saturday 28 October 2023
As we have noted before, Tasracing will correct any misinformation or misinformed commentary regarding the Tasmanian racing industry when it occurs. The latest example of this happened late this week when the Leader of the Tasmanian Greens, Dr Rosalie Woodruff, described the industry as “stinking”. In support of our hard-working participants, Tasracing won’t tolerate such…
Tasracing Statement in response to ORI’s Inquiry Outcome – Mr Anthony Bullock
Wednesday 25 October 2023Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said he noted the finding released today by the Office of Racing Integrity. “Tasracing places the highest priority on the welfare of racing animals,” he said. “Our focus will be on working with ORI and Mr Bullock to ensure the appropriate care of greyhounds formerly trained by Mr Bullock is provided. …
2022/23 Tasracing Annual Report
Tuesday 17 October 2023
The past five years of operations have seen substantial improvements across all aspects of the Tasmanian Racing Industry, the 2022/23 Tasracing Annual Report says. It references strong five-year growth in wagering turnover ($231.8 million or 40 per cent), a 75 per cent increase in Race Field Fee revenue ($10 million), a $12.5 million increase in…
Interim Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing
Wednesday 20 September 2023Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said Tasracing was pleased that the interim report from Mr Murrihy was aligned to work already being undertaken, including the development of an enforceable Code of Practice for equine welfare and management. “Tasracing’s Chief Veterinary & Animal Welfare Officer, Dr Martin Lenz, has led development of such a Code that has…
KI countdown on in earnest
Thursday 31 August 2023
Just over three months remain until the King Island racing season commences for 2023/24 where seven race days have been scheduled. The success of the inaugural running of the Miners Rest Cup back in January breathed new life into racing on the Bass Strait Island, and all involved with the King Island Racing Club are…