Tasmanian Harness Racing lost one of its greats on Friday with the passing of Henry Pullen aged 87. Pullen, a successful trainer and driver was awarded Tasmanian Harness Racing’s highest honour when he was named the 2010 Edgar Tatlow Medalist. He won the states drivers title on two occasions in 1971 (tied with Terry Peck)…
Author: Jackie Farrelly
2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale results
Tuesday 26 February 2019
The 2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale held at Carrick in February will go down on record as one of the most successful in recent years. Buyers took full advantage of a catalogue featuring the progeny of classic-winning and winning -producing dams as 11 yearlings went through the sales ring. A Bettors Delight-Vernett colt offered by…
Young female stars to represent Tasmania
Friday 22 February 2019
Hannah Van dongen and Samantha Gangell will represent Tasmania in the Australian Female Drivers Championships at Albion Park in Queensland on March 9. Hannah and Samantha have both enjoyed sensational seasons in the sulky, Hannah sitting on top of the Tasmanian Leading Female Drivers table with 12 victories while Samantha is hot in pursuit on nine wins. The young stars…
Industry mourns loss of top trainer
Tuesday 19 February 2019
THE Tasmanian thoroughbred industry is in mourning this week with the death of Launceston Cup-winning trainer Larry Dalco. Dalco, 77, had been dealing with health issues for some time but his death still came as a shock to his family and close friends who say a recent trip to the doctors produced an encouraging prognosis….
Policy Manual Updated
Friday 15 February 2019The Office of Racing Integrity has amended the Grading Schedule effective from 1 February 2019. The Policy Manual has been updated with the new version of the Grading Schedule and is available on Tasracing’s website www.tasracingcoporate.com.au. An updated copy of the Policy Manual is available here.
How to make the most of the 2019 Launceston Cup
Friday 15 February 2019
WITH the Derby – Hobart Cup long weekend of racing in the rearview mirror the focus of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival heads north to Launceston where the Tasmanian Turf Club will host the last two meetings of the carnival. Oaks Day on Sunday February 24 is always a great day out for the general…