Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing product increased by 12 per cent to a record $576 million, Tasracing’s annual report tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament today said. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said the strong performance in a highly competitive industry was the result of a clear commercial focus, an expanding national digital presence and a quality…
Author: Jackie Farrelly
Greyhound programming update
Wednesday 17 October 2018
The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting in August reviewed the Race Programming policy in respect to Masters Races. Tasracing has approved the recommendation of the Sub Committee that the policy be amended with the following changes in respect to Masters Races: 2.2 One race, at every meeting wherever possible, restricted to greyhounds over the…
Greyhound Code Funding Allocation 2018-19
Wednesday 10 October 2018Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound Reference Group is pleased to announce that as from 1 November 2018 the Code Funding Allocation for 2018/19 will be implemented resulting in the following funding to the industry: Stakes for all races will increase by $155 per race. 10 races per meeting only will be scheduled. Distance races,…
Notice for tenants – stable repair request procedure
Tuesday 9 October 2018Tasracing would like to advise effective immediately a new process has been established for logging stable maintenance requests in accordance with the existing Licence. Please complete a Stable Repair Request Form and email to stablemaintenance@tasracing.com.au for any requests regarding stable maintenance within the terms of your Licence.
Racing Legend Wendy Green to join Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour in Hobart
Wednesday 19 September 2018
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) today announced 1999 Melbourne Cup-winning owner Wendy Green will visit Hobart next month as part of the 16th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour. A former Darwin school teacher, Green is best known as the woman whose faith in her horse paid dividends when Rogan Josh won the 1999 Melbourne Cup….
Wagering turnover increase on Tasmanian racing
Wednesday 19 September 2018Media release from Sarah Courtney, Minister for Racing The Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on our plan for a strong and vibrant racing industry in Tasmania. In 2017/18 national wagering on Tasmanian racing grew by more than 12 per cent to $576 million, building on growth of nearly 9% achieved during the previous financial year….