Tasracing will commence a search for a new chief executive officer immediately following the resignation of Vaughn Lynch. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said Mr Lynch had resigned for personal reasons. “Vaughn made a significant and positive contribution to Tasracing and the broader Tasmanian racing industry,” he said. “He oversaw two code funding allocation increases during…
Author: Jackie Farrelly
Two options presented to industry for Elwick track redevelopment
Friday 18 May 2018
Tasracing has presented two options to the Tasmanian racing industry as part of the Elwick thoroughbred track replacement project. Option one features one 28-metre wide track while option two incorporates a 22-metre-wide main track and an inside track about 14-metres-wide. Information about the track redevelopment options have been communicated directly to industry participants through relevant…
Launceston harness meeting transferred to Monday afternoon
Saturday 12 May 2018
The harness race meeting scheduled last night (Friday) in Launceston was postponed after strong wind conditions caused damage to a section of the stabling area. With the cleanup effort well underway the seven race card will now be held on Monday afternoon commencing at 1:51 pm and will be telecast on tasracing.com.au’s Live Stream and…
Greyhound programming update
Friday 4 May 2018
The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting in March again reviewed the decision that the option to nominate “No Higher” not be permitted except when nominating for a maiden event. The exclusion to nominate “No Higher” has been on trial since 1 September 2017. No submissions were received by the Sub Committee, either for or…
Feature finals and starters bonus to increase over May and June
Wednesday 2 May 2018Following a review of the expenditure of the funding allocation for the code for the current season, on a recommendation from the Greyhound Reference Group, the following increases have been approved by Tasracing for the remainder of this financial year (to 30 June 2018): Starter Bonus – This will be increased from $100 to $200…
Tasmanian Trotters Buy and Sell Group
Thursday 29 March 2018
TASRACING has developed a buy and sell Facebook page that is designed to secure names of people who are interested in buying into the concept. The Facebook buy and sell group is aimed at promoting the growth of trotting racing in Tasmania. To join the buy and sell group, visit the Facebook page here: Tasmanian…