The international appeal of trotting has been confirmed, with 4 races set to be exported into Europe within the first month of the recommencement of racing in Tasmania. Read more about the arrival of trotting in Tasmania in our Info Pack here.
Author: Jackie Farrelly
Tasmanian victory possible on Sunday at the Australian Female Drivers Championship
Friday 9 March 2018
Local stars Natalee Emery and Kristy Grant are quietly confident of repelling the interstate challengers in Launceston on Sunday night. Emery and Grant will represent Tasmania in the Australian Female Drivers Championship, which has attracted a host of the nation’s leading reinswomen. “This is the first time I have represented Tasmania and I’m pretty excited,”…
Greyhound Policy Manual amended
Friday 9 March 2018The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with amendments to the Bonuses – Owners and Breeders policy. The amendments are effective from 1 November 2017. Updated copy of the Policy Manual.
Proposed national rule amendments for comment
Thursday 1 March 2018Participants are being provided the opportunity to comment on Greyhound Australasia’s proposed rule amendments regarding animal welfare and administered substances. These rules will not be effective in Tasmania until adopted by Tasracing. The proposed rules will be discussed at the Greyhound Reference Group meeting on 11 April 2018 and participants are invited to provide feedback…
Two Tasmanian female racing events celebrate International Women’s Day
Wednesday 21 February 2018
Tasmania will host two inaugural female racing events – the Sky Racing Australian Female Jockey Championship and the Australian Female Drivers Championship – within a week of each other in March. The female jockey championships will feature Tasmania’s Siggy Carr and Georgie Catania (pending her return from Sunday’s fall), South Australia’s Clare Lindop and other…
Tasmanian yearling sale soars to record levels
Monday 19 February 2018
A colt by exciting Darley stallion Epaulette topped today’s record-breaking 2018 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale at Launceston. Offered early in the afternoon as Lot 6, the Armidale Stud consigned youngster was knocked down to Melbourne horseman Simon Zahra and will join Ellerton Zahra Racing at Flemington. The colt is a half-brother to three winners…