The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 Nov 2024. a) Ear Tattoo Removal i) Definition – Alternate Method of Identification ii) Definition – C3 & C5 iii) Definition – DNA Fingerprinting iv) GAR 48 (4) Registration and Naming of a Greyhound v) GAR…
Author: Mike Clarke
North west coast facilities update
Thursday 31 October 2024The Tasracing Board has signed off on a business case that will be presented to the Tasmanian Government to request funding support for the development of a new greyhound training and racing facility and enhanced harness training facilities on the north west coast. The business case was developed after Tasracing’s shareholder ministers requested that the…
Greyhound Code Funding Allocation 2024-25
Friday 25 October 2024Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound Reference Group, is pleased to announce that from 1 November 2024 the Code Funding Allocation for 2024/25 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry: • Stakes will increase for Sprint and Mid Distance races by $300. Stakes at all remaining distance levels will be maintained. •…
Greyhound Policy Amendment
Monday 2 September 2024The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 September 2024. Minimum Nominations Policy – Amend clause 2.5 to have Grade 6 short sprint events higher in the programming order and to update the short sprint order to align with the sprint programming order. Add Maiden events…
Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing AMENDED
Tuesday 2 July 2024The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 July 2024. (i) GAR 138 (e) Meaning of exempted substance – (Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, Oclacitinib, Lokivetmab) (ii) GAR 139 (1)(n) Permanently banned prohibited substances, and certain offences in relation to them – (Typographical amendment “FG-4592”) (iii) GAR…
Greyhound Policy Amendment
Tuesday 2 July 2024The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 July 2024. Dress Code Policy – The change outlines that white or black shirts are approved to be worn year round with outer garments to be white or black in colour. Participants are also able to wear shorts…