The north-west harness racing community is in mourning following the passing of Ian Kent, aged 66, on Wednesday. Kent, was a former trainer, driver, owner and breeder. Some horses he was involved with in more recent times, Weona Masterpiece, Peace Chief and Resurgence. He also bred Raider Stakes and recent Tassie Golden Apple heat winner…
Author: Matt Reid
2024/25 Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival Launched
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Twenty feature races across the three codes of racing that will be run as part of the 2024/25 Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival will offer prize money of more than $2.9 million. A further $500,000 will be offered in harness and thoroughbred country cups in regional parts of the state. The 2024/25 festival started on Wednesday…
Tasmania joins national pony series for the first time
Monday 11 November 2024
Young Tasmanians considering a career in the Tasmanian racing industry now have a new way to test themselves and gauge their suitability. With financial support provided by Tasracing, Tasmania is set to feature in the National Pony Racing Series which is run across six states with finals to be held on the Gold Coast in…
Vale Wayne Rattray
Friday 4 October 2024
The Tasmanian harness racing community lost one of its greats, Wayne Rattray, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 86. Wayne was not just a trainer-driver, but was a man of many talents. He was a champion footballer, tennis player, and axeman, showcasing his versatility and determination. His…
Vale Tommy Jackson
Friday 16 August 2024
The Derwent Valley harness racing community is in mourning following the sudden passing of local icon Thomas Jackson, aged 85, on Monday. Tommy, as he was known, was a former trainer and committee member of the New Norfolk Pacing Club. He had many nice horses, including, in more recent times, Impressive Chimes, whose feature race…
Tasracing awards funding under inaugural Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program
Monday 22 July 2024
Tasracing has awarded more than $80,000 in grants to Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in the state. The grants were awarded under the new Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program that was established to provide funding for eligible Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in Tasmania. The successful applications align with the Tasracing…