Global wagering giant Ladbrokes has extended its principal partnership agreement with Tasracing and the Tasmanian racing industry for a further five years. Ladbrokes, which is part of Entain Australia and New Zealand, will continue to be the Tasmanian racing industry’s venue and major race day partner for the next five years, with an option to…
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Tasracing launches latest animal welfare initiative
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Tasracing will allocate $100,000 for racing animal welfare initiatives through its recently launched Racing Animal Welfare (RAW) Grants Program 2024-25. The funding will be provided across three broad categories: Animal Health Research – up to $20,000 for projects promoting health care and welfare for racing animals. Facilities and Equipment – up to $10,000 for projects…
2023 Tasmanian Harness Awards – 4YO+ & Broodmare Winners
Friday 5 April 2024
Tasracing is pleased to announce the following winners and congratulate their connections of the 2023 Tasmanian Harness Awards. Mare of the Year – Baby You A Song Starts 12, 6 wins, 2 placings. Stakes $75,685. Granny Smith winner. 4YO and Older Horse of the Year – Magician Starts 13, 7 wins, 4 placings. Stakes $222,745…
23/24 Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival Recap
Thursday 28 March 2024
Just more than half of the $3.8 million of prize money offered in feature races of the Ladbrokes 2023/24 Tasmanian Summer Racing Festival was won by Tasmanian participants. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the festival’s racing was, as expected, very competitive. “It is a good result for the Tasmanian industry given the quality of interstate-based…
2023 Tasmanian Harness Awards – 2YO Winners
Thursday 28 March 2024
Tasracing is pleased to announce the following winners and congratulate their connections of the 2023 Tasmanian Harness Awards. 2YO Filly of the Year – Swiatek Leis Starts 5, 3 wins, 1 placing. Stakes $61,775. Evicus winner. Sweepstakes Final winner. 2YO Colt & Gelding of the Year – Smooth Machete Starts 5, 3 wins, 2 placings….
Drivers selected for upcoming Novice Drivers Series
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Tasracing is delighted to announce that drivers have been selected for the upcoming Novice Driver series and will do so with BOTRA who have come back on board as naming rights partner. The Tasmanian Trotting Club meeting in Hobart will hold the four heat challenge on Sunday, 14 April. The series, which sees 10 of…