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…
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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…
Consultation Notice – Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare
Thursday 1 August 2024Tasracing is planning to introduce a new Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare relating to the welfare of racehorses. The proposed Code of Practice will provide guidance to racing industry participants, as well as reassurance to the general public, about the high standards of welfare that apply to racehorses. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback…
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…
Ladbrokes extends partnership with Tasmanian racing
Tuesday 25 June 2024
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…