As we have noted before, Tasracing will correct any misinformation or misinformed commentary regarding the Tasmanian racing industry when it occurs. The latest example of this happened late this week when the Leader of the Tasmanian Greens, Dr Rosalie Woodruff, described the industry as “stinking”. In support of our hard-working participants, Tasracing won’t tolerate such…
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Tasracing Statement in response to ORI’s Inquiry Outcome – Mr Anthony Bullock
Wednesday 25 October 2023Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said he noted the finding released today by the Office of Racing Integrity. “Tasracing places the highest priority on the welfare of racing animals,” he said. “Our focus will be on working with ORI and Mr Bullock to ensure the appropriate care of greyhounds formerly trained by Mr Bullock is provided. …
New Lennytheshark 2YO winner
Monday 2 October 2023
Former champion pacer Lennytheshark, who is standing this season at Tourello Standardbreds in Tasmania, was credited with a ‘new’ two-year-old winner when Mako Mondo led throughout in 1:58.1 at Newcastle. Heathbern Bruce, a three-year-old and one of ‘Lenny’s’ first crop, captured a heat of the Northern Region Championship at Ouyen and finished an unlucky second…
Webberley to help the next generation
Monday 18 September 2023
Tasracing’s commitment to enhancing the development to claiming novice drivers to the Tasmanian harness racing scene has been further strengthened with the appointment of Neville Webberley to the role as a Harness Academy and Mini Trot Instructor. His role will assist the development of drivers in both group and individual sessions covering various aspects of…
Tasracing statement in response to comments made by Kristie Johnston in relation to thoroughbred trainer Scott Brunton.
Thursday 7 September 2023Tasracing will correct any misinformation or misinformed commentary regarding the Tasmanian racing industry when it occurs. The most recent example of this relates to comments attributed to the Tasmanian Member for Clark, Kristie Johnston, about thoroughbred trainer Scott Brunton. Ms Johnston has drawn a line between Mr Brunton’s financial situation (which has been widely reported…
Vicbred heat winner by ‘Lenny’
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Former superstar pacer Lennytheshark, who is standing his first season in Tasmania, was represented by the Vicbred Super Series three-year-old heat winner Little Miss Lily at Ballarat on Wednesday night (August 30). Despite sitting parked throughout, Little Miss Lily prevailed in a three-way photo to post her fourth success. Lennytheshark, a winner of $3million and…