NW harness and greyhound participants

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Dear NW harness and greyhound participants The following is an update in relation to consultation with industry stakeholders and the process for determining facilities for the NW – Consultation commenced immediately after the Mill Rd announcement last Weds with both Club Presidents, BOTRA and a small number of other key industry stakeholders meeting with myself…

NW harness and GH licensed participants

Thursday 9 May 2024

Tasracing would like to remind Industry Participants that we offer a free confidential counselling support service provided by an external company, Positive Solutions. As part of this program, there are two (2) free counselling sessions available to you as an Industry Participant. Their guidance and recommendations can offer invaluable support during challenging times. You can…

Industry message: On-track Veterinarians

Friday 19 April 2024

Tasracing has become aware of serious allegations of abuse and intimidation directed toward On-track Veterinarians recently by greyhound trainers These allegations will be immediately investigated by Tasracing under the Industry Code of Conduct Separate to any action that may be undertaken by the Office of Racing Integrity under the Rules of Racing, Tasracing has an…

Changes To GAP Process

Thursday 28 March 2024

Wait list Changes effective 1st of January 2024 – Greyhounds will no longer be required to be in wind down to be placed on the wait list. Once a dog is nearing retirement from its racing career it can be admitted to the waitlist. It will be the owner/person responsible for the dog’s duty to monitor…

Industry Update – GAP

Wednesday 20 March 2024

GAP Rehoming Enhancements – already achieved or currently underway. Since July 2023, the waiting list at GAP has been reduced from 9.5 months to 7 months. Last month GAP rehomed its 1000th greyhound. All greyhounds entering GAP are now required to be desexed, saving valuable time. Since 15 January 2024, Tasracing has added funding for…