Greyhound Survey – The Mercury 6-11-2023

Monday 6 November 2023

Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the findings of the survey were very different to the raw numbers. “For example, in Tasracing’s 2022/23 annual report, wagering turnover on greyhounds alone totaled nearly $320 million for the reporting period,” he said. “And wagering turnover across the three codes has increased by 40 per cent over the past…

Northwest Tracks Appeal Update

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Dear NW Coast Participants,  Tasracing can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against the Latrobe Council permit being granted for our proposed new tracks. The appeal was lodged by a Latrobe resident and contains a mix of concerns that relate to the Planning Scheme and some general objections. On face value, Tasracing believes the…

Tasmanian Government announces review into dog welfare regulations

Wednesday 13 September 2023

Tasmanian Government announces review into dog welfare regulations The Tasmanian Government today announced that it will undertake a review of Tasmanian dog welfare regulations. A copy of the government’s media release is available here https://rb.gy/7djyk As you can see from reading the statement, dogs registered as greyhounds with Tasracing will be included in the review…

North West track comms 27 April 2023

Thursday 27 April 2023

Tasracing has successfully completed the value management phase of the North West Tracks project leading to an endorsement to proceed. During the value management phase it became apparent that, in the current market, the complete design package exceeded the funding for the project. Tasracing is committed to the project and intends to proceed in stages…

Brighton text 8 Feb 2023

Wednesday 8 February 2023

Due to extreme layers of solid bluestone rock near the dam the pipe laying progress has been extremely slow going and difficult work. This has been frustrating for all involved.  Over the coming days and weeks Crossroads Civil will be excavating trenches in sections from the dam end of the site heading towards the day…

Greyhound Tasbred Series Funding

Friday 23 September 2022

Participants please be aware that Tasracing in consultation with GRG have put a recommendation of Code Funding to the Tasracing Board for approval. The Board are due to meet on 28 September. Part of the recommendation for Stakes is an  increase to the Tasbred Bonus races. In consultation with PSC these events have been programmed….