The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 January 2025. Amendment to the definition of Possession. The updated Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing are available on Tasracing’s website – www.tasracingcorporate.com.au Michael Clarke Code Lead Greyhounds
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Vale Ian Kent
Thursday 26 December 2024
The north-west harness racing community is in mourning following the passing of Ian Kent, aged 66, on Wednesday. Kent, was a former trainer, driver, owner and breeder. Some horses he was involved with in more recent times, Weona Masterpiece, Peace Chief and Resurgence. He also bred Raider Stakes and recent Tassie Golden Apple heat winner…
Audit of Box Draw Data
Monday 16 December 2024An audit of Tasmanian box draw data performed by the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Applied Statistics (CAS) has shown there is no evidence in the data to suggest that Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) box algorithm does not work as designed. CAS was contacted by RWWA and asked to perform a statistical…
2024/25 Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival Launched
Tuesday 3 December 2024
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…
Bonuses to attract quality horses and greyhounds to Tasmanian races
Tuesday 26 November 2024
The Ladbrokes $150,000 Double Cup Connections Bonus for thoroughbreds and The Ladbrokes $100,000 Triple Treat Connections Bonus for greyhounds should attract key Tasmanian and interstate thoroughbred and greyhound owners to this year’s Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival, Tasracing says. The Ladbrokes Double Cup Bonus, payable to the owner / trainer of any horse that wins the…
Chief Racing Integrity Officer appointment
Friday 22 November 2024Tasracing has appointed highly experienced and well-credentialled racing integrity official Heidi Lester to the newly created position of Chief Racing Integrity Officer. Ms Lester comes to Tasmania from the Singapore Turf Club, where she is the Vice President – Racing. Prior to that she was the Chief Stipendiary Steward at the Macau Jockey Club, the…