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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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…
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…
Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare Announced
Wednesday 30 October 2024Please see below a media release issued today by the Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, regarding Tasracing’s Code of Practice for racehorse welfare: Code of Practice for racehorse welfare announced Tasmania is set to become one of only a select number of Australian racing jurisdictions with a comprehensive Code of Practice for racehorses. Minister for…
Tasracing Annual Report 2024
Wednesday 16 October 2024
The Tasracing Annual Report was tabled in the Parliament of Tasmania on Wednesday 16 October 2024. The past five years of operations have seen substantial improvements across all aspects of the Tasmanian racing industry. Highlights of the 2024 annual report include: Prize money and Industry funding increased $0.48 million to $40.40 million ($39.92 million in…