Tasracing is excited to announce a partnership with Clover Hill Wines, naming it the official partner for the 2025 thoroughbred cup marquees at the Ladbrokes Devonport, Hobart and Launceston Cups. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to delivering premium on-course experiences that elevate Tasmanian racing and the Ladbrokes Tasmanian Summer Racing Festival. “Clover Hill is…
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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…
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 2024The 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…