The Southern greyhound community mourn the loss of esteemed industry participant and long serving GOTBA (Tas) member and volunteer John Wilton who passed away recently, at 82 years of age. John was a former trainer and committee member of Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association of Tasmania for decades as lure driver and curator of…
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Vale Tommy Jackson
Friday 16 August 2024
The Derwent Valley harness racing community is in mourning following the sudden passing of local icon Thomas Jackson, aged 85, on Monday. Tommy, as he was known, was a former trainer and committee member of the New Norfolk Pacing Club. He had many nice horses, including, in more recent times, Impressive Chimes, whose feature race…
Consultation Notice – Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare
Thursday 1 August 2024Tasracing is planning to introduce a new Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare relating to the welfare of racehorses. The proposed Code of Practice will provide guidance to racing industry participants, as well as reassurance to the general public, about the high standards of welfare that apply to racehorses. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback…
Tasracing awards funding under inaugural Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program
Monday 22 July 2024
Tasracing has awarded more than $80,000 in grants to Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in the state. The grants were awarded under the new Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program that was established to provide funding for eligible Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in Tasmania. The successful applications align with the Tasracing…
Additional day meetings for 2024/25
Monday 22 July 2024
Please be advised of the following changes to the Tasmanian Race Day Calendar: Harness Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 1 December, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Hobart (TTC) – Sunday, 12 January, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 30…
Ladbrokes extends partnership with Tasmanian racing
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Global wagering giant Ladbrokes has extended its principal partnership agreement with Tasracing and the Tasmanian racing industry for a further five years. Ladbrokes, which is part of Entain Australia and New Zealand, will continue to be the Tasmanian racing industry’s venue and major race day partner for the next five years, with an option to…