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…
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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…
Thoroughbred Race Dates 2024-2025
Friday 31 May 2024Thoroughbred Race Dates 2024-25 Thoroughbred race dates for the 2024-25 season will remain largely the same as the 2023-24 season. There will be 73 thoroughbred race meetings across the state including 7 on King Island between late November and January which is the same number as last season. There will be thirteen Friday night meetings…
Tasracing launches latest animal welfare initiative
Tuesday 14 May 2024Tasracing will allocate $100,000 for racing animal welfare initiatives through its recently launched Racing Animal Welfare (RAW) Grants Program 2024-25. The funding will be provided across three broad categories: Animal Health Research – up to $20,000 for projects promoting health care and welfare for racing animals. Facilities and Equipment – up to $10,000 for projects…
Revised Equity in Participation Policy and Issue of Notices
Tuesday 16 April 2024As a result of the Supreme Court finding confirming its power to do so, Tasracing issued formal Show Cause Notices on Friday 12 April 2024 to racing industry participants named in the Murrihy Report. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said participants named in the Murrihy report who received Notices had until Thursday this week to provide…