Category: News desk

Pre swab stakes payment

Monday 8 May 2023

Tasracing will pay owners their share of stakes payments pre-swab clearance for all three codes (up to a specific threshold ($5000 for greyhounds, $20,000 for harness and $50,000 for thoroughbreds) from 1 June 2023. Tasracing currently withholds stakes payments to all owners subject to swabs being cleared by the Office of Racing Integrity. This process…

MEDIA RELEASE – Tasracing plan to address vet shortage in Tasmania

Friday 5 May 2023

Tasracing will assist Tasmanian veterinary practices to attract veterinary staff with racing experience to the state via the payment of an annual stipend. CEO Andrew Jenkins said this financial incentive was designed to make Tasmania more competitive than interstate jurisdictions for veterinary surgeons to work and live. “Across the country Australia is suffering from a…

Vale Milton Pettit

Monday 24 April 2023

The Tasmanian racing industry lost an icon, and one of the sport’s true gentlemen, with the passing of Milton Pettit late last week. Milton was the official race caller in Hobart for 41 years and he held the course photography contract for over 60 years. Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Milton’s expertise in the caller’s…

The Risk Factor – secure in retirement

Tuesday 18 April 2023

The Risk Factor stands in a sweeping, well-maintained property just outside Hobart. He is being groomed and doted on by his carer and namesake Kylie Risk, a former Olympian marathon runner, and neighbour and part owner, Gary Richards. Kylie’s attachment to the horse is evident, as she divides her time between Fred (as the horse…

2023 Cavalor Claiming Novice Drivers series

Friday 14 April 2023

Tasracing has today announced the drivers for the 2023 Cavalor Claiming Novice Drivers series, which will be conducted in Hobart on Brighton Cup night, Sunday, 23 April. The series, which sees 10 of the state’s best up-and-coming drivers participate in the four-race series, determines the overall winner by points accumulated in heats. Drivers selected for…