The 2022 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge will again see the state’s best young drivers on display on the first weekend in December. The six-race series will see drivers under the age of 23 compete in three heats scheduled for Tassie Golden Apple Final night on Saturday, 3 December, in Launceston, before the final three heats are…
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New richest sprint race for Devonport Cup Day, community sporting groups to benefit
Wednesday 2 November 2022
Tasracing, in conjunction with Ladbrokes, is pleased to announce a new race on Devonport Cup Day from 2023.
The “Ladbrokes Carpet Charge” will be a 1009m Open Handicap with prizemoney totalling $109,000 with a field size of 12 runners.
Prosperous year for Tasmanian racing industry
Thursday 27 October 2022
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is a strong supporter of our racing industry, which generates more than $185 million in economic activity and supports more than 5,800 jobs. Tasracing’s Annual Report, tabled in parliament today, has confirmed the 2021/22 financial year was a successful one for the Tasmanian racing industry. Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing increased…
$100,000 bonus available for three greyhound races
Tuesday 25 October 2022
Tasracing and Ladbrokes will supercharge the Ladbrokes Tasmanian Summer of Racing Carnival by introducing a new $100,000 bonus to support key greyhound races. The Ladbrokes Triple Treat Connections Bonus will see a $100,000 bonus paid to the owner/trainer of any greyhound that can win the finals of The Chase (24 November 2022), the Ladbrokes Hobart…
NeuroEndocrine Cancer fundraiser in Launceston a big success
Monday 24 October 2022
Prominent Tasmanian horse owner and cancer patient Rob Hammond has teamed up with NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) with the aim of helping raise awareness of the disease and at the same time raise much-needed funds for the organization. Hammond was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) four years ago and he has had ongoing treatment…
Tasracing secures slot in TAB Eureka
Thursday 6 October 2022
Tasracing has confirmed it has secured a slot for three years in the $2.1 million TAB Eureka, the world’s richest harness race. The inaugural running of the 2300m race will be at Menangle on 2 September 2023. The decision for a three-year commitment follows consultation with the Harness Industry Forum (HIF) after previously discussing the…