Tasracing in conjunction with the Tasmanian Trotting Club are excited to announce that the 2023 New Norfolk Cup will be held on the turf thoroughbred track in Hobart. The national rating 60 or better standing start event will be held over approximately 2400m, pending the rail position, on Sunday, 29th January. It will be the…
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Size and Scope of the Tasmanian Racing Industry Report | 2021/22 Update
Tuesday 22 November 2022
Tasracing commissioned a report last year on the size and scope of the Tasmanian racing industry, produced by IER, which clearly showed the positive impact racing has on Tasmania from an economic, employment and cultural standpoint, and greatly aided in delivering Tasracing’s It’s Why We Race public awareness campaign. A new report has recently been…
2022 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge line-up announced
Wednesday 16 November 2022
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…
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…