Following the announcement by the Minister for Racing of a 6% increase in stakes from 1 February 2021, Tasracing has consulted with the Greyhound Reference Group as to how to best allocate the additional funding to the benefit of participants. The GRG provided recommendations for the expenditure of the additional funding: Feature race finals that…
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Progeny of classic winners at Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale
Monday 25 January 2021
By Peter Wharton Progeny of a number of classic winning and classic winner-producing mares adorn the catalogue for the 2021 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday, February 13. Among the classic winners and placegetters are Tisu Holly (Granny Smith Stakes), Angel Or Demon (Coastal Pacing Thousand, Matron Stakes and…
Optimism abounds for Tasmanian breeding industry
Monday 5 October 2020
By Peter Wharton Studmasters and industry players in Tasmania are optimistic that the 2020/21 breeding season will be a bumper one, despite the challenges facing the industry as a result of the pandemic. The introduction of several proven stallions, fertile pastures from above-average rainfall, increases to Tasbred Bonuses and a projected rise in stake money…
Greyhound training facilities
Friday 3 April 2020Trainers, please be advised that the training facilities at the Ulverstone Straight Track, Ebony Minda Straight Track and the Brighton Straight Track are only available for use for free galloping, with all sessions to be booked in advance. The drag lure at the Ebony Minda Straight track and the Brighton Straight track is not permitted…
Reminder thoroughbred trials and jump outs
Wednesday 1 April 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 As per the industry notice released on March 25 the following alterations were made to all thoroughbred trials and jump-outs throughout Tasmania. All trials to be conducted on race day only. Trials will only be conducted at Elwick, Mowbray and Spreyton racecourses. Only horses requiring barrier certificates or under Stewards orders…
Devonport greyhound meeting 31 March cancelled
Tuesday 31 March 2020
Today’s 31 March Devonport Greyhound meeting has been cancelled. The meeting has been cancelled because the Devonport Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc (which owns the Devonport Showgrounds site) has refused entry to the site racing participants. Tasracing is not aware of any racing participant or other industry stakeholders having contracted or having been exposed to…