The victory of Seguimientos at Launceston last Wednesday and the associated $20,000 TASBRED bonus comes at an important time for owner and breeder Ricky Polley, who hopes it is a sign of good things to come after a tough couple of months. The Sorell-based breeder knows plenty about the ups and downs of the thoroughbred…
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Sarah O’Reilly wins 2019 AYDC
Monday 16 December 2019
New Zealander Sarah O’Reilly emerged victorious in the 2019 Hanley Formula Australasian Young Drivers Championship after the final heat was run and won at Alexandra Park on Friday night. It was a combination of relief and excitement for Sarah following the race, ‘‘I was relieved that I crossed the finish line in the last race…
Hooked on Scotch draws ideal box for Hobart Thousand final
Monday 16 December 2019
Despite being beaten in his heat last week, star Victorian greyhound Hooked on Scotch has drawn to make amends in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand final over 461 metres in Hobart on Thursday night. The Jason Thompson-trained youngster finished second to Grey Ghost in his heat but as one of the three fastest second…
Stop Line leads the Tasmanian charge into the Ladbrokes Gr1 Hobart Thousand Final
Friday 13 December 2019
Devonport Chase winner Stop Line delivered one of his best efforts to win his heat of the 2019 Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand, defeating track specialist Peco Can that led and looked home until Stop Line found a clear passage entering the home straight. The Jillian Stamford-trained dog was strong when it counted to register his eighth…
2020 Tasmanian Magic Millions sales
Thursday 28 November 2019
The 146 lot catalogue features youngsters by an impressive line up of 57 individual sires including the first crops of 12 stallions. With recent graduates including Mystic Journey, Palentino, The Cleaner and Soul Patch, it’s easy to understand why the sale is statistically the best return on investment yearling sale in Australasia. The 2020 Magic…
Drivers announced for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Monday 18 November 2019
Tasracing has today announced the drivers for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge with ten upcoming drivers having been selected for the series. The six-race series will be held in Devonport on 29 November, Hobart 8 December and Launceston on 13 December, with two heats to be staged at each venue. In an added bonus for owners and trainers to…