The ownership in recent Launceston maiden winner Tough Boy have already recovered the purchase price on the gelding by Tough Speed, thanks to the TasBred Incentive Scheme. Thomas Edwards parted with $20,000 for Tough Boy at the 2018 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale and because he was eligible for the TasBred bonus, the owners get…
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Australia’s best drivers named for National title – updated
Thursday 24 October 2019
Tasracing, Harness Racing Australia and the Tasmanian Trotting Club are delighted to be hosting the sixth running of the Triple M Australian Drivers Championship at Ladbrokes Park Elwick in Hobart on 9 November. It will be the third time that the series will be held in Tasmania. Two drivers are selected from each state’s controlling…
Max Delight wins the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year
Sunday 20 October 2019
The Tasmanian owned Max Delight – winner of the $30,000 Tasmanian Derby, the $200,000 NSW 3YO Derby (Menangle) and the $200,000 3YO Colt or Gelding Breeders Crown Final at Melton – has won the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year award. On the way, Max Delight also won the Corporate Communications 3YO Colt or Gelding of…
Tasracing Clubs Marketing Conference 2019
Monday 19 August 2019
Around 30 enthusiastic club administrators representing all codes and all regions attended Tasracing’s second Club Marketing Conference on Friday in Launceston. The Conference is part of Tasracing’s strategy to provide clubs with tools and knowledge to help grow attendance, membership and sponsorship. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson opened the Conference and reinforced Tasracing’s vision for a…
Tourello Standardbreds a new player in Tasmanian harness racing breeding
Thursday 15 August 2019
In exciting news for the states harness racing breeding industry, Tourello Standardbreds, have moved their Victorian operation to Tasmania ahead of the upcoming breeding season. Studmaster Kerrie Hymers has decided to move the operation to Tasmania after needing to find more room for the stud, and the high cost of feed due to the drought…
Ladbrokes becomes Tasmanian racing industry’s major sponsor
Monday 29 July 2019
Tasracing and the state’s racing clubs are excited to announce a new partnership with global wagering powerhouse Ladbrokes. From 1 August, Ladbrokes will become the Tasmanian racing industry’s exclusive venue and major race day partner for at least the next three years. Ladbrokes will take over naming rights to the Elwick, Mowbray and Spreyton race…