Catalogues for the 2020 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale, to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday, February 15, are available from all racetracks, Tasracing and the Office of Racing Integrity. The sale has attracted 19 entries – seven colts, 11 fillies and one gelding – from many of Tasmania’s leading standardbred breeders. Sixteen different stallions…
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Expressions of interest – OTT Coaches
Friday 10 January 2020Tasracing’s Off The Track program assists in the transition of retired thoroughbred and standardbred horses to equestrian and pleasure pursuits, and provides support for their ongoing wellbeing. Tasracing facilitates monthly clinics for the education of newly retired horses and those who have had little or no re-training. The clinics also provide support, education and mentoring…
Seguimientos gives Polley a timely boost
Wednesday 18 December 2019The 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…
Sarah O’Reilly wins 2019 AYDC
Monday 16 December 2019New 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 2019Despite 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 2019Devonport 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…