From today, greyhounds who have been accredited through either the Greyhound Adoption Program or Brightside Farm Sanctuary can go muzzle-free in public. Greyhounds can be wonderful, placid pets, and we believe that every retired greyhound should have the opportunity to go muzzle-free in public, provided they have undergone appropriate medical and behavioural assessments. Following amendments…
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Contractor selected for Elwick Thoroughbred Track Redevelopment
Wednesday 5 December 2018
Today at the GBE hearing I was pleased to confirm that Tasmanian company, StrathAyr has been chosen by Tasracing as the head contractor to redevelop the Elwick thoroughbred race track in Glenorchy. StrathAyr currently employs 14 people in Tasmania and will employ an additional three Tasmanian staff for the development, supporting local jobs in line…
Greyhound rules and policies updated
Wednesday 5 December 2018
Participants are advised that the National Rules, Local Rules and Policy Manual have been amended effective from 1 January 2019. The following National Rules have been amended: GAR 1 – Definition of prohibited substance GAR 1 – Definition of exempted substance GAR 83A – Race day and Day Prior Treatment GAR 79A – List of…
Greyhound programming update
Wednesday 5 December 2018The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting in November reviewed the Minimum Nominations policy in respect to the minimum number of nominations required for a Grade 1, a Grade 2 of a Free-to-All event. Tasracing has approved the recommendation of the Sub Committee that the policy be amended and has also taken the opportunity to…
Gee Gees Darl snaps big bonus for owners
Monday 19 November 2018
WHEN promising juvenile filly Gee Gees Darl won the first 2YO race of the season at Elwick on Saturday she not only won for her owners the first prizemoney of almost $12,000 but they also picked up a breeding incentive bonus of $16,000. The breeder of the winner Alva Stud also collected $4000 as part of…
Tasmania’s Mini-Trot representatives selected to compete on big stage
Saturday 3 November 2018
Two of Tasmania’s talented young drivers Jacob Duggan and Brodie Davis have been selected to represent the state at the Inter Dominion in Melbourne next month. Davis and Duggan will participate in the Mini-Trot race that will be run at Melton on Inter Dominion final night on December 15. The 12-year-olds are sons of two…