Trotting was re-launched after a hiatus of 91 years in Tasmania and we have seen trotting action back in Tasmania since July this year. There will be a trotting race at all September meetings. Check out all the dates below and contact the racing team at racing@tasracing.com.au with any queries in relation to your upcoming trotting…
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Eagle’s first foal has landed
Thursday 16 August 2018
THE first foal sired by Armidale Stud’s Alpine Eagle was born at 1.15am today. The bay filly’s dam Arrived (x Choisir) is a four-time winning three-quarter relation to Tuscan Sling and she is from the family of High World today From the Choisir mare Arrived, a 4-time winning 3/4 relation to Tuscan Sling that is from…
Tasracing consultation and information session on National Rule amendments
Friday 27 July 2018
Tasracing is conducting a consultation and information session on the National Rule amendments prior to them being adopted. The National Rules to be amended are: GAR 1 – Definition of prohibited substance GAR 1 – Definition of exempted substance GAR 83A – Race day and Day Prior Treatment GAR 79A – List of permanently banned…
BOTRA announces Sire’s Stakes award winners
Monday 23 July 2018
Tasmania certainly punches above its weight when it come to the states harness racing breeding industry. With horses such as Beautide, Ignatius, Miss Graceland, Nostra Beach and Shezallapples winning Group 1 races in the past few years. Last night in Launceston, Botra Tasmania acknowledged the success of the Breeders of the six races held across…
From the CEO – parting words from Vaughn Lynch
Friday 20 July 2018
This will be my final message following my resignation as the Tasracing CEO as announced In May. My final day with the organisation is today (Friday 20 July). To begin, I would like to thank everyone in the racing industry for their assistance in my time at Tasracing. I would particularly like to thank the…
Ignatius chasing Group 1 Glory
Sunday 1 July 2018
Ignatius, Tasmania’s superstar three-year-old pacer, will run the red-hot favourite in the $150,000 Group 1 New South Wales Breeders Challenge on Sunday at Menangle Park. The James Rattray trained and driven Roll With Joe-Ashkalini gelding has enjoyed a sensational season winning eight races straight, taking its career record to an incredible 13 victories from 14 starts. The…