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…
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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…
2018/19 6tyo Youngbloods Challenge
Wednesday 24 October 2018
Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2018/19 6tyo Youngbloods Challenge. The series for young drivers will be conducted at Devonport on 4 November, Hobart on 9 November and Launceston on 16 November. The drivers selected are Georgia Hayward, Charlie Castles, Lachlan Dakin, Samantha Gangell, Taylor Ford, Matthew Howlett, Brady Woods, Hannah Vandongen, Conor…
Tasracing annual report tabled
Friday 19 October 2018
Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing product increased by 12 per cent to a record $576 million, Tasracing’s annual report tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament today said. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said the strong performance in a highly competitive industry was the result of a clear commercial focus, an expanding national digital presence and a quality…
Racing Legend Wendy Green to join Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour in Hobart
Wednesday 19 September 2018
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) today announced 1999 Melbourne Cup-winning owner Wendy Green will visit Hobart next month as part of the 16th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour. A former Darwin school teacher, Green is best known as the woman whose faith in her horse paid dividends when Rogan Josh won the 1999 Melbourne Cup….
Wagering turnover increase on Tasmanian racing
Wednesday 19 September 2018Media release from Sarah Courtney, Minister for Racing The Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on our plan for a strong and vibrant racing industry in Tasmania. In 2017/18 national wagering on Tasmanian racing grew by more than 12 per cent to $576 million, building on growth of nearly 9% achieved during the previous financial year….