Race dates for Tasmania’s three codes of racing have been finalised for the 2018/19 racing season. Highlights in the schedule include: • 72 thoroughbred meetings (including seven King Island meetings in December and January.) • 89 harness meetings (up by seven meetings last season). • 162 greyhound meetings on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays. • 21…
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New Norfolk up and running
Wednesday 30 May 2018
The rich history of harness racing in New Norfolk is not only being retained but receiving a huge shot in the arm with track works at the Pacing Centre going ahead in leaps and bounds. Steve Devereaux, CEO of the Tasmanian Pacing Club and his committee have led the initiative for the New Norfolk venue…
2018 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2018 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge. The young driver series will be conducted at Devonport on 1 June, Hobart on 3 June and Launceston on 10 June. The drivers selected are Dylan Ford, Taylor Ford, Samantha Gangell, Matthew Howlett, Braden Howlett, Samantha Freeman, Wade Rattray (emergency), Hannah Van Dongen, Brady…
Search for new Tasracing Chief Executive to commence as soon as practical
Friday 25 May 2018
Tasracing will commence a search for a new chief executive officer immediately following the resignation of Vaughn Lynch. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said Mr Lynch had resigned for personal reasons. “Vaughn made a significant and positive contribution to Tasracing and the broader Tasmanian racing industry,” he said. “He oversaw two code funding allocation increases during…
Two options presented to industry for Elwick track redevelopment
Friday 18 May 2018
Tasracing has presented two options to the Tasmanian racing industry as part of the Elwick thoroughbred track replacement project. Option one features one 28-metre wide track while option two incorporates a 22-metre-wide main track and an inside track about 14-metres-wide. Information about the track redevelopment options have been communicated directly to industry participants through relevant…
Launceston harness meeting transferred to Monday afternoon
Saturday 12 May 2018
The harness race meeting scheduled last night (Friday) in Launceston was postponed after strong wind conditions caused damage to a section of the stabling area. With the cleanup effort well underway the seven race card will now be held on Monday afternoon commencing at 1:51 pm and will be telecast on tasracing.com.au’s Live Stream and…