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…
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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…
Trotting in Tasmania commences in July
Friday 4 May 2018
As part of the July launch of this spectacular form of harness racing, a Trotting Workshop hosted by Tasracing will take place in Launceston on Friday, May 11. The Workshop’s Special Guests will be Champion Australian Trainer/Driver Lance Justice and the Chairman of Harness Racing Australia Michael Taranto. Lance Justice is renowned as an outstanding horseman and the trainer of Interdominion…
Feature finals and starters bonus to increase over May and June
Wednesday 2 May 2018
Following a review of the expenditure of the funding allocation for the code for the current season, on a recommendation from the Greyhound Reference Group, the following increases have been approved by Tasracing for the remainder of this financial year (to 30 June 2018): Starter Bonus – This will be increased from $100 to $200…
From the CEO’s Desk – April 2018
Friday 20 April 2018
Elwick track redevelopment update As noted in my last CEO message, Tasracing appointed highly experienced firm Dalton Consulting Engineers (DCE) to undertake the concept design work for the thoroughbred track redevelopment project at Elwick. It is proposed that DCE will present a range of conceptual designs for evaluation by industry stakeholders. The next step will…
Tasmanian Trotters Buy and Sell Group
Thursday 29 March 2018
TASRACING has developed a buy and sell Facebook page that is designed to secure names of people who are interested in buying into the concept. The Facebook buy and sell group is aimed at promoting the growth of trotting racing in Tasmania. To join the buy and sell group, visit the Facebook page here: Tasmanian…