The latest social media post by Animal Liberation Tasmania (ALT) and its claims about a greyhound called Just Like Jazzy contains a number of inaccuracies that need to be corrected. To begin with, the post inaccurately lists Michael Sherriff as the greyhound’s trainer. The social media post also indicates that Just Like Jazzy has been “retired”….
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Tasracing response to RSPCA criticism
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said Tasracing had requested and convened a meeting recently with the RSPCA which was attended by CEO Jan Davis. “We are very surprised, given the positive way the parties engaged at the meeting, but ultimately disappointed that Ms Davis appears unwilling to work with Tasracing on our ongoing effort to ensure…
Response to Rosalie Woodruff’s Tasracing Funding Statements
Thursday 27 July 2023
In response to a recent social media post by MP Rosalie Woodruff, Tasracing makes the following statement: The Tasmanian racing industry is partly funded under a 20-year funding deed established following the sale of the government-owned TOTE Tasmania to Tattsbett in 2011. Until then, the racing industry was self-funded and delivering a dividend to the…
Unleashing the stars within
Thursday 13 July 2023
Tasracing knows that every one of our participants possess a unique story, a remarkable journey that deserves to be celebrated and shared with the world. We believe that our extraordinary participants are not just riders, drivers or trainers; they are the unsung heroes of the track. One of the key ways we will be supporting…
RMHC race night a huge success
Thursday 13 July 2023
Tasracing, in conjunction Greyhounds Tasmania, were delighted to present Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) Hobart with a cheque of $35,220 at the annual RMHC ball last Saturday night, 8 July. The contribution to RMHC was largely due to the fundraising efforts of the inaugural Ronald McDonald House race night held in Hobart on 29 June….
MEDIA STATEMENT: GAP story errors of fact
Tuesday 11 July 2023Comments attributed to Tasmanian Greens Leader Cassie O’Connor and Independent MHA for Clark Kristie Johnston in the media today are inaccurate and need correcting, Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said. “Ms Susan Gittus pleaded guilty to a presentation charge in 2020, not administration, which was clearly noted in the Stewards’ report,” he said. “This is an…