Tasracing has awarded more than $80,000 in grants to Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in the state. The grants were awarded under the new Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program that was established to provide funding for eligible Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in Tasmania. The successful applications align with the Tasracing…
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Additional day meetings for 2024/25
Monday 22 July 2024
Please be advised of the following changes to the Tasmanian Race Day Calendar: Harness Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 1 December, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Hobart (TTC) – Sunday, 12 January, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 30…
Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing AMENDED
Tuesday 2 July 2024The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 July 2024. (i) GAR 138 (e) Meaning of exempted substance – (Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, Oclacitinib, Lokivetmab) (ii) GAR 139 (1)(n) Permanently banned prohibited substances, and certain offences in relation to them – (Typographical amendment “FG-4592”) (iii) GAR…
Greyhound Policy Amendment
Tuesday 2 July 2024The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 July 2024. Dress Code Policy – The change outlines that white or black shirts are approved to be worn year round with outer garments to be white or black in colour. Participants are also able to wear shorts…
Ladbrokes extends partnership with Tasmanian racing
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Global wagering giant Ladbrokes has extended its principal partnership agreement with Tasracing and the Tasmanian racing industry for a further five years. Ladbrokes, which is part of Entain Australia and New Zealand, will continue to be the Tasmanian racing industry’s venue and major race day partner for the next five years, with an option to…
Tasmanian Sprint and Distance Championships
Wednesday 19 June 2024The Ladbrokes Tasmanian Sprint Championship Series for 2024 will be held in Launceston with Heats on Thursday 1 August and the State Sprint Championship Final on Thursday 8 August. The Clarkie Tyres Tasmanian Distance Championship (Best 8) will be held on Thursday 8 August. The 2024 Grand Finals will be conducted by Greyhound Racing South…