A landmark report into the value of Tasmania’s racing industry has revealed thousands of Tasmanians benefit directly from the industry. The report, commissioned by Tasracing, shows that nearly 6,000 people are employed or participate in the industry, including breeders, owners, trainers, racing club staff, jockeys and drivers. Tasracing CEO, Paul Eriksson, said the report also…
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IMPORTANT notice to racing participants in relation to use of masks on race days
Monday 18 October 2021The lockdown in Southern Tasmania will end at 6pm today however some restrictions will remain in place until 6pm Friday, 22 October. All participants and members of the general public attending the following race meetings will be required to wear a mask at all times as per Public Health advice. Hobart Greyhound Trials: Tuesday 19 October Hobart…
Show Day Thoroughbred Race Meeting set for Ladbrokes Park Elwick
Monday 18 October 2021Following cancellation of Saturday’s Thoroughbred meeting due to the southern Tasmanian snap Covid lockdown, Tasracing investigated opportunities to provide southern participants with a race meeting this week. Tasracing took an optimistic view that southern Tasmania would be out of snap lockdown as at Monday evening and thankfully this proved correct. Participants and guests are advised…
Hobart Trials Rescheduled
Friday 15 October 2021Please be advised that the Hobart trial session scheduled for Saturday 16/10/2021 has been transferred to Tuesday 19/10/2021 commencing at 6:30pm.
Racing update – Southern Tasmania COVID-19 lockdown
Friday 15 October 2021The three-day lockdown announced by Premier Peter Gutwein for southern Tasmania, starting at 6pm today and finishing at 6pm on Monday, will impact four Tasmanian race meetings and southern trials. The specific details are: Launceston Harness Friday Night The meeting is progressing as planned, however Tasracing has contacted the five harness trainers and four drivers…
Tasracing Thoroughbred Tracks Update – Friday 15 Oct
Friday 15 October 2021Elwick As part of the Elwick Thoroughbred track management plan, the track was ‘turned out’ on 8 August for Spring renovations where all critical works were completed to plan by 20 August. The work consisted of dethatching, aeration, seeding, topdressing and fertilising the track. It commenced with a dethatching of the track to remove unwanted…