Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing The Tasmanian Government is expanding COVID-19 testing this week to help protect Tasmanians and get a better picture of community public health. Pop-up mobile testing clinics will be held at the Mowbray Racecourse this week from Tuesday to Thursday between 10am and 4pm, and they will have no impact on…
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Trials and racing to return to the north west coast
Saturday 23 May 2020Racing trials for all three codes will be permitted at the Devonport Showgrounds (harness and greyhounds) and Spreyton (thoroughbreds) from 30 May. Trials had previously only been approved for Elwick, Mowbray and Longford with north-west coast participants having to travel to and from the venue on the same day to participate. Under the changes announced…
Greyhound policy manual amended
Friday 22 May 2020
The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with the Minimum Nominations Policy and Feature Events Policy being amended. The amended policies are effective from 5 June 2020. The amended policies and the updated Policy Manual are available for downloading: Feature Events Policy Minimum Nominations Policy Updated Policy Manual
Racing Minister officially opens new GAP facility
Friday 22 May 2020
THE new home of Tasmania’s Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) was officially opened on Tuesday by Racing Minister Jane Howlett to usher in a new era for racing animals transitioning to pet life. GAP relocated its operation to Tasracing’s first owned and operated greyhound re homing facility at Mangalore in January. “Moving into the beautiful picturesque…
TASBRED feature races and incentive scheme bonus
Friday 22 May 2020
Tasbreeders provide an important update regarding the TASBRED Thoroughbred Breeding Incentive Scheme. Tasbreeders wants to ensure that during these current tough times that the TASBRED scheme can continue to be a shining light for our industry with funding secured for the scheme when racing resumes. Importantly, once a return to racing has commenced, the inaugural…
COVID Safe information
Monday 18 May 2020Tasracing is pleased to confirmed Trial Schedules for all three codes released on Friday 15 May will proceed as published. Participants can find the confirmed schedules and further information on the conduct of trials via the links below. These documents contain important COVID-SAFE requirements for participants wishing to participate in trials. All Authorised Personnel including…