The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 January 2025. Amendment to the definition of Possession. The updated Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing are available on Tasracing’s website – www.tasracingcorporate.com.au Michael Clarke Code Lead Greyhounds
Category: Greyhound News
Audit of Box Draw Data
Monday 16 December 2024An audit of Tasmanian box draw data performed by the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Applied Statistics (CAS) has shown there is no evidence in the data to suggest that Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) box algorithm does not work as designed. CAS was contacted by RWWA and asked to perform a statistical…
Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing AMENDED
Thursday 31 October 2024The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 Nov 2024. a) Ear Tattoo Removal i) Definition – Alternate Method of Identification ii) Definition – C3 & C5 iii) Definition – DNA Fingerprinting iv) GAR 48 (4) Registration and Naming of a Greyhound v) GAR…
Greyhound Code Funding Allocation 2024-25
Friday 25 October 2024Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound Reference Group, is pleased to announce that from 1 November 2024 the Code Funding Allocation for 2024/25 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry: • Stakes will increase for Sprint and Mid Distance races by $300. Stakes at all remaining distance levels will be maintained. •…
North-West Coast racing facilities update
Thursday 22 August 2024
Tasracing will undertake due diligence work on the construction of a greyhound racetrack on the infield of the Ladbrokes All-Weather Spreyton site to support training as well as race events. In parallel, Tasracing will explore enhancing harness training facilities at the existing north west coast- private property currently leased for that purpose. Tasracing is committed…
John Wilton tribute
Monday 19 August 2024
The Southern greyhound community mourn the loss of esteemed industry participant and long serving GOTBA (Tas) member and volunteer John Wilton who passed away recently, at 82 years of age. John was a former trainer and committee member of Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association of Tasmania for decades as lure driver and curator of…