The 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…
Category: Greyhound News
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…
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…