Greyhound News

• 07.08.2019

  Wide Arm Lure Trials To Commence

  Trainers are advised that trials on the wide arm lure which has been under development are scheduled to commence at Launceston on Wednesday night 14 August 2019. The wide arm…

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• 29.07.2019

  Ladbrokes becomes Tasmanian racing industry’s major sponsor

  Tasracing and the state’s racing clubs are excited to announce a new partnership with global wagering powerhouse Ladbrokes. From 1 August, Ladbrokes will become the Tasmanian racing industry’s exclusive venue…

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• 23.07.2019

  Feature Event Conditions For August

  Due to the Greyhound Racing Calendar not being available until early August, the conditions of the Feature Events scheduled to be conducted in August are provided herewith for the information…

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• 09.07.2019

  Expressions of interest: kennel facility for GAP

  Tasracing wishes to remind anyone with an existing kennel facility, that the time for lodging an expression of interest for Tasracing to purchase that facility for the operation of the…

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• 05.07.2019

  Ongoing Safety Assessments – Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Tracks

  Racing animal welfare is of utmost importance to Tasracing. One way we are ensuring optimal welfare outcomes for greyhounds is through a commitment to best practice maintenance of race tracks….

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• 02.07.2019

  Greyhounds Australasia To Undertake Industry Study

  Recently, Greyhounds Australasia (GA) engaged leading consulting firm IER Pty. Ltd. to undertake a size and scope study of the greyhound racing industry in Australasia.  The objective is to establish…

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• 20.06.2019

  Winter Distance Carnival Amendments 2019

  Tasracing has adopted a recommendation of the Programming Sub Committee that the conditions of the CUB Winter Stakes be amended to the following to ensure, as far as possible, that…

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• 19.06.2019

  2019/2020 Tasmanian race dates announced

  TASMANIA’S harness racing industry has received a major boost for next season with 16 additional meetings scheduled to be broadcast on Sky 1. This season a great proportion of the…

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• 14.06.2019

  Greyhound Kennel Facility Request for EOI

  This Request for Expression of Interest will consider whether an acceptable opportunity exists for Tasracing to purchase an existing kennel facility suitable for the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP). About the…

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• 31.05.2019

  GOTY Panel 2019

  GOTY Panel 2019

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• 28.05.2019

  Greyhound Policy Manual amended

  Policy Manual Amended The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with amended Minimum Nominations Policy, Race Programming Policy and Additional Races Policy. The changes to these policies have been previously…

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• 23.05.2019

  Greyhound programming update

  The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting on 28 February reviewed the Minimum Nominations policy. Tasracing has reviewed the recommendations of the Sub Committee and have amended the policy with…

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• 03.05.2019

  GAP facility review

  Tasracing has reviewed the options to deliver a dedicated GAP facility and determined that the purchase of an existing kennel facility will deliver the quickest, functional and cost-effective outcome for…

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• 15.04.2019

  Race Change – Launceston 29 April 2019

  Due to the loss of the sponsor, the Dennis Thomas/Knockie’s Jet Memorial has been renamed the Mowbray Distance Cup and will carry a reduced stake of $2205 to the winner….

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• 11.04.2019

  McKenney back on board with GAP National day

  The success of the inaugural GAP National Adoption Day last year has encouraged its ambassador Todd McKenney to front the 2019 campaign. McKenney, a star of stage, radio and screen,…

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• 05.04.2019

  Vale Denise Fysh an icon of Tasmanian greyhound racing

  The Tasmanian greyhound industry is in mourning over the death of Hobart Greyhound Racing Club chairwoman Denise Fysh who lost her long battle with cancer in the early hours of…

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• 19.03.2019

  Greyhound Policy Manual Updated

  Policy Manual Amended Tasracing has adopted a Greyhound Recovery Rebate Scheme policy effective from 1 March 2019. The scheme is similar to those run interstate and assists owners with the…

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• 05.02.2019

  Launceston Cup 2019 – Top four seeds

  The Office of Racing Integrity Grading Panel has determined the top four seeds for the 2019 Group Two Launceston Cup. In alphabetical order, the seeded greyhounds are: CORYKODI – Winner…

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• 10.01.2019

  Hobart Meeting On Friday 18 January 2019 Cancelled

  Due to only five heats of the Maiden Thousand Series being required, these heats will be conducted at the Hobart Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting on Thursday 17 January 2019. 11…

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• 18.12.2018

  Muzzle-free future for accredited greyhounds

  From today, greyhounds who have been accredited through either the Greyhound Adoption Program or Brightside Farm Sanctuary can go muzzle-free in public. Greyhounds can be wonderful, placid pets, and we…

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