The Tasmanian racing industry either directly or indirectly employs over 5,000 people and produces over $100 million in economic activity. Racing people are passionate and the Next Generation Racing Committee (NGRC) is being established to shape the future of racing by those who will be around the longest to enjoy it. If you’re under the…
Category: Greyhound News
Greyhounds Australia to release new website
Tuesday 9 February 2021
Greyhounds Australasia will launch their new website on Wednesday 17 February 2021 with: A simpler look and feel [Current GA address will remain: galtd.org.au] Easier navigation and layout. Improved participant online experience. A streamlined payment process will be available on the GA Website (PDF forms will still remain available on the website for participants to…
Greyhound of the Year finalists announced
Thursday 28 January 2021Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel, has announced the final three contenders for the Tasmanian Greyhound of the Year Award. The winner will be announced at the Tasmanian Greyhound of the Year Awards and Ladbrokes Launceston Cup Finalists Dinner at the Ladbrokes Racing Centre, Launceston on Saturday 13 February 2021….
Greyhound stakes to increase from 1 February 2021
Monday 25 January 2021
Following the announcement by the Minister for Racing of a 6% increase in stakes from 1 February 2021, Tasracing has consulted with the Greyhound Reference Group as to how to best allocate the additional funding to the benefit of participants. The GRG provided recommendations for the expenditure of the additional funding: Feature race finals that…
Hobart Greyhound meeting Friday 15 January 2021 abandoned
Thursday 7 January 2021Due to low nomination numbers for the heats of the Maiden Thousand Series, the meeting scheduled on Friday 15 January 2021, which was scheduled for the conduct of the heats, has been cancelled. The five heats of the series will be scheduled as part of an 11 race program at the Hobart Greyhound Racing Club…
New Year stakes increase for Tasmanian racing
Sunday 27 December 2020
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committed to supporting the state’s racing industry.
As Minister for Racing I am excited to announce, just a week out of Christmas, that a further 6 per cent increase will be implemented for Tasmanian racing from 1 February.