The Hon Jane Howlett MLC The Tasmanian Government is committed to supporting the state’s racing industry. As Minister for Racing I am excited to announce a further 3 per cent increase in stakes money for greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing. This is in addition to the 3 per cent increase announced in June. This 6…
Category: Greyhound News
Greyhound programming update
Friday 17 July 2020Tasracing has reviewed the recommendations of the Programming Sub Committee following the meeting on 25 June 2020 and has agreed to amend the conditions of Masters races by removing the conditions of Reverse Order of Grade and Reverse Order of Choice from Free-to-All Masters races for a trial period of three months. The impact of…
Changes to greyhound trial and race meeting requirements
Saturday 27 June 2020
Following the announcement on the easing of restrictions from midday on Friday 26 June 2020, participants are advised of the following amendments to the Covid-19 policies in respect to race meeting and trial sessions: Race Meetings All race meetings can now be attended by members of the public without the requirement that the members of…
GCA 2020-2021 Group Race Calendar
Friday 19 June 2020GCA 2020-2021 Group Race Calendar. Greyhound Clubs Australia (GCA) is today pleased to release the 2020/21 Group Racing Calendar. As you are well aware, the unprecedented climate amid COVID-19 has made the task of producing the Calendar a more challenging one than those previous. In reflection of those challenges, GCA has made the decision to…
Increase in prizemoney for Tasmania’s racing industry
Friday 12 June 2020Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Increase in prizemoney for Tasmania’s racing industry The Tasmanian Government looks forward to the return of racing this weekend and is committed to helping the industry grow following the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am delighted to announce that prizemoney will increase by a further 3 per cent…
Ladbrokes boosts Tasmanian racing return
Wednesday 10 June 2020
Ladbrokes has doubled down on its commitment to Tasmanian racing announcing $150,000 in additional funding with benefits flowing directly to participants across the state. The COVID-19 forced shutdown of racing in Tasmania has seen 11 thoroughbred meetings, 20 harness meetings, and 31 greyhound meetings removed from the calendar, putting significant financial pressure on racing clubs,…