Harness News

• 16.08.2019

  HRA National Handicapping Rules amendments

  The Members of Harness Racing Australia (HRA) have approved two changes to the Australian Handicapping Rules. The two amendments were recommended to the Members by the Ratings Review Team (RRT)…

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• 15.08.2019

  Tourello Standardbreds a new player in Tasmanian harness racing breeding

  In exciting news for the states harness racing breeding industry, Tourello Standardbreds, have moved their Victorian operation to Tasmania ahead of the upcoming breeding season. Studmaster Kerrie Hymers has decided…

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• 09.08.2019

  2019 Tasmanian Harness Review – Forum’s

  Further to the release of the Stage 1 Data Analysis of the 2019 Tasmanian Harness Review the following dates have been scheduled to hold the Industry Forum’s. These evenings are…

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• 08.08.2019

  Botra recognises Sires’ Stakes winning breeders

  The “B” in BOTRA Tasmania is for breeders, and the association recently recognised those that were successful enough to breed one of the six Sires’ Stakes winners in Tasmania during…

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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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• 12.07.2019

  Drivers ready for BOTRA on 21 July

  The BOTRA Concession Driver Series will be staged at Launceston on Sunday 21 July. Twelve of the state’s up and coming stars have been invited to contest the four-race series with…

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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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• 16.05.2019

  Update on National Ratings Based Handicapping System – Harness

  Participants are advised that the new National Ratings Based Handicapping System will go live from 1 July 2019. As of May 1 horse ratings were visible on Harnessweb as well…

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• 03.05.2019

  Trial of trotting in Tasmania review

  Following the review of outcomes from the current trial of trotting in Tasmania, Tasracing has determined that the trial will be extended through to 31 December 2019. During this time…

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• 04.03.2019

  Vale Henry Pullen

  Tasmanian Harness Racing lost one of its greats on Friday with the passing of Henry Pullen aged 87. Pullen, a successful trainer and driver was awarded Tasmanian Harness Racing’s highest…

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• 26.02.2019

  2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale results

  The 2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale held at Carrick in February will go down on record as one of the most successful in recent years. Buyers took full advantage of…

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• 22.02.2019

  Young female stars to represent Tasmania

  Hannah Van dongen and Samantha Gangell will represent Tasmania in the Australian Female Drivers Championships at Albion Park in Queensland on March 9. Hannah and Samantha have both enjoyed sensational seasons in the sulky,…

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• 12.02.2019

  Leading sires represented at Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale

  By Peter Wharton Several of the best sires available to the Australian breeding industry are set to feature at the 2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale to be held at Carrick…

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• 12.02.2019

  Classic winning dams at Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale

  By Peter Wharton Classic-winning and winner-producing dams adorn the catalogue for the 2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday Among the smart racemares represented…

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• 12.02.2019

  Dornauf filly bred on classic cross

  By Peter Wharton Westbury horseman Leigh Dornauf will be the busiest person at Carrick Park trots on Saturday afternoon. Not only is Leigh the chairman of the host club, but…

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• 12.02.2019

  Another ‘Angel’ for Shelley Barnes?

  By Peter Wharton Prominent Sassafras horsewoman and hobby breeder Shelley Barnes is breeding to sell. And, Shelley’s single entry – Lot 4 in the Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale – looks…

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• 11.02.2019

  Maine yearlings have winning ways

  By Peter Wharton Prominent north-western horsewoman Susan Maine and her daughters Melissa and Lisa have thrown their support behind the 2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale to be held at Carrick…

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• 09.02.2019

  A Regal draft from Noel Salter

  By Peter Wharton Tatlow Medallist and Tasmanian Hall of Fame member Noel Salter is pinning his faith in the fast American import Stonebridge Regal at the 2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling…

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• 05.02.2019

  Strong draft from Sue Streit at Tassie sale

  By Peter Wharton Elderslie Horse Care and Spelling, conducted by well-known horsewoman Sue Streit, of Elderslie, near Brighton, is one of Tasmania’s foremost standardbred breeding nurseries and has been a…

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• 04.02.2019

  Saturday night Live

  TASMANIAN thoroughbred racing has found two new spots on the night racing calendar with two additional night meetings scheduled to be run in Launceston in March and April. The first…

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