Harness News

• 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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• 01.02.2019

  2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale – Catalogue

  Catalogues will be available at Race meetings from Sunday, 3rd February or contact Ange Barrett (03) 6212 9307

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• 31.01.2019

  Harness Forum – Rating Based Handicapping

              INDUSTRY FORUM When:   Tuesday, 19th February 2019 Where: Carrick Park Pacing Club, Carrick Time:     5:30pm for 6:30pm start Cameron Brown (HRA) will be…

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• 31.01.2019

  Reinswomen join the fight with Team Teal

  TASMANIAN reinswomen will race in teal coloured driving pants for the next six weeks as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to raise funds…

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• 03.01.2019

  Harness Calendar Amendments – February 2019

  Please note incorrect nomination/acceptances closing times are displayed in the Harness Calendar for the following meetings: BURNIE – Friday 8th February (9am Monday 4th February 2019) 1pm Monday 4th February LAUNCESTON…

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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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• 30.11.2018

  Inaugural Harness Racing Australia (HRA) National Conference – 14 December 2018

  Harness Racing Australia (HRA) Chairman, Mr Michael Taranto, today unveiled the full program for HRA’s inaugural National Conference being run on Friday 14 December 2018 at Flemington Racecourse. Mr Taranto…

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• 07.11.2018

  Harness Program Amendment – BHRC 30th November

  Please note Tasracing has approved the following amendment to Burnie Harness Racing Club, Friday 30th November BEC30111801 – 4YO Older (No more than two Lifetime Wins – Lowest points selected…

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