Harness News

• 21.06.2018

  2018 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers’ series

  Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2018 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers’ series. The drivers are Matthew Cooper, Taylor Ford, Samantha Gangell, Samantha Freeman (Emergency), Wade Rattray, Allister Woods,…

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• 21.06.2018

  Tasracing appoints Acting CEO

  TASRACING has appointed Dr Alicia Fuller as acting CEO following the resignation of Vaughn Lynch from the position late last month. Dr Fuller recently joined Tasracing to take up the…

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• 08.06.2018

  2018/19 Tasmanian race dates announced

  Race dates for Tasmania’s three codes of racing have been finalised for the 2018/19 racing season. Highlights in the schedule include: • 72 thoroughbred meetings (including seven King Island meetings…

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• 06.06.2018

  Harness Programming Changes June – July 2018

  Please note the following changes have been made: Devonport – Friday, 29 June 2018 DVC29061804 & DVC29061805 The following race conditions have been added: Winners of a race of the…

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• 04.06.2018

  Harness Program Amendments June – July 2018

  Please note the following amendments have been made to the June/July 2018 Harness Program. LPC – Sunday, 24 June 2018 LNC24061804 – C1/C2 – Will no longer be BOTRA Claiming…

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• 30.05.2018

  New Norfolk up and running

  The rich history of harness racing in New Norfolk is not only being retained but receiving a huge shot in the arm with track works at the Pacing Centre going…

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• 29.05.2018

  2018 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge

  Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2018 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge. The young driver series will be conducted at Devonport on 1 June, Hobart on 3 June and Launceston…

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• 12.05.2018

  Launceston harness meeting transferred to Monday afternoon

  The harness race meeting scheduled last night (Friday) in Launceston was postponed after strong wind conditions caused damage to a section of the stabling area. With the cleanup effort well…

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• 04.05.2018

  Trotting in Tasmania commences in July 

  As part of the July launch of this spectacular form of harness racing, a Trotting Workshop hosted by Tasracing will take place in Launceston on Friday, May 11. The Workshop’s Special Guests will be Champion Australian…

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• 04.04.2018

  Harness Program Amendments

  Please note the following amendments have been made to the April program: Hobart – Friday, 13th April EHC13041801 – 3YO & Older. Non Winners (C or M penalty races) in…

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• 29.03.2018

  Tasmanian Trotters Buy and Sell Group

  TASRACING has developed a buy and sell Facebook page that is designed to secure names of people who are interested in buying into the concept. The Facebook buy and sell…

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• 28.03.2018

  Harness Program Amendments – April

  Please note the following program amendments: Devonport – 6th April DVC06041804 – incorrectly shown in Harness.org as a 3C0/3C1 – should be 3YO & Older C0/C1 2297m RBD $5,500. Launceston…

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• 09.03.2018

  Trotting in Tasmania to launch in July 2018

  The international appeal of trotting has been confirmed, with 4 races set to be exported into Europe within the first month of the recommencement of racing in Tasmania. Read more about…

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• 09.03.2018

  Tasmanian victory possible on Sunday at the Australian Female Drivers Championship

  Local stars Natalee Emery and Kristy Grant are quietly confident of repelling the interstate challengers in Launceston on Sunday night. Emery and Grant will represent Tasmania in the Australian Female…

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• 21.02.2018

  Two Tasmanian female racing events celebrate International Women’s Day

  Tasmania will host two inaugural female racing events – the Sky Racing Australian Female Jockey Championship and the Australian Female Drivers Championship – within a week of each other in…

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• 08.02.2018

  2018 Australian Female Drivers Championship – Competitors Announced

  Harness Racing Australia (HRA) along with Tasracing are pleased to announce the state representatives for the inaugural Australian Female Drivers Championship, which will be held in Launceston on March 11….

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• 02.02.2018

  Reinswomen join the fight against ovarian cancer

  More than 200 Australian and New Zealand reinswomen will race in teal driving pants to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research as part of Women’s Cancer Foundation’s Team…

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• 02.02.2018

  Race Program Change – Launceston 11 February 2018

  Tasracing has approved the following race program changes at Launceston on Sunday 11 February 2018. Change         LNC11021803 from 3YO & Older. MS of $8,100 to $10,000. PBD/TSW. 2200 metres. For…

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• 29.01.2018

  First crop sires at Tasmanian Yearling and Mixed Sale

  Some top class young sire prospects will be represented by their first crop of yearlings at the Tasmanian Standardbred Yearling and Mixed Sale on Wednesday, February 14 starting at 2pm….

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• 24.01.2018

  Tasmanian Yearling and Mixed Sale on February 14

  The 2018 Tasmanian Standardbred Yearling and Mixed Sale will be held on Wednesday, February 14 starting at 2pm at the Inveresk Showground, Launceston. The sale includes yearlings by highly credentialled…

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