Harness News

• 17.01.2020

  HARNESS BREEDING INCENTIVES

  One of the outcomes from the Harness Standardbred Review was for changes to be made to the current Breeder’s Support Policy. After continued feedback and discussions with industry at the…

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• 13.01.2020

  Catalogues available for Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale

  Catalogues for the 2020 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale, to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday, February 15, are available from all racetracks, Tasracing and the Office of Racing Integrity….

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• 16.12.2019

  Sarah O’Reilly wins 2019 AYDC

  New Zealander Sarah O’Reilly emerged victorious in the 2019 Hanley Formula Australasian Young Drivers Championship after the final heat was run and won at Alexandra Park on Friday night. It…

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• 02.12.2019

  Ford takes a slender lead in 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge

  Taylor Ford will take a one-point lead into Sunday week’s second round of heats of the 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge in Hobart after a first and seventh placing in the opening…

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• 25.11.2019

  Tasmanian harness welfare racing announcement

  Tasracing is set to introduce a rule to prevent the over racing of horses. CEO Paul Eriksson said Tasracing was currently formulating this welfare rule that would limit the number…

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• 18.11.2019

  Drivers announced for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge

  Tasracing has today announced the drivers for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge with ten upcoming drivers having been selected for the series. The six-race series will be held in Devonport on…

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• 24.10.2019

  Australia’s best drivers named for National title – updated

  Tasracing, Harness Racing Australia and the Tasmanian Trotting Club are delighted to be hosting the sixth running of the Triple M Australian Drivers Championship at Ladbrokes Park Elwick in Hobart…

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• 20.10.2019

  Max Delight wins the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year

  The Tasmanian owned Max Delight – winner of the $30,000 Tasmanian Derby, the $200,000 NSW 3YO Derby (Menangle) and the $200,000 3YO Colt or Gelding Breeders Crown Final at Melton…

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• 24.09.2019

  Who will be crowned Tasmania’s best pacer for 2018-19?

  Tickets are available at a cost of $90 per person that includes a three-course buffet meal and complimentary drink on arrival. Bookings can be made by contacting Angela Barrett at…

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• 10.09.2019

  2019 Edgar Tatlow Medal Nominations

  The Edgar Tatlow Medal recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Tasmanian Harness Racing Industry. The contribution may have been in the field of training, driving,…

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• 21.08.2019

  Harness Program Amendments – September 2019

  Please note the following amendments have been made to Harness Programs: Hobart – Wednesday 4th September EHC04091902 – Maiden 3YO Only – A/E 4YO & Older Maidens with <20 FSP –…

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• 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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