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: Harness News
Harness Qualifying Trials
Thursday 13 August 2020Harness Qualifying trials will recommence as at Saturday, 15th August: Nominations will close 12 noon Friday for Saturday / Monday trials. No extensions applicable Trials will be scheduled 15 minutes apart Any horse may nominate for these trials. Notification of any changes to trials will be sent via text. A minimum of 6 acceptors are required…
Drivers announced for BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers Series
Monday 20 July 2020
Tasracing has announced the 12 drivers for the 2020 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers Series. As was the case last season, the four-race series will be held in Launceston on Friday night, 21 August, and as the name suggest the series is restricted to Tasmanian licensed Claiming Novice Drivers. Competing in this year’s series: Conor Crook…
Increase in prizemoney for Tasmania’s racing industry
Friday 12 June 2020
Jane 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,…
Harness Trials – Update
Tuesday 31 March 2020As of Friday 3rd April, an education trial will be added to the scheduled pre-race meeting trials. An Education trial will be held 20 minutes prior to the first scheduled official trial and will have the following maximum field limits: Devonport – 6 Hobart – 7 Launceston – 7 NB: Horses competing in education trials…