By Peter Wharton Studmasters and industry players in Tasmania are optimistic that the 2020/21 breeding season will be a bumper one, despite the challenges facing the industry as a result of the pandemic. The introduction of several proven stallions, fertile pastures from above-average rainfall, increases to Tasbred Bonuses and a projected rise in stake money…
Category: Harness News
TTC Sweepstakes redraw
Wednesday 9 September 2020The barrier draw advertised on Harvey for the 2YO Sweepstakes incorrectly displayed that the barrier draw was to be based on PBD/LT$, also incorrectly published in the August – September Harness Calendar. The correct conditions for the Sweepstakes have been advertised on the Tasracing Corporate website since January 2020. The only amendment to these were…
Further increase in stakes for Tasmanian racing
Sunday 16 August 2020The 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…
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…