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 round of heats at the Devonport Showgrounds. Ford was able to win heat two on the Ben Yole trained Machitelli who pushed forward from barrier…
Category: Harness News
Drivers announced for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Monday 18 November 2019
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 29 November, Hobart 8 December and Launceston on 13 December, with two heats to be staged at each venue. In an added bonus for owners and trainers to…
Australia’s best drivers named for National title – updated
Thursday 24 October 2019
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 on 9 November. It will be the third time that the series will be held in Tasmania. Two drivers are selected from each state’s controlling…
Max Delight wins the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year
Sunday 20 October 2019
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 – has won the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year award. On the way, Max Delight also won the Corporate Communications 3YO Colt or Gelding of…
Who will be crowned Tasmania’s best pacer for 2018-19?
Tuesday 24 September 2019Tickets 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 Tasracing on (03) 6212 9307 or a.barrett@tasracing.com.au.
2019 Edgar Tatlow Medal Nominations
Tuesday 10 September 2019The 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, ownership, administration, breeding and/or any other harness related activity. A number of nominations have been received however should any individual, club or affiliated bodies wish to…