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. The sale has attracted 19 entries – seven colts, 11 fillies and one gelding – from many of Tasmania’s leading standardbred breeders. Sixteen different stallions…
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Sarah O’Reilly wins 2019 AYDC
Monday 16 December 2019
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 was a combination of relief and excitement for Sarah following the race, ‘‘I was relieved that I crossed the finish line in the last race…
Ford takes a slender lead in 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Monday 2 December 2019
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…
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…