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 – PBD/AGE Launceston – Wednesday 11th September EHC11091901 – 3YO Only NR 45-54 – A/E 4YO & Older with <2 LTW, NR <54 and with <20 FSP….
Category: Harness News
HRA National Handicapping Rules amendments
Friday 16 August 2019The 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) after a combination of analysis, industry feedback and critical review. The first of these changes has altered the Ratings Matrix slightly, with the initial base…
Tourello Standardbreds a new player in Tasmanian harness racing breeding
Thursday 15 August 2019
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 to move the operation to Tasmania after needing to find more room for the stud, and the high cost of feed due to the drought…
2019 Tasmanian Harness Review – Forum’s
Friday 9 August 2019Further 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 being held to give all industry participants the opportunity to have a say into the future direction of Harness Racing in Tasmania. Hobart –…
Botra recognises Sires’ Stakes winning breeders
Thursday 8 August 2019
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 the season. Although small in numbers compared to their mainland counterparts the Tasbred pacers have done an outstanding job so far this season from…
Ladbrokes becomes Tasmanian racing industry’s major sponsor
Monday 29 July 2019
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 and major race day partner for at least the next three years. Ladbrokes will take over naming rights to the Elwick, Mowbray and Spreyton race…