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…
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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…
Drivers ready for BOTRA on 21 July
Friday 12 July 2019
The BOTRA Concession Driver Series will be staged at Launceston on Sunday 21 July. Twelve of the state’s up and coming stars have been invited to contest the four-race series with owners and trainers keen to support the new concept, given the quality of the emerging talent. Samantha Gangell is one of the leading contenders for…
2019/2020 Tasmanian race dates announced
Wednesday 19 June 2019
TASMANIA’S harness racing industry has received a major boost for next season with 16 additional meetings scheduled to be broadcast on Sky 1. This season a great proportion of the state’s harness meetings have been shown on Sky 2 but with more meetings to be broadcast on Sky 1 it is expected to encourage greater…
Update on National Ratings Based Handicapping System – Harness
Thursday 16 May 2019Participants are advised that the new National Ratings Based Handicapping System will go live from 1 July 2019. As of May 1 horse ratings were visible on Harnessweb as well as some other online platforms. Participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the HRA National Handicapping document, which explains how the new system will work….
Trial of trotting in Tasmania review
Friday 3 May 2019
Following the review of outcomes from the current trial of trotting in Tasmania, Tasracing has determined that the trial will be extended through to 31 December 2019. During this time an Industry Development Plan for Harness racing in Tasmania will be prepared. This Development Plan will cover all aspects of harness racing, identifying the challenges…