TASMANIAN star Devendra took a major step towards an interstate campaign when successful at Hobart during the weekend. In what was his fourth run back from a 15-month injury-enforced break, Devendra led throughout against open company. Pleased with the eight-year-old’s performance, trainer Todd Rattray is confident Devendra can recapture the form which saw him win…
Category: Harness News
Todd and Gareth Rattray to represent Tasmania
Thursday 14 September 2017
Brothers Todd and Gareth Rattray will represent Tasmania in the Yabby Dam Racing Australian Drivers Championship to be held in Hobart on 28 October this year. They will be joined by two drivers from each state (12 drivers in total) who will contest six races for points to decide the winning driver. For the record,…
HRA Rule amendments, effective 8 September 2017
Tuesday 12 September 2017Participants please note the following AHRR Rule amendments: New Definition: “Microchip” means an electronic identifier transponder of a type approved by the Controlling Body encoded with a unique unalterable number. Amend Definition: “Controlling Body” means (a) Save and except for paragraph (b) an organisation which by convention, recognition or law is or is deemed to…
Vale Sharyn Slater
Tuesday 12 September 2017The Victorian and Tasmanian trotting communities have been deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sharyn Slater. Friends and family are invited to attend Sharyn’s service on Tuesday 12 September, from 2pm, at 25 McKenzie St, Melton (Charles Crawford and Sons). Friends and family are also invited to celebrate the life of Sharyn back…
2 Year Old Sweepstakes
Thursday 7 September 20172 YEAR OLD SWEEPSTAKES 2017/2018 The Tasmanian Pacing Club and Tasracing have altered the format of the 2 year old sweepstakes for 2017/18 to ensure the ongoing future of the series and to continue to give 2 year old racing opportunities to owners. The series will include a final for both Colts and Fillies for…
Meeting change – Carrick Park Sunday 26 November
Thursday 7 September 2017Please note the harness racing meeting set down for Sunday 26 November at Carrick Park will be conducted during the day, not in the previously scheduled twilight period. Sky 1 will provide coverage of the meeting.