Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2017 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers’ series. The drivers are Matthew Cooper, Taylor Ford, Samantha Freeman, Sam Gangell, Justin Howlett, Jack Laugher, Shaun Kennedy (Emergency), Wade Rattray, Hannah Vandongen, Allister Woods and Brady Woods. The series for drivers who are eligible to claim a concession will be conducted…
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2017 6ty0 Youngblood Challenge
Monday 5 June 2017Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2017 6tyo Youngbloods Challenge. The series for young drivers will be conducted at Devonport on 9 June, Hobart 11 June and Launceston on 18 June. The drivers selected are Nicholas Brockman, Dylan Ford, Taylor Ford, Samantha Freeman, Samantha Gangell, Justin Howlett, Matthew Howlett, Jack Laugher, Wade Rattray…
Beautide – Farewell to a Legend
Thursday 18 May 2017
By Jamie Cockshutt and Matt Jordan Whilst it was not a great surprise given his persistent injury issues, the announcement earlier this week that Tasmania’s most decorated racehorse in Beautide had been retired brought with it a mixture of emotions. The initial emotion was actually a tinge of disappointment that we will never get to see this great horse…
Shane Boon Fundraiser – Free Service to Caribbean Blaster
Thursday 11 May 2017
BOTRA Tasmania is conducting a raffle to raise funds to assist Shane Boon and his family. Shane was involved in a race fall at Devonport on Boxing Night last year. His recovery is slow and painful and he continues to face many health related challenges. BOTRA Tasmania has liaised with Shane regularly since the accident…
Harness Program Adjustments
Tuesday 2 May 2017
Temporary harness program adjustments need to be introduced for the last two months of this financial year (up to 30 June 2017). This year there has been a higher demand for races than anticipated and acceptances have been strong which is a positive sign for the harness code. The temporary amendments will ensure budgetary discipline…
Halyer award to Brady Woods
Wednesday 19 April 2017
FORMER champion Tasmanian pacer Halyer passed away of old age last month but his memory will live on through his owners’ decision to provide a recognition award each year at the annual meeting at St Marys. Ana and Eric Hayes owned Halyer for the last 14 of his retirement years and before he died the…