On 16 August 2016 Tasracing advised participants of changes to the method for selecting races divided by points as follows: Following consultation with the Office of Racing Integrity (ORI) and after considering feedback received from industry participants, Tasracing will add the following clause to all races divided by points: When races are divided by points…
Category: Harness News
3YO and Older Non Winners in 2YO Races
Monday 26 September 2016Over recent years, Tasracing has continually reviewed the structure of 2YO racing in response to the decreasing foal crop and the resultant fall in 2YO starters. Changes have included: Amending the start of the 2YO season to January. Programming one 2YO race each weekend for January and February. Amending the race funding policy to guarantee…
Race Programs Update – 31 August 2016
Wednesday 31 August 2016Goodtime Lodge Allamerican Ingot Pace – LPC 18 September The C0 race at Launceston on Sunday 18 September 2016 will form part of a four race series. The other three will be conducted at Shepparton (16 September), Terang (20 September) and Port Pirie (23 September). The winning owner in each heat will receive a free…
Race Program Changes – Races Divided By Points
Tuesday 16 August 2016Following consultation with the Office of Racing Integrity (ORI) and after considering feedback received from industry participants, Tasracing will add the following clause to all races divided by points: When races are divided by points (high and lower points divisions), the Unfulfilled Engagements and Extended Races policies do not apply if the total number of…
Harness Racing Update – 15 July 2016
Friday 15 July 2016Tasmanian Premier Breeders Plate The $10,000 Tasmanian Premiers Breeders Plate, which was was deleted at Hobart on 17th July 2016 due to low nomination numbers, has been rescheduled to the Hobart meeting on Friday afternoon, 22 July 2016. The race code is EHC22071609. Dave Manshanden Racing Manager (03) 6212 9322 d.manshanden@tasracing.com.au
King Island Harness Racing – Changes for 2016/17
Thursday 30 June 2016Tasracing and the King Island Racing Club have agreed on changes for harness racing on King Island next season. The aim is to increase the number of horses on the island to ensure that two harness races can be conducted at each of the seven meetings. The class of races will be similar to previous…