Tasracing has confirmed it has secured a slot for three years in the $2.1 million TAB Eureka, the world’s richest harness race. The inaugural running of the 2300m race will be at Menangle on 2 September 2023. The decision for a three-year commitment follows consultation with the Harness Industry Forum (HIF) after previously discussing the…
Category: Harness News
Harness Code Funding Allocation 2022-23
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Tasracing in conjunction with the Harness Industry Forum is pleased to announce that as of 1 October 2022 the Code Funding Allocation for 2022/23 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry. Increases to the following Feature Events Sires Stakes Finals – $50,000 to $60,000 Golden Apple Final – $30,000 to $50,000 Golden…
Tasracing Animal Welfare Review
Monday 26 September 2022Tasracing has received Dr David Sykes’ Animal Welfare Review it commissioned earlier this year. A copy of the review is available via this link. Please note, personal information on pages 45-46 has been redacted for privacy reasons. The review makes 83 recommendations. While these recommendations are being appropriately and properly considered by Tasracing, an immediate…
New proposed Wesley Vale site for north west coast harness and greyhound tracks
Saturday 20 August 2022Tasracing has announced its new preferred location for harness and greyhound tracks on the north-west coast. Proposed for private land on 27 hectares opposite the Devonport Airport, Tasracing is planning to build new racetracks for the harness and greyhound codes with an $8 million contribution from the Tasmanian Government over two years. Tasracing acting CEO…
Harness 14 August meeting rescheduled for Tuesday 16 August
Sunday 14 August 2022Due to track conditions and expected heavy rain harness races scheduled for Sunday 14 August have been transferred to Tuesday, 16 August for a night meeting. Times to be advised once received. All scratchings will be reinstated with a new scratching time of 8am Tues, 16 August. Due to the transfer, nominations for the TTC…
Tasmanian drivers announced for 2022 Australian Drivers Championship
Thursday 11 August 2022
Tasracing is delighted to announce that Conor Crook and Rohan Hillier will represent Tasmania at the upcoming Australian Drivers Championship at Adelaide’s Globe Derby Park on Saturday, 17 September. Crook, 26, claimed his first Tasmanian driver’s premiership last season with a career-best 90 winners. Originally from New South Wales, Crook is currently in Victoria furthering…