Tasracing, in conjunction with the Harness Industry Forum, is pleased to announce that from 1 November 2024 the Code Funding Allocation for 2024/25 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry: Base stakes for secondary meetings will be set at $8,000 for the whole of FY25. Previously this was only agreed upon until…
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Greyhound Code Funding Allocation 2024-25
Friday 25 October 2024Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound Reference Group, is pleased to announce that from 1 November 2024 the Code Funding Allocation for 2024/25 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry: • Stakes will increase for Sprint and Mid Distance races by $300. Stakes at all remaining distance levels will be maintained. •…
Thoroughbred Code Funding Allocation 2024-25
Friday 25 October 2024Tasracing, in conjunction with the Thoroughbred Advisory Network, is pleased to announce that from 1 November 2024 the Code Funding Allocation for 2024/25 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry: Following a 2.5 per cent increase, total prizemoney for Thoroughbreds is now $20,397,045. An increase to the Trainers Workers Compensation subsidy from…
North-West Coast racing facilities update
Thursday 22 August 2024
Tasracing will undertake due diligence work on the construction of a greyhound racetrack on the infield of the Ladbrokes All-Weather Spreyton site to support training as well as race events. In parallel, Tasracing will explore enhancing harness training facilities at the existing north west coast- private property currently leased for that purpose. Tasracing is committed…
The Beautide – Final field announced
Monday 29 July 2024
The final field for Saturday night’s Beautide in Hobart has been announced. The winner of the $80,000 race will secure Tasracing’s slot in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 Million TAB Eureka, at Sydney’s Menangle Park on 7 September. The final field in alphabetical order are: Custom Harley De Goey Dukes Choice Fighter Command…
Ladbrokes extends partnership with Tasmanian racing
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Global wagering giant Ladbrokes has extended its principal partnership agreement with Tasracing and the Tasmanian racing industry for a further five years. Ladbrokes, which is part of Entain Australia and New Zealand, will continue to be the Tasmanian racing industry’s venue and major race day partner for the next five years, with an option to…