Tasracing had previously agreed to vacate the Devonport Showground facility by 1 March 2022. But following recent discussions between Tasracing, the developer and DAPS, we have reached an agreement that this date will be extended to 25 March 2022.
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Tasracing Track update 25 January 2022
Tuesday 25 January 2022Elwick The Elwick thoroughbred track continues to perform as expected where the track continues to show improvement as time progresses. The overall health of the turf, the tracks’ root system and growing medium continues to improve and reflects the performance of the track. Ongoing maintenance and management practices for the Elwick track have been carried…
MEDIA RELEASE: COVID cancels King Island racing season
Tuesday 11 January 2022Following a decision to cancel the King Island race meeting on Saturday 8 January because of an increase in the number of COVID cases on the island, race meetings for Saturday 22 January (King Island Cup), 29 January and 5 February have also been cancelled. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said the current level of COVID…
COVID Update – 20 December 2021
Monday 20 December 2021IMPORTANT notice to racing participants in relation to use of masks at Tasracing Venues As per Public Health advice, as from 12:01am Tuesday 21 December 2021, face masks must be worn by everyone aged 12 and over when in public indoor settings at ALL Tasracing venues. All licensed participants and members of the public are…
Harness Stakes Increase from 1 January 2022
Friday 17 December 2021Tasracing in conjunction with the Harness Industry Forum is pleased to announce that as from 1 January 2022 the Code Funding Allocation for 2021/22 will be increased following the 4.3% announcement on November 30th. The increase has resulted in the following stakes increases for the industry. Base Stake increases: Secondary meetings – $5,750 to $5,950…
Ladbrokes Tasmanian Summer of Racing
Thursday 2 December 2021
The Ladbrokes Tasmanian Summer of Racing has officially launched today (2 December), bolstered by news that major sponsor Ladbrokes Australia has committed to a four-year contract extension. The carnival started last week with the Ladbrokes Devonport Greyhound Chase at the North West Greyhound Racing Club, with local winner Superior Wallace beating a strong field of…