TASMANIA’S harness racing industry has received a major boost for next season with 16 additional meetings scheduled to be broadcast on Sky 1. This season a great proportion of the state’s harness meetings have been shown on Sky 2 but with more meetings to be broadcast on Sky 1 it is expected to encourage greater…
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Wagering point of consumption tax welcomed
Friday 24 May 2019
Tasracing has welcomed today’s announcement by Treasurer Peter Gutwein that the government will introduce a Point of Consumption Tax on the net wagering of betting companies on Tasmanian racing from 1 January 2020. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said the introduction of the tax – at a rate of up to 15% – was a positive…
Update on National Ratings Based Handicapping System – Harness
Thursday 16 May 2019Participants are advised that the new National Ratings Based Handicapping System will go live from 1 July 2019. As of May 1 horse ratings were visible on Harnessweb as well as some other online platforms. Participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the HRA National Handicapping document, which explains how the new system will work….
Tasracing statement on Devonport Showgrounds sale
Wednesday 17 April 2019Tasracing has been advised of the DAPS’ intention to sell the Devonport Showgrounds site. CEO Paul Eriksson said Tasracing noted statements by DAPS that nothing would change in the first instance other than the ownership of the site, and that consultation with stakeholders would commence regarding future use. “While Tasracing is keen to work with…
Tasracing CEO appointment
Wednesday 13 March 201913 March 2019 Elise Archer, Minister for Racing I am pleased to announce the Tasracing board has appointed Mr Paul Eriksson to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Tasracing. Mr Eriksson has extensive leadership and financial management experience in a number of roles, including as General Manager- Finance and IT for Racing NSW and…
2019 Tasmanian Magic Millions sales
Tuesday 12 February 2019THE 2019 Tasmanian Magic Millions Yearling Sale promises to be the best on record with 142 lots to go under the hammer at the Inveresk Sales Complex in Launceston on February 25. The catalogue for this year’s sales is available here. Last year’s sale eclipsed all others and this latest draft is as good if not better…