THE 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…
Category: Industry News
2019 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale – Catalogue
Friday 1 February 2019Catalogues will be available at Race meetings from Sunday, 3rd February or contact Ange Barrett (03) 6212 9307
Harness Forum – Rating Based Handicapping
Thursday 31 January 2019INDUSTRY FORUM When: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 Where: Carrick Park Pacing Club, Carrick Time: 5:30pm for 6:30pm start Cameron Brown (HRA) will be heading to Carrick to hold a forum regarding the new Ratings Based Handicapping System All Welcome – BBQ & Refreshments available
Contractor selected for Elwick Thoroughbred Track Redevelopment
Wednesday 5 December 2018
Today at the GBE hearing I was pleased to confirm that Tasmanian company, StrathAyr has been chosen by Tasracing as the head contractor to redevelop the Elwick thoroughbred race track in Glenorchy. StrathAyr currently employs 14 people in Tasmania and will employ an additional three Tasmanian staff for the development, supporting local jobs in line…
Inaugural Harness Racing Australia (HRA) National Conference – 14 December 2018
Friday 30 November 2018Harness Racing Australia (HRA) Chairman, Mr Michael Taranto, today unveiled the full program for HRA’s inaugural National Conference being run on Friday 14 December 2018 at Flemington Racecourse. Mr Taranto said, “The HRA Executive set an ambitious agenda for our inaugural Conference and I am pleased to reveal a world-class line up of speakers and…
Tasracing annual report tabled
Friday 19 October 2018
Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing product increased by 12 per cent to a record $576 million, Tasracing’s annual report tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament today said. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said the strong performance in a highly competitive industry was the result of a clear commercial focus, an expanding national digital presence and a quality…