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 2018

Harness 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…

Wagering turnover increase on Tasmanian racing

Wednesday 19 September 2018

Media release from Sarah Courtney, Minister for Racing The Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on our plan for a strong and vibrant racing industry in Tasmania. In 2017/18 national wagering on Tasmanian racing grew by more than 12 per cent to $576 million, building on growth of nearly 9% achieved during the previous financial year….