Tasracing will introduce its Equity in Participation (EIP) policy for the harness code on 1 July 2023. Under the policy, except in the specific circumstances outlined below, horses trained by a single trainer (or under the effective control of a single trainer) cannot make up more than 50 per cent of starters in any race…
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Tasracing Chief Operating Officer appointment
Thursday 6 April 2023
Tasracing has appointed David Manshanden to the position of Chief Operating Officer. The current Racing Adviser to Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie, Dave will officially start in his new position with Tasracing next month (May). Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said many industry participants would be familiar with Dave. “Those who know him would appreciate that he…
Vale Paul Geard
Monday 27 March 2023
Tasmanian thoroughbred racing lost an icon of the industry with the passing of Paul Geard last Friday. Along with wife Elizabeth, Paul began his foray into racing and breeding at the turn of the century. With experience in breeding champion dairy cattle, the Geard’s looked at doing the same with their thoroughbred experience and the…
Harness Code Funding Allocation 2022-23
Wednesday 28 September 2022Tasracing in conjunction with the Harness Industry Forum is pleased to announce that as of 1 October 2022 the Code Funding Allocation for 2022/23 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry. Increases to the following Feature Events Sires Stakes Finals – $50,000 to $60,000 Golden Apple Final – $30,000 to $50,000 Golden…
Devonport Showgrounds greyhound and harness racing update
Wednesday 16 February 2022
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.
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…