Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing increased to a record $799 million in 2020/21, the Tasracing Annual Report which was tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament, Thursday 28 October 2021, said. As a result, Racefield revenue increased by $8.84 million to $22.16 million. Tasracing’s investment in the digital promotion and broadcast of Tasmanian racing product played a…
Category: Industry News
Racing a jobs engine for Tasmania new report reveals
Monday 25 October 2021A landmark report into the value of Tasmania’s racing industry has revealed thousands of Tasmanians benefit directly from the industry. The report, commissioned by Tasracing, shows that nearly 6,000 people are employed or participate in the industry, including breeders, owners, trainers, racing club staff, jockeys and drivers. Tasracing CEO, Paul Eriksson, said the report also…
Racing update – Southern Tasmania COVID-19 lockdown
Friday 15 October 2021The three-day lockdown announced by Premier Peter Gutwein for southern Tasmania, starting at 6pm today and finishing at 6pm on Monday, will impact four Tasmanian race meetings and southern trials. The specific details are: Launceston Harness Friday Night The meeting is progressing as planned, however Tasracing has contacted the five harness trainers and four drivers…
Chief Operations Officer
Friday 27 August 2021Tasracing is the principal racing authority in Tasmania, responsible for providing the strategic direction and funding to the three codes of racing across the state- thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound. In accordance with its legislative obligations, Tasracing is responsible for the development of racing and breeding, the making of rules, the funding of clubs as well…
Elwick track update, Wednesday 18 August
Wednesday 18 August 2021The Elwick Thoroughbred track has come to the end of its current racing campaign and as part of the track management plan, the track has been ‘turned out’ for Spring renovations. Taking into account the maturity of the track and the time of year the track is considered to have a good cover of grass…
Strategic Plan consultation update
Thursday 5 August 2021Tasracing has been focussed on achieving sustainability and stability and through this to create an environment that sets a solid platform for growth. Following the completion of the “2020 and Beyond” Strategic Plan and the 2016 “5 year Infrastructure Plan” it is appropriate that we reset both plans and turn our mind to the future…