Tasracing in consultation with the Greyhound Reference Group is pleased to announce that from 1 October 2023 the Code Funding Allocation for 2023/24 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry. Implementing a North (including North West) vs South race series. Each region will run 10 individual graded events with the Finals to…
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Tasracing statement in response to Rosalie Woodruff’s comments regarding the Tasmanian racing industry.
Saturday 28 October 2023
As we have noted before, Tasracing will correct any misinformation or misinformed commentary regarding the Tasmanian racing industry when it occurs. The latest example of this happened late this week when the Leader of the Tasmanian Greens, Dr Rosalie Woodruff, described the industry as “stinking”. In support of our hard-working participants, Tasracing won’t tolerate such…
Tasracing Statement in response to ORI’s Inquiry Outcome – Mr Anthony Bullock
Wednesday 25 October 2023Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said he noted the finding released today by the Office of Racing Integrity. “Tasracing places the highest priority on the welfare of racing animals,” he said. “Our focus will be on working with ORI and Mr Bullock to ensure the appropriate care of greyhounds formerly trained by Mr Bullock is provided. …
NUTRIEN JOIN THE TASMANIAN HARNESS YEARLING SALE
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Nutrien Equine is Tasracing’s new naming rights partner for the Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale. The company is also set to provide operational support for the event. The partnership will assist with the further development of the sale that will benefit both breeders and future owners. In consultation with Nutrien Equine, the Carrick Park Pacing Club…
All Bets Off two-year-old Pass Line scores again
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Brilliant two-year-old filly Pass Line (All Bets Off) stormed into calculations for the $700,000 Breeders Crown Final when she annexed a $25,000 harness racing elimination in 1:53.3 at Hoosier Park, Indiana on Friday (Oct. 20). Pass Line has now won 10 of her 12 starts for $524,652 in stakes. She holds a mile record of…
2022/23 Tasracing Annual Report
Tuesday 17 October 2023
The past five years of operations have seen substantial improvements across all aspects of the Tasmanian Racing Industry, the 2022/23 Tasracing Annual Report says. It references strong five-year growth in wagering turnover ($231.8 million or 40 per cent), a 75 per cent increase in Race Field Fee revenue ($10 million), a $12.5 million increase in…