Tasracing notes Ray Murrihy’s interim report into Tasmanian harness racing. It also notes that the report is still an interim report which made a series of statements related to ratings, programming and balloting. Tasracing provide the following update to industry. There will be no changes made to the existing published programmed races up till the…
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New Lennytheshark 2YO winner
Monday 2 October 2023
Former champion pacer Lennytheshark, who is standing this season at Tourello Standardbreds in Tasmania, was credited with a ‘new’ two-year-old winner when Mako Mondo led throughout in 1:58.1 at Newcastle. Heathbern Bruce, a three-year-old and one of ‘Lenny’s’ first crop, captured a heat of the Northern Region Championship at Ouyen and finished an unlucky second…
Webberley to help the next generation
Monday 18 September 2023
Tasracing’s commitment to enhancing the development to claiming novice drivers to the Tasmanian harness racing scene has been further strengthened with the appointment of Neville Webberley to the role as a Harness Academy and Mini Trot Instructor. His role will assist the development of drivers in both group and individual sessions covering various aspects of…
Tasracing statement in response to comments made by Kristie Johnston in relation to thoroughbred trainer Scott Brunton.
Thursday 7 September 2023
Tasracing will correct any misinformation or misinformed commentary regarding the Tasmanian racing industry when it occurs. The most recent example of this relates to comments attributed to the Tasmanian Member for Clark, Kristie Johnston, about thoroughbred trainer Scott Brunton. Ms Johnston has drawn a line between Mr Brunton’s financial situation (which has been widely reported…
Vicbred heat winner by ‘Lenny’
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Former superstar pacer Lennytheshark, who is standing his first season in Tasmania, was represented by the Vicbred Super Series three-year-old heat winner Little Miss Lily at Ballarat on Wednesday night (August 30). Despite sitting parked throughout, Little Miss Lily prevailed in a three-way photo to post her fourth success. Lennytheshark, a winner of $3million and…
Greyhound Recovery Rebate Scheme – Updated Policy
Friday 1 September 2023Tasracing has reviewed and made changes to the Greyhound Recovery Rebate Scheme policy. The new policy is effective from 1 September 2023. The funding cap has been raised from $3,000 to $5,500. The Greyhound Recovery Rebate Scheme is targeting injuries that could result in euthanasia and have those greyhounds rehabilitated for a good quality life…