The Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival for all three codes of racing has been officially launched at the Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart.
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Greyhound Policy Updates Notice
Thursday 24 November 2022Tasracing has reviewed the recommendations of the Programming Sub Committee following the meeting on 29 August 2022 and has amended the Minimum Nominations Policy effective from 1 December 2022. The amendment to the Minimum Nominations is that unless otherwise stipulated, no Distance races will be conducted unless there are at least 4 eligible first preference…
Size and Scope of the Tasmanian Racing Industry Report | 2021/22 Update
Tuesday 22 November 2022Tasracing commissioned a report last year on the size and scope of the Tasmanian racing industry, produced by IER, which clearly showed the positive impact racing has on Tasmania from an economic, employment and cultural standpoint, and greatly aided in delivering Tasracing’s It’s Why We Race public awareness campaign. A new report has recently been…
Increased stakes for Tasmanian racing industry confirmed by Tasracing Board
Monday 21 November 2022More than $1.4 million will be allocated to increase stakes across the three codes of racing from 1 December this year, Tasracing’s acting chief executive officer said. “The decision was recently approved by the Tasracing Board given the company’s continuous strong financial performance,” he said. “Each code will each benefit by an additional $480,633.” Allocation…
2022 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge line-up announced
Wednesday 16 November 2022The 2022 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge will again see the state’s best young drivers on display on the first weekend in December. The six-race series will see drivers under the age of 23 compete in three heats scheduled for Tassie Golden Apple Final night on Saturday, 3 December, in Launceston, before the final three heats are…
New richest sprint race for Devonport Cup Day, community sporting groups to benefit
Wednesday 2 November 2022Tasracing, in conjunction with Ladbrokes, is pleased to announce a new race on Devonport Cup Day from 2023.
The “Ladbrokes Carpet Charge” will be a 1009m Open Handicap with prizemoney totalling $109,000 with a field size of 12 runners.