Tasracing is planning to introduce a new Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare relating to the welfare of racehorses. The proposed Code of Practice will provide guidance to racing industry participants, as well as reassurance to the general public, about the high standards of welfare that apply to racehorses. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback…
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The Beautide – Final field announced
Monday 29 July 2024
The final field for Saturday night’s Beautide in Hobart has been announced. The winner of the $80,000 race will secure Tasracing’s slot in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 Million TAB Eureka, at Sydney’s Menangle Park on 7 September. The final field in alphabetical order are: Custom Harley De Goey Dukes Choice Fighter Command…
Tasracing awards funding under inaugural Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program
Monday 22 July 2024
Tasracing has awarded more than $80,000 in grants to Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in the state. The grants were awarded under the new Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program that was established to provide funding for eligible Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in Tasmania. The successful applications align with the Tasracing…
Additional day meetings for 2024/25
Monday 22 July 2024
Please be advised of the following changes to the Tasmanian Race Day Calendar: Harness Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 1 December, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Hobart (TTC) – Sunday, 12 January, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 30…
Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing AMENDED
Tuesday 2 July 2024The Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing have been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 July 2024. (i) GAR 138 (e) Meaning of exempted substance – (Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, Oclacitinib, Lokivetmab) (ii) GAR 139 (1)(n) Permanently banned prohibited substances, and certain offences in relation to them – (Typographical amendment “FG-4592”) (iii) GAR…
Greyhound Policy Amendment
Tuesday 2 July 2024The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with the below changes, with an implementation date of 1 July 2024. Dress Code Policy – The change outlines that white or black shirts are approved to be worn year round with outer garments to be white or black in colour. Participants are also able to wear shorts…