A traditional lead up to the Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand is the Hobart Thousand Awards dinner, featuring the unveiling of the latest inductees into the Tasmanian Greyhound Hall of Fame. The hall of fame includes a number of Tasmania’s greatest stars of the track, including dogs, trainers, owners and other participants in the industry. This year’s…
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Seguimientos gives Polley a timely boost
Wednesday 18 December 2019
The victory of Seguimientos at Launceston last Wednesday and the associated $20,000 TASBRED bonus comes at an important time for owner and breeder Ricky Polley, who hopes it is a sign of good things to come after a tough couple of months. The Sorell-based breeder knows plenty about the ups and downs of the thoroughbred…
Sarah O’Reilly wins 2019 AYDC
Monday 16 December 2019
New Zealander Sarah O’Reilly emerged victorious in the 2019 Hanley Formula Australasian Young Drivers Championship after the final heat was run and won at Alexandra Park on Friday night. It was a combination of relief and excitement for Sarah following the race, ‘‘I was relieved that I crossed the finish line in the last race…
Hooked on Scotch draws ideal box for Hobart Thousand final
Monday 16 December 2019
Despite being beaten in his heat last week, star Victorian greyhound Hooked on Scotch has drawn to make amends in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand final over 461 metres in Hobart on Thursday night. The Jason Thompson-trained youngster finished second to Grey Ghost in his heat but as one of the three fastest second…
Stop Line leads the Tasmanian charge into the Ladbrokes Gr1 Hobart Thousand Final
Friday 13 December 2019
Devonport Chase winner Stop Line delivered one of his best efforts to win his heat of the 2019 Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand, defeating track specialist Peco Can that led and looked home until Stop Line found a clear passage entering the home straight. The Jillian Stamford-trained dog was strong when it counted to register his eighth…
Ford takes a slender lead in 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Monday 2 December 2019
Taylor Ford will take a one-point lead into Sunday week’s second round of heats of the 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge in Hobart after a first and seventh placing in the opening round of heats at the Devonport Showgrounds. Ford was able to win heat two on the Ben Yole trained Machitelli who pushed forward from barrier…