The Edgar Tatlow Medal recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Tasmanian Harness Racing Industry. The contribution may have been in the field of training, driving, ownership, administration, breeding and/or any other harness related activity. A number of nominations have been received however should any individual, club or affiliated bodies wish to…
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Tearing up the Turf for Terry
Tuesday 3 September 2019
TASMANIA’S racing industry is about to put it’s weight behind helping former thoroughbred trainer Terry Roles with his fight against Motor Neuron Disease. Roles, who gave up training racehorses to become a nurse six years ago, was struck down with the disease early this year. He has been accepted as a participant in trialling a…
2019 Tasmanian Horse of the Year Awards
Wednesday 21 August 2019TASMANIA’S thoroughbred Horse of the Year and Hall of Fame gala event has become a must attend function and this year’s edition is no exception. Mystic Journey looks certain to take out the title of Horse of the Year for season 2018-19, given her impressive performances at home and interstate. But will Star Thoroughbreds’ filly…
Harness Program Amendments – September 2019
Wednesday 21 August 2019Please note the following amendments have been made to Harness Programs: Hobart – Wednesday 4th September EHC04091902 – Maiden 3YO Only – A/E 4YO & Older Maidens with <20 FSP – PBD/AGE Launceston – Wednesday 11th September EHC11091901 – 3YO Only NR 45-54 – A/E 4YO & Older with <2 LTW, NR <54 and with <20 FSP….
Tasracing Clubs Marketing Conference 2019
Monday 19 August 2019
Around 30 enthusiastic club administrators representing all codes and all regions attended Tasracing’s second Club Marketing Conference on Friday in Launceston. The Conference is part of Tasracing’s strategy to provide clubs with tools and knowledge to help grow attendance, membership and sponsorship. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson opened the Conference and reinforced Tasracing’s vision for a…
HRA National Handicapping Rules amendments
Friday 16 August 2019The Members of Harness Racing Australia (HRA) have approved two changes to the Australian Handicapping Rules. The two amendments were recommended to the Members by the Ratings Review Team (RRT) after a combination of analysis, industry feedback and critical review. The first of these changes has altered the Ratings Matrix slightly, with the initial base…