In exciting news for the states harness racing breeding industry, Tourello Standardbreds, have moved their Victorian operation to Tasmania ahead of the upcoming breeding season. Studmaster Kerrie Hymers has decided to move the operation to Tasmania after needing to find more room for the stud, and the high cost of feed due to the drought…
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2019 Tasmanian Harness Review – Forum’s
Friday 9 August 2019Further to the release of the Stage 1 Data Analysis of the 2019 Tasmanian Harness Review the following dates have been scheduled to hold the Industry Forum’s. These evenings are being held to give all industry participants the opportunity to have a say into the future direction of Harness Racing in Tasmania. Hobart –…
Botra recognises Sires’ Stakes winning breeders
Thursday 8 August 2019
The “B” in BOTRA Tasmania is for breeders, and the association recently recognised those that were successful enough to breed one of the six Sires’ Stakes winners in Tasmania during the season. Although small in numbers compared to their mainland counterparts the Tasbred pacers have done an outstanding job so far this season from…
NEW – Thoroughbred Industry Appreciation Award
Thursday 1 August 2019Tasracing is pleased to announce a new award to be featured at the 2019 Official Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Awards and Hall of Fame Night. The Appreciation Award will recognise and celebrate the commitment, resilience and passion that our thoroughbred industry exhibits every day! The annual awards have always recognised the best of the best in…
Ladbrokes becomes Tasmanian racing industry’s major sponsor
Monday 29 July 2019
Tasracing and the state’s racing clubs are excited to announce a new partnership with global wagering powerhouse Ladbrokes. From 1 August, Ladbrokes will become the Tasmanian racing industry’s exclusive venue and major race day partner for at least the next three years. Ladbrokes will take over naming rights to the Elwick, Mowbray and Spreyton race…
Feature Event Conditions For August
Tuesday 23 July 2019Due to the Greyhound Racing Calendar not being available until early August, the conditions of the Feature Events scheduled to be conducted in August are provided herewith for the information of participants. Click here to view the Feature Race Conditions