Tasracing has been advised of the DAPS’ intention to sell the Devonport Showgrounds site. CEO Paul Eriksson said Tasracing noted statements by DAPS that nothing would change in the first instance other than the ownership of the site, and that consultation with stakeholders would commence regarding future use. “While Tasracing is keen to work with…
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Race Change – Launceston 29 April 2019
Monday 15 April 2019
Due to the loss of the sponsor, the Dennis Thomas/Knockie’s Jet Memorial has been renamed the Mowbray Distance Cup and will carry a reduced stake of $2205 to the winner. The LGRC would like to thank Clive Feltham for his past sponsorship of the race.
Greyhound Policy Manual Updated
Tuesday 19 March 2019Policy Manual Amended Tasracing has adopted a Greyhound Recovery Rebate Scheme policy effective from 1 March 2019. The scheme is similar to those run interstate and assists owners with the costs of veterinary care when their greyhound suffers a specified potentially career ending injury. It is anticipated that a number of greyhounds will enter the…
Tasracing CEO appointment
Wednesday 13 March 201913 March 2019 Elise Archer, Minister for Racing I am pleased to announce the Tasracing board has appointed Mr Paul Eriksson to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Tasracing. Mr Eriksson has extensive leadership and financial management experience in a number of roles, including as General Manager- Finance and IT for Racing NSW and…
Queensland tops National Apprentice Race Series after Launceston round
Sunday 10 March 2019
QUEENSLAND emerged with the top points after the first round of the National Apprentice Race Series in Launceston on Saturday night. This year’s NARS will again feature some of the nation’s most promising apprentice riders and Saturday night’s offerings delivered the desired result for the series. The two races that featured apprentices only were keen…
Apprentice jockey series comes to Tasmania
Wednesday 6 March 2019The Tasmanian leg of the National Apprentice Race Series (NARS), Australia’s premier competition for apprentice jockeys, will be held in Launceston on Saturday night (9 March 2019). First run in 2008, the series brings together apprentice jockeys from across Australia to represent the state in which they are registered to ride. Points are awarded to…