Category: News

Greyhound Code Funding Allocation 2018-19

Wednesday 10 October 2018

Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound Reference Group is pleased to announce that as from 1 November 2018 the Code Funding Allocation for 2018/19 will be implemented resulting in the following funding to the industry: Stakes for all races will increase by $155 per race. 10 races per meeting only will be scheduled. Distance races,…

Wagering turnover increase on Tasmanian racing

Wednesday 19 September 2018

Media release from Sarah Courtney, Minister for Racing The Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on our plan for a strong and vibrant racing industry in Tasmania. In 2017/18 national wagering on Tasmanian racing grew by more than 12 per cent to $576 million, building on growth of nearly 9% achieved during the previous financial year….

Trotting race dates in October

Tuesday 18 September 2018

Trotting was re-launched after a hiatus of 91 years in Tasmania and we have seen trotting action back in Tasmania since July this year. There will be a trotting races run during October. Check out all the dates below and contact the racing team at racing@tasracing.com.au with any queries in relation to your upcoming trotting campaign….

Hellova Street wins Sky Racing Horse of the Year

Friday 7 September 2018

The Scott Brunton-trained Hellova Street – which won the Thomas Lyons Stakes, the Mowbray Stakes and the Chatham Stakes (Group 3) at Flemington – has won the Sky Racing Horse of the Year award for the second time. The prestigious prize was announced at the Tasmanian Thoroughbred Awards dinner at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart…