Tasracing has officially commenced a search for a new Chief Executive Officer(CEO) following the recent resignation of Vaughn Lynch. In national and local media, Tasracing has advertised for a replacement for Mr Lynch. The Principal Racing Authority is seeking a CEO who is committed to developing lasting relationships with racing participants, customers and stakeholders, will…
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Greyhounds Australasia statement regarding Macau Canidrome closure
Thursday 12 July 2018Read here: Greyhounds Australasia statement regarding Macau Canidrome closure
Harness Programme Amendments
Friday 6 July 2018Please note the following race has been added to the programme at Hobart, Friday 27th July 2018. EHC27071810 C1/C2 MS 1609 PBD/C $8,100
Harness Programming Amendments – Australasian Breeders Crown Heats
Monday 2 July 2018The Australasian Breeders Crown Heats were excluded from the July/August Harness Racing Calendar. These have now been scheduled for the following dates: HOBART – Friday, 27th July 2018 EHC27071808 3YO Colts and Geldings. Eligible ABC pacers only. MS 2090 RBD $-TBA EHC27071809 3YO Fillies. Eligible ABC pacers only. …
Ignatius chasing Group 1 Glory
Sunday 1 July 2018
Ignatius, Tasmania’s superstar three-year-old pacer, will run the red-hot favourite in the $150,000 Group 1 New South Wales Breeders Challenge on Sunday at Menangle Park. The James Rattray trained and driven Roll With Joe-Ashkalini gelding has enjoyed a sensational season winning eight races straight, taking its career record to an incredible 13 victories from 14 starts. The…
Tasmania steeped in trotting history
Saturday 30 June 2018
It has been 91 years since trotting races were held in Tasmania but in Hobart on Sunday night the forgotten gait makes its return. Trotting was originally the most popular gait used in harness racing but changes in the standardbred breed led to the pacing gait becoming more popular. The last trot race staged in…