Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2018 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge. The young driver series will be conducted at Devonport on 1 June, Hobart on 3 June and Launceston on 10 June. The drivers selected are Dylan Ford, Taylor Ford, Samantha Gangell, Matthew Howlett, Braden Howlett, Samantha Freeman, Wade Rattray (emergency), Hannah Van Dongen, Brady…
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Search for new Tasracing Chief Executive to commence as soon as practical
Friday 25 May 2018
Tasracing will commence a search for a new chief executive officer immediately following the resignation of Vaughn Lynch. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said Mr Lynch had resigned for personal reasons. “Vaughn made a significant and positive contribution to Tasracing and the broader Tasmanian racing industry,” he said. “He oversaw two code funding allocation increases during…
Two options presented to industry for Elwick track redevelopment
Friday 18 May 2018
Tasracing has presented two options to the Tasmanian racing industry as part of the Elwick thoroughbred track replacement project. Option one features one 28-metre wide track while option two incorporates a 22-metre-wide main track and an inside track about 14-metres-wide. Information about the track redevelopment options have been communicated directly to industry participants through relevant…
Launceston harness meeting transferred to Monday afternoon
Saturday 12 May 2018
The harness race meeting scheduled last night (Friday) in Launceston was postponed after strong wind conditions caused damage to a section of the stabling area. With the cleanup effort well underway the seven race card will now be held on Monday afternoon commencing at 1:51 pm and will be telecast on tasracing.com.au’s Live Stream and…
Trotting in Tasmania commences in July
Friday 4 May 2018
As part of the July launch of this spectacular form of harness racing, a Trotting Workshop hosted by Tasracing will take place in Launceston on Friday, May 11. The Workshop’s Special Guests will be Champion Australian Trainer/Driver Lance Justice and the Chairman of Harness Racing Australia Michael Taranto. Lance Justice is renowned as an outstanding horseman and the trainer of Interdominion…
Greyhound programming update
Friday 4 May 2018
The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting in March again reviewed the decision that the option to nominate “No Higher” not be permitted except when nominating for a maiden event. The exclusion to nominate “No Higher” has been on trial since 1 September 2017. No submissions were received by the Sub Committee, either for or…