TASMANIA’S thoroughbred Horse of the Year and Hall of Fame gala event has become a must attend function and this year’s edition is no exception. Mystic Journey looks certain to take out the title of Horse of the Year for season 2018-19, given her impressive performances at home and interstate. But will Star Thoroughbreds’ filly…
Category: Thoroughbred News
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…
Drivers ready for BOTRA on 21 July
Friday 12 July 2019
The BOTRA Concession Driver Series will be staged at Launceston on Sunday 21 July. Twelve of the state’s up and coming stars have been invited to contest the four-race series with owners and trainers keen to support the new concept, given the quality of the emerging talent. Samantha Gangell is one of the leading contenders for…
2019 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Friday 28 June 2019
“RECOGNISING AND REWARDING THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF STUD AND STABLE STAFF ACROSS AUSTRALIA” Nominate your Newcomer now for a chance to win the trip to Dubai Nominations for the 2019 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards close on midnight on Monday, July 1. You can make your nomination now, by registering below and completing the…
2019/2020 Tasmanian race dates announced
Wednesday 19 June 2019
TASMANIA’S harness racing industry has received a major boost for next season with 16 additional meetings scheduled to be broadcast on Sky 1. This season a great proportion of the state’s harness meetings have been shown on Sky 2 but with more meetings to be broadcast on Sky 1 it is expected to encourage greater…