7 April 2020 Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Support for Tasmania’s racing industry Our first priority is to keep Tasmanians safe and secure and that’s why we made the tough decision to temporarily cease racing in the State. We are equally committed to assisting those doing it tough during this difficult period, and today confirm…
Category: Thoroughbred News
Message to the industry from Paul Eriksson, CEO Tasracing
Saturday 4 April 2020I am writing to provide an update around the circumstances that we find ourselves in following the decision to stop racing in Tasmania for the next four weeks. At the time of the announcement, the Premier, Peter Gutwein, said the public health advice about the industry continuing to operate was clear, and while disappointed, the…
Media release – Tasmanian Minister for Racing
Thursday 2 April 2020
2 April 2020 Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Racing to cease in Tasmania These are difficult times for all Tasmanians, and today our Government made the tough decision to cease all racing in the State from this point forward. I can assure you, this decision was not taken lightly as Tasmania’s racing industry supports thousands…
Tasmanian racing industry decision
Thursday 2 April 2020
Tasracing will work closely with the Minister for Racing on the detail of a support package for the Tasmanian racing industry following today’s announcement that racing will cease for the next four weeks. CEO Paul Eriksson said these details would be announced as soon as they were finalised. “Many industry participants will be eligible for…
Reminder thoroughbred trials and jump outs
Wednesday 1 April 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 As per the industry notice released on March 25 the following alterations were made to all thoroughbred trials and jump-outs throughout Tasmania. All trials to be conducted on race day only. Trials will only be conducted at Elwick, Mowbray and Spreyton racecourses. Only horses requiring barrier certificates or under Stewards orders…
Outdoor gathering exemption for racing granted
Wednesday 1 April 2020Tasracing has been granted an exemption for the conduct of racing until (and including) Monday 6 April 2020 provided all mitigating measures introduced continue at all meetings. CEO Paul Eriksson said Tasracing sought the exemption to provide it and the Tasmanian Racing Industry with greater certainty around its immediate future. “It is Tasracing’s intention to…