I was delighted today to officially launch the 2020 Ladbrokes Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival. Tasracing and the host racing clubs – the Devonport Racing Club, the Tasmanian Turf Club and the Tasmanian Racing Club – always deliver an excellent program of racing and entertainment, and this summer will be no exception. This year’s Carnival, which…
Category: Thoroughbred News
Seguimientos gives Polley a timely boost
Wednesday 18 December 2019
The victory of Seguimientos at Launceston last Wednesday and the associated $20,000 TASBRED bonus comes at an important time for owner and breeder Ricky Polley, who hopes it is a sign of good things to come after a tough couple of months. The Sorell-based breeder knows plenty about the ups and downs of the thoroughbred…
2020 Tasmanian Magic Millions sales
Thursday 28 November 2019
The 146 lot catalogue features youngsters by an impressive line up of 57 individual sires including the first crops of 12 stallions. With recent graduates including Mystic Journey, Palentino, The Cleaner and Soul Patch, it’s easy to understand why the sale is statistically the best return on investment yearling sale in Australasia. The 2020 Magic…
New Elwick track on track!
Friday 8 November 2019
Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson has confirmed that the company’s $12.5 million redevelopment of the Elwick thoroughbred track remains on budget and is expected to be race-ready as scheduled for the 2020 Derby Day and Ladbrokes Hobart Cup. ‘Thanks to the work of Tasmanian-owned project delivery partner StrathAyr and the entire project team, I am pleased…
Media release: TasRacing Equine Welfare Program
Monday 4 November 2019
The appointment of a new Animal Welfare Manager by Tasracing on 14 October 2019 should provide the Tasmanian community with greater confidence that animal welfare is of critical importance to the organisation and the industry. Immediately upon the appointment, a review of all welfare initiatives commenced. Tasracing is also undertaking upgrades and improvements to racing…
Quick payoff for Tough Boy thanks to TasBred
Monday 4 November 2019
The ownership in recent Launceston maiden winner Tough Boy have already recovered the purchase price on the gelding by Tough Speed, thanks to the TasBred Incentive Scheme. Thomas Edwards parted with $20,000 for Tough Boy at the 2018 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale and because he was eligible for the TasBred bonus, the owners get…