Champion mare Winx has been named the Sky Racing Australian Racehorse of the Year for the fourth year in succession. Announced in Hobart tonight (10 October 2019), Winx also won the award for Australia’s best middle-distance racehorse for season 2018-19. It was an appropriate end to the mare’s racing career when she bowed out after…
Category: Thoroughbred News
Tearing up the Turf for Terry raises over $40k for Roles
Wednesday 25 September 2019
Tasmania’s racing industry has rallied behind former Tasmanian thoroughbred trainer Terry Roles by tipping in over $40,000 at a fundraiser at the Tasmanian Turf Club last Saturday night. The night was promoted as an Aussie Legends event entitled Tearing up the Turf for Terry with about 250 attending the sit-down dinner that boasted a star-studded…
Tearing up the Turf for Terry
Tuesday 3 September 2019TASMANIA’S racing industry is about to put it’s weight behind helping former thoroughbred trainer Terry Roles with his fight against Motor Neuron Disease. Roles, who gave up training racehorses to become a nurse six years ago, was struck down with the disease early this year. He has been accepted as a participant in trialling a…
2019 Tasmanian Horse of the Year Awards
Wednesday 21 August 2019TASMANIA’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…
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…