The current tasBonus Breeders Scheme has been under review by Tasracing. A sub-committee of Tasracing, Tasbreeders and the Tasmanian Racehorse Owners Association have formulated a position in relation to a new scheme which will inject renewed confidence into the Tasmanian Breeding Industry. The sub-Committee is still to finalize the final aspects of the Funding and…
Category: Thoroughbred News
2017 Magic Millions Yearling Sale
Wednesday 28 December 2016
THE 2017 Tasmanian Magic Millions Yearling Sale has a lot to live up to in terms of what the 2016 edition produced but a study of the 133 lots to be offered at the Inveresk Showground in Launceston on February 16 suggests the sale could set new records. For many years Tasmania has proven to…
Tasracing appoints new director
Wednesday 21 December 2016
Robyn Whishaw has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Tasracing. Known to many in the racing industry, Mrs Whishaw owns and operates Armidale Stud in Carrick, Tasmania. She has also chaired the Thoroughbred Advisory Network for several years. “We warmly welcome Robyn to the Tasracing Board. Her expertise and passion for the Tasmanian…
Gleeson Farewells Tasracing Board
Thursday 24 November 2016
Though he will not officially resign as a director of the Tasracing Board until next week’s Annual General Meeting, today’s Board meeting was the last for Deputy Chairman Des Gleeson. The highly respected and experienced racing administrator, former chairman of stewards for the Victoria Racing Club, former director of Integrity Services and former chairman of…
Tasracing Chief Executive Officer Appointment
Monday 14 November 2016
Tasracing has appointed Vaughn Lynch to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said Mr Lynch would join Tasracing from Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) where he was the General Manager – Operations. “Tasracing received multiple applications for the position from around Australia and ultimately interviewed four candidates,” he said. A selection panel…
Hobart thoroughbred meeting postponed
Sunday 13 November 2016
THE thoroughbred meeting at Luxbet Park Hobart today has been postponed due to the state of the track and prevailing and forecast weather conditions. Heavy rain fell on the track from 1am this morning and with the conditions unlikely to stall the decision was made to postpone the meeting after Tasracing officials, stewards and jockeys…