NeuroEndocrine Cancer fundraiser in Launceston a big success

Monday 24 October 2022

Prominent Tasmanian horse owner and cancer patient Rob Hammond has teamed up with NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) with the aim of helping raise awareness of the disease and at the same time raise much-needed funds for the organization. Hammond was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) four years ago and he has had ongoing treatment…

Racing to find a cure for NeuroEndocrine cancer

Wednesday 19 October 2022

Tasracing and Melbourne-based NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia are working together to raise money and awareness at Friday night’s Flinders Island Cup meeting at Ladbrokes Racing Centre Mowbray. NeuroEndocrine Cancer affects thousands of people, yet there is no national funding to assist with research into the illness. Prominent Tasmanian racehorse owner Rob Hammond has been battling the…

Thoroughbred Stakes Increases for 2022-23

Wednesday 28 September 2022

Thoroughbred Code Funding Allocation 2022-23 Tasracing in conjunction with the Thoroughbred Advisory Network is pleased to announce that from 1 October 2022 the Code Funding Allocation for 2022/23 will be implemented resulting in the following for the industry. Base stakes to increase: MDN to BM70 increased from $22,500 to $24,000 Age MDN increased from $25,000…

Tasracing Animal Welfare Review

Monday 26 September 2022

Tasracing has received Dr David Sykes’ Animal Welfare Review it commissioned earlier this year. A copy of the review is available via this link. Please note, personal information on pages 45-46 has been redacted for privacy reasons. The review makes 83 recommendations. While these recommendations are being appropriately and properly considered by Tasracing, an immediate…

National Jockeys Celebration Day 2022

Thursday 4 August 2022

National Jockeys Celebration Day is a national event of remembrance and recognition for Australian riders, held at the commencement of the racing season, on the first weekend in August each year and Tasmania hosts its event at Ladbrokes Park Elwick in Hobart on Sunday. A special ceremony will take place in the mounting yard at…