The condition of the redeveloped Elwick thoroughbred track is exactly where Tasracing expected it to be given its past performance, the type of renovation undertaken, the poor spring weather experienced in southern Tasmania, and its age. Further, the track is in a better position than it was at this time last year and will continue…
Category: Thoroughbred News
MEDIA RELEASE: Longford masterplan released – embeds racing and equine industry in community
Thursday 11 November 2021Tasracing and the Northern Midlands Council (NMC) have released a draft concept masterplan for the Longford Racecourse precinct that will secure its future for the benefit of the racing and equine industry and the local community. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said the company – which had funded half the cost of the concept masterplan’s development…
Increases to TASBRED Nomination Fees
Monday 1 November 2021Increases to TASBRED Nomination Fees With the TASBRED Scheme in it’s fourth year the results are speaking for themselves. Since the implementation of the TASBRED Scheme an increase in foals has been seen in Tasmania. Funding to the scheme from the Thoroughbred Code Allocation has increased year on year with the government funding set to…
Tasracing 2021 Annual Report released
Friday 29 October 2021Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing increased to a record $799 million in 2020/21, the Tasracing Annual Report which was tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament, Thursday 28 October 2021, said. As a result, Racefield revenue increased by $8.84 million to $22.16 million. Tasracing’s investment in the digital promotion and broadcast of Tasmanian racing product played a…
Racing a jobs engine for Tasmania new report reveals
Monday 25 October 2021A landmark report into the value of Tasmania’s racing industry has revealed thousands of Tasmanians benefit directly from the industry. The report, commissioned by Tasracing, shows that nearly 6,000 people are employed or participate in the industry, including breeders, owners, trainers, racing club staff, jockeys and drivers. Tasracing CEO, Paul Eriksson, said the report also…
IMPORTANT notice to racing participants in relation to use of masks on race days
Monday 18 October 2021The lockdown in Southern Tasmania will end at 6pm today however some restrictions will remain in place until 6pm Friday, 22 October. All participants and members of the general public attending the following race meetings will be required to wear a mask at all times as per Public Health advice. Hobart Greyhound Trials: Tuesday 19 October Hobart…