The international appeal of trotting has been confirmed, with 4 races set to be exported into Europe within the first month of the recommencement of racing in Tasmania. Read more about the arrival of trotting in Tasmania in our Info Pack here.
Category: Racing updates
Greyhound Policy Manual amended
Friday 9 March 2018The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with amendments to the Bonuses – Owners and Breeders policy. The amendments are effective from 1 November 2017. Updated copy of the Policy Manual.
Proposed national rule amendments for comment
Thursday 1 March 2018Participants are being provided the opportunity to comment on Greyhound Australasia’s proposed rule amendments regarding animal welfare and administered substances. These rules will not be effective in Tasmania until adopted by Tasracing. The proposed rules will be discussed at the Greyhound Reference Group meeting on 11 April 2018 and participants are invited to provide feedback…
National Apprentice Series – Visiting Apprentices
Monday 19 February 2018With the National Apprentice Series kicking off in Launceston this Sunday, 25th February we will have the following visiting apprentices over and available for further rides: VIC Leticia Griffin 0400 093 132 52kg (A4) Pat Cannon (Trainer) – 0414 573 269 Alexandra Bryan 0439 955 904 51kg (A3) Vincent Nolen (Trainer) – 0438 626 956…
Tasmanian Yearling and Mixed Sale on Wednesday
Monday 12 February 2018The 2018 Tasmanian Standardbred Yearling and Mixed Sale will be held at the Mowbray Racecourse, Launceston on Wednesday, starting at 3pm. The sale features yearlings by highly credentialled sires such as Sweet Lou, Pet Rock, Betterthancheddar, Courage Under Fire, Village Jolt, Hurrikane Kingcole, Tintin In America and Sutter Hanover. The three-year-old fillies Invest, runner-up at…
Trainers reminded ‘no higher’ not permitted
Thursday 8 February 2018Trainers are reminded that the option to nominate “No Higher” for any race except for a Maiden race is not permitted. As advised in the Programming Update notice of 19 January 2018, the matter will again be reviewed at the March meeting of the Programming Sub Committee with a view of a final determination being…