Changes to Harness Nomination closing times

Monday 13 November 2017

Effective from 1st December 2017 the closing times for Harness nominations and acceptances will be amended to the following: Nomination/Acceptances Closing times – Monday 1pm SMS to participant’s notification of extended races – After close of nominations Extended nominations closing time – Tuesday 9am   Changes to currently publicised meetings: Launceston (LPC), Sunday 3rd December…

Longford Cup Day stakes raised

Saturday 4 November 2017

Tasracing is pleased to announce the increase in Stakes on Longford Cup Day to be raised from the budgeted $5,000 per race to $10,000 per race for the 5 support races on the program. The Longford Cup will remain at the budgeted amount of $20,000. The meeting was originally scheduled as a picnic meeting but…

2018 Tasmanian Yearling Sales Returns to Launceston

Wednesday 18 October 2017

The Yearling sales return to Launceston in February 2018. The sales will be conducted as a Twilight on Friday 16 February 2018 at Inveresk Showgrounds. Tasracing are encouraging all Breeders to consider nominating their Yearlings for this sale to enhance the Tasmanian Harness industry. To assist vendors there will be no entry fees or commissions payable….

Greyhound Programming Update

Tuesday 17 October 2017

Following recommendations from the Programming Sub Committee, Tasracing has made amendments to remove the requirement of separate reserves for Grade 5 races, provide for an additional Masters race or Maiden race when called for, require greyhounds to contest and complete a race in a series before being eligible to further contest that series, conduct qualifying…

Tasmanian Thoroughbred Stakes Increase Breakdown

Thursday 28 September 2017

Increase in prize money for all Thoroughbred meetings is as follows: Please note, these increases are effective from 01/10/2017 & also Tas Racing will now be paying to 5th placing as well. Race Type 2016/17 2017/18 2YO & 3YO MDN $14,000 $19,000 2YO & 3YO HCP $15,000 $19,000 MDN $14,000 $16,000 MDN / CL1 $14,000…