Dear NW Coast Participants, Tasracing can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against the Latrobe Council permit being granted for our proposed new tracks. The appeal was lodged by a Latrobe resident and contains a mix of concerns that relate to the Planning Scheme and some general objections. On face value, Tasracing believes the…
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North West Tracks update
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Tasracing notes the update released earlier today by the Minister for Racing, Felix Ellis, regarding the proposed north west coast harness and greyhound racing tracks to be built adjacent to the Devonport Airport. The Tasracing Board recently wrote to the Tasmanian Government indicating that the total anticipated cost of the proposed project had increased from…
Interim Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said Tasracing was pleased that the interim report from Mr Murrihy was aligned to work already being undertaken, including the development of an enforceable Code of Practice for equine welfare and management. “Tasracing’s Chief Veterinary & Animal Welfare Officer, Dr Martin Lenz, has led development of such a Code that has…
Ladbrokes Owners Incentive Scheme
Tuesday 16 May 2023
Ladbrokes Australia has today announced it will partner with Tasracing to launch an innovative owners incentive which is expected to drive increased interest in thoroughbred racehorse ownership in Tasmania. From 1 June, any registered owner or owners of a horse that wins a Maiden grade thoroughbred race in Tasmania will be eligible to receive a…
Pony Trots Burnie Friday 10 February
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Increased stakes for Tasmanian racing industry confirmed by Tasracing Board
Monday 21 November 2022
More than $1.4 million will be allocated to increase stakes across the three codes of racing from 1 December this year, Tasracing’s acting chief executive officer said. “The decision was recently approved by the Tasracing Board given the company’s continuous strong financial performance,” he said. “Each code will each benefit by an additional $480,633.” Allocation…