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…
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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
Tuesday 14 February 2023Pony 1 Pony 2
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…
NWC Group update 22 July 2022
Friday 22 July 2022Hi Everyone I enjoyed my latest trip to the NWC this week and held meetings with a number of stakeholders and participants over 4 days Here is an update relating to some main items of interest – Prospective sites: Mill Rd Tasracing has agreed a price with the vendor and we are now negotiating key…