Tasracing Director Justin Crawford has resigned from the Board effective immediately. Mr Crawford is the Chief Financial Officer for Maintenance Systems Solutions. The new Racing Minister, Adam Brooks, is currently a shareholder of that company. The Minister has stated publicly that he is divesting himself of this and other business interests. Nonetheless, Mr Crawford took…
Outstanding Magic Millions Tasmanian Sales Results
Thursday 18 February 2016
The 2016 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale in Launceston today (18 February) has grossed $2.32 million ($1.54 million in 2015). The top price of $115,000 was paid for an Armidale Stud horse. The average price of 100 lots sold was $23,250. Magic Millions Managing Director Vin Cox said he was delighted with the results. “We…
Outstanding Magic Millions Tasmanian Sales Results
Thursday 18 February 2016
The 2016 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale in Launceston today (18 February) has grossed $2.32 million ($1.54 million in 2015). The top price of $115,000 was paid for an Armidale Stud horse. The average price of 100 lots sold was $23,250. Magic Millions Managing Director Vin Cox said he was delighted with the results. “We…
2015 TASMANIAN GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
Monday 15 February 2016
Tasmania’s major greyhound award was announced at the Curtains and Blinds Launceston Cup and Greyhound Annual Awards Presentation Dinner at The UBet Racing Centre, hosted by the Launceston Greyhound Racing Club in conjunction with Tasracing. Breaker’s Tip has been named the 2015 Tasmanian Greyhound of the Year. In 2015 he won 17 races and was…
Tasmanian address at Asian Racing Conference
Wednesday 27 January 2016
Tasracing chief executive officer Dr Eliot Forbes has used an address to an international audience at the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai in India today (27 January) to create awareness of Tasmanian racing. One of only a handful of Australians speaking at the event, Dr Forbes said securing a presentation spot was not only…
Carrick offering Jog Carts and a Race Sulky
Wednesday 13 January 2016The Carrick Park Pacing Club will be holding their final meeting for the season with the running of the Carrick Cup on Saturday 30th January. The Club will be supporting the grass roots of the Harness Racing Industry with the presentation of a jog cart to the winning trainers of the CKC 602 4 YO…
