The track rating at UBET Park Hobart, as at 13 October, is a Good 4 with a penetrometer reading of 4.52. Please note: The map shows raw penetrometer readings. Official rating is an adjusted rating as per formula, for Elwick, in track rating policy [PDF]. Click here for a printer friendly version.
Meeker honoured with Edgar Tatlow Medal
Friday 9 October 2015ONE of Tasmania’s most popular racing identities veterinarian Dr Art Meeker has been rewarded for his service to harness racing by being awarded the prestigious Edgar Tatlow Medal. Meeker accepted the medal at the annual Tasmanian Harness Awards presentation dinner at Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart on Saturday night. “I don’t know that I…
Harness Racing Update – 25 September 2015
Friday 25 September 2015Additional Race – Launceston 4 October 2015 A C3 and Better standing start has been added to the race program at Launceston on Sunday 4 October. Details are: LNC04101510 – (SS) of $7,000 (CP). C3 Or Better. RBD. 2200 metres. A claiming race is not listed for this meeting, therefore claimers are eligible, under claiming…
Beautide – 2015 Australian Harness Horse of the Year
Thursday 17 September 2015Following another great season, Beautide (Bettors Delight USA – Gorse Bush), was today announced the 2015 Australian Harness Horse of the Year. This is the second consecutive year he has won this coveted award. Second by just a solitary vote, was star three year old Menin Gate. During the 2014/2015 season the gelding raced 10…
Hobart track information as at Monday 27 July 2015
Wednesday 16 September 2015The track rating at UBET Park Hobart, as at 27 July, is a Heavy 8 with a penetrometer reading of 5.50. Please note: The map shows raw penetrometer readings. Official rating is an adjusted rating as per formula, for Elwick, in track rating policy [PDF]. Click here for a printer friendly version.
Yaxley joins Sydeston in Hall of Fame
Thursday 10 September 2015The late David Yaxley had a profound impact on the Tasmanian thoroughbred industry during his time as an administrator, owner and breeder. He is best remembered as the owner-breeder of 1990 Caulfield Cup winner Sydeston who also won a BMW International in Sydney. Sydeston retired with stake earnings of $3.1 million making him Tasmania’s best…