Tasracing knows that every one of our participants possess a unique story, a remarkable journey that deserves to be celebrated and shared with the world. We believe that our extraordinary participants are not just riders, drivers or trainers; they are the unsung heroes of the track. One of the key ways we will be supporting…
RMHC race night a huge success
Thursday 13 July 2023
Tasracing, in conjunction Greyhounds Tasmania, were delighted to present Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) Hobart with a cheque of $35,220 at the annual RMHC ball last Saturday night, 8 July. The contribution to RMHC was largely due to the fundraising efforts of the inaugural Ronald McDonald House race night held in Hobart on 29 June….
MEDIA STATEMENT: GAP story errors of fact
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Comments attributed to Tasmanian Greens Leader Cassie O’Connor and Independent MHA for Clark Kristie Johnston in the media today are inaccurate and need correcting, Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said. “Ms Susan Gittus pleaded guilty to a presentation charge in 2020, not administration, which was clearly noted in the Stewards’ report,” he said. “This is an…
Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing – LR22.17
Friday 7 July 2023Please be aware that there has been an update to LR22.17 in the Tasmanian Greyhound Rules of Racing. L22.17 In the event that a registered greyhound is notified to the Director as being retired as a pet, transferred to an adoption program (other than Tasracing’s Greyhound Adoption Program) or surrendered to another agency it shall…
Three ‘new’ sires for Tasmania
Monday 3 July 2023
Tasmanian siring ranks have been given a terrific boost with the announcement that three ‘new’ stallions will be standing at Kerrie Hymers’ Tourello Standardbreds stud, Sheffield.
End of an era for Mansfield
Wednesday 28 June 2023
After 45 years as the racing writer for the Examiner newspaper, Greg Mansfield will retire this week. Sunday’s Devonport meeting will be the last he will cover. Mansfield, 67, has been a constant for those involved in the racing industry for almost five decades covering all codes but predominately thoroughbreds. “I’m feeling a little nostalgic…
