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National award for Tasmanian thoroughbred employee
Friday 26 May 2023
James Green, of Armidale Stud, has received the Newcomer Award as part of the National Stud and Stable Staff awards announced at the Gold Coast Turf Club this week. The awards highlight the exceptional contributions of the unsung heroes in the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. The accolades not only acknowledge their commitment, passion and…
Ronald McDonald House Charity Night
Thursday 25 May 2023Greyhounds Tasmania which consists of the three Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Clubs, Hobart Greyhound Racing Club, Launceston Greyhound Racing Club and North West Greyhound Racing Club supported by Tasracing, will be holding a special charity race night at Ladbrokes Park, Elwick on Thursday 29 June 2023. All money raised on the night will go directly to…
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…
Pre swab stakes payment
Monday 8 May 2023
Tasracing will pay owners their share of stakes payments pre-swab clearance for all three codes (up to a specific threshold ($5000 for greyhounds, $20,000 for harness and $50,000 for thoroughbreds) from 1 June 2023. Tasracing currently withholds stakes payments to all owners subject to swabs being cleared by the Office of Racing Integrity. This process…
MEDIA RELEASE – Tasracing plan to address vet shortage in Tasmania
Friday 5 May 2023
Tasracing will assist Tasmanian veterinary practices to attract veterinary staff with racing experience to the state via the payment of an annual stipend. CEO Andrew Jenkins said this financial incentive was designed to make Tasmania more competitive than interstate jurisdictions for veterinary surgeons to work and live. “Across the country Australia is suffering from a…
