Tasracing has submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a slot for the TAB Eureka, the world’s richest harness race. The inaugural running of the 2300m race will be at Menangle on 2 September 2023. It is important to note that lodgement of the EOI does not commit Tasracing to purchasing a slot, rather the…
National Jockeys Celebration Day 2022
Thursday 4 August 2022National Jockeys Celebration Day is a national event of remembrance and recognition for Australian riders, held at the commencement of the racing season, on the first weekend in August each year and Tasmania hosts its event at Ladbrokes Park Elwick in Hobart on Sunday. A special ceremony will take place in the mounting yard at…
HARNESS INDUSTRY NOTICE – 2nd August 2022
Tuesday 2 August 2022As notified in the Industry Release of 17 June 2022, the 2023 Easter Cup will carry $75,000 in prizemoney In consultation with the LPC a number of races over the 2022/23 race dates season will receive prizemoney increases. The following races will receive their prizemoney level increases to $15,000: 7th August – Open Discretionary 2nd…
Greyhound Policy Updates Notice
Friday 29 July 2022Tasracing has reviewed the recommendation of the Programming Sub Committee following the meeting on 30 June 2022 and has amended the Minimum Nominations Policy effective from 11 August 2022. Tasracing have also reviewed the recommendation of the Greyhound Reference Group following the meeting on 15 June 2022 and has amended the Annual Awards Policy effective…
Harness Programmes – August to November 2022
Wednesday 13 July 2022The Programming Sub-committee (PSC) met on Thursday, 7th July to finalise the upcoming August – November 2022 programs. Key points of discussion included Claimers and the format of the Sires Stakes. SIRES STAKES On 17th June an industry notice advised the following information in relation to the format of the 2022 Sires Stakes series: The…
Major Bronski to stand in Tasmania
Tuesday 12 July 2022The Art Major horse Major Bronski, the sire of star Tasmanian duo Kosimo and Iden Gorgeous – both Group placegetters – is to stand this season at Sue Streit’s Elderslie Horse Care and Spelling north of Hobart.