Tasracing notes the decision of the Supreme Court of Tasmania earlier today. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the ruling meant that the company was unable to take any further action to prevent harness racing industry participants Ben and Tim Yole and Nathan and Mitchell Ford from entering race tracks under its control as a result…
Another reason to buy Tasbred at the 2024 Tasmanian Magic Millions sale
Friday 23 February 2024Tasracing, in conjunction with Tasbreeders, has scheduled an additional race on the Tasbred race night on 5 April at Launceston. The $50,000 4YO over 1400m will be for Tasbred horses only. The 4YO race will join the $50,000 2YO race over 1200m and the $50,000 3YO race also over 1200m for horses that have been…
Welfare measures for Hobart, 22 February
Thursday 22 February 2024Due to the forecast of hot weather, Tasracing have taken measures to ensure the safety of animals and participants at the Hobart greyhound meeting on Thursday night, 22 February. The temperature at the start of the first race is expected to be <30 degrees with a strong nor-westerly wind (30-45 km/hr), which will aid in…
Princess sparkles for Colebrook GC
Tuesday 13 February 2024For the first time in 2024, the Ladbrokes Community Sports Series (LCSS) came to Hobart Cup Day, and it delivered a grandstand finish. 14 southern sporting clubs had the opportunity to win $10,000, and three of them were left sweating on the outcome of the photo finish for Sunday’s 1400m benchmark 60. The photo went…
Tasracing statement in relation to the Murrihy Report
Friday 2 February 2024Tasracing has served formal Notices to racing industry participants named in the Murrihy Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing of an immediate “warning off” from all venues controlled by Tasracing in Tasmania. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the serving of the Notices commenced late Thursday (1 February). “Tasracing is satisfied it has the grounds on which…
Final Murrihy Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing and the management of those issues by the Office of Racing Integrity
Wednesday 31 January 2024Tasracing notes the release of the final Murrihy Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing. As an immediate action, Tasracing is confirming its legal powers, separate to the Office of Racing Integrity (ORI), to address allegations raised against a number of licensed persons named in the report. Further information about this will be released prior to the…