Voting for the prestigious Halwes Medal has changed this year with three of the state’s best and most popular harness racing participants having been nominated for the award. In the past, a selection panel has provided votes after each meeting of the season based on a 3-2-1- basis, with the Halwes Medal recipient awarded to…
Further boost to Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale
Tuesday 9 February 2021By Peter Wharton The results of racing over the weekend has given the 2021 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale, to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday, a timely boost. Former USA 3YO Colt of the Year and world champion Betting Line 3, 1:47.4 ($2.2 million), who is represented by three yearlings in the sale, produced…
Greyhounds Australia to release new website
Tuesday 9 February 2021Greyhounds Australasia will launch their new website on Wednesday 17 February 2021 with: A simpler look and feel [Current GA address will remain: galtd.org.au] Easier navigation and layout. Improved participant online experience. A streamlined payment process will be available on the GA Website (PDF forms will still remain available on the website for participants to…
Leading breeders back Tasmanian Yearling Sale
Wednesday 3 February 2021Many of Tasmania’s most successful breeders have thrown their weight behind the 2021 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale, to be held at Carrick on Saturday, February 13.
Meet Tassie’s 2021 Team Teal Ambassadors
Monday 1 February 2021Samantha Gangell The Tasmanian Team Teal ambassador for 2021 is Samantha Gangell. Sam is a 22 year old part time trainer/driver. Currently Sam has a small team of three that she trains and attempts to drive at every meeting for the Ben Yole stable. When she is not in the sulky or stables, Sam works…
Greyhound of the Year finalists announced
Thursday 28 January 2021Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel, has announced the final three contenders for the Tasmanian Greyhound of the Year Award. The winner will be announced at the Tasmanian Greyhound of the Year Awards and Ladbrokes Launceston Cup Finalists Dinner at the Ladbrokes Racing Centre, Launceston on Saturday 13 February 2021….