The Derwent Valley harness racing community is in mourning following the sudden passing of local icon Thomas Jackson, aged 85, on Monday. Tommy, as he was known, was a former trainer and committee member of the New Norfolk Pacing Club. He had many nice horses, including, in more recent times, Impressive Chimes, whose feature race…
Thoroughbreds – Industry Appreciation Award 2024
Friday 2 August 2024Tasracing is pleased to continue the Industry Appreciation Award introduced at the 2024 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Awards. The Appreciation Award will recognise and celebrate the commitment, resilience and passion that our thoroughbred industry exhibits every day! The annual awards have always recognised the best of the best in our industry – often measured by statistics. This…
Consultation Notice – Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare
Thursday 1 August 2024Tasracing is planning to introduce a new Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare relating to the welfare of racehorses. The proposed Code of Practice will provide guidance to racing industry participants, as well as reassurance to the general public, about the high standards of welfare that apply to racehorses. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback…
The Beautide – Final field announced
Monday 29 July 2024
The final field for Saturday night’s Beautide in Hobart has been announced. The winner of the $80,000 race will secure Tasracing’s slot in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 Million TAB Eureka, at Sydney’s Menangle Park on 7 September. The final field in alphabetical order are: Custom Harley De Goey Dukes Choice Fighter Command…
Tasracing awards funding under inaugural Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program
Monday 22 July 2024
Tasracing has awarded more than $80,000 in grants to Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in the state. The grants were awarded under the new Racing Animal Welfare Grant (RAWG) program that was established to provide funding for eligible Tasmanian organisations to deliver animal welfare programs in Tasmania. The successful applications align with the Tasracing…
Additional day meetings for 2024/25
Monday 22 July 2024
Please be advised of the following changes to the Tasmanian Race Day Calendar: Harness Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 1 December, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Hobart (TTC) – Sunday, 12 January, has been transferred from a Twilight to a Day slot (SKY 1). Launceston (LPC) – Sunday, 30…
