Tasmanian racing fans received a treat on Friday with 18 races run between Launceston and Carrick Park in the fan-friendly afternoon/twilight timeslot. The afternoon doubleheader came about due to unforeseen racing calendar alterations including the change of location for the race meeting originally scheduled for Hobart on 8 January to Launceston. Logistically there was a…
Catalogue for Tasmanian Yearling Sale
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Hard copy catalogues for the 2021 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale, to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday, February 13, are now available from Tasracing and all tracks around the State. An online version of the catalogue can be found here.. The sale has attracted youngsters by established sires such as Sportswriter, Pet Rock, Stonebridge…
New Year stakes increase for Tasmanian racing
Sunday 27 December 2020
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committed to supporting the state’s racing industry.
As Minister for Racing I am excited to announce, just a week out of Christmas, that a further 6 per cent increase will be implemented for Tasmanian racing from 1 February.
Clotworthy takes out Youngbloods on Golden Apple heat night
Monday 14 December 2020
New Zealand born driver Sam Clotworthy was an easy winner of the Youngbloods Challenge with the six-race series coming to a close in Launceston on Sunday night. Clotworthy won two of the three heats held on Sunday night which kicked off in the opening event aboard Mach Charm (pictured) for his boss Ben Yole in…
6ty° Youndbloods Challenge 2020
Monday 7 December 2020
The first three heats of the 6ty° Youndbloods Challenge were held in Hobart on Sunday 6 December. Standings 6 December 2020 33 Sam Clotworthy 26 Georgia Hayward 22 Samantha Gangell 22 Ben Woodsford 22 Matthew Howlett 21 Charlie Castles 18 Malcolm Jones 14 Bronte Miller 11 Lachlan Dakin 9 Andrew Freeman
New appointment to Board of Tasracing
Friday 20 November 2020
Martin Wallace, a highly experienced and respected public servant has been appointed to the Board of Tasracing. He brings more than 30 years experience in public administration, business and financial management, and has extensive regulatory policy experience. Martin also brings senior executive experience in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Mr Wallace is a former Secretary…
