TASMANIA’S racing industry received a major boost yesterday with the announcement the Government will inject a further $660,000 into prizemoney as a result of a higher than expected return from the point of consumption tax that came into effect in January. Racing Minister Jane Howlett said the funding boost to stakes is on top of…
Further increase in stakes for Tasmanian racing
Sunday 16 August 2020The Hon Jane Howlett MLC The Tasmanian Government is committed to supporting the state’s racing industry. As Minister for Racing I am excited to announce a further 3 per cent increase in stakes money for greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing. This is in addition to the 3 per cent increase announced in June. This 6…
Drivers announced for BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers Series
Monday 20 July 2020
Tasracing has announced the 12 drivers for the 2020 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers Series. As was the case last season, the four-race series will be held in Launceston on Friday night, 21 August, and as the name suggest the series is restricted to Tasmanian licensed Claiming Novice Drivers. Competing in this year’s series: Conor Crook…
Changes to greyhound trial and race meeting requirements
Saturday 27 June 2020
Following the announcement on the easing of restrictions from midday on Friday 26 June 2020, participants are advised of the following amendments to the Covid-19 policies in respect to race meeting and trial sessions: Race Meetings All race meetings can now be attended by members of the public without the requirement that the members of…
Increase in prizemoney for Tasmania’s racing industry
Friday 12 June 2020Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Increase in prizemoney for Tasmania’s racing industry The Tasmanian Government looks forward to the return of racing this weekend and is committed to helping the industry grow following the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am delighted to announce that prizemoney will increase by a further 3 per cent…
Ladbrokes boosts Tasmanian racing return
Wednesday 10 June 2020
Ladbrokes has doubled down on its commitment to Tasmanian racing announcing $150,000 in additional funding with benefits flowing directly to participants across the state. The COVID-19 forced shutdown of racing in Tasmania has seen 11 thoroughbred meetings, 20 harness meetings, and 31 greyhound meetings removed from the calendar, putting significant financial pressure on racing clubs,…
