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 2020Following 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 2020Ladbrokes 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,…
Industry in mourning over death of Shane Yates
Friday 29 May 2020Tasmania’s racing industry is in mourning over the death of popular race caller Shane Yates who lost his battle with cancer this week. Yates, 60, passed away peacefully at home in Devonport on Thursday with family and close friends by his side. Up until 10 months ago when he was first diagnosed with his illness,…
Clinics will have no impact on Mowbray trials
Sunday 24 May 2020Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing The Tasmanian Government is expanding COVID-19 testing this week to help protect Tasmanians and get a better picture of community public health. Pop-up mobile testing clinics will be held at the Mowbray Racecourse this week from Tuesday to Thursday between 10am and 4pm, and they will have no impact on…