Tasracing’s Off The Track program assists in the transition of retired thoroughbred and standardbred horses to equestrian and pleasure pursuits, and provides support for their ongoing wellbeing. Tasracing facilitates monthly clinics for the education of newly retired horses and those who have had little or no re-training. The clinics also provide support, education and mentoring…
$5k Harness Yearling Sale bonus – Conditions
Monday 6 January 2020Horses sold at the 2019 Harness Yearling Sale will be eligible to compete for a $5k bonus on the following races: LPC 9th February – 2YO race LPC 11th April – Golden Slipper TTC 28th June – 2YO race Any yearling passed in at the 2019 Harness Yearling Sale will be eligible for the bonus if a…
Racing in Tasmania over Christmas-New Year
Tuesday 24 December 2019
The festive season in Tasmania is one of the most exciting times for racing around the state and this year is no exception. As we all take a breath on Christmas Day and enjoy spending time with our families and friends, the action re-starts Boxing Day with a brilliant harness meeting programmed at Devonport while…
2019 Tasmanian Greyhound Hall of Fame Inductees
Wednesday 18 December 2019
A traditional lead up to the Ladbrokes Hobart Thousand is the Hobart Thousand Awards dinner, featuring the unveiling of the latest inductees into the Tasmanian Greyhound Hall of Fame. The hall of fame includes a number of Tasmania’s greatest stars of the track, including dogs, trainers, owners and other participants in the industry. This year’s…
Seguimientos gives Polley a timely boost
Wednesday 18 December 2019
The victory of Seguimientos at Launceston last Wednesday and the associated $20,000 TASBRED bonus comes at an important time for owner and breeder Ricky Polley, who hopes it is a sign of good things to come after a tough couple of months. The Sorell-based breeder knows plenty about the ups and downs of the thoroughbred…
Sarah O’Reilly wins 2019 AYDC
Monday 16 December 2019
New Zealander Sarah O’Reilly emerged victorious in the 2019 Hanley Formula Australasian Young Drivers Championship after the final heat was run and won at Alexandra Park on Friday night. It was a combination of relief and excitement for Sarah following the race, ‘‘I was relieved that I crossed the finish line in the last race…
