It has come to our attention that some track work riders are not following the instructions of the Track Supervisors. We remind all track users that the Track Supervisor has the power to restrict access to the Training Centres for any persons not abiding by the track rules and that the Track Supervisor is in…
Drivers announced for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge
Monday 18 November 2019
Tasracing has today announced the drivers for the 2019 6ty° Youngbloods Challenge with ten upcoming drivers having been selected for the series. The six-race series will be held in Devonport on 29 November, Hobart 8 December and Launceston on 13 December, with two heats to be staged at each venue. In an added bonus for owners and trainers to…
New Elwick track on track!
Friday 8 November 2019
Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson has confirmed that the company’s $12.5 million redevelopment of the Elwick thoroughbred track remains on budget and is expected to be race-ready as scheduled for the 2020 Derby Day and Ladbrokes Hobart Cup. ‘Thanks to the work of Tasmanian-owned project delivery partner StrathAyr and the entire project team, I am pleased…
Quick payoff for Tough Boy thanks to TasBred
Monday 4 November 2019
The ownership in recent Launceston maiden winner Tough Boy have already recovered the purchase price on the gelding by Tough Speed, thanks to the TasBred Incentive Scheme. Thomas Edwards parted with $20,000 for Tough Boy at the 2018 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale and because he was eligible for the TasBred bonus, the owners get…
Australia’s best drivers named for National title – updated
Thursday 24 October 2019
Tasracing, Harness Racing Australia and the Tasmanian Trotting Club are delighted to be hosting the sixth running of the Triple M Australian Drivers Championship at Ladbrokes Park Elwick in Hobart on 9 November. It will be the third time that the series will be held in Tasmania. Two drivers are selected from each state’s controlling…
Max Delight wins the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year
Sunday 20 October 2019
The Tasmanian owned Max Delight – winner of the $30,000 Tasmanian Derby, the $200,000 NSW 3YO Derby (Menangle) and the $200,000 3YO Colt or Gelding Breeders Crown Final at Melton – has won the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year award. On the way, Max Delight also won the Corporate Communications 3YO Colt or Gelding of…
