Botra recognises Sires’ Stakes winning breeders

Thursday 8 August 2019

The “B” in BOTRA Tasmania is for breeders, and the association recently recognised those that were successful enough to breed one of the six Sires’ Stakes winners in Tasmania during the season.   Although small in numbers compared to their mainland counterparts the Tasbred pacers have done an outstanding job so far this season from…

Ladbrokes becomes Tasmanian racing industry’s major sponsor

Monday 29 July 2019

Tasracing and the state’s racing clubs are excited to announce a new partnership with global wagering powerhouse Ladbrokes. From 1 August, Ladbrokes will become the Tasmanian racing industry’s exclusive venue and major race day partner for at least the next three years. Ladbrokes will take over naming rights to the Elwick, Mowbray and Spreyton race…

Feature Event Conditions For August

Tuesday 23 July 2019

Due to the Greyhound Racing Calendar not being available until early August, the conditions of the Feature Events scheduled to be conducted in August are provided herewith for the information of participants. Click here to view the Feature Race Conditions

Drivers ready for BOTRA on 21 July

Friday 12 July 2019

The BOTRA Concession Driver Series will be staged at Launceston on Sunday 21 July. Twelve of the state’s up and coming stars have been invited to contest the four-race series with owners and trainers keen to support the new concept, given the quality of the emerging talent. Samantha Gangell is one of the leading contenders for…

Greyhounds Australasia To Undertake Industry Study

Tuesday 2 July 2019

Recently, Greyhounds Australasia (GA) engaged leading consulting firm IER Pty. Ltd. to undertake a size and scope study of the greyhound racing industry in Australasia.  The objective is to establish the economic and social contribution that greyhound racing makes to our communities across Australia and New Zealand. As some of you may know, IER has…