Winter Distance Carnival Amendments 2019

Thursday 20 June 2019

Tasracing has adopted a recommendation of the Programming Sub Committee that the conditions of the CUB Winter Stakes be amended to the following to ensure, as far as possible, that the race will be conducted.   The CUB Winter Stakes is scheduled to be conducted with two heats on 1 July with the final on…

Wagering point of consumption tax welcomed

Friday 24 May 2019

Tasracing has welcomed today’s announcement by Treasurer Peter Gutwein that the government will introduce a Point of Consumption Tax on the net wagering of betting companies on Tasmanian racing from 1 January 2020. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said the introduction of the tax – at a rate of up to 15% – was a positive…

Trial of trotting in Tasmania review

Friday 3 May 2019

Following the review of outcomes from the current trial of trotting in Tasmania, Tasracing has determined that the trial will be extended through to 31 December 2019. During this time an Industry Development Plan for Harness racing in Tasmania will be prepared. This Development Plan will cover all aspects of harness racing, identifying the challenges…