Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2018/19 6tyo Youngbloods Challenge. The series for young drivers will be conducted at Devonport on 4 November, Hobart on 9 November and Launceston on 16 November. The drivers selected are Georgia Hayward, Charlie Castles, Lachlan Dakin, Samantha Gangell, Taylor Ford, Matthew Howlett, Brady Woods, Hannah Vandongen, Conor…
Tasracing annual report tabled
Friday 19 October 2018Wagering turnover on Tasmanian racing product increased by 12 per cent to a record $576 million, Tasracing’s annual report tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament today said. Tasracing chairman Dean Cooper said the strong performance in a highly competitive industry was the result of a clear commercial focus, an expanding national digital presence and a quality…
Racing Legend Wendy Green to join Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour in Hobart
Wednesday 19 September 2018The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) today announced 1999 Melbourne Cup-winning owner Wendy Green will visit Hobart next month as part of the 16th annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour. A former Darwin school teacher, Green is best known as the woman whose faith in her horse paid dividends when Rogan Josh won the 1999 Melbourne Cup….
Wagering turnover increase on Tasmanian racing
Wednesday 19 September 2018Media release from Sarah Courtney, Minister for Racing The Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on our plan for a strong and vibrant racing industry in Tasmania. In 2017/18 national wagering on Tasmanian racing grew by more than 12 per cent to $576 million, building on growth of nearly 9% achieved during the previous financial year….
Trotting race dates in October
Tuesday 18 September 2018Trotting was re-launched after a hiatus of 91 years in Tasmania and we have seen trotting action back in Tasmania since July this year. There will be a trotting races run during October. Check out all the dates below and contact the racing team at racing@tasracing.com.au with any queries in relation to your upcoming trotting campaign….
Hellova Street wins Sky Racing Horse of the Year
Friday 7 September 2018The Scott Brunton-trained Hellova Street – which won the Thomas Lyons Stakes, the Mowbray Stakes and the Chatham Stakes (Group 3) at Flemington – has won the Sky Racing Horse of the Year award for the second time. The prestigious prize was announced at the Tasmanian Thoroughbred Awards dinner at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart…