The programming of races continues to be prepared two months in advance to assist trainers to identify racing schedules for their greyhounds and the July and August programmes have now been finalised and approved and are available on our website www.tasracingcorporate.com.au. There have been no changes made to the programming procedures which took effect from…
From the CEO’s Desk – June 2017
Thursday 8 June 2017
Ricky Duggan milestone Tasmanian reinsman Ricky Duggan became just the second driver in Tasmanian racing history at the weekend to drive 1500 winners. He started Sunday night’s meeting in Hobart just two wins short of the impressive achievement – and reached the milestone on his fourth drive of the night. Ricky has been driving since…
2017 6ty0 Youngblood Challenge
Monday 5 June 2017Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2017 6tyo Youngbloods Challenge. The series for young drivers will be conducted at Devonport on 9 June, Hobart 11 June and Launceston on 18 June. The drivers selected are Nicholas Brockman, Dylan Ford, Taylor Ford, Samantha Freeman, Samantha Gangell, Justin Howlett, Matthew Howlett, Jack Laugher, Wade Rattray…
2017 Winter Distance and National Championships Carnival Announced
Friday 2 June 2017
The Winter Distance Carnival featuring the National Championships has now been finalised. Nominations for the National Sprint and National Distance Championships will close at 12 Noon on Thursday 20 July 2017 with the State Heats at Launceston on Monday 31 July and the Finals on Monday 7 August 2017. For more information: Winter Distance…
Change to Chinatown Lad Series and Information on National Championships
Friday 2 June 2017With the Nationals heats being conducted on the last Monday in July this year, as opposed to being held in August, the Chinatown Lad Series, scheduled to be conducted in heats and a final over 709 metres at Hobart on 20 and 27 July 2017, has been changed to a single race only, a Free-to-All…
Magic Millions/Tasracing Racing Women’s Bonus 2018
Wednesday 31 May 2017In addition to total race prizemoney of $50,000, a $10,000 Bonus (incl $150 Trainer/$75 Jockey) will be distributed to the first all-female owned or leased horse in finishing order in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, being run at Launceston on Wednesday 14 February 2018. To be eligible for the MM/Tasracing Racing Women’s Bonus in 2018…
