Temporary harness program adjustments need to be introduced for the last two months of this financial year (up to 30 June 2017). This year there has been a higher demand for races than anticipated and acceptances have been strong which is a positive sign for the harness code. The temporary amendments will ensure budgetary discipline…
Apprentices reap rewards from training program
Wednesday 26 April 2017
RECENTLY retired champion jockey Darren Gauci was in Hobart this week to spend time with some of the state’s apprentices at a workshop that forms part of their apprentice training program. The group of six to attend the training day at Luxbet Park were riding apprentices Hayley McCarthy, Shiralee Maher, Sherry Barr and Chris Graham…
Time change to Devonport Greyhounds – Tuesday 25 April
Thursday 20 April 2017Due to regulations involved in broadcast of live events on ANZAC Day, the following changes have been made to the Devonport Greyhound meeting on Tuesday 25th April 17. Race Time Sky R1 12:46 Sky 2 R2 1:03 Sky 1 R3 1:20 Sky 1 R4 1:43 Sky 2 R5 2:07 Sky 1 R6 2:32 Sky…
Halyer award to Brady Woods
Wednesday 19 April 2017
FORMER champion Tasmanian pacer Halyer passed away of old age last month but his memory will live on through his owners’ decision to provide a recognition award each year at the annual meeting at St Marys. Ana and Eric Hayes owned Halyer for the last 14 of his retirement years and before he died the…
Tasracing – Harness Whip Rules
Thursday 13 April 2017
Tasracing is working with local harness racing entities and Harness Racing Australia (HRA) to progress the proposal for national whip free harness racing from 1 September 2017. An important part of the consultation process is a HRA meeting with harness driving representatives from each state in Melbourne on Wednesday 26 April. Barrie Rattray and Ricky…
FROM THE CEO’S DESK
Thursday 13 April 2017
THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2017 Tasmania hosted its final thoroughbred night race meeting for the season last night in Launceston, delivering Tasmanian thoroughbred racing product to markets around the world. Tasmanian racing continues to be very popular among international audiences. This is demonstrated by continued demand for our racing from countries like Singapore, New Zealand, South…
