A new partnership is hoping to make its mark on Tasmanian racing with successful owners Rick and Tina Polley teaming up with trainer/jockey Rhonda Mangan. Mangan who served her apprenticeship with David Brunton, has recently moved back from Victoria to take up the role on Polley’s property at Sorell. “Rick’s son-in-law got hold of me…
Bonanza for Teagan Voorham at Devonport on Sunday
Wednesday 16 August 2017
It was a day that dreams are made of for 21yo apprentice jockey Teagan Voorham at Devonport last Sunday. Starting the day searching for a career first winner, she ended the day with four alongside her name. Voorham started the day in the best way possible, winning the first race on Vandermeer. “That was just…
Ben Yole equals Neville Webberley’s record of 118 wins
Monday 14 August 2017
AFTER a frustrating start to the meeting, premier trainer Ben Yole left Sunday’s Launceston program a satisfied man. Taking a massive team to the track – 44 to be precise – Yole’s assault was stemmed by his desire to claim the Tasmanian record for the most training wins. Requiring four trucks and three floats to…
New Tasracing Official Price service for all Tasmanian race meetings
Friday 11 August 2017
Tasracing will provide customers with a new wagering information service – Tasracing Official Prices (TOP) starting with this Sunday’s thoroughbred meeting at Devonport. The new TOP service will display wagering price fluctuations from a quorum of corporate bookmakers, providing customers with confidence when making betting decisions. The TOP screens will display fluctuations 30 minutes prior to race start and…
Increased funding for all three racing industry codes
Friday 11 August 2017
Tasracing will increase base funding for all three racing codes in Tasmania by six per cent for 2017/18 to $22.05 million. After taking account of funding carryovers last financial year from the 2014/15 season ($394,000), the increase will equate to four per cent year-on-year, as outlined in Tasracing’s Corporate Plan. Tasracing chief executive officer Vaughn…
Scooterwillrev to race on mainland again
Wednesday 9 August 2017
CLASSY Tasmanian Scooterwillrev is set to embark on another trip across Bass Strait. Unbeaten from his two runs since returning from Victoria, Scooterwillrev will head back to the mainland for the balance of the Australasian Breeders’ Crown. The Craig Hayes-trained gelding won his two-horse heat in effortless fashion in Hobart three weeks ago before scoring…
