Champion Tasmanian mare Hot Dipped will be sidelined for six months after suffering a tendon injury “She had a gallop yesterday morning (Monday) and it was a beautiful gallop, but we had her in last night, shoeing her and I noticed she has suffered a minor lesion to her tendon,” trainer Brendan McShane explained. “It’s…
From the CEO’s Desk – July 2017
Friday 4 August 2017
23 July meeting decision and Elwick track redevelopment update The decision to abandon the thoroughbred meeting at Elwick on Sunday 23 July generated some comment on our social media platforms and attracted traditional media interest. While the decision to abandon the meeting was obviously a disappointing one, it also confirmed the urgent need to upgrade…
Duperrey looks to make it back-to-back wins after move to Tasmania
Wednesday 2 August 2017
The Barry Campbell-trained Duperrey will look to make it consecutive wins when he contests the Simon’s Design Centre Class 1 over 1150m at Devonport on Sunday. Initially purchased by Star Thoroughbreds at the 2014 Gold Coast Magic Millions sale, he was later syndicated and trained by Australia’s leading trainer Chris Waller and placed in a…
2017 Edgar Tatlow Medal Nominations
Tuesday 1 August 2017
The Edgar Tatlow Medal recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Tasmanian Harness Racing Industry. The contribution may have been in the field of training, driving, ownership, administration, breeding and/or any other harness related activity. Individuals, clubs and affiliated bodies are invited to submit nominations for the 2017 Edgar Tatlow Medal….
Raquel Clark wins second Tasmanian Apprentice Jockey Premiership
Tuesday 1 August 2017
Raquel Clark has won her second successive Tasmanian Apprentice Jockey Premiership despite spending more than four months riding in South Australia. Clark finished with 31 wins from 255 rides, eight clear of Chris Graham on 23 wins from 231 rides. In all Clark rode 52 winners for the season, including 15 metropolitan winners in Adelaide…
Tasmania to host inaugural Female Harness Drivers’ Championship in March 2018
Monday 31 July 2017
Tasracing has secured the rights for Tasmania to host the first Australian Female Harness Drivers’ Championships in Launceston on Sunday 11 March 2018. The event will be hosted by the Launceston Pacing Club (LPC) with the support of Tasracing and endorsement of Harness Racing Australia (HRA). Tasracing CEO Vaughn Lynch said securing the inaugural event…
