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 Africa and France (Tasmanian…

Tasracing backs the Trainers’ Trust

Monday 10 April 2017

TASRACING has put its weight behind the recently formed Australian Trainers’ Trust (ATT) that was established in 2015 to assist registered thoroughbred trainers and their families who encounter extreme financial strain through death or injury. The establishment of the ATT follows in the footsteps of the National Jockeys Trust that has been a blessing for…

PROGRAMMING UPDATE

Friday 7 April 2017

The programming of races will now be prepared two months in advance to assist trainers to identify racing schedules for their greyhounds and the May and June programmes have now been finalised and approved and are available on our website www.tasracingcorporate.com.au. The Grading and Programming Sub Committee and the Greyhound Reference Group has continued to…

Tasmanian harness concession drivers head to Bendigo

Thursday 6 April 2017

Tasmania’s five leading harness racing concession drivers headed to Lords Raceway at Bendigo on Wednesday to take part in a concession drivers workshop. Two of Australia’s leading drivers Chris Alford and Greg Sugars were on hand to give the group an insight into their race preparation with particular focus tactics. Tasmania’s leading Junior Driver Jack…

tasBonus Scheme Update

Friday 31 March 2017

The current tasBonus Scheme has been under review by a sub-committee of Tasracing, Tasbreeders and the Tasmanian Racehorse Owners Association. It was originally announced that there would be no scheme available for graduates of this year’s Tasmanian Magic Millions sale. The Tasracing Board has subsequently approved that tasBonus will be available for the horses turning…

tasBonus Scheme Update

Friday 31 March 2017

The current tasBonus Scheme has been under review by a sub-committee of Tasracing, Tasbreeders and the Tasmanian Racehorse Owners Association. It was originally announced that there would be no scheme available for graduates of this year’s Tasmanian Magic Millions sale. The Tasracing Board has subsequently approved that tasBonus will be available for the horses turning…