The Policy Manual has been amended with the inclusion of the revised Grading Schedule as adopted by the Office of Racing Integrity effective from 1 July 2017. Copies of the revised Grading Schedule are available from Tasracing’s website www.tasracingcorporate.com.au, the Office of Racing Integrity or from the tracks on race night.
2017 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers’ series
Monday 26 June 2017
Tasracing has selected the 10 participants for the 2017 BOTRA Claiming Novice Drivers’ series. The drivers are Matthew Cooper, Taylor Ford, Samantha Freeman, Sam Gangell, Justin Howlett, Jack Laugher, Shaun Kennedy (Emergency), Wade Rattray, Hannah Vandongen, Allister Woods and Brady Woods. The series for drivers who are eligible to claim a concession will be conducted…
Policy Manual Amended
Friday 23 June 2017Tasracing has approved the following amendment to the Dead Heats Policy: Clause 2.2 is deleted and replaced with: In the case of a dead heat for first placing in a race, all winners shall be paid the first place stakes if the prizemoney for first place is $3,000 or less, otherwise the provisions of Greyhounds…
Launceston 2nd July – field limits
Thursday 22 June 2017Launceston Races 2nd July 2017 – After an inspection by Tasracing, Stewards and the TJA of the Mowbray track and the subsequent decision to place the rail out 10.5m+ 1200m-WP; 7m emainder, will result in field limits of 10+5E for all scheduled races.
Programming Update June
Tuesday 20 June 2017The 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…
