Trainers please note that grade of the non-penalty Reverse Order of Choice races scheduled at Devonport on 27 December 2016 has been amended to Mixed 4/5. The full penalty race for greyhounds which contest these non-penalty races is scheduled to be held on 3 January 2017.
Important Programing and Grading Changes
Wednesday 14 December 2016Tasracing has established a Grading and Programming Sub Committee which provides recommendations to the Greyhound Reference Group. As a result of the recommendations of the As a result of the recommendations of the Sub Committee, the GRG has recommended and Tasracing and the Office of Racing Integrity has adopted a change to the way in…
From the CEO’s Desk – Welcome
Monday 12 December 2016I have very much enjoyed my first week in the chair as the Chief Executive Officer of Tasracing. While I have spent this week getting to know the Tasracing team and gaining an understanding of the key issues that we (as an industry) are facing, over the coming weeks it is my intention to meet…
New GA Rule amendment adopted
Wednesday 7 December 2016Amendments to the Greyhounds Australasia Rules (National Rules) have been adopted by Tasracing effective from 1 January 2017. A copy of the amendment as well as a full version of the amended GAR Rules is available from the Race Day Office at each track, Office of Racing Integrity or Tasracing’s website (www.tasracingcorporate.com.au). Also available is…
Harness Race Program Changes – 29 November 2016
Tuesday 29 November 2016Please note changes to race programs that were published in the October/November 2016 Harness Racer. Metropolitan Penalty Races The following races are Metropolitan Penalty (MP) races: Hobart 18 December 2016 – EHC18121607 $40,000 Tasmania Cup (MP) Hobart 18 December 2016 – EHC18121608 $20,000 George Johnson (MP) Hobart 1 January 2017 – EHC01011709 $20,000 Hobart…
Harness Stake Money Grids
Tuesday 29 November 2016Following industry consultation, which included the Harness Industry Forum meeting in September 2016, Tasracing has enacted changes to stake money distribution for 2YO races, Tasbred Sires Stakes heats (all ages) and races worth more than $19,999. The details are: 2YO Races The stake money percentages for races up to $9,999 is 50% first, 25% second,…