The programming of races on a monthly basis is continuing and the February programmes have now been finalised and approved. The distance series for February has been scheduled at Hobart with two 599 heats on 23 February and a 709 metre final 2 March 2017. Trainers are reminded that qualifying trials over the sprint distance…
New Norfolk Cup meeting moved to Hobart
Tuesday 17 January 2017The Australia Day harness meeting scheduled for New Norfolk on 26 January 2017 has been changed to Hobart on Wednesday 25 January 2017. All seven races are listed for Sky 2 coverage with the first at 4.37 pm and the last at 7.49 pm. Unfortunately, the New Norfolk Pacing Club was unable to provide Tasracing,…
Harness Race Program Changes – 12 January 2017
Friday 13 January 2017Tasracing has approved the following changes to 2017 harness race programs: Devonport 22 January DVC22011702 – 3C0/3C1. Add – Maybe combined with C0 and barrier draw changed to PBD/TSW. DVC22011703 – C0. Delete – AE pacers assessed C1 for at least their last 10 starts that have not won a C or M penalty…
From the CEO’s Desk – January 2017
Wednesday 4 January 2017
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. I hope you all had a safe and happy festive season. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Elliott to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Well known to the industry, Kim has worked tirelessly leading the Assets and Facilities Team in recent years. This new…
Harness Trials at Race Meetings – Changed Conditions
Friday 30 December 2016Following consultation with Harness Industry Forum members and the Office of Racing Integrity, Tasracing has approved changes to the conditions for trials at Sunday race meetings. A summary of the changes is: All horses are eligible to trial at Sunday twilight race meetings. A maximum of two mobile start trials will be scheduled. Depending on…
NATIONAL RULES AMENDED
Thursday 29 December 2016An amendment to the Greyhounds Australasia Rules (National Rules) effective from 1 January 2017 has been adopted by Tasracing. The amendment is to GAR 132 (5): Within 14 days of the collection of semen a studmaster or a person approved by the Controlling Body shall lodge, in the manner prescribed by the Controlling Body, the…
