For the first time in 2024, the Ladbrokes Community Sports Series (LCSS) came to Hobart Cup Day, and it delivered a grandstand finish. 14 southern sporting clubs had the opportunity to win $10,000, and three of them were left sweating on the outcome of the photo finish for Sunday’s 1400m benchmark 60. The photo went…
Tasracing statement in relation to the Murrihy Report
Friday 2 February 2024
Tasracing has served formal Notices to racing industry participants named in the Murrihy Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing of an immediate “warning off” from all venues controlled by Tasracing in Tasmania. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the serving of the Notices commenced late Thursday (1 February). “Tasracing is satisfied it has the grounds on which…
Final Murrihy Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing and the management of those issues by the Office of Racing Integrity
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Tasracing notes the release of the final Murrihy Report into Tasmanian Harness Racing. As an immediate action, Tasracing is confirming its legal powers, separate to the Office of Racing Integrity (ORI), to address allegations raised against a number of licensed persons named in the report. Further information about this will be released prior to the…
2024 Harness Yearling Sale results
Wednesday 31 January 2024
The 2024 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale at Carrick Park on Friday, 26 January was a success. 14 of 20 lots were sold at a clearance rate of 70%. The total gross of the sale was $292,500, with an average price of $20,893. Those figures are up on the 2023 Yearling Sale. The two sale toppers…
Team Teal Campaign
Wednesday 31 January 2024TEAM TEAL IN HARNESS RACING FOR WOMENCAN From 1 February to 15 March every year, the harness racing communities in Australia and New Zealand will come together to support WomenCan as reinswomen race in teal pants to raise vital funds and awareness for gynaecological cancers. As part of the partnership with WomenCan, various state bodies…
2023 Greyhound of the Year finalists
Monday 22 January 2024
Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel have announced the final three contenders for the Greyhound of the Year Award to be presented at the Tasmanian Greyhound Annual Awards at the Ladbrokes Racing Centre on Ladbrokes Launceston Cup Night, Launceston on Saturday January 27, 2024. The finalists, in alphabetical order are…
