I 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,…
Tabcorp Industry Presentation
Tuesday 29 November 2016Doug Freeman, Executive General Manager – Commercial Development, Tabcorp will be in Launceston on Wednesday 14th December to provide a presentation on the implications of the proposed Tabcorp/Tatts merger for Tasmanian Racing. The presentation will be held in the Colours Function Room, Level 1 Grandstand, Luxbet Racing Centre, Launceston from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Tea, coffee…
Gleeson Farewells Tasracing Board
Thursday 24 November 2016
Though he will not officially resign as a director of the Tasracing Board until next week’s Annual General Meeting, today’s Board meeting was the last for Deputy Chairman Des Gleeson. The highly respected and experienced racing administrator, former chairman of stewards for the Victoria Racing Club, former director of Integrity Services and former chairman of…
