Tasracing and the King Island Racing Club have agreed on changes for harness racing on King Island next season. The aim is to increase the number of horses on the island to ensure that two harness races can be conducted at each of the seven meetings. The class of races will be similar to previous…
Qualifying Trial at Race Meetings
Thursday 30 June 2016A qualifying trial for unraced horses will be scheduled at Sunday race meetings at Hobart, Launceston and Devonport from 1 August 2016. The Tasracing initiative has been developed in consultation with the Office of Racing Integrity, clubs, light harness associations and BOTRA. The initial proposal from Tasracing was to conduct trials between races if there…
From the CEO’s Desk June 2016
Tuesday 21 June 2016
I was very pleased to learn that two Tasmanian harness racing stalwarts – Peter Cooley and Chester Bullock – were recently recognised individually for their outstanding contributions to the industry in this state. Peter was awarded the Order Of Australia Medal in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, while Chester received a Harness Racing Australia…
Peter Cooley awarded Order of Australia Medal(OAM)
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Harness racing stalwart Peter Cooley has been recognised for his lifetime service to the industry in Tasmanian in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Cooley, 79, was awarded the Order Of Australia Medal. Born in Hobart, Peter’s father Ken was a leading owner and his grandfather Charles was an owner, trainer, driver, starter and handicapper. …
TRC Hobart Meeting 19th June transferred to DRC Spreyton
Friday 10 June 2016Tasracing and ORI Stewards conducted an inspection of the Hobart Track today with areas of concern between the 1300m and 850m and again between the 600m and the 400m. With the current weather forecast of non-drying conditions over the next week, and to provide participants with early notification, the race meeting scheduled for Sunday 19…
Premium Friday time slots for Tasmanian harness race meetings
Thursday 9 June 2016
Eight Tasmanian Monday night harness race meetings scheduled through June and July in 2016 and 2017 have been moved to two Friday afternoon and six Friday night time slots. The changes are as follows: Devonport from Monday 20 June 2016 to Friday night 17 June 2016. Devonport from Monday 4 July 2016 to Friday…
