Tasracing will introduce a temporary fuel subsidy in response to increases in fuel costs that have placed additional financial pressure on industry participants.

It follows several other Australian racing jurisdictions introducing similar fuel support measures to assist participants to attend official race meetings.

The fuel subsidy is a short-term support measure that will operate between 1 May and 30 June.

In part, the fuel subsidy is made possible by other temporary operational savings able to be identified as we approach the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

While some fuel prices have reduced recently, Tasracing notes that fuel costs at their peak have already been incurred by participants and the subsidy is intended to assist in that regard.

The fuel subsidy will be reviewed at the end of June to assess its effectiveness and future need.

Some detail

The fuel subsidy is payable to licensed trainers, drivers and jockeys only and applies exclusively to participation in official race meetings. It does not extend to trials or trackwork.

It will be paid to trainers on a weekly basis. Jockeys and drivers will be paid a separate subsidy.

If a trainer needs more than one truck / trailer or has to make multiple trips to get their horses / greyhounds to a race meeting, they can apply in writing (via a simple email to your Code Lead) for extra financial support to help cover those additional transport fuel costs.

The subsidy is intended to assist with increased fuel costs. It is not designed to fully offset all expenses, but rather to ease financial pressure during the period of elevated fuel prices.

Payments to participants will be calculated based on the region in which they are located, the distance travelled to race meetings and the number of racing animals transported. Please refer to the enclosed table of payments.

Payments will apply to runners who accept and start a race. Approved late scratchings on race day post arrival on-course will also be eligible.

The introduction of a fuel subsidy will not impact or alter any existing subsidies.