Tasracing, in partnership with the King Island Racing Club (KIRC), wishes to provide the following update regarding the upcoming 2025/26 King Island racing season.

Race Meetings
The 2025/26 season will be conducted over four race meetings, scheduled for the following dates in January 2026:

• Saturday, 3 January
• Saturday, 17 January
• Saturday, 24 January (King Island Cup Day)
• Saturday, 31 January

Please note: Final confirmation of these dates is subject to transport availability. If required, the 3 January meeting may be rescheduled to 10 January to accommodate freight logistics. Further advice will be provided in due course.

Starter Subsidy
To assist trainers with the costs associated with participating in the King Island racing season, a $500 per-start subsidy will be made available to trainers for all horses (thoroughbred and standardbred) competing during the season.

This initiative is jointly funded by Tasracing and the King Island Racing Club. The subsidy will be administered by Tasracing and paid directly to trainers after each race meeting.

A formal set of Terms and Conditions will apply to the starter subsidy and will be made available shortly.

Prizemoney
Prizemoney for both codes will remain consistent with the 2024/25 season. No changes are proposed to stakes levels.

Trainer Requirements
Trainers who who wish to participate in the 2025/26 season must contact the King Island Racing Club by Wednesday, 27 August 2025 to register their interest and assist with planning.

Contact:
Audrey Hamer – President, King Island Racing Club
📞 0429 621 575
📧 kingislandracingclub@gmail.com

This is a critical step to ensure the viability of the racing program and the allocation of available resources.

Final Confirmation

The King Island Racing Club will make a final determination on the 2025/26 season following this consultation process. An announcement is expected on Friday, 29 August 2025.