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title: TASBRED bonus extension for harness industry next year
description: Tasracing introduces a second Tasbred bonus, starting January 2027, to boost Tasmanian breeding and ownership with a $10,000 reward for owners.
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# [TASBRED bonus extension for harness industry next year](https://tasracing.com.au/news/introduction-of-second-tasbred-bonus)

 Written by [Staff Writers](https://tasracing.com.au/news/author/staff-writers) | Jan 23, 2026 5:33:38 AM

> A second TASBRED bonus will be introduced for the Tasmanian harness racing code from 1 January 2027.
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> An additional $10,000 bonus, payable on top of the existing TASBRED bonus to TASBRED-eligible three and four-year-old horses, comprises $8,000 cash to the owner and a $2,000 Tasmanian breeding coupon.
> 
> Horses may only win one Tasbred bonus per calendar year.
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> The total additional payment to industry is forecast to total between $250,000 and $300,000 annually.
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> Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said this decision represented a significant reinvestment into Tasmanian harness breeding and ownership.
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> “This initiative sends a strong and positive message about our commitment to Tasmanian standardbred breeding, ownership and the long-term strength of the harness racing industry in this state,” he said.
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> The early advice is being provided to coincide with the upcoming Tasmanian Standardbred Yearling Sale, allowing participants to factor it into their purchasing and breeding decisions.
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> Its introduction follows the decision not to proceed with the purchase of a Eureka slot. The funds previously allocated for that will be redirected into the TASBRED scheme.
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> The breeding coupon will be redeemable through the Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sales or when breeding locally to incentivise owners to support Tasmanian breeders and local participation.

 

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