Tasracing notes this week’s decision by the King Island Racing Club (KIRC) Inc that it will not be proceeding with the 2026/27 racing season due to a lack of horse and participant numbers.

The field has been selected for the fourth running of The Beautide (2200m), which will be held in Launceston for the first time on Saturday night, 1 August.

Tasracing is pleased to announce an extension of its multi-year partnership with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) for the 2026/27 racing season.

Tasmania will be well represented at the $1 million Inter Dominion Pacing Final at Albion Park in Brisbane on Saturday night with five of the 13 horses having strong links to the state.

The $80,000 Beautide will be held at Ladbrokes Racing Centre Mowbray on Saturday, 1 August, marking the first time the feature race has been conducted in Launceston.

The 2026/27 racing season will feature 61 thoroughbred meetings, 87 harness meetings and 156 greyhound meetings.

Harness will have a reduction from 92 race meetings in 2025-26 to 87 for the 2026-27 season.

Tasracing extends its condolences to the family and friends of Graeme Peck following his recent passing at age 94.

Each licensing season, the Licence Application Requirements are reviewed by Tasracing in consultation with Industry Groups and the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner (TasRIC).