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Feature. Greyhound. 28/08/26
Industry Release - Updated Code of Practice for Greyhound Welfare
The Code of Practice (CoP) for Greyhound Welfare was introduced in August 2024.
Feature. Thoroughbred. Greyhound. Harness. 27/08/26
Steve Old appointed Chair of Tasracing
Steve Old has been appointed the new Chair of Tasracing, after serving as Deputy Chair and a member of the Board since 2022.
Feature. Harness. 17/07/26
Tasmania well represented at $1 million Inter Dominion Pacing final
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.
Thoroughbred. Greyhound. Harness. 1/06/26
Licence Application Requirements 2026/27
Each licensing season, the Licence Application Requirements are reviewed by Tasracing in consultation with Industry Groups and the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner (TasRIC).
Harness. 1/06/26
Pauline Barker Medal
Tasracing will introduce a new award at the annual Harness Awards Dinner - the Pauline Barker Medal that will recognise a female industry participant who has had an outstanding performance in the relevant racing season.
Feature. Thoroughbred. Greyhound. Harness. 30/04/26
Fuel subsidy for licensed participants
Tasracing will introduce a temporary fuel subsidy in response to increases in fuel costs that have placed additional financial pressure on industry participants.
Feature. Harness. 14/04/26
2026 BOTRA Novice Driver Series Driver Selections
Tasracing is delighted to announce that drivers have been selected for the upcoming BOTRA Novice Driver Series. BOTRA will once again support the series as naming rights partner.
Harness. 1/04/26
2026/27 Feature Race Calendar Finalised
Following industry consultation Tasracing have now finalised the 2026/27 Harness Feature Race Calendar.
Feature. Harness. 23/01/26
TASBRED bonus extension for harness industry next year
A second TASBRED bonus will be introduced for the Tasmanian harness racing code from 1 January 2027. An additional $10,000 bonus, payable on top of the existing TASBRED bonus to TASBRED-eligible three and four-year-old horses,...
Feature. Thoroughbred. Greyhound. Harness. 12/01/26
Have Your Say on the Future of Tasmanian Racing
Have Your Say on the Future of Tasmanian Racing
Harness. 23/12/25
Massive Year culminates in ADC Title for Herbertson
Victorian driver James Herbertson claimed his second Australian Drivers Championship in Hobart on Sunday afternoon, continuing his outstanding year in the sulky.
Feature. Harness. 15/12/25
Australian Drivers Championship Comes to Tassie in 2025
The nation’s best drivers will converge on Tasmania for the 2025 Australian Drivers Championship!