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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. Thoroughbred. Greyhound. Harness. 3/07/26
Tasmanian Race Dates for 2026/27 Released
The 2026/27 racing season will feature 61 thoroughbred meetings, 87 harness meetings and 156 greyhound meetings.
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. 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.
Thoroughbred. 25/08/26
Spreyton Race Meeting Update – 26 August
The Spreyton track has been inspected and deemed suitable for racing.
Thoroughbred. 21/08/26
Industry Update - Spreyton meeting to proceed
The Spreyton meeting programmed for Wednesday, 26 August, will proceed.
Thoroughbred. 19/08/26
Industry Update - Devonport Programming Alterations & Track
Trackwork resumed at Devonport on Friday 14 August, followed by successful trials on Tuesday 18 August.
Thoroughbred. 14/08/26
Vale Nigel Schuuring
The Tasmanian racing industry is in mourning with the sudden passing of Nigel Schuuring.
Thoroughbred. 13/08/26
Update - Spreyton Thoroughbred Track Surface
Subsequent to Tasracing’s announcement yesterday regarding the Spreyton race meeting, a further update is provided as follows:
Thoroughbred. 12/08/26
Spreyton race meeting postponed
Tasracing advises that today’s (12 August) race meeting at Spreyton has been postponed following the discovery of rocks on the racing surface prior to Race 3.
Thoroughbred. 10/08/26
Racing.com broadcast schedule locked in
Tasracing has announced the dates of five thoroughbred meetings that will be broadcast on Racing.com in the final quarter of 2026.
Thoroughbred. Harness. 7/08/26
King Island Racing Season Decision
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.