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Ganderton to ride Milochello in Devonport Cup 30 / 12 / 2009

FORMER star Tasmanian apprentice Daniel Ganderton will ride the Jason Clifford-trained Milochello in next Wednesday's $120,000 Totalcare Logistics Devonport Cup. Ganderton had been reported as the ...

Blackers focusing on future 30 / 12 / 2009

LIFE in general for Longford trainer John Blacker has been a constant battle since his wife Maree was tragically killed by a tsunami that tore through the Samoan island resort where they were ...

Goggin eagerly awaits Lonhro filly's debut 29 / 12 / 2009

TRAINER Charlie Goggin is eagerly awaiting the debut of his two-year-old filly Beau Vallon that scored a five-length win in a trial at Elwick three weeks ago. The daughter of Lonhro is owned and ...

Mystery Quest gives Blacker dual tilt at Cup 28 / 12 / 2009

LONGFORD trainer Troy Blacker will take a genuine two-pronged attack into next week's Devonport Cup after his rising star Mystery Quest demolished a top field in the Sheffield Cup at Spreyton Park ...

Free ride into Devonport Cup up for grabs 27 / 12 / 2009

A FEW trainers and owners are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Sheffield Cup (1660m) at Spreyton today with the winner to earn ballot-free entry into the Devonport Cup. The Troy Blacker-trained ...

Light Vision likely top weight for Devonport Cup 23 / 12 / 2009

CLASSY Victorian middle distance galloper Light Vision heads a brilliant list of nominations for next month's $120,000 Total Care Logistics Devonport Cup to be run over 1800 metres on January 6 at ...

Hamer returns to where it all began 23 / 12 / 2009

IN-FORM jockey Justin Hamer returns to where it all began on Boxing Day with the talented young rider to don the silks on King Island where he was born and bred. Hamer has been in great form of late ...

Fine Dimple scores at big odds 21 / 12 / 2009

BRIGHTON trainer Gary White predicted a win wasn't far away for his lightly raced three-year-old filly Fine Dimple after she finished on the heels of the placegetters in a race in Hobart early this ...

Bargain buy wins for Voss 21 / 12 / 2009

WHEN trainer Charlie Goggin's Brighton stable foreman Michael Voss travelled to Victoria with stable star Conquering earlier this year he put in an offer for a reject from the Matthew Ellerton ...

Dream win for Blacker 21 / 12 / 2009

TASMANIA'S most promising staying prospect Dream Pedlar signalled his arrival as a serious contender for this season's major cups when he outgunned a star-studded field in the $80,000 Kevin Sharkie ...

King set to conquer but Prince poised to pounce 18 / 12 / 2009

SOME of Tasmania's best weight-for-age performers take centre stage at Tattersall's Park in Hobart on Sunday to contest the $80,000 Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian Stakes over 1600 metres. Conquering has ...

Champ ready to deliver another knockout blow 16 / 12 / 2009

STAR Tasmanian galloper Conquering is poised to keep his impeccable record at weight-for-age intact when he steps out in the Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian Stakes over 1600 metres at Tattersall's Park in ...

Longford trial results December 15 16 / 12 / 2009

Longford trial results CLICK HERE.

Hobart trial results December 14 16 / 12 / 2009

Hobart trial results CLICK HERE.

Tasbreeders launches new Website 15 / 12 / 2009

A new website has been unveiled to promote Tasmania's thoroughbred breeding industry. Tasbreeders, the body responsible for representing and marketing thoroughbred breeding in Tasmania, launched ...

Legendary trainer dies aged 85 15 / 12 / 2009

AUSTRALIA'S racing industry is in mourning this week following the death of legendary Sydney trainer Jack Denham who died, aged 85, yesterday after a short illness. Denham won more than 5000 races ...

Krakeour shows promise 14 / 12 / 2009

TRAINER Michael Luttrell has always believed his three-year-old Krakeour would make the grade so when the gelding strolled to an effortless win at Tattersall's Park in Hobart on Sunday he released ...

Catania strikes on first day at the office 14 / 12 / 2009

TEENAGE apprentice jockey Georgie Catania capped her first meeting in the saddle with a brilliant front-running win in the open handicap at Tattersall's Park on Hobart on Sunday. Catania is ...

Mystery Quest gains wildcard entry into Cup 12 / 12 / 2009

LIGHTLY raced four-year-old Mystery Quest won a wildcard entry into next month's Devonport Cup with a great win in the $20,000 Golden Mile at SpreytonPark last night. Winning the Golden Mile carries ...

Bonus incentives to stimulate industry 11 / 12 / 2009

A new initiative has been introduced to the Tasmanian thoroughbred breeding industry that is expected to stimulate local buyer participation at the 2010 Magic Millions Tasmanian Select Yearling ...

Catania to make debut on Sunday 09 / 12 / 2009

TASMANIAN apprentice rider Georgie Catania will make her race riding debut at Tattersall's Park in Hobart on Sunday. Catania, 17, has been indentured to Brighton-based trainer Gary White for the ...

Appointment a coup for Tasmanian racing 09 / 12 / 2009

One of Australia's most respected turf management consultants Neil Gardner has been appointed to a permanent position with Tasracing. Chairman of Tasracing Brian Speers was pleased to announce today ...

Stars come out to play 08 / 12 / 2009

THE return to form of Conquering and former top three-year-old Lyell in Launceston last Sunday has whetted the appetite of diehard gallop fans statewide. Equine heroics at their absolute best were ...

Ebbing breaks maiden status in style 06 / 12 / 2009

TOP Tasmanian trainer Gary White stole the show at the TOTE Racing Centre in Launceston today by preparing four winners on the nine-event card. His first winner came courtesy of highly promising ...

Keys sings McCartney's praise. 06 / 12 / 2009

MR MCCARTNEY sounded a warning that he could be a genuine Tasmanian Guineas contender following an impressive all-the-way win in a maiden at the TOTE Racing Centre in Launceston today. The John ...

Borasco wins at bolter's odds 06 / 12 / 2009

BRIGHTON trainer Paul Jones predicted some time back that that his well bred four-year-old Borasco would win races. In Launceston today his faith was justified when the gelding powered home to ...

Loaded Owners eyes richer sprints 05 / 12 / 2009

TRAINER Jason Clifford has been pondering the immediate future of one of his potential star gallopers Loaded Owners since the gelding scored a first-up win in Hobart last Wednesday. Loaded Owners is ...

Conquering ready to show best 04 / 12 / 2009

PREMIER trainer Charlie Goggin expects last season's Tasmanian Horse of the Year Conquering to return to the winner's circle in the Grenville Stud WFA over 1400 metres at The TOTE Racing Centre in ...

TOTE will not be sold 04 / 12 / 2009

The Treasurer and Minister for Racing, Michael Aird, yesterday confirmed that TOTE Tasmania will not be sold. Mr Aird said there has not been a binding offer for TOTE that meets the Government's ...

Ramesses Republic repays owners with win 02 / 12 / 2009

LIGHTLY raced five-year-old gelding Ramesses Republic rewarded his owners for their patience when he scored a narrow but game win in a maiden over 1100 metres at Tattersall's Park Elwick today ...

Stewards couldn't split dead-heaters 02 / 12 / 2009

THE second race on the nine-event card at Tattersall's Park today had stewards on their toes when the rider of one of the horses that dead-heated for first fired in a protest. Justin Hamer, the ...

Luttrell eyes Hobart Cup for promising stayer 02 / 12 / 2009

BRIGHTON trainer John Luttrell has always regarded Master Gee Gee as a potential top class stayer, which is why he will attempt to gain ballot free entry onto next year's AAMI Hobart Cup. Master Gee ...

Track renovations achieve desired result 02 / 12 / 2009

NATIONALLY acclaimed track consultant Neil Gardner is confident recent renovations to the course proper at Tattersall's Park Elwick will result in a great racing surface for the summer season and ...

Brunton gives sneak preview 02 / 12 / 2009

TEAM Brunton has been firing on all cylinders of late coming off a brilliant day in Launceston last Sunday week capturing the 3YO Cup with Obstinado and the Newmarket Handicap with Life To The Full. ...

Postponed meeting rescheduled for Wednesday 30 / 11 / 2009

THE Tasmanian Racing Club's meeting that was postponed on Sunday has been rescheduied for Wednesday, December 2. Fields and race order are unchanged, however, all scratchings have been reinstated ...

Brother to Alfa Bowl winner on offer at sale 30 / 11 / 2009

Armidale Stud had a day out at the Newmarket Handicap meeting in Launceston last Sunday week. It produced the Newmarket Handicap winner Life To The Full that is by the state's leading sire Savoire ...

Former top 2YO being set for Listed classics 29 / 11 / 2009

FORMER classy two and three-year-old Testamarriage will soon return to racing and her trainer David Brunton is hoping she can measure up to some of the better fillies and mares' races during the ...

Hobart meeting postponed 29 / 11 / 2009

The race meeting scheduled for Tattersall's Park in Hobart today has been postponed due to surface water lying on the track. Chief steward Wade Hadley said a track inspection early today revealed ...

AAMI Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival launched 24 / 11 / 2009

ALMOST $3 million will be distributed in prize money during the 2010 AAMI Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival that takes pride of place on the national calendar in January-February. The carnival, which ...

Blacker humbled by crowd support 24 / 11 / 2009

RACING often overflows with emotion but no more so than what followed when the John Blacker-trained Summers Eve won the fifth race on the card at The TOTE Racing Centre at Mowbray on Sunday. It was ...

Speers takes on chairman's role 24 / 11 / 2009

The Minister for Racing, Michael Aird, today announced the appointment of Brian Speers as the new Chair of Tasracing. Mr Aird said Mr Speers, a Hobart businessman and currently Deputy Chair of ...

Hamer celebrates Newmarket win 23 / 11 / 2009

TALENTED Tasmanian jockey Justin Hamer registered the biggest win of his career at The TOTE Racing Centre on Sunday where he partnered Life To The Full to a barnstorming win in the $80,000 Country ...

Brunton lives Life To The Full 23 / 11 / 2009

CLAIMING the $80,000 Country Club Tasmania Newmarket Handicap with former Hobart Guineas winner Life To The Full at The TOTE Racing Centre Mowbray yesterday gave trainers Scott and Dave Brunton one ...

Obstinado shows courage to win 3YO Cup 22 / 11 / 2009

Victorian rider Dean Yendall was the hero of the Newmarket meeting at Mowbray today by capturing two of the three feature races on the 10-event card. Yendall also rode ther Alfa Bowl winner Royal ...

Royal Miswaki grabs last-stride Bowl win 22 / 11 / 2009

WELL bred two-year-old filly Royal Miswaki caused an upset in the Shaw Contracting Alfa Bowl when she grabbed victory in the last stride over another first starter Rose Of Scotland with the odds-on ...

The Mighty Malua in print 22 / 11 / 2009

A STATUE to commorate the feats of arguably one of Australia's most versatile thoroughbreds Malua has been erected in the town square at Deloraine which is a fitting tribute to the Australian Racing ...

Blacker has faith in With Decorum 20 / 11 / 2009

LONGFORD trainer John Blacker has buried himself in his work since his wife Maree was tragically killed when a Tsunami tore through the Samoan island resort where they were holidaying two months ...

Lavaca can atone recent failure - says trainer 20 / 11 / 2009

BOOM four-year-old Lavaca will be out to right an injustice when he steps out in the $80,000 Country Club Tasmania Newmarket Handicap over 1200 metres at The TOTE Racing Centre in Launceston on ...

Colonel Parker injured - to miss Newmarket 18 / 11 / 2009

ONE of Tasmania's best sprinters Colonel Parker will miss this Sunday's $80,000 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) as a result on an injury sustained in a freak accident on the way to the training track. ...

Carnival launch next week 17 / 11 / 2009

THE AAMI Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival will be officially launched next week with VRC handicapper Greg Carpenter the special guest speaker. The TSRC will be run over five weeks from January 17 to ...

Moulin Rouge at her brilliant best 15 / 11 / 2009

STAR four-year-old mare Moulin Rouge produced arguably a career-best performance when she came from last to score a brilliant win in a class six handicap over 1000 metres on her home track at ...

Milochello earns weight-for-age berth 15 / 11 / 2009

QUALITY sprinter-miler Milochello has earned the right to take on the best milers in the state following another impressive win today. Milochello (Matsqui-Coco Slippers) was having his first start ...

Another Burlinson ready to rumble 15 / 11 / 2009

LONGFORD trainer Dianne Ray-Luttrell will take three to Devonport today and while all are expected to be competitive she rates her lightly raced four-year-old Another Burlinson her best winning ...

Hamer and Parish dominate Devonport meeting 13 / 11 / 2009

JOCKEYS Justin Hamer and Dianne Parish were the stars of the thoroughbred meeting at Devonport yesterday. Hamer opened his account with a heady ride aboard first-starter Schleck that came from last ...

Riverside Station struts his stuff 12 / 11 / 2009

LIGHTLY raced six-year-old gelding Riverside Station notched his first win in the state with a powerful display in a 3YO and up maiden over 1000 metres at Spreyton Park Devonport today. With premier ...

Heart Attack takes Rhumb Line 12 / 11 / 2009

ONE of Tasmania's top AAMI Hobart and Launceston Cup hopes Rhumb Line died this morning from a heart attack. The Gary White-trained six-year-old gelding collapsed during a light early morning ...

Ekwick track reseeding underway 11 / 11 / 2009

THE course proper at Tattersall's Park Elwick could catch a few visitors to the venue by surprise over the coming weeks. With no racing scheduled to be held on the main racing surface until late ...

Destiana claims Alexandra Plate 09 / 11 / 2009

PROMISING two-year-old filly Destiana stamped herself as a star in the making when she scored a game win over Vivacious in the $25,000 Alexandra late over 900 metres at Tattersall's Park in Hobart ...

McArdle eyes Tassie cups with promising stayer 09 / 11 / 2009

IF the advice given by talented Tasmanian apprentice Jason Maskiell to the owners of promising stayer Awimoweh are taken on board then the four-year-old could be heading to Tasmania in February fore ...

Jason strikes with treble at Tattersall's Park 09 / 11 / 2009

STAR apprentice Jason Maskiell returned to Tasmania on Sunday to ride a treble at Tattersall's Park in Hobart. Maskiell partnered Whoopi Gee to victory in the opening race on the nine- event-card ...

Miewa's Quest stakes claim on Newmarket 08 / 11 / 2009

UNDERRATED sprinter Miewa's Quest burst into Newmarket calculations when he powered home to win the Goodwood Quality Handicap over 1100 metres at Tattersall's Park in Hobart today (Sunday). With ...

White stable set to fire at Tattersall's Park 06 / 11 / 2009

TASMANIAN Hall of Fame trainer Gary White will take a strong team to Tattersall's Park on Sunday that could net him at least a double. His quality sprinter-miler Mafia Man should be ready to show ...

Campbell keen on filly in 2YO feature 05 / 11 / 2009

SPREYTON trainer Barrie Campbell will take a two-pronged attack into the first feature two-year-old race of the season at Tattersall's Park in Hobart on Sunday. Campbell will saddle up smart filly ...

Team Brunton have day out at Elwick 03 / 11 / 2009

THE David and Scott Brunton training partnership prepared over half the winners on the seven-race card at Tattersall's Park Elwick today. Team Brunton prepared the first two winners in Round Saturn ...

Arazi 3YO makes a fashion statement 01 / 11 / 2009

FLASHY three-year-old Mr Fashion made an impressive debut at The TOTE Racing Centre at Mowbray in Launceston today with a convincing win in the TRC Hotel Liquor Stax 3YO SuperVobis Maiden over 1100 ...

Hanson's Tiger living up to expectations 01 / 11 / 2009

LONGFORD trainer Ken Hanson has always believed Tiger Khan would develop into a handy stayer and that prediction is being realised this preparation. Tiger Khan broke his maiden status in Launceston ...

Autumn Sun ready to win again 29 / 10 / 2009

TRAINER Jason Clifford expects his underrated mare Autumn Sun to make it back to back wins at The TOTE Racing Centre at Mowbray in Launceston on Sunday. At her third run back from a lengthy spell ...

Maskiell to ride at Rosehill 30 / 10 / 2009

TASMANIAN apprentice Jason Maskiell will make his riding debut in Sydney tomorrow where he has three rides at the Rosehill meeting. Maskiell, who recently had his indentures permanently transferred ...

Money Angel to wave Tassie flag in VRC Oaks 29 / 10 / 2009

TASMANIA owner-breeder Alwyn "Ace" Shaw made the trip to Victoria yesterday to watch his promising filly Money Angel earn a berth in next week's VRC Oaks at Flemington with a brilliant win ...

Geejaymac shows staying promise 28 / 10 / 2009

WHITEMORE based trainer Graeme McCulloch has made a great start to the 2009-2010 season preparing 15 winners to clearly lead the premiership table. In Hobart last Saturday he only took one to the ...

Build A Bridge finally delivers 28 / 10 / 2009

WELL bred three-year-old filly Build A Bridge had been promising to win a race and in Hobart last Saturday she finally delivered the goods. The Charlie Goggin-trained filly produced a barnstorming ...

Lady Lynette shines in Group race 26 / 10 / 2009

Star Tasmanian mare Lady Lynette has taken Victorian racing by storm of late with her latest win in the $154,000 Group Three Tesio Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday earning nationwide ...

Vivacious wins first 2YO race of season 25 / 10 / 2009

WELL-BRED filly Vivacious won the first two-year-old race of the season at Tattersall's Park in Hobart yesterday to signal her arrival as a potential star. Vivacious (West Quest-Entally) is a full ...

Parched impresses on Tassie debut 25 / 10 / 2009

Trainer Scott Brunton declared lightly raced four-year-old Parched a welcome addition to the sable after the gelding scored an impressive win at his debut performance in Tasmania at Tattersall's ...

Pirate shows his class on debut 25 / 10 / 2009

WELL bred four-year-old Pirate 'N' Poet made an impressive debut at Tattersall's Park at Elwick today where he demolished a handy maiden field to signal his arrival as a serious racehorse. Pirate ...

Listen to Peter Staples preview of Hobart meeting 23 / 10 / 2009

Peter Staples' preview of Hobart gallop meeting October 24.

Owners champing at bit to see first 2YO race 23 / 10 / 2009

THE first two-year-old race of the season is usually met with great anticipation by owners and trainers and this season's opener at Tattersall's Park Elwick on Saturday should be no exception. The ...

New $50,000 3YO race for yearling sale graduates 21 / 10 / 2009

A new annual $50,000 race for three-year-olds will be run for the first time in Launceston during the 2010 AAMI Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival. The Tasmanian Yearling Sale Classic will be run over ...

Gallant grey ends campaign a winner 21 / 10 / 2009

GREY gelding Steel Brossee was rewarded for his consistency with a win in thew Hobart Glass & Aluminium Plate (C1) over 1600 metres at Tattersall's Park Elwick last Sunday. The Bill Ryan-trained ...

Wells produces potential stars 20 / 10 / 2009

SPREYTON trainer Leon Wells had a day out at The TOTE Racing Centre at Mowbray yesterday where he prepared a treble on the 10-event card. Wells saddle up Benbyron to win the 3YO + Up Maiden ...

Tiger Khan breaks drought 19 / 10 / 2009

TIGER KHAN finally broke his maiden status with a powerhouse finish to win the opening event over 2100 metres on the 10-race card in Launceston today. The Ken Hanson-trained gelding had been ...

Peter Staples' tips for Launceston gallops 19 / 10 / 2009

Race 1: 10-4-7-1. Race 2: 1-2-3-8. Race 3: 11-4-1-2. Race 4: 2-7-5-9. Race 5: 2-4-10-1. Race 6: 6-1-8-11. Race 7: 7-4-5-8. Race 8: 8-5-10-1. Race 9: 3-6-9-1. Race 10: 4-7-1-2. Best bets. Race 5 # 2 ...

Clifford treble no surprise 18 / 10 / 2009

SEVEN Mile Beach trainer Jason Clifford left Tattersall's Park Raceway with a huge smile on his face and any wonder after preparing a treble along with minor placings with his three other runners. ...

Tempest Tost retired to stud 18 / 10 / 2009

STAR Tasmanian filly Tempest Tost was retired after finishing well down the track in the Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield yesterday. Tempest Tost burst into the national spotlight in January when she ...

Unlimited a surprise packet 17 / 10 / 2009

SPREYTON trainer Barry Campbell was pleasantly surprised by the performance of well-bred colt Unlimited that scored an impressive trial win at Mowbray today (Saturday). The Tasmanian Turf Club ...

Well bred filly shines in trial 17 / 10 / 2009

SPREYTON trainer Barry Campbell had plenty to smile about after the first northern two-year-old trials were run and won at The TOTE Racing Centre at Mowbray today (Saturday). Campbell prepared ...

Goggin opts to trial stable star 16 / 10 / 2009

PREMIER trainer Charlie Goggin has opted to trial his stable star Conquering instead of running him in an open handicap at Tattersall's Park in Hobart on Sunday in which he would have had to carry ...

Lady Lynette blitzes star field in Listed race 15 / 10 / 2009

STAR Tasmanian mare Lady Lynette notched her second Listed race win when she demolished a class line-up in the Ladies Day Vase over 1600m at Caulfield yesterday. The Tasmanian-owned mare has been in ...

Launceston trial fields Saturday October 17 15 / 10 / 2009

Launceston trial acceptances on Saturday 17th October, 2009 First trial scheduled to start at 12.30. 1- TWO-YEARS-OLD HANDICAP (600 METRES) Of $0. 1st $0, 2nd $0, 3rd $0. For Two-Years-Old. No ...

Prince Obama a shining light in Clifford stable 13 / 10 / 2009

SEVEN MILE BEACH trainer Jason Clifford has had his share of down time in recent months but a double in Hobart on Sunday and a brilliant win by his mare Blue Bud at Devonport ;last week has ...

Hobart trial results October 12 13 / 10 / 2009

Trial results from Tattersall's Park Hobart October 12. Hobart trial results CLICK HERE.

Industry masses expected to attend Blacker funeral 12 / 10 / 2009

TASMANIA'S racing industry is likely to be out in force on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Maree Blacker who was tragically killed in the Samoan tsunami that hit an island resort where she and ...

Bargain buy wins for Poke 11 / 10 / 2009

HORSE transporter and hobby trainer Vern Poke is no stranger to winning races with low-priced rejects with Sir Paul the latest bargain buy to salute. Sir Paul gave his rivals a galloping lesson on ...

Vivre La Nett breaks drought 11 / 10 / 2009

LONGFORD trainer Mick Burles says the AAMI Launceston Cup is on the agenda for his lightly raced five-year-old Vivre La Nett after she scored an overdue win in a 0-75 handicap at Tattersall's Park ...

Peter Staples' tips Hobart Sunday 10 / 10 / 2009

Peter Staples' selections for Tattersall's Park Hobart Sunday October 11. Race 1: 3-6-2-4. Race 2: 5-3-2-8. Race 3: 7-3-4-2. Race 4: 6-3-4-9. Race 5: 3-2-5-1. Race 6: 9-6-4-2. Race 7: 5-1-3-9. Race ...

Tattersall's Park on Track for Sunday 08 / 10 / 2009

A favourable inspection of the course proper at Tattersall's Park in Hobart today has ensured this Sunday's thoroughbred meeting will proceed as planned. Chief Steward Wade Hadley inspected ...

Track inspection gives Hobart green light to race 08 / 10 / 2009

A FAVOURABLE inspection of the track at Tattersall's Park in Hobart today has ensured this Sunday's thoroughbred meeting will proceed as planned. Chief steward Wade Hadley inspected the course ...

Top racing administrator joins Tasracing 06 / 10 / 2009

A FORMER Macau Jockey Club administrator has been appointed chief racing officer of Tasracing. Mr Fisher boasts 30 years experience in the racing industry in five different countries - Zimbabwe, ...

Blue Bud a Devonport specialist 06 / 10 / 2009

TRAINER Jason Clifford will confine his underrated mare Blue Bud to racing only at Devonport after she produced a scintillating finishing burst to win a 0-75 handicap over 1175 metres at ...

Lavaca passes acid test 04 / 10 / 2009

RISING star galloper Lavaca passed his toughest test with flying colours at The TOTE Racing Centre at Mowbray today where he dispensed with an all-star cast to stamp himself as early favourite for ...

Irish apprentice notches four winners 04 / 10 / 2009

IRISH apprentice Ronan Keogh was the stare performer at the Mowbray meting today riding four winners on the nine-race card. Keogh, who recently had his indentures taken over by RochesBeach trainer ...

Rayos win a boost for stallion 04 / 10 / 2009

WHEN lightly raced three-year-old Rayos broke his maiden status at Mowbray today there was a double celebration after the race. It was local stallion My Lad's first winner despite having been a ...

Trainer to be patient with Ocean Juene 04 / 10 / 2009

CAMPANIA trainer Chris Crook is hoping Ocean Juene can realise his full potential which might not be for another year or two. Ocean Juene broke his maiden status in the West's Bakery SuperVobis ...

Red Bentley pays his way 04 / 10 / 2009

LIGHTLY raced four-year-old Red Bentley opened his Tasmanian account with a last-stride win in the Raine And Horne Maiden/Class 1 Handicap over 1600 metres at The Tote Racing Centre at Mowbray ...

Lavaca faces toughest test 02 / 10 / 2009

IN-FORM sprinter Lavaca faces his toughest test in Launceston on Sunday when he goes up against two of Tasmania's best gallopers from last season. Lavaca will line up in the open handicap (race 8) ...

Tempest Tost each-way prospect in Blazer Stakes 02 / 10 / 2009

STAR Tasmanian mare Tempest Tost will participate in what her trainer Gary White calls a "dress rehearsal" at Flemington tomorrow. Tempest Tost will line up in the Group 2 $200,000 Blazer Stakes for ...

Peter Staples' best bets for Launceston Sunday 02 / 10 / 2009

Race 3: # 5 OCEAN JUENE: Only had three starts for two minor placings. Latest second in Launceston last Sunday was outstanding effort as he was clearly headed in straight but refused to wilt ...

Leading trainer's wife killed in tsunami disaster 01 / 10 / 2009

TASMANIA'S racing industry remains in shock after the sudden death of Maree Blacker, wife of multi premiership-winning trainer John Blacker. Mrs Blacker was tragically killed when a tsunami tore ...

Another treble for McCulloch 28 / 09 / 2009

STAR sprinter Lavaca captured his third win in succession at The TOTE Racing Centre in Launceston yesterday to almost guarantee him a start in next month's Newmarket Handicap. Lavaca was the middle ...

West End on cups path 28 / 09 / 2009

TRAINER Leanne Gaffney's smile was infectious at Mowbray yesterday and deservedly so after her quality staying mare West End produced an effortless all-the-way win in a 0-75 race over 2100 metres. ...

Director Nominations for Tasracing Pty Ltd 26 / 09 / 2009

Director Nominations for Tasracing Pty Ltd

Top Irish apprentice back riding in Tasmania 24 / 09 / 2009

IRISH-BORN apprentice jockey Ronan Keogh has been given the green light to resume riding in Tasmania following three months of tedious negotiations to secure his permit. Keogh, 24, had success at ...

Arctic Spring salutes for Trinder 22 / 09 / 2009

ASTUTE trainer Michael Trinder has high hopes for Arctic Spring following her very impressive win at SpreytonPark in Devonport yesterday. Arctic Spring came from well back to score a decisive win ...

Laser strikes at Devonport 22 / 09 / 2009

PROMINENT Tasmanian owner-breeder Bruno Calabro has enjoyed his share of success over the years and he is hoping a lightly raced gelding named Laser Strike can make several visits to the winner's ...

Lil Moxie wins after two year lay-off 21 / 09 / 2009

HOBBY owner-trainer Kelvin Hamilton proved what patience and determination can in the racing game. Hamilton had a smile as wide as a split watermelon after his seven-year-old mare Clever Lil Moxie ...

Longford trial fields Tuesday, September 22. 22 / 09 / 2009

Longford trial fields Tuesday, September 22, CLICK HERE.

Postponed meeting to be run next week 21 / 09 / 2009

Last Sunday's race meeting in Hobart that was postponed due to the state of the track will be run at the same venue next Tuesday (September 29). The meeting will be run on the course proper and will ...

Devonport meeting to proceed as planned 21 / 09 / 2009

THE six-race meeting at Devonport today will proceed as planned. While showers dampened the SpreytonPark track yesterday afternoon, chief steward Wade Hadley said the track was inspected this ...

Whip Issue Resolved 16 / 09 / 2009

Tasmanian Jockeys Association secretary Kevin Ring has applauded changes to the controversial new whip rules agreed to at a meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday. Ring said that the Australian Jockeys ...

Feature races the targets for standout performers 14 / 09 / 2009

Northern Tasmania's premier staying race and the State's richest and most prestigious sprint are in the targets of two horses that won impressively in Launceston on Sunday. Trainer John Blacker ...

Interstate trip on cards for stayer 14 / 09 / 2009

BROADMARSH trainer Walter McShane believes he may have to head ``over the water'' with Weaverboy, a strong winner of the Rating 66 Handicap in Launceston on Sunday. ``I think he's possibly a decent ...

Derby long-range target for Monty 14 / 09 / 2009

IT was only an 1100m race when well-bred colt Our Mounty opened his winning account in Launceston on Sunday but connections believe he is a stayer and are aiming him at much longer races. Managing ...

Milochello out but Loaded Owners ready to go 14 / 09 / 2009

TALENTED galloper Milochello's immediate racing future is in doubt after he pulled up lame in a race at Sandown in Melbourne last week. Milochello travelled to Victoria with impeccable form in ...

Indian jockey breaks ice in Tassie 13 / 09 / 2009

MARK RUEBEN became the first Indian-born jockey to ride a winner in Tasmania when he partnered Springfield Lil to victory in the Tasmanian Maiden Plate over 1200 metres in Launceston on Sunday. ...

THOROUGHBRED AND HARNESS STAKES FOR 2009/10 11 / 09 / 2009

TASMANIA'S thoroughbred and harness codes received a boost today with the announcement of stakes increases for the 2009-2010 season. The thoroughbred code in Tasmania will receive an additional ...

Hall of Fame major highlight of industry night 26 / 08 / 2009

WHILE the recipients of all the award winners at the 2009 Tasmaian Thoroughbred Racing function in Launceston in August 21 were well received by the guests the Hall of Fame inductees was again a ...

Awards night a spectacular event 26 / 08 / 2009

TASMANIAN thoroughbred racing's night of nights turned out to be just that when over 200 guests gathered at Country Club Tasmania in Launceston last month to celebrate the industry's high achievers ...

McCulloch eyes feature races with stable stars 27 / 08 / 2009

IT'S been a while since Whitemore trainer Graeme McCulloch has had a quality open class sprinter in his midst but the search may be over. His four-year-old entire Lavaca scored a brilliant first-up ...

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