Tasmania Harness Racing

Tasmanian Yearling Sale

2010-01-18T19:08:00.002+11:00

Was the sale a success or not. In Sunday's paper it was stated it was, but I'm not so sure. Of the 42 lots, 6 were withdrawn; of the 36 lots left, 14 of them were buy backs, that left 22 that were sold, which is only about 56 per cent, and of the buy backs I noticed this year 2 of our biggest breeders bought back 5 of the 10 lots they had in the sale. Was it such a success after all?

By anonymous

Tas Tip's

2009-11-27T14:50:00.007+11:00

King Island Saturday;
Race 2 Horse 9; Princess Sophia (U/P),

Launceston Sunday;
Race 5 Horse 2; Amadmancomesundone (Broke, Last),
Race 6 Horse 1; An Eye For An Eye Nz,

Hobart Monday;
Race 1 Horse 6; Blood Diamond,
Race 5 Horse 6; The Inhibitor,
Race 7 Horse 4; Bro Town Nz,

Tas Tip's Would like to know if the Non Sky Replays will appear online this season?

Stallion/stud profiles

2009-11-13T12:26:00.002+11:00

If you have a stallion and you would like me to do a story on your stallion or stud, please contact me on 0466 215 010 or email me at smythtrent@yahoo.com.au. I am only too glad to promote Tasmanian harness racing and breeding.

Trent Smyth

Tas Tip's

2009-07-11T18:24:00.003+10:00

Launceston Sunday 11th/07/09
Race 4 No. 7 WHATA DRAGON - 3rd

Standing Starts

2009-07-04T14:40:00.002+10:00

After a lot of talking about Standing Starts on "In The Gig" I was just wondering about peoples thoughts on them?

New Norfolk - 2 May 2009 - children in the stabling area

2009-05-04T15:04:00.001+10:00

Can some one please tell me why there were children who were clearly under the age of 14 years wandering around the stabling area? This being despite that there were notices posted around the track and in the race book. Is this not a breach of the Australian Racing Rules?????

Submitted by Anonymous

New Norfolk 25/04/09

2009-04-24T21:09:00.002+10:00

TASTIP'S
R1 - 10.NEW YORK FELLA, R2 - 1. GUERRERO, R3 - 4. TOUCHA REVENGE, R4 - 9. THE TEFLON MAN, R5 - 8. JENNA ANNE, R6 - 2. MARCHELLA LOMBO, R7 - 2. HAMISH HOLMES NZ, R8 - 8. PRINCE OF TARA NZ

Burnie Cup Day - 17/04/09

2009-04-17T16:13:00.007+10:00

TASTIP'S
R1 - 1. NO NEWS AT SEVEN (2nd $1.40), R2 - 1. TOUCHWOOD TEEKSTA (2nd $1.70), R3 - 4. MODERN LIFE (2nd $2.20), R4 - 6. DIEBERDON (1st $1.90 & $1.40), R5 - 3. ART FORM (3rd $1.90), R6 - 4. MURILLO BROMAC NZ (Race Abandoned), R7 - 2. TROJAN CALM NZ (2nd $1.80).

Non Tote Race (R6) - 4. MURILLO BROMAC NZ (2nd)

New, available now - noticeboard to advertise horses for sale and wanted, etc

2009-04-12T17:59:00.005+10:00

I have been asked a couple of times about making a noticeboard available for industry participants here in Tasmania and I have now set this up at www.tasmaniaharnessracing.com/messageboard/mboard.php

I hope you will try it out for things like -

- horses wanted
- horses for sale
- stud notices
- help wanted
- gear equipment wanted or for sale
- club notices

or anything else you would like to place a notice about.

As before, if you'd like to simply shoot the breeze or have a whinge about industry matters - this Blog is here for that purpose. Just zap any new topics to me at brenda@webwoman.com.au

Enjoy!

Australian Derby and Easter Cup dinner

2009-04-02T14:15:00.003+11:00

Due to a few cancellation's the Australian Derby and Easter Cup dinner is under threat.

Any one interested in coming along please contact the C.P.P.C or let us know below.

More info under the "Carrick" section of this site.

P.S; You asked for this night so where are you. Please don't let a good night go to waste.

C.P.P.C committee.

Selling racehorses and broodmares, etc

2009-03-27T18:43:00.001+11:00

Maybe there could be a section setup on this website for people in Tassie only to advertise any racehorses - yearlings - broodmares etc that they wish to sell.

Submitted by Anonymous

Race replays

2009-03-23T21:48:00.001+11:00

Race replays are great, but hwere have they gone. Have we forgotten about them?

Submitted by Roger Brown

Launceston - Sunday

2009-03-20T15:17:00.003+11:00

Tas Tips;

R1; No. 6. GEORGE GRANT (D/H 1ST $1.50 & $1.04), R2; No. 9. SCARLET HEART (2ND $1.50), R3; No. 11. SOUNDS IMPRESSIVE (1ST $2.20 & $1.30), R4 No. 4. GAMBLERS RUSTLER (1ST $1.60 & $1.10), R5; No. 6. TOPONETERRY (U/P), R6 No. 3. SHEZ RYLEYMAK (1ST $1.40 & $1.10), R7 No. 5. YAKUZA (1ST $1.40 & $1.30), R8 No. 13. ROJEN PACIFIC NZ (2ND $2.60), R9 No. 2. ODINS CONSTANTINE (1ST $6.10 & $2.00).

Lead times

2009-03-16T15:45:00.001+11:00

Just wondering if it was possible for the callers to give the lead time during the running of a race. Probably more important than any other sectional in the race as with a slow lead time you know that the race is going to be leader dominated even if they run a quick first half of last mile.

The lead time last night made the win of Gamblers Rustler even better as a 33.6 lead time equates to a 27.5 quarter and to death seat after that means he is very good.I can always get the lead time from results page after the race so not an issue as a form reference but reckon it would add to the broadcast.

Submitted by : Anonymous

Hobart 15/03/09 - review

2009-03-14T14:11:00.011+11:00

Tas Tips;
R1; No. 4. BIGGERNBETTERMAX (3rd N.T.D), R2; No. 9. SECRET RENDEZVOUS (3rd $1.70), R3; No. 8. MAROSSI (Won $8.80 & $2.40), R4 No. 2. JENNA ANNE (Won $3.20 & $1.60), R5; No. 5. GAMBLERS RUSTLER (Won $3.10 & $1.50), R6 No. 6. ABERGAVENNY (2nd $1.40), R7 No. 13. DONTFENCEMEIN NZ (Won $5.20 & $1.60), R8 No. 2. ECHOVALE AVE NZ (3rd $1.90), R9 No. 9. MURILLO BROMAC NZ (Won $2.40 & $1.50).

Race 4 was cut off Sky Channel at apx 650m left to go for a race at Hong Kong what is you're view on Sky Channel cutting races off for Hong Kong when Tassie run on time?

Devonport Cup field selections

2009-03-07T11:40:00.005+11:00

I just cannot understand how some of the horses in the field gained a run before Jumpin Jack Jasper.

He was a winner of 4 of his last 8 starts with 2 placings as well. Horses with form a lot worse than that are Atom Bomb Belle - Strauss - Trouble No More - Perfect Tie - Majestic Emperor and Dontfencemein.

I have nothing against these horses or their owners or trainers but I understand why some of our horses that have risen through the classes are being sent interstate to continue their racing career.

Submitted by : Anonymous

Devonport Sunday 8/03/09 - Review

2009-03-05T09:01:00.009+11:00

Tas Tip's;
R1 No. 1. NO NEWS AT SEVEN (4th), R2 No. 4. TROOPER JACK (6th), R3 No. 5. SCARLET HEART (1st $2.80 & $1.70 ), R4 No. 2. CRACKA DIAMOND (4th), R5 No. 1. LIFTTHERUNRATE (1st $1.80 & $1.30), R6 No. 3. SPECIAL GALLENTI (9th), R7 No. 4. LA NIKITA (E/W) (5th), R8 Cup No. 4. STRAUSS NZ (10th), R9 No. 2. TOP POPPY (3rd $1.40), R10 No. 3. REAL RESERVE (4th).

Hobart 23/02/09 - review

2009-02-23T09:15:00.014+11:00

Monday night's race meeting was combined with the greyhounds. The Tote had the harness weather as Fine. But the greyhound weather as showery. They was ran at the same venue one of the codes must improve there act to the information being released to the public.

Do you believe this information is important & do you believe track ratings are important in harness racing (like the gallops) & should they be taken more seriously. Give us your thoughts below.

Tas Tip's at a glance;

R1 No. 4. UDOIT(1st at $1.30) 1000th career winner for driver Ricky Duggan, R2 No. 2. MARCHELLA LOMBO (u/p), R3 No. 4. WINJAMMER (1st at $2.00 & $1.20), R4 No. 4. ROMAN TIMES NZ (u/p), R5 No. 8. NEW YORK FELLA (4th) well done to Jade Munnings first race winning drive on Ronnie Rat, R6 No. 10. THE DEVIL NOTCHER E/W(u/p), R7 No. 1. DEE EM GANDALF (u/p), R8 No. 7. FLYING DUBAI (u/p), R9 No. 5. CRACKA DIAMOND (u/p).

Hobart 14/02/09 Review

2009-02-14T12:24:00.003+11:00

Tas Tip's at a glance;
R1; 5. Left Loaded 3rd, R2; 9. Our Zellweger 1st, R3; 1. Really Amos 12th, R4; 9. Our Sir Jeckyl 1st, R5; 8. Grand Passion 1st, R6; 4. Make A Memory 1st, R7; 6. Unrivalled 7th, R8; 3. Babyitsu 1st, R9; 5. Advance Attack 1st

'Talking Horses' with Dr John Kohnke, presented by Roberts Limited Prospect

2009-02-13T15:22:00.006+11:00

Wednesday 11^th February once again saw Roberts Limited Prospect present a free information seminar with Dr John Kohnke.

The evening began with Trevor Mazzoni from Roberts Limited thanking the crowd of about 60 people for their attendance and introducing Dr John Kohnke. The gathering was predominantly Standardbred people, with Thoroughbreds and pleasure horses also represented.

Dr Kohnke talked for about 2 ½ hours on preparation for racing and blood counts. He gave valuable insights into the need to correctly condition horses and the stages the horse goes through in its preparation for racing. The information was backed up by information from many case studies and experiments that have been carried out throughout the world. Dr Kohnke's address also noted many small pointers that could be used to detect problems before they escalate.

His section on blood counts, pointed out the differences in machines used for equine blood and human blood, as well as the differences between Standardbred and Thoroughbred blood counts, and the importance of taking blood correctly and at the right time to achieve accurate readings.

The evening ended with about 10 Kohnke products being given away as door prizes. Dr Kohnke announced that he was donating a quantity of products to people affected by the Victorian bushfires and that he would be donating $5 from the sale of copies of his book 'Talking Horses Common Problems', which is available from Roberts Limited, to that cause.

Most trainers would be aware that Dr Kohnke has developed a range of horse feed supplements and other products and you can find out more about these on his website www.kohnkesown.com.

What may not be so commonly known is that Dr Kohnke also produces fact sheets and newsletters covering a whole range of horse nutrition, training and care subjects. These are freely available from produce stores and may also be downloaded from his website. The summer 2009 edition of the newsletter deals with topical issues such as 'strategies for the heat'.

Submitted by Kirk Bourne

The secret's out - new handicapping formula revealed

2009-02-10T08:15:00.005+11:00

I don't know how many people got to attend the handicapping consultation forums held in Launceston and Hobart last week, but details of the proposals seem to have been kept under tight wraps for some reason.

Seemingly they had to be 'explained' at these forums rather than released beforehand so that people knew what it was they were going to be consulted on and could give it some thought, which is a bit strange, really, since the new system is described as 'streamlined and simplified' and much more user-friendly for owners, trainers and punters.

Possibly because of the fact that Queensland is at the tail end of the forum schedule and the cat's already out of the bag via the other States, Harness Racing Queensland has just taken the revolutionary approach of telling industry participants ahead of time what it is they are going to be consulted on.

So, if you missed out on attending in person, you can now read the summary of the HRA Integrity Rules & Handicapping Committee recommendations on handicapping which Harness Racing Queensland has been kind enough to make available.

There's some interesting changes afoot, including -

no penalties for 2yos carrying over into subsequent seasons
horses automatically drop back one class after 10 non-winning starts (but not further than R1, C1 or M1)
there is no 3MA scale in the new system
3yos will not get an M penalty until they win an M0 race, so 3yo feature races such as Derbies, Sires Stakes Finals will only attract a C penalty

There's a lot more detail in the published summary, but these are the major shifts away from the present system.

What do you think? It's taken a long time to produce these recommendations; did they get it right?

Brenda Bourne

Launceston 8/02/09 - review

2009-02-06T12:31:00.006+11:00

Tas Tip's at a glance;
R1; 1. Artifice (won $1.30 & $1.04), R2; 1. Lifttherunrate (4th), R3; 2. Cullens Count (7th), R4; 8. Rojen Pacific Nz (3rd $1.50), R5; 4. Gueneverselancetot (7th), R6; 10. Winjammer (6th), R7; 1. Hitemup (7th), R8; 4. Swanmaiden 9won $7.40 & 3.40), R9; 1. The Reflon Man (3rd $1.80)

One of our bloggers thought Necroplis was a good each - way chance in Race 4

Necroplis did get up at odds of $10

Where do you go to get transfer forms?

2009-01-30T19:30:00.002+11:00

While at the Launceston track I asked for a Change of Ownership form, but they didn't have one, said to get one from the Stewards, but they said they didn't keep them either. I asked again the next week at Launceston but they hadn't done anything about getting any and said again to ask the Stewards. I'm rather surprised that these forms are not available at one of the major racing tracks, also that they didn't give me any info or help about how to go about obtaining one.

If whoever is concerned can't make them available at local tracks, are they available for download somewhere, does anyone know?

Submitted by Shirley

Should there be a warm weather policy?

2009-01-30T16:22:00.004+11:00

Over the past few days we have seen thoroughbred & greyhound race meetings in Vic & All three codes in S.A called off due to the heat wave that has hit the southern parts of Australia.

Today at Carrick (Saturday' s Tasmanian harness racing venue) the forecast top was 35°C but at 4pm it had excelled that to be 39.4°C.

I am unsure if Tasmanian Harness Racing officials have a hot weather policy or not but, what I am asking is if there is one to be put in place in the near future what would you like to have in the policy?

I have added some recent news story's if you would like to see what other racing body's are doing.

Click here to read about Harness Racing Victoria's warm weather policy.

Click here to read about Victorianabandoned race meetings being.

Click here to read about Saturday's race meeting at Flemington (read the quote from Chris Alford at the end).

It would be appreciated if you could list your role in the industry eg; trainer, driver, owner, punter, fan etc.

Carrick Park (Cup Night) 31/01/09

2009-01-29T10:17:00.011+11:00

Tas Tips At A Glance;
R1; 1. For My Mum Maggie Nz(won $1.60 & $1.20), R2; 1. Eternal Miss* (u/p), R3; 10. Kept Alight (u/p), R4; 11. Crash Cart (2nd $2.00 place), R5;1. Gettysburg Address(won $2.70 & 1.80), R6; 9. Jumpin Jack Jasper (won $3.40 & $1.40), R7; 4. Jenna Anne (2nd $2.20 place)

Give us your thought on the program along with what you think the Carrick Club can do with the Tasmanian Country Derby that was deleted due to only 4 nominations just hit the comment button below to have your say.