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THOROUGHBRED TASMANIAN THOROUGHBRED RACING CALENDAR AUG - NOV 2019 DAZZLING DEROCHE Story pages 2-6
TASMANIAN
SUMMER
FEATURE
RACES
02 08 12 24 26 44
14 17 21 46 48 70
FEATURES SECTION 1: PROGRAMME INFORMATION 26-38
Dazzling Deroche has the answers 2-6 Tasmanian summer feature races, programme notes,
programme detail, feature race conditions.
Mystic Journey - proof that dreams come true 8-10
Twitchy Frank winner of the 2019 Vamos Stakes 12 Programme grid & barrier trials [Inside back cover]
National Apprentice Jockey Series - 2019 results 14-16
OTT - All in the family 17-19 SECTION 2: RACING INFORMATION 40-58
OTT - Gentleman James 21-23 Track rating scale, Tasmanian racecourses
[including track detail, safety limits, grass
Elwick track update 24-25 gallops, jump out times, and track records].
Tasracing thoroughbred schedule of fees, set weights
scale, RBH template, TASBRED, and tasBonus.
Members of the Board:
Tasracing
Gene Phair [Chairman], Joel Wallace [Vice Chairman],
TAB Park Elwick SECTION 3: INDUSTRY INFORMATION 59-67
Danny McCarthy, Tania Price, Helen Galloway, Michael Gordon,
2-6 Goodwood Rd Official updates from Racing Australia, Tasracing and
Robyn Whishaw
Glenorchy TAS 7010 the Office of Racing Integrity.
Telephone: Chief Executive Officer | Paul Eriksson
(03) 6212 9333 Strategic Development Manager | Liam Swan
Publication Design | Ronnell Zanotti SECTION 4: CONTACT LISTINGS 69-75
Racing Journalist & Photographer | Peter Staples Licenced persons details including trainers, farriers,
Programme Information | Blayne Hudson, Angela Barrett restricted plating, jockeys, and trial riders. Stallion Listing
Industry contact information for Tasracing, Tasmanian
External Contributors | Photography Racing Clubs, Office of Racing Integrity and Racing
Sharon Lee Chapman & Mark Lee - Fast Track Photography Victoria.
Quentin J Lang, Stacey Lear Photography
2 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 3
DEROCHE
Dazzling Deroche has the answers
Story by Colin McNiff
Photography: Sharon Lee Chapman, Fast Track Photography
Stacey Lear Photography
Buying a share in a racehorse,
particularly a yearling can be a
daunting prospect. Will it make
it to the racetrack? Will it win a
race? Will it be a champion?
These are just a few of the many questions
prospective owners may ask themselves
before signing on the dotted line and
handing over their hard earned cash.
4 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 5
Images: Left: Denise Martin, Star Thoroughbreds | Right: Deroche
Deroche was knocked down for $61,000 The first time Deroche stepped onto a
For the owners of Deroche, at the 2018 Tasmanian Magic Millions racetrack she won a trial by 10.25 lengths "Whilst she is clearly a
a striking two year old filly, sales. Martin bought the filly on the and on the back of that firmed from $2.05 very flashy filly, she's also
none would be regretting recommendation of renowned NSW to start a $1.35 favourite when she debuted very well put together, and
their purchase. bloodstock agent Brett Howard. in Launceston in January. But racing can she's strong, athletic, has
be fickle and after showing blistering speed great balance and a very
Right from the start, the "Brett has a close bond with Needs Further,
Deroche wilted to finish third.
owners (predominantly he was asked by the original owners to find powerful hind quarter.”
Tasmanians) and headed a stud home for the horse; he suggested the A fortnight later, Deroche stepped out at the Denise Martin
by Star Thoroughbreds stallion to Armidale Stud," Martin said. same track and lead all the way, scoring
syndicator Denise brilliantly, again starting a red-hot favourite
"He strongly urged me to buy Deroche,
Martin would have been at $1.24.
saying she was the nicest Needs Further filly
anticipating something he'd seen at the auction since his yearlings That was to be the first of four wins and
special. were first offered." two placings from just six starts and more
than $160,000 in prize money for the good
Quite a wrap considering Mystic Journey
looking chestnut filly who stands out from
(Needs Further x White Gold) winner of
the crowd with her two white socks and
the Group One Australian Guineas and $5
flaxen mane and tail.
million All Star Mile and arguably Australia's
best three year old went through the sales a
year earlier.
6 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 7
Make your own
DEROCHE rounded out her victories over Deroche, is most likely to
Tasmanian two year old season be named Tasmania's champion two year
in May winning the Armidale Stud old.
Tasbred feature in Launceston.
"Deroche is the best two year old in
Again punters thought she was
Tasmania (in my mind)," Martin declared.
unbeatable and she was sent out the
When there is an unbeaten juvenile in the
$1.35 favourite.
state this is not necessarily a commonly
Despite being in the barriers for a held belief, but I think she's an absolute
long time, she came out of the gates cracker. "
like a rocket and was never headed. Trainer Barry Campbell is confident
"We had a bit of luck, she can get Deroche will be an even better three year
agitated in the barriers but the longer old and stretch out to the longer trips of
we waited the calmer she was, and I Black Type races. Both her jockey and
almost thought she had fallen asleep part-owner agree.
at one stage," jockey Craig Newitt "I can't wait to get her out to 1400 metres BE IN THE WORLD’S RICHEST SALE BASED INCENTIVE RACE SERIES!
said. or a mile, I think she will be even better OVER $11 MILLION ON OFFER NATIONALLY
"She's very good," he added, she ridden from behind," Newitt predicted $150,000 IN EXCLUSIVE RACE SERIES PRIZEMONEY IN TASMANIA!
does everything you ask of her. Even while Martin added, "I think that's what
she will be looking for in 12 months. She $75,000 MAGIC MILLIONS TASMANIAN 2YO CLASSIC (1200m)
though Adam Trinder's horse has PLUS $10,000 RACING WOMEN’S BONUS
beaten her twice I really can't split looks to me to be a filly who will improve
LAUNCESTON
them, they are the best two year olds significantly as a three year old. It's
in Tassie by a long way. I wouldn't difficult to know how far up the ladder she $65,000 MAGIC MILLIONS TASMANIAN 3YO & 4YO CLASSIC (1400m)
will go but I'd say a fair way. She has great LAUNCESTON
want to swap rides if they meet
again." acceleration from the gates, together with
great acceleration at the end of her races,
Trinder's filly is Mystical Pursuit, I always believe they are the hallmarks of SAVE THE DATE:
unbeaten from four starts and winner
of the LISTED Elwick and Gold
only very good horses." TASMANIAN YEARLING SALE I 24 FEBRUARY 2020
Sovereign Stakes and a tick over Whether or not Deroche is named two
$200,000 prize money. Mystical year old of the year, one thing is certain,
For further info and enquiries e: raceseries@magicmillions.com.au, or go to
Pursuit is also by Needs Further and her owners have very few questions left
with her unbeaten record and two to ask. www.magicmillions.com.au
8 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 9
MYSTIC JOURNEY
"Mystic Journey is proof that dreams can come true"
Trainer: Adam Trinder
Story & Photography: Peter Staples
TO say the performances of star "She doesn't just win her races, she
Tasmanian three-year-old filly Mystic demoralises her opposition!
Journey were outstanding during this
"What she did in the Australian Guineas
summer and autumn would be an
and more so in the All-Star Mile was
understatement. Her trainer Adam Trinder
incredible and Adam is sure he hasn't yet
will tell you her feats were exceptional
got to the bottom of the filly."
while her owner Wayne Roser remains
in awe of what she has been able to Mystic Journey sat three-wide with no
produce on the national stage. cover for the entire journey in the All-Star
Mile but made light of the task as she
Becoming the first Tasmanian-trained
cruised to victory by over a length.
and owned three-year-old to win at
Group 1 level in the Australian Guineas Mystic Journey has had only 13 starts for
at Flemington in March was enough to 10 wins for a staggering $3.262 million
send racing scribes into frenzy mode in prizemoney, the biggest even prize
as they scanned the archives in search stakes haul by any Tasmanian-bred
of Tasmanian-bred horses to have galloper.
previously won a Group 1. Her trainer has said many times that
But stepping out two weeks later to the filly has done wonders for his stable
become the inaugural winner of the but she has also raised the profile of
$5 million All-Star Mile at Flemington, Tasmanian racing to a new level.
defeating some of the best weight- Trinder's life partner, former talented
for-age performers over 1600m in the jockey Leah Goodrick, explained the
country, confirmed her status as a affect Mystic Journey has had on her life.
potential superstar.
"Any stable, certainly in Tasmania,
Her rider Anthony Darmanin dubbed dreams of having a Mystic Journey stroll
the filly a "freak" after she won the Lady into the yard," Goodrick said.
Lynette over 1100m in Launceston at the
start of her preparation in late January. "Having her has been life changing,
business changing and has opened
"To do what she did and win from doors that might otherwise have been
where she was (last) 200 metres from closed.
home convinced me she was a freak
and she continued to deliver amazing "It is a total package for us because not
performances throughout the campaign," only has the horse's efforts eased the
Darmanin said. financial strain on the business but her
owner (Wayne Roser) has become a
very close friend.
10 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 11
MYSTIC JOURNEY continued
"Wayne guides us and helps us with our "We will nominate her for the Cox Plate, which
business and we try not to blur those is her main mission, but we will also put in a
boundaries.
"Having such a close relationship with
the filly's owner makes the journey going
forward even more special"
nomination for the Caulfield and Melbourne
cups.
"We will nominate for other feature races that
could fit into her next prep and that includes
SAVE THE DATE
Trinder was destined for greatness as a the Golden Eagle in Sydney." FRIDAY 13TH | SEPTEMBER | 2019
trainer, coming from a long line of master
The Golden Eagle is a new race on this
horsemen that includes his father Michael
season's calendar. It offers prizemoney of
who remains a member of Tasmania's
$7.5 million and will be run over 1500 metres
training ranks, although a sudden illness
on November 2 at Randwick and is open to
recently threatened to stop him in his tracks.
four-year-olds only.
But he is a Trinder and possess a never-
"
say-die attitude to life and, according to "Right now the Golden Eagle is just a name
Adam, his Dad is on the road to recovery. on a piece of paper but in this game you have
to cover as many bases as possible to get the
Adam is a perfectionist by nature, so
right outcome."
pleasing him doesn't come easy but Mystic
Journey has so far been able to satisfy his Trinder is aware that with the retirement of
tenacious appetite for success. Winx it could mean this year's Cox Plate may
"What this filly has achieved so far is attract record overseas entries so the Golden
amazing but I really don't think we've Eagle might be an easier option.
reached the extent of her capabilities," "The plan is to keep all of our options open
Trinder said. and make decisions only when they need to
"Once the All-Star Mile was done and dusted be made.
I sat back and had a look at the big picture
and the canvas was very impressive.
"You only ever dream about a horse like
Mystic Journey landing on your doorstep
"Right at the minute we are looking at her first
start being in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes
over 1200 metres at Caulfield on 27 July
followed by the Memsie Stakes (1400m) at the
"
but to achieve what she has as an $11,000 same venue at the end of August.
yearling is quite remarkable."
"But more concrete decisions will be made as
"Mystic Journey is proof that dreams can
her preparation unfolds." GRAND CHANCELLOR
come true."
LAUNCESTON
Mystic Journey was given a spell in the Trinder also prepares Mystic Journey's three-
paddock adjacent to the Trinder family quarter sister Mystical Pursuit, also owned by
home at Latrobe immediately following her Roser, that was unbeaten from her four starts
win in the All-Star Mile on 16 March. this season, making her a strong contender for
Tasmanian two-year-old of the year.
Trinder recently loaded her onto his double
horse float and took her to work with him If that plays out as expected then Trinder and
for what could be the most important Roser could feature heavily at the Tasmanian
preparation of her racing career. Annual Awards in September. Many will tip
Mystic Journey to take out the 3YO and overall ENQUIRIES : CALL ANGELA BARRETT ON (03) 6212 9307
horse of the year.
12 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 13
TWITCHY FRANK Story by Peter Staples
Photography:
Sharon Lee Chapman,
Fast Track Photography
Twitchy Frank (No 3) defeats I Remember You and Life On the Wire in the Vamos Stakes at Launceston
THE Adam Trinder juggernaut continued Trinder has only had the mare for four starts,
to roll in Melbourne with his talented as she was with the Darren Weir stable
mare Twitchy Frank ($2.90 fav) scoring before he was disqualified in late January.
an impressive all-the-way win in the Blue
The owners opted to send her to Trinder
Gum Farm VOBIS Gold Distaff over 1400
and leave the mare in his care, a decision
metres at Caulfield in April.
with which they must be pleased.
Twitchy Frank showed her customary
"This mare has done a great job since she's
early speed to lead and, her rider Anthony
Darmanin was able to steal a couple of
been in my stable and I must admit it has If you’re not a Young Racing Tasmania
been a bit of a learn-as-you-go process,"
cheap sectionals before stepping up the
tempo.
Trinder said. Member, the party has started without you!
"The Bow Mistress was her first target and
The daughter of Choisir kicked clear in
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Spanner Head ( $5) by a half-length with
River Jewel ($5) third. "As time went on I started to understand her
ways and with this win it gives us a bit of
The $150,000 race for fillies and mares
breathing space to map out a long-range
carried a $30,000 bonus of which 90 per
plan."
cent went into the owners' coffers for an
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almost $100,000 outcome. Twitchy Frank has gone to the paddock and
will be aimed at both of Tasmania's Group 3
Twitchy Frank had great form going into
the race having won the Group 3 Vamos races for fillies and mares next season. S t ay up t o dat e : @yo ungrac ingt as f
Stakes in Launceston before heading
to Victoria to finish a game third in the
$100,000 Gold Bracelet at Bendigo.
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Series
Stephen has achieved more
than most people dare to dream.
Meet
THE
Winner of eight Tasmanian
2019 NATIONAL APPRENTICE Jockey Premierships, he has
ridden three Hobart Cup
winners, three Launceston Cup
JOCKEY WRAP winners and eight winners in
the Newmarket Handicap. He
TASMANIA’S
has ridden in Macau, Singpore, AMBASSADORS
Story by Stephen Maskiell Malaysia and Mauritius and for 2019
has been inducted into the
Tasmamian Racing Hall of
A revamped version of the National Queensland led for most of the 2019 series Fame. Stephen is now in
Apprentice Jockey Series, Australia’s but was pipped at the post by South Australia charge of Tasmania’s young
premier competition for apprentice jockeys who won the final race. apprentices. Apprentice Jockey Coach
took place over a three-and-a-half week STEPHEN MASKIELL
period in March-April 2019.
Round 1 – Launceston, Tasmania ALEX PATIS
Inaugurated in 2008, the series draws Launceston saw the first round of NARS Age 19 Claims - 3 kgs
together apprentice jockeys from across the where Tasmania was represented by
country to represent the state in which they Teagan Voorham. Teagan rode Gee Gee Alex commenced race riding
are registered to ride. Musicmaker ($31 outsider of the field) into in 2018 and transferred her
sixth place doing a terrific job to secure third indentures from Victoria to
Points are awarded to every state’s Tasmanian trainer Adam
place points.
nominated jockey in each of the five races, Trinder. Alex is riding winners
with the winner receiving seven points and regularly with 22 winners
the runner-up five. Third place is rewarded this season. She is currently
Round 2 – Perth, Western Australia
three points, fourth place two points and all placed third on the Tasmanian
Ascot provided Chris Graham with an
unplaced rides receive one point. The state Apprentices Premiership.
opportunity to ride in the second leg of the
that accumulates the most points across the Career highlights include
series at a metropolitan meeting and whilst
series is crowned the overall winner. winning the 2019 Longford Cup
Chris’ mount was the rank outsider at $101
and riding doubles at Devonport
Victoria took the title in 2018 and after he gave his horse every chance finishing
and Hobart this season.
Tasmania finished runner-up in in both 2017 8th of the 12 runners. Chris also xsecured
and 2018 there were high hopes of going two other rides on the program which gave
one better. Unfortunately Tasmania drew him further experience and he came within a CHRIS GRAHAM TEAGAN VOORHAM
the outsider in four of the five races dashing head of winning to finish second in one race. Age 26 Claims - 1.5kgs Age 23 Claims – 2kgs
all hope of taking out the series.
Queensland apprentice Baylee Northdurft Irish born Chris Graham Teagan commenced race
Tasmania was represented by 2017/18 scored top points for Queensland in the commenced race riding in riding 19 months ago.
Tasmanian leading apprentice Chris second round, followed by Western Australia Tasmania in 2016 and is Previously she was a state
Graham, last season’s dux of the Tasmanian and Victoria. apprenticed to Adam Trinder. representative in polocrosse.
Apprentice School Teagan Voorham and He has 78 career wins with She is the current leading
Alex Patis. Singaporean apprentice Simon his biggest wins including Tasmanian apprentice.
Kok was to have represented Tasmania in the LISTED 2018 Tasmanian Career highlights include Dux
the first leg but was injured the week prior Guineas on 'Overplay', the of the 2017/18 Tasmanian
and was unable to participate. LISTED 2019 Elwick Stakes Apprentice School, riding
and the LISTED 2019 Gold 4 winners in one day and
Sovereign on unbeaten two winning the 2018 Longford
year old filly ‘Mystical Pursuit’. Cup.
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Round 3 – Brisbane, Queensland
Former Tasmanian apprentice Raquel Clark with Tasmania's Chris Graham finishing
took first place securing her 100th win for the second on the Hayes and Dabernig trained
racing season whilst Teagan Voorham finished Dalswinton.
unplaced on her mount on a rain affected track. Tasracing’s Apprentice Jockey Program
Manager Stephen Maskiell accompanied
Round 4 – Strathalbyn, South Australia all Tasmania’s participating apprentices.
The fourth leg of the series was taken out ‘NARS is a terrific initiative and a great
by Kenny Lau from South Australia followed opportunity that gives apprentices exposure
by Northern Territory and Western Australia. to different trainers, new tracks and horses,
Unfortunately Alex Patis’ mount was scratched as well as the opportunity to meet fellow
at the barriers. apprentices and apprentice jockey coaches’
said Maskiell.
Round 5 – Melbourne, Victoria
Another new initiative of this year’s series
The final heat was conducted at Sandown saw jockeys wearing coloured race
was taken out by Kayla Crowther of SA breeches clearly showing their State of
origin (sponsored by LUCRF Super), with
Tasmania donning the green and gold.
Teagan Voorham - Round 3, Queensland
ALL IN THE Every year in the upper Derwent Valley
there is an event that is horse rider's
FAMILY heaven! Cleveland Pastoral Company
conduct their annual muster and
Story & Photography choose a few capable horse riders to
by Sue Streit help them out on some very long tough
days.
The type of country is what you would
Image: expect to find at the foothills of the
Bringing in the cattle over central highlands. Beautiful undulating
some challenging terrain in pastures divided by steep hills require
Tasmania's central highlands. sure footed, willing and calm horses.18 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 19
Toby jumping for the first time at an OTT clinic.
Most of the stock horses have descended fact he is going beautifully under saddle Kareena's family has always been involved Playing Arkabella, by Shadow Play was
from the Australian Stock Horse or the since retiring from racing makes him even with pacers and as a child her first memories bred by Kareena and her mother from their
Quarter Horse. Usually there will be an Off more treasured. are double dinking on a retired Standardbred mare Arkabe Jewel. Before she was sold
The Track mount and this year saw a hardy By Artesian, he is from a very good with her grandfather doing stock work. That to the mainland, Playing Aarkabella won
little Standardbred in Toby pulling his weight dam line with his mother, My Scarlett, a old mare was a granddaughter of Chamfer the coveted Bandbox, Evicus and the Two-
magnificently on his very first muster. granddaughter of the great French Chef. called Gentle Luck who had six foals, five year-old Sweepstakes. Including one group
The seven year old gelding had a minor of whom won with an aggregate total of 30 three she has 10 wins and 12 placings from
Unfortunately Toby showed little interest in victories. Her best known son was Atashy 47 starts to date. She has a two year old
meltdown in the first few minutes of eyeing finding the winning post but he is happily
a wonderful line of black Wagyu cattle, but Luck, winner of 19 races who took over the Rocknroll Heaven sister with a He's Watching
transforming into a talented riding partner double dinking from his dam. sibling on the way. Including her job in a rural
in true Standardbred fashion he accepted for Kareena.
his new role, got over it and settled into his Toby is not Kareena's only Standardbred produce store and her major involvement
new part time job with flying colours! Toby has attended some of the clinics mount. She also has Max In Motion who with Brighton Pony Club, it's safe to say that
on offer from Tasracing's Off The Track didn't quite make the track, but he is a big Kareena's life revolves around horses just
Capably ridden by owner Kareena program where he proved a very quick as it has done for generations of her proud
Blackwell, Toby is otherwise known as black horse making an impressive picture
learner, cantering and jumping for the first under saddle. Max In Motion has made an Tasmanian equestrian family.
Whelanswish and was bred by Kareena's time at his first clinic.
late father Greg Whelan. This makes the appearance at the mountain cattlemen's For all Off The Track enquiries email:
horse pretty special to Kareena and the yearly get together. offthetrack@tasracing.com.au20 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 21
Lifelong support
for thoroughbred and standardbred
horses after racing.
GENTLEMAN As a racehorse he was known as Federal
Member but his name was not going to feature
JAMES in the archives of racing as his racing career
was short and quite uneventful.
Under his new name of L'Esperance, he
Story & Photography
embarked on a career in eventing where he
by Sue Streit
competed in Tasmania and on the mainland.
With his movie star looks and wonderful
movement he returned to Tasmania awaiting
a new home.
Education – prioritising the welfare The third of March 2019 was the date for Jenny's riding career started at 12 years
of horses off the track and beyond. Tasmania's State Dressage championships old when she began riding a cousin's long
and there was a treat in store for participants suffering pony. This instilled her love of horses
Connection – providing assistance
and spectators. What could have been a sad and together with her sisters, she successfully
in the transition of horses Off the Track. nagged their parents for their own horses.
day for the dressage community was instead
Promotion – Creating opportunities a celebration of a much loved and widely Finally able to attend Huntingfield Pony Club,
for Off the Track horses to shine. respected horse and his elegant and talented Jenny's sisters went on to do extremely well
rider. 22 year old James performed his final with their mounts. But for Jenny she was soon
offthetracktas.com.au dressage test with owner and rider of ten without a horse as she took on a career in
years, Jenny Hodder. nursing then went on to have a family.22 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 23
Between storms Jenny and James perform their last dressage display at the Tasmanian Dressage Championships in March 2019
... the emotion felt after a heart warming speech after James' final performance.
When Jenny started back in the saddle again Despite the fact that she initially wasn't keen
she was lucky enough to go on a real cattle on taking on a Thoroughbred let alone one that
muster and totally loved it, making it an annual had raced, it proved to be the best decision she
event. From her experiences with this she was could make. With hard work and dedication
convinced that to be out of the comfort zone they created the ultimate partnership achieving
is highly beneficial. With new found confidence the international level of dressage of Prix St
and commitment she took on a young stock George.
horse with whom she spent a lot of time as well At the 2018 State Dressage Championships
as experimenting and thinking laterally. They the pair won the prestigious and coveted
became solid partners and due to his wonderful Susan Henry Perpetual Trophy which is
manners he served time with the Riding for the awarded to the highest scoring partnership of
Disabled Association at the age of 20. which includes freestyle dressage. The fact
With her adored stock horse aging she had that Jenny's husband developed the music with
her for the freestyle, plus taking out Reserve
become interested in dressage and wished
Champion Prix St George on the same day,
to take her ambition further. Her coach, Lydia
was her most glorious honour and her most
Jackson had James agisted at her premises
memorable day.
after his return to Tasmania in 2010. Jenny
had no intention of owning a Thoroughbred, Jenny's turnout as a rider and presentation
especially one off the track, but she trusted of her mount is impeccable, resulting in a
Lydia and decided to look at him. stunning overall picture mirroring the depth and
quality of their partnership.
As his great temperament was immediately
apparent she looked more closely. Her interest Known to his fans as Gentleman James, this
in equine mechanics allowed her to see that gorgeous gelding is now enjoying life with
regular exercise with Jenny to keep him tuned
his great conformation afforded him wonderful
and is also a "school master" to a young rider.
movement. This horse had a short compact
back, great hindquarters, substantial joints, Not only is James a thoroughly magnificent
clean legs and a wonderful length of rein. ambassador as a Thoroughbred, he is an
These attributes were wonderful for a thirteen amazing advocate for Off The Track. There are
year old off the track horse. Finally his beautiful many reasons he will never be forgotten but
soft eye ensured he would be with Jenny for he will certainly be remembered for being the
the rest of his life. only one of his breed competing for a number
of years at Federation Equestre Internationale
(FEI) level dressage in Tasmania.24 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Features 25
ELWICK TRACK REDEVELOPMENT
PROGRESS UPDATE
Images:
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Home straight (Stage 3)
civil works complete.
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1. Sand deliveries
2. Delivery of new race track
drainage pipe work.
3. Commissioned new race
track irrigation system
pump station.
4. Back straight (Stage 1) civil
works completed.
Solid progress for Elwick Thoroughbred Key drainage and irrigation works are now
Track Redevelopment project continued well underway with mixing of the race track
through the start of Autumn with construction sub-grade growing matrix continuing. Sand
activities now fully underway in line with and aggregate deliveries are continuing with
program expectations. up to 1,900 tonnes of sand being delivered
each week, ready for the next layers of the
During this time, principle delivery partner
new race track construction to occur.
for the track redevelopment StrathAyr has
segmented the track into four independent The new race track irrigation system pump
construction stages. This aligns to their station and retaining walls are complete with
proven sequential project construction the installation of the new track perimeter
methodology that has been successfully security fencing currently being undertaken
utilised throughout Australia and the southern to secure the site surface.
hemisphere.
Activities commencing in July include
Earthworks, civil works compaction and installation of the new sub-grade layering in
laser grading to final sub-grade levels have preparation for laying 64,000 square metres
been substantially completed to engineered of the new turf.
requirements including modifications for
improved spectator line of sight entering the
home straight.26 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Programme Information 27
SECTION 1: PROGRAMME INFORMATION
26 Tasmanian Summer Feature Races
29 Programme Notes
30-38 Programme Detail & Feature Race Conditions
Barrier Trials - Refer inside back cover
Programme Grid - Refer inside back cover
RACING CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Horses declared to be emergencies
and which fail to gain a start, or
horses which are eliminated under the
balloting conditions are still liable for the
nomination fees and only the declaration
of acceptance fee will be refunded.
Acceptance fees must be paid prior
to the horse starting. Provided that
notwithstanding the foregoing. Tasracing
may in its absolute discretion eliminate
any horse or horses from this race and/
or exclude any horse or horses from the
operation of the preceding elimination
conditions.
Tasracing reserves the right from time
to time to alter the date of running, to
make any alteration or modification in
this race, to cancel the meeting or any
portion thereof, to alter time for taking
entries or acceptances, also the right to
reject at any time any entry submitted to
or for them.28 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Programme Information 29
PROGRAMME NOTES
SKY RACING VISION
Devonport continues to be the racing surface Benchmark racing has been raised in weights
WATCH EVERY
during the winter and early spring months, coming into August and September before
with August and September continuing a slight re-raise in the rating from October
synthetic racing across the state. onwards for Benchmark 64 races.
The much-anticipated return to Grass Benchmark 58 and Benchmark 64 races will
RACE LIVE ON*
racing is scheduled for October 12th, with see the topweight raised to 60kgs to give
Launceston holding a Saturday Sky 1 Night some disparity between the horses lower
meeting to kick off its Night Racing schedule. in the ratings. This change, as well as the
The later start on the commencement of inclusion of Class 3 Races will potentially see
a change in the way Benchmarks are run.
THE TAB APP
Night Racing this season from the last will
hold the track in good stead coming into a Statistics on previous seasons have shown
demanding period from October to March. that whilst Class 2 and Class 3 horses are the
The ongoing reconstruction of the Hobart predominant winners from BM58s and BM64s
track continues with Sunday 2nd February (76% in BM58s, 52% in BM64s, 60% overall)
2020 expected to be the first meeting the ability to stagnate in this grade can arise.
back on the new surface. This meeting will This change will allow further options for
headline with the running of the 2020 Listed horses in these grades.
Tasmanian Derby. Benchmark 64 races will be raised in October
Programming through August and to Benchmark 66 (60kgs) to allow horses
September has been shaped to alter the coming into the Tasmanian Summer Carnival
structure of our benchmark racing and allow multiple opportunities. This will also replicate
horses to develop through their grades through Benchmark 72 and 82 graded races,
under class conditions. raising to 74 and 84 respectively. These races
June and July focused heavily on allowing will remain as a 59kg topweight.
all horses an option to race when the Ratings races have also been brought in
population was unknown coming into racing when there is a similar race on the program,
solely at Devonport. allowing a lower rated horse an option.
The grid during the first two months brings Race meetings through August to November
Class 3 racing back into the program and have been programmed predominantly
extends this option through to November. with eight races, with selected meetings at
This will allow an extra step for a horse in Launceston allocated nine. The ability to
restricted class conditions before targeting divide races during this period will be limited.
*Live vision covers all televised racing on Sky. Available to TAB account benchmark racing and potentially a feature
customers only. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Call Gamblers Help race during the summer carnival.
1800 858 858 www.gamblinghelponline.org.au30 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Programme Information 31 DEVONPORT DEVONPORT DEVONPORT DEVONPORT Sunday 4 August 2019 Sunday 11 August 2019 Sunday 18 August 2019 Sunday 25 August 2019 Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon Monday, 29 July 2019 Monday, 5 August 2019 Monday, 12 August 2019 Monday, 19 August 2019 HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm Tuesday 30 July 2019 Tuesday 6 August 2019 Tuesday 13 August 2019 Tuesday 20 August 2019 ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Wednesday, 7 August 2019 Wednesday, 14 August 2019 Wednesday, 21 August 2019 RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Wednesday, 7 August 2019 Wednesday, 14 August 2019 Wednesday, 21 August 2019 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden TB 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 900m - Set Weights 1350m - Set Weights 1009m - Set Weights 1150m - Set Weights Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 Maiden/Class 1 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1150m - Set Weights 1650m - Set Weights 1650m - Set Weights 1350m - Set Weights Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 3 Maiden/Class 1 3 Benchmark 58 Handicap 3 Benchmark 58 Handicap 3 Maiden/Class 1 1880m - Set Weights 1350m 1009m 1880m - Set Weights Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 4 0 - 58 Handicap 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Benchmark 58 Handicap 1150m 1150m 1350m 1350m Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 5 Benchmark 58 Handicap 5 Benchmark 64 Handicap 5 Benchmark 64 Handicap 5 Benchmark 64 Handicap 1650m 1880m 1350m 1150m Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 6 Benchmark 64 Handicap 6 Class 3 Handicap 6 Benchmark 64 Handicap 6 Benchmark 72 Handicap 1009m 1350m 1650m 1150m Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,800; $900; $450 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Benchmark 82 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Benchmark 82 Handicap 1150m 1350m 1150m 1650m Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 8 Benchmark 72 Handicap 8 Scaled Handicap 8 Benchmark 82 Handicap 8 Scaled Handicap 1650m 1150m 1880m 1350m Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $20,000 - $12,500; $4,000; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $20,000 - $12,500; $4,000; $1,800; $900; $450 $2,000; $1000; $500 $1,900; $950; $475 $2,000; $1000; $500 TB TASBRED BONUS RACE
32 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Programme Information 33 DEVONPORT DEVONPORT DEVONPORT DEVONPORT DEVONPORT Sunday 1 September 2019 Sunday 8 September 2019 Sunday 15 September 2019 Sunday 22 September 2019 Sunday 29 September 2019 Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club Devonport Racing Club ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY ALL WEATHER - DAY NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon Monday, 26 August 2019 Monday, 2 September 2019 Monday, 9 September 2019 Monday, 16 September 2019 Monday, 23 September 2019 HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm Tuesday 27 August 2019 Tuesday 3 September 2019 Tuesday 10 September 2019 Tuesday 17 September 2019 Tuesday 24 September 2019 ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am Wednesday, 28 August 2019 Wednesday, 4 September 2019 Wednesday, 11 September 2019 Wednesday, 18 September 2019 Wednesday, 25 September 2019 RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon Wednesday, 28 August 2019 Wednesday, 4 September 2019 Wednesday, 11 September 2019 Wednesday, 18 September 2019 Wednesday, 25 September 2019 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO Maiden TB 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden TB 1009m - Set Weights 1150m - Set Weights 1350m - Set Weights 1009m - Set Weights 1150m - Set Weights Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 Maiden/Class 1 TB 2 Maiden/Class 1 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1650m - Set Weights 1150m - Set Weights 1880m - Set Weights 1650m - Set Weights 1350m - Set Weights Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 3 0 - 58 Handicap 3 Maiden/Class 1 3 0- 58 Handicap 3 0 - 58 Handicap 3 Maiden/Class 1 1650m 1650m - Set Weights 1350m 1009m 1880m - Set Weights Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Benchmark 58 Handicap 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Benchmark 58 Handicap 1150m 1150m 1150m 1350m 1650m Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 5 Benchmark 64 Handicap 5 Class 1 Handicap 5 Benchmark 64 Handicap 5 Benchmark 64 Handicap 5 Class 1 Handicap 1009m 1350m 1350m 1150m 1150m Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 6 Benchmark 64 Handicap 6 Benchmark 64 Handicap 6 Benchmark 64 Handicap 6 Class 3 Handicap 6 Benchmark 64 Handicap 1650m 1880m 1650m 1350m 1350m Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,700; $850; $425 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Benchmark 72 Handicap 7 Benchmark 72 Handicap 7 Benchmark 72 Handicap 1350m 1150m 1009m 1880m 1350m Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,800; $900; $450 $1,800; $900; $450 $1,800; $900; $450 8 Benchmark 82 Handicap 8 Benchmark 72 Handicap 8 Benchmark 82 Handicap 8 Benchmark 82 Handicap 8 Benchmark 82 Handicap 1150m 1650m 1350m 1150m 1650m Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475 $1,800; $900; $450 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 TB TASBRED BONUS RACE
34 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Programme Information 35
DEVONPORT LAUNCESTON LAUNCESTON LAUNCESTON LAUNCESTON
Sunday 6 October 2019 Saturday 12 October 2019 Wednesday 16 October 2019 Saturday 23 October 2019 Saturday 30 October 2019
Devonport Racing Club Tasmanian Turf Club Tasmanian Turf Club Tasmanian Turf Club Tasmanian Turf Club
ALL WEATHER - DAY DAY NIGHT DAY DAY
NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon
Monday, 30 September 2019 Monday, 7 October 2019 Thursday, 10 October 2019 Thursday, 17 October 2019 Thursday, 24 October 2019
HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm HCP declared by 5pm
Tuesday 1 October 2019 Tuesday 8 October 2019 Friday 11 October 2019 Friday 18 October 2019 Friday 25 October 2019
ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am
Wednesday, 2 October 2019 Wednesday, 9 October 2019 Monday, 14 October 2019 Monday, 21 October 2019 Monday, 28 October 2019
RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon
Wednesday, 2 October 2019 Wednesday, 9 October 2019 Monday, 14 October 2019 Monday, 21 October 2019 Monday, 28 October 2019
1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO Maiden TB 1 3YO Maiden TB 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO Maiden TB
1009m - Set Weights 1100m - Set Weights 1100m - Set Weights 1100m - Set Weights 1100m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $19,000 - $11,875; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $19,000 - $11,875;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475
2 Benchmark 60 Handicap 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden
1350m 1200m - Set Weights 1200m - Set Weights 1400m - Set Weights 1200m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425
3 0 - 60 Handicap 3 3YO & Upwards Maiden TB 3 Maiden/Class 1 3 Maiden/Class 1 3 Maiden/Class 1 TB
1650m 1400m - Set Weights 1600m - Set Weights 2100m - Set Weights 1600m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425
4 Benchmark 66 Handicap 4 Benchmark 60 Handicap 4 0 - 60 Handicap 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 0 - 60 Handicap
1650m 1200m 1400m 1200m 1200m
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425
5 Benchmark 74 Handicap 5 Class 1 Handicap 5 Class 1 Handicap 5 Benchmark 60 Handicap 5 Class 1 Handicap
1150m 1400m 1200m 1100m 1400m
Of $18,000 - $11,250; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625;
$3,600; $1,800; $900; $450 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425
6 Benchmark 74 Handicap 6 Benchmark 66 Handicap 6 Benchmark 66 Handicap 6 Benchmark 66 Handicap 6 Benchmark 66 Handicap
1350m 1100m 1400m 1400m 1200m
Of $18,000 - $11,250; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625;
$3,600; $1,800; $900; $450 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $3,400; $1,700; $850; $425
7 Benchmark 84 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Benchmark 66 Handicap 7 Benchmark 74 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap
1880m 1400m 1600m 2100m 1600m
Of $19,000 - $11,875; Of $19,000 - $11,875; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $18,000 - $11,250; Of $19,000 - $11,875;
$3,800; $1,900; $950; $475 $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475 $1,700; $850; $425 $3,600; $1,800; $900; $450 $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475
8 Scaled Handicap 8 Benchmark 74 Handicap 8 Benchmark 84 Handicap 8 Benchmark 74 Handicap
1200m 1100m 1200m 1400m
Of $20,000 - $12,500; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $19,000 - $11,875; Of $18,000 - $11,250;
$4,000; $2,000; $1000; $1,800; $900; $450 $3,800; $1,900; $950; $475 $3,600; $1,800; $900; $450
$500
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DEVONPORT LAUNCESTON LAUNCESTON LAUNCESTON DEVONPORT
Tuesday 5 November 2019 Wednesday 6 November 2019
TASMANIAN Wednesday 13 November 2019 Wednesday 20 November 2019 Sunday 24 November 2019
Devonport Racing Club
ALL WEATHER - DAY
Tasmanian Turf Club
NIGHT
SUMMER Tasmanian Turf Club
NIGHT
Tasmanian Turf Club
NIGHT
Devonport Racing Club
ALL WEATHER - DAY
NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon F E AT U R E NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon NOMS close 12 noon
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
HCP declared by 5pm
Thursday 31 October 2019
Thursday, 31 October 2019
HCP declared by 5pm
Friday 1 November 2019
R AC E S Thursday, 7 November 2019
HCP declared by 5pm
Friday 8 November 2019
Thursday, 14 November 2019
HCP declared by 5pm
Friday 15 November 2019
Monday, 18 November 2019
HCP declared by 5pm
Tuesday 19 November 2019
ACC close 9am ACC close 9am Full Feature Race Listing ACC close 9am ACC close 9am ACC close 9am
Friday, 1 November 2019 Monday, 4 November 2019 refer page 26 Monday, 11 November 2019 Monday, 18 November 2019 Wednesday, 20 November 2019
RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon RIDERS close 12 Noon
Friday, 1 November 2019 Monday, 4 November 2019 Monday, 11 November 2019 Monday, 18 November 2019 Wednesday, 20 November 2019
1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 3YO Handicap TB 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden 1 2YO Maiden TB 1 3YO & Upwards Maiden
1009m - Set Weights 1100m - Set Weights 1400m - Set Weights 1100m - Set Weights 900m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $20,000 - $12,500; $4,000; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $2,000; $1000; $500 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,700; $850; $425
2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden 2 Maiden/Class 1 TB 2 3YO Maiden TB 2 3YO & Upwards Maiden
1350m - Set Weights 1200m - Set Weights 1600m - Set Weights 1200m - Set Weights 1350m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,700; $850; $425
3 Benchmark 60 Handicap 3 Maiden/Class 1 3 Class 1 Handicap 3 3YO & Upwards Maiden 3 Maiden/Class 1
1150m 2100m - Set Weights 1200m 1200m - Set Weights 1880m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425
4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Class 1 Handicap 4 Benchmark 66 Handicap 4 Maiden/Class 1 4 Benchmark 60 Handicap
1009m 1400m 1400m 1600m - Set Weights 1009m
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425
5 Benchmark 66 Handicap 5 Benchmark 66 Handicap 5 Benchmark 66 Handicap 5 0-60 Handicap 5 Benchmark 66 Handicap
1350m 1200m 1600m 1400m 1350m
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425
6 Benchmark 66 Handicap 6 Benchmark 66 Handicap 6 Benchmark 74 Handicap 6 Class 1 Handicap 6 Benchmark 66 Handicap
1650m 2100m 1100m 1200m 1880m
Of $17,000 - $10,625; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$3,400; $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,800; $900; $450 $1,700; $850; $425 $1,700; $850; $425
7 Benchmark 74 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Benchmark 74 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap 7 Class 3 Handicap
1150m 1200m 1600m 1400m 1150m
Of $18,000 - $11,250; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800;
$3,600; $1,800; $900; $450 $1,900; $950; $475 9 GOODWOOD HANDICAP FR $1,800; $900; $450 $1,900; $950; $475 $1,900; $950; $475
1200m - Quality Handicap
8 Benchmark 84 Handicap Apprentices cannot claim 8 Benchmark 84 Handicap 8 Scaled Handicap 8 Benchmark 74 Handicap
1400m Of $30,000 - $18,150; $5,400; 2100m 1400m 1650m
Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; $2,700; $1,350; $600; $600; Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; Of $20,000 - $12,500; $4,000; Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600;
$1,900; $950; $475 $600; $600 $1,900; $950; $475 $2,000; $1000; $500 $1,800; $900; $450
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LAUNCESTON
FEATURE RACE CONDITIONS
Wednesday 27 November 2019 FR 3YO CUP
Apprentices cannot claim
Tasmanian Turf Club
1200m - Set Weights & Penalties
NIGHT
NOMS close 12 noon PRIZEMONEY
Thursday, 21 November 2019 Of $50,000 - $30,250; $9,000; $4,500; $2,250;
HCP declared by 5pm Fifth to Eighth $1,000 each
Friday 22 November 2019 Balloting Conditions: Please refer to Local rule 11.1.(e)
ACC close 9am Penalties: The winner of a race of the advertised value
Monday, 25 November 2019 to the winner of $60,000 or more, 3kg, and of two
RIDERS close 12 Noon or more such races, 4kg. The winner of a race of the
Monday, 25 November 2019 advertised value to the winner of $30,000 or more, 2kg,
and, of two or more such races 2.5kg. The winner of a
1 3YO CUP FR race of the advertised value to the winner of $15,000 or
Refer Race Conditions more, 1kg, and of two or more such races 1.5kg. The
2 3YO & Upwards Maiden TB winner of two or more races of the advertised value to
1200m - Set Weights the winner of $7,500 or more, 1kg. Penalties not to be
Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; cumulative (in applying this rule where reference is made
$1,700; $850; $425 to prize money no account shall be taken of any bonuses
won by a horse).
3 3YO & Upwards Maiden
1400m - Set Weights
Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$1,700; $850; $425
4 Class 1 Handicap FR NEWMARKET HANDICAP
1400m $100,000 - LISTED
Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
Grab your group
$1,700; $850; $425 1200m - Quality Handicap
Maximum weight 61kg, Minimum weight 54kg
5 Benchmark 66 Handicap Apprentices cannot claim
1200m
and go racing
PRIZEMONEY
Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400;
$1,700; $850; $425 Of $100,000: First $60,000 (plus trophy),
Second $18,000, Third $9,000, Fourth $4,500, Fifth
6 Benchmark 66 Handicap $2,500, Sixth to Eighth $2,000 each
1600m Nominations: $165 (GST inclusive)
Of $17,000 - $10,625; $3,400; Experience the best of Tasmanian hospitality at
Final Acceptance: $1,100 (GST inclusive)
$1,700; $850; $425
Scratching Fee: $550 (GST inclusive) one of Tasmania's Thoroughbred Racing Clubs.
7 Benchmark 74 Handicap Scratchings close at 7.30 am Wednesday 27 November
1400m 2019. Scratching Fee applicable unless a Veterinary
Of $18,000 - $11,250; $3,600;
$1,800; $900; $450
Certificate is tendered or an emergency takes the place of
a scratched horse.
Balloting Conditions: Please refer to Local rule 11.1.(e)
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8 Benchmark 84 Handicap Ballot Exempt Races: The winner of the following races
1200m will be exempt from any ballot if required.
Of $19,000 - $11,875; $3,800; • 1100m Goodwood Quality Handicap to be run at
$1,900; $950; $475 Tasmanian Turf Club on Wednesday 6 November 2019.
9 NEWMARKET HANDICAP FR
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SECTION 2
TRACK RATING SCALE
RACING INFORMATION
Rating Description of numerical rating
FIRM Dry hard track 40 Track Rating Scale
GOOD Firm track with reasonable grass coverage 42-43 Tasmanian Racecourse Overview
GOOD Track with good grass coverage & cushion
44-45 Hobart Racecourse
SOFT Track with some give in it
46-47 Launceston Racecourse
SOFT Track with a reasonable amount of give in it
48-49 Devonport Racecourse
SOFT Moist but not a badly affected track
SOFT More rain affected track that will chop out 50-51 Tasracing Thoroughbred Schedule of Fees 2019-2020
HEAVY Rain affected track that horses will get into 52-53 Set Weights Scale
HEAVY Wet track getting into a squelchy area
54-55 RBH Template
HEAVY Heaviest category track very wet towards
saturation 56-57 TasBred
58 TasBonus42 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Racing Information 43
TASMANIAN racecourses
4
1 HOBART racecourse (Elwick)
Tasmanian Racing Club [Grass track]
2-6 Goodwood Road
Glenorchy
Approximately 23 km from Hobart International Airport and 9 km from Hobart CBD.
2 LAUNCESTON racecourse
3 Tasmanian Turf Club [Grass Track]
Mowbray
Approximately 18 km from Launceston Airport and 4 km from Launceston CBD.
2
3 DEVONPORT racecourse
Devonport Racing Club [All weather]
13 Racecourse Road
Spreyton
Approximately 12 km from Devonport Airport and 5 km from Devonport CBD.
Approximately 7 km from Spirit of Tasmania Sea Terminal, East Devonport
Approximately 66 km from Burnie Airport (Wynyard)
4 KING ISLAND racecourse [December-January]
Currie
Flights via Melbourne, Launceston or Wynyard
144 Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Calendar | August - November 2019 Racing Information 45
HOBART racecourse
Hobart racecourse is located just 12 minutes from the Hobart CBD and 23 km’s west
of the Hobart Airport. It is a unique venue combining both modern facilities with a sense
of history as you overlook Hobart’s historic racecourse, the Derwent River, Mt Wellington
and the skyline foothills.
On site parking offers plenty of free accessible parking.
THE TRACK TRACK SAFETY LIMITS
The Elwick Track in Hobart is currently being redeveloped
into a new single 28-metre wide grass track that will HOBART Elwick (Course Proper)
deliver first class facilities with works expected to be
completed before the running of the 2020 Hobart Cup. Rail True 1-3m 4m 5m 6m 7m 8m
Position
For full update refer Pages 24-25. 3200m 15 14 14 13 12 11 10
2400m 17 16 14 13 12 11 10
2200m 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
2100m 15 14 13 10 10 9 9
1600m 14 14 13 12 11 11 10
1400m 14 14 14 13 12 11 10
1200m 15 14 14 13 12 11 10
1100m 15 14 14 13 12 11 10
TRACK RECORDS 1000m 12 12 11 10 10 10 10
900m 12 11 10 10 10 9 9
HOBART
DISTANCE TIME DATE
(Elwick Track)
1. In the event of a rail having to be moved or for any other safety reason, the Chairman of
900m 0-52.50 La Molokai 04/04/1998 Stewards may re-assess the field limits accordingly.
1000m 0-57.71 Cherry Wild 31/10/2004 2. Field limits for all 2YO events programmed between the first day of the current racing
season (1st August) and the last day of the calendar year (31st Dec) inclusive, will be
1100m 1-02.96 Dramaway 16/12/2001
reduced by two (2) runners. (Excluding 1000 metre starts).
1200m 1-09.77 Zarina Boy 10/10/2004 NOTE: When the moveable rail is not in the true position, Tasracing may opt to run races at
1400m 1-23.20 O’Donnell 13/11/1999 approximate distances. This will permit the barrier stalls to be placed at the farthest distance
from turns. In such cases, field limits may be reassessed by Stewards.
1600m 1-35.41 Lord Baracus 03/02/2002
GRASS GALLOPS
2100m 2-08.04 Our Dashing Dane 14/02/2005 Available each non raceday Tuesday and Friday on request. Requests must be made prior
2200m 2-14.53 True Courser 13/02/2006 to 2pm on the preceding day to Tasracing.
2400m 2-27.65 St Andrews 11/02/2002 JUMP OUTS
Available post official trials on request. Requests must be made prior to 2pm on the preceding
3200m 3-33.06 Alsa Doll 07/11/2017 day to Tasracing.You can also read
