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The New York Racing Association Aug. 9 announced the renaming of the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) to honor the life and legacy of Christophe Clement. Beginning in 2026, the race will be known as the Christophe Clement Turf.View the full article

Well-handled throughout, Laurelin (Zarak (Fr)–Bari (Ire), by Cape Cross {Ire}) kept her perfect record intact by sweeping down the Spa lane to earn a trip to the winner's circle in the GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational on Saturday. The 3-year-old filly was marked as a 2-1 shot here, and she took up a spot in the second flight through the backstrecth. Given her cue with a three-wide move around the far turn, Laurelin was ready to pounce on the pacesetters and she did just that to get her picture taken in the end. Evershed (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) was the runner-up. The final running time was 1:52.60. After the race, the Clement Stable posted on X that Go Go Boots (GB) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) received a cut on her leg when she was struck by another horse during the race. Jockey Jose Ortiz pulled his mount up as a precaution. Lifetime Record: 5-5-0-0. Sales History: GOFOR '23 €160,000. O-Newstead Stables LLC; B-M. H. Dixon & Mount Coote Estates; T-H. Graham Motion. The post Laurelin RSVPs Winner Circle Spot After GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Preakness Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner Journalism breezed a half-mile in :48 2/5 Aug. 9 at Del Mar. His upcoming race target has not yet been announced.View the full article

This day 10th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago West Coast further etches name into record books West Coast etched his name amongst the greats of the New Zealand jumping scene when he collected his third win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Berry The Cash runs away with Grand National Hurdles Berry The Cash made light work of his 73kg topweight to extend his winning streak to seven races on the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Golden Path continues purple patch of form at Randwick Golden Path continues to go from strength to strength and made it three wins in succession when winning the Premier’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Dashing Duchess bounce back to winning ways at Moonee Valley Smart staying mare Dashing Duchess recorded her fifth victory at start number 11 with a strong performance at Moonee Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Lincoln Rocks hands Neasham & Archibald first metro success Lincoln Rocks has provided the newly formed partnership of Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald with their first metropolitan winner at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago See You In Heaven defends Behemoth Stakes crown Richard & Chantelle Jolly combined with Jake Toeroek to triumph in the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes, with See You In … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Echuca free horse racing betting tips & quaddie | August 11, 2024 Racing heads to Echuca on Sunday, August 11, for a competitive nine-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting preview for … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Schwarz holds on to claim Group 2 Missile Stakes first-up John O’Shea & Tom Charlton claimed their first Group success as a training partnership in the Missile Stakes, with Schwarz … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Casterton free racing preview & quaddie tips | Sunday, August 11 Casterton will host a very competitive seven-race program this Sunday, August 11. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and quaddie for … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Belmont racing tips, value bets & quaddie | August 12, 2023 Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Alice Springs betting preview & tips | Saturday, August 12 The new NT racing season kicks off in the Red Centre with the Alice Springs Turf Club hosting a five-race … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Louie Louie looking to bounce back at Riccarton Steven Woodsford may not have got the result with Louie Louie in the Group 3 Winter Cup, but he is … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Goss confident Casino Princess can strike at Te Rapa Cliff Goss will head to Te Rapa on Saturday full of confidence that he can pull off another jackpot result … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rosehill races preview & betting tips | Saturday, August 12 We see the emergence of some new three-year-olds on Saturday as The Rosebud at Listed grade headlines a massive 10-race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville Saturday racing tips & quaddie | August 12, 2023 Feature racing heads to Morphettville on Saturday headlined by the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes (1200m). Check out HorseBetting’s best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Saturday’s Eagle Farm racing tips & quaddie | August 12, 2023 Eagle Farm is set to host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday afternoon. Check out Ciaran Jackman’s free best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Moonee Valley preview & top racing tips | Saturday, August 12 Racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon for a 10-race program. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his free best bets … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Pike hoping the real Dawn Parade shines at Te Rapa Dawn Parade has often left trainer Tony Pike scratching his head, but his last two performances have been more in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Howie Mathews chasing Awapuni success Howie Mathews is hoping he can come up roses at Awapuni on Friday when he takes three runners to the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bruce Sarginson brings up first win as trainer Bruce Sarginson has always held ambitions of becoming a trainer and at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday he recorded his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 10, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Katherine Cup Day expected to draw thousands this Saturday After the hysteria and excitement of the recent Darwin Cup Carnival, the action in the Top End resumes on Saturday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Coolmore target for Grand Impact New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Roughly maturing nicely with back-to-back wins for Cole It’s not very often that a 10-year-old wins back-to-back races, but the Phil Cole-trained Roughly achieved the feat on Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago ‘Consistent’ Chief Altony looking to atone for bad luck Alex Rae’s Chief Altony has been a revelation for the young trainer, finishing in the first four 21 times from … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago PB Lawrence first-up for Elephant Elephant will be out to replicate his deeds from last year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival when he kicks off his campaign … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Caulfield Cup the target for Montefilia this spring David Payne’s star mare Montefilia may still be a few weeks away from a first-up run, but he is confident … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 10, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sale racing tips & free quaddie numbers | Thursday, August 11 Sale Turf Club is the venue for Victorian thoroughbred racing on Thursday afternoon, with gallopers predicted to be running on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Newcastle betting tips & quaddie numbers | Thursday 11/8/2022 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for Thursday’s eight-race program at Newcastle, which is scheduled … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Taiki Yanagida succumbs to injuries The racing industry is in mourning following the death of popular jockey Taiki Yanagida, who passed away in Waikato Hospital … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Doomben racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, August 11 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing expert brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie numbers for the Doomben meeting on Wednesday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Scone betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Thursday, August 12 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the Scone meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Newcastle racing preview & top value bets | August 11, 2021 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst brings you his betting tips and quaddie selections for the Newcastle meeting on Wednesday, August 11, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sandown Hillside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, August 11 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Jackfrost retired Brian Anderton wanted to do the best thing by his old mate Jackfrost, so he has retired the talented jumper … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 10, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees five meetings being held around the country on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Goss in search of southern gold Fresh from his 90th birthday, Tauranga horseman Cliff Goss is looking towards the Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) as … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Quick turnaround for Memsie-bound Tofane Triple Group One winner Tofane was back in action at the Flemington jump-outs on Monday after a brief break from … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago First Group training success for Taplins Ritani was initially purchased by Ian and Kerry Taplin as a broodmare proposition, but on Saturday she delivered them their … Read More Horse Racing Tips 5 years ago Rockhampton racing tips & best bets – Tuesday, 11 August 2020 Rockhampton plays host to eight races on Tuesday for Queensland’s standalone meeting. See our free racing tips, best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cape Of Good Hope set for racing return Lindsay Park is confident the feet issues which have hampered Cape Of Good Hope have been rectified ahead of his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Epsom-bound Tyzone shines in barrier trial Group One winner Tyzone indicated he was on target for an Epsom Handicap campaign with a solid placing in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Verry seasoned mare preparing for Cups bid Multiple Group One winner Verry Elleegant will return in the Winx Stakes to begin a campaign targeted towards the Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ryan satisfied with Sydney spring menu The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to keep many of Sydney’s best horses at home in the short-term and that holds … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago James pleased with class trio The two open class trials to be held before the Taupo racemeeting on Wednesday will see a host of New … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago New venture off to a bright start for Heptinstall Ex-pat Kiwi breeder, owner and racing enthusiast Tommy Heptinstall is reaping the rewards of his decision to move a number … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Schofer still coming to terms with amazing feat Talented young rider Hazel Schofer was enjoying a relaxing day on Sunday as she tried to put into perspective what … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago It’s a Sweet Deal for Rawiller at Rosehill Nash Rawiller has racked up his first Saturday metropolitan winner at Rosehill since his return from a lengthy ban, riding … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago So Si Bon claims Group 3 Aurie’s Star first-up Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes says So Si Bon has turned the corner following his first-up success in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tony Gollan equals best training effort Trainer Tony Gollan has equalled his best training effort with four winners at Doomben despite the defeat of favourite Silvera … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Dawn weaves passage in Listed Rosebud win Dawn Passage has stamped himself a genuine Golden Rose contender with his win in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago My Pendant leaves it late at Flemington Short-priced favourite My Pendant has been forced to work overtime to reel in leader Special Diva to win narrowly over … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Blue Breeze takes first step to the big show Promising stayer Blue Breeze took the first step on the path to a potential Melbourne Cup bid with a dominant … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Windsor Park’s Charm Spirit to the fore at Flemington The impressive run of form of progeny from the first-crop of star miler Charm Spirit continued on Saturday when Heirborn … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago The Inevitable sprints to first-up success The Inevitable has stalked the favourite Assertive Approach to gain a last-stride win in the VRC Member Brenda Nugent Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Another Flemington win for Gordon Richards Charossa has given Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards his third Flemington winner from his past three starters at the Melbourne track … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Dashing display secures Grand National for It’s A Wonder Waverley visitor It’s A Wonder never gave his rivals a look in as he produced a dashing front-running performance to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Alizee makes winning return in Group 2 Missile Stakes Classy mare Alizee has made a triumphant return in the Missile Stakes at Rosehill, Sydney’s first Group race of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Heavy conditions no problem for Vinland Vinland has appreciated the wet conditions at Flemington, taking out the VRC Member Emma Duffy Handicap in convincing fashion … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Alligator Blood stakes claim for spring Trainer David Vandyke has warned his spring carnival rivals there is plenty of improvement in Doomben winner Alligator Blood … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Heirborn remains unbeaten at Flemington The Anthony Freedman-trained three-year-old Heirborn has made it two wins from as many starts with a narrow victory over 1400m … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Subedar brings winning form to Rosehill Godolphin three-year-old Subedar has built on a provincial win to claim victory at Rosehill to remain unbeaten … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago The Tax Accountant delivers right return Rockhampton galloper The Tax Accountant gave trainer Tom Button and apprentice Nick Keal their first Saturday metropolitan win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jinda victory reduces Nugent’s city claim A nudge from owner Robert Anderson to run at Flemington rather than in a restricted race at Sandown has led … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Travelling companion causes Doomben upset Mackay galloper Calypso Bay was sent to Brisbane as a travelling companion for another stable runner but caused a big … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago McEvoy after rich pickings at Flemington After their latest runs in Adelaide, Tony McEvoy-trained stablemates Crockett and East Indiaman shape up against each other Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Legend Of Condor in first 3yo stakes race Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping Legend Of Condor can emulate his former stablemate Menari in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Chamois Road chasing Aurie’s Star upset Consistent gelding Chamois Road will chase the biggest win of his career when he lines up in the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Prezado ready for Flemington return Lightly raced sprinter Prezado will be out to impress in his return from a spell at Flemington as he bids … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Claiming apprentice to ride Siegfried Trainer Toby Edmonds hopes apprentice Jackson Murphy’s three kilo claim can help sprinter Siegfried turn his form aroound at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Gold Mag chases hat-trick at Flemington Exciting prospect Gold Mag will attempt to extend his winning streak to three when he runs over 1200 metres at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Robinson chases consolation win with Finbarr at Riccarton Gay Robinson will seek a deserved consolation prize when she produces Finbarr in Saturday’s Millennium Hotels & Resorts Premier Open … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Corey Brown to ride Magic Circle in Cup Dual Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Corey Brown has snared the mount on English contender Magic Circle in his bid for a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cox Plate second fav at $26 as Winx reigns Virtually all the money bet on the Cox Plate with the TAB has been for dual champion Winx ($1.40) with … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Baker/Forsman preparing for Melbourne Premier New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are preparing a strong team for Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Plenty of big race options for I Am A Star The Aurie’s Star Handicap will be the first race in what trainer Shane Nichols hopes will be a big spring … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller has high hopes for stable newcomers Stayers Sarrasin and Tom Melbourne will make their debuts for trainer Chris Waller at Rosehill as they kick off their … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Robinson to see if there is more to mare And There Is More will make her debut for South Coast trainer Terry Robinson in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill, … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mertens to make season debut at Flemington Beau Mertens will begin his 2017-18 season with four rides at Flemington on the Aurie’s Star Handicap program … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dunn to choose Hawkes over wife’s horse Dwayne Dunn has ridden Royal Symphony to three wins but will honour his commitment to Hawkes Racing if he is … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Easy trial for Hanwritten ahead of Doomben Talented sprinter Hanwritten has had an easy trial as he prepares for his comeback at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Siege Of Quebec set for black-type debut Siege Of Quebec will take the next step towards the Golden Rose when he makes his black-type debut in the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago I Am Impinge, Whypeeo on trial for Rose Trainer Toby Edmonds will put the stable’s Golden Rose hopefuls, Whypeeo and I Am Impinge, to the test at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 8 years ago NZ racing wrap – Riccarton on Campari’s radar Latest New Zealand horse racing news for Thursday, August 10 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Top New Zealand racing tips for Pukekohe and Riccarton, August 12 RACING in New Zealand is being staged at Pukekohe in the North Island and Riccarton Park in the South Island … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Stephen Lee to continue Brisbane success Ballina trainer Stephen Lee has made a habit of winning races in Brisbane and has a strong hand again at … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 8 years ago Wait and see approach for Winter Cup winner Nashville HUNTERVILLE trainers Adrian and Harry Bull are in a quandary as to which race their Group Three Winter Cup winner … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Scottish to spearhead Godolphin visitors Caulfield Cup runner-up Scottish will head a strong team from Godolphin’s northern hemisphere base to visit Melbourne for the spring … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 8 years ago NZ quartet likely to avoid Winx this spring The Caulfield Cup looks a more likely destination than the Cox Plate for Jon Snow and his Cambridge stablemates this … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chad Lever to remain in hospital Jockey Chad Lever remains in hospital in Newcastle after suffering facial injuries in a fall at Scone … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Matt McGillivray suspended for nine days Apprentice Matt McGillivray’s good start to the new season has come to a stop with a suspension at Caloundra … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Prize money boost for NSW country features Racing NSW has announced prize money increases for five key NSW country features … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Flemington betting free tips, odds and form, Saturday August 12 THE Aurie’s Star Handicap has attracted a quality field at Flemington this Saturday and we have free tips, updated markets … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Long overdue win in town for Chris Parry Ostinato has given his trainer Chris Parry his first winner in town for more than four years, taking out a … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Cobalt news leaked, inquiry told Peter Moody knew about Danny O’Brien’s cobalt positives before the trainer did, an appeal has heard … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Leading Sydney stables dominate Canterbury Chris Waller has trained a winning treble at Canterbury, as major stables dominated a midweek meeting … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Back-up likely for Sandown runner-up Shawn Mathrick is considering running Winta Chiller at Caulfield after the mare was narrowly beaten at the midweek meeting at … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Colless bounces back with Doomben double Glen Colless has put a health scare behind him to ride a winning double at Doomben for trainer Kelly Schweida … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Sydney jockey sports cupping spots Olympic athletes arent the only ones showing off their cupping spots, with jockey Jason Collett saying he’s a sucker for … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Colless bounces back with Doomben double Glen Colless has put a health scare behind him to ride a winning double at Doomben for trainer Kelly Schweida … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Hardham to be hitting line strong first-up Ex Peter Moody galloper Hardham will be having his first run for Mick Price when he contests the Vain Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Suavito chases another 1400m Caulfield win Victory in the P B Lawrence Stakes would give Suavito a fourth first-up win over the 1400m course at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Star Turn returns for Capitalist showdown Co-trainer Michael Hawkes says Star Turn has mentally improved as he prepares to face Capitalist in the San Domenico Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Brisbane could suit Zin Zan Eddie Trainer Matthew Smith is leaning towards a Brisbane start over Sydney for stable stalwart Zin Zan Eddie … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Sam Kavanagh says got life sentence Banned Sydney trainer Sam Kavanagh says his cobalt case has ruined his career, family and friends … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Suavito chases another 1400m Caulfield win Victory in the P B Lawrence Stakes would give Suavito a fourth first-up win over the 1400m course at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Larry Cassidy to make surprise return Jockey Larry Cassidy expects to make his return from injury sooner than expected aboard Forbidden Love at the Gold Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Michelle Payne gets boot from Cup winner Michelle Payne won’t be aboard Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance when he has his return run at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Sam Kavanagh sauys got life sentence Banned Sydney trainer Sam Kavanagh says the cobalt case has ruined his career, family and friends … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Michelle Payne dumped from Prince of Penzance Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been dumped from Prince of Penzance ahead of the upcoming Melbourne spring carnival. Owner … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago P.B Lawrence Stakes all-in betting market and news THE Group 2 P.B Lawrence Stakes (formerly the J.J Liston) will run this Saturday at Caulfield over 1400m for a … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Qld trainer outed for cobalt in NSW Toowoomba trainer John Smith has been outed for 12 months for a cobalt offence in NSW stemming from a Lismore … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Damion Flower buys filly at Saratoga Damion Flower and trainer Gerald Ryan have come away from the first day of the Saratoga sale with a filly … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Paul Carberry retires with injury Grand National winning ride and dual Irish jumps champion Paul Carberry has been forced to retire with ongoing issues from … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Two late NZ entries for Cox Plate Two New Zealand-trained horses have been added to the entry list for the Cox Plate following the closure of late … Read More View the full article

Racing Industry Dogs' days numbered - Tasmanian government to pull rug out from greyhound racing https://bitofayarn.com By Bren O'Brien - August 09, 2025 Tasmania’s greyhound industry is set to fall victim to the state’s political crisis, with the Liberal government's backing for the sport to be withdrawn by 2029. Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett. (Photo: Linkedin) Reports emerged from several sources on Saturday that Premier Jeremy Rockliff had agreed to cut funding for the sport at the end of the current funding deed in order to secure the crossbench support to effectively govern the state.https://bitofayarn.com Rockliff’s Liberal Party only have 14 of the 35 lower house seats, leaving it well short of a majority and needs to enlist the ongoing support of crossbench members in order to continue in power. Several crossbenchers, as well as The Greens, which hold five lower house seats, campaigned on ending greyhound racing in Tasmania ahead of last month’s state election. The withdrawal of support from the government, which contributes around $7.5 million through the funding deed which emanated from the sale of the Tasmanian Tote in 2009, is a virtual death knell for the code. There are around 150 greyhound meetings held in Tasmania every year across two tracks, Hobart and Launceston, with over 1500 races, which generate $270 million in turnover. That is around 37.5 per cent of the annual turnover across all three codes. A loss of greyhound racing would have a significant impact on the $25 million in racing revenue Tasracing currently derives, primarily via wagering fees, as well as the $7.1 million it receives via the Point Of Consumption Tax agreement from the government. Animal welfare advocacy groups, seeking a greyhound racing ban, commissioned studies which have attacked the funding of the sport and questioned the economic benefit of the industry. The code has also had a spate of integrity issues, as well as the recent death of champion greyhound Raider’s Guide. Deed of uncertainty - Racing’s funding future under Tasmanian election spotlight Tasracing has maintained that the code contributes $54 million to the state’s economy. But its attempts to counter the political movement to ban greyhound racing appears to have run afoul of the fickle nature of state politics. While it has not been confirmed that the sport will be banned, as it has been in the ACT and will be in New Zealand, the withdrawal of the proceeds of the funding deed will make it almost impossible to continue past 2029. Neither Tasracing or the Tasmanian government has yet commented or made a formal announcement.