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Mickey Oh has been named the Ladbrokes Horse of the Year at the annual awards and Hall of Fame dinner at the Country Club Casino in Launceston on Friday night. The winner of the Hobart and Devonport Pacing Cups, plus a third place in the Group 1 Tasmania Cup, he also won the Vizpix Tasmanian 4YO & Older Horse or Gelding of the Year prize. In other awards, Snowiewillrev was named the Medical Edge 2YO Colt or Gelding of the Year, Barbary Tales the TTC 2YO Filly of the Year Award, Swiatek Leis the Launceston Pacing Club 3YO Filly of the Year Award and Custom Harley the Cor Comms 3YO Colt or Gelding of the Year. Payray was inducted into the Hall of Fame. A winner of 29 races from 33 starts in the 1950s, the ill-fated pacer was favourite for the Hunter Cup in 1952, when he was found poisoned, along with his younger brother, Herbra. Sparkling won the Faithful Park Broodmare of the Year Award. Stepping Stones was the BHRC Mare of the Year Award. The Edgar Tatlow Medal was awarded to Barrie Rattray and Heath Woods won the Beautide Medal. The full list of winners on the night is below: TTC Tasmanian 2YO Filly – Barbary Tales Medical Edge Tasmania 2YO Colt or Gelding – Snowiewillrev LPC Tasmanian 3YO Filly – Swiatek Leis Cor Comms Tasmanian 3YO Colt or Gelding – Custom Harley BHRC Tasmanian Mare of the Year – Stepping Stones Vizpix Tasmanian 4YO & Older Horse or Gelding – Mickey Oh Faithful Park Stud Tasmanian Broodmare – Sparkling Ladbrokes Horse of the Year – Mickey Oh Edgar Tatlow Medal – Barrie Rattray Beautide Medal – Heath Woods Botra Young Achiever – Brodie Davis Botra Volunteer Achiever – Max & Dot Hadley Tasracing Mini Trot Award – Amber Spring Tasracing Leading Tasmanian Trainer – Wayne Yole (133 wins) STMPC Leading Tasmanian Driver – Rohan Hillier (91 wins) NEPC Leading Junior Driver – Brodie Davis (46 wins) DHRC Leading Female Trainer – Tammy Langley (72 wins) Clover Hill Leading Female Driver – Tiarna Ford (33 wins) Hall of Fame inductee – Payray (horse)

📣 This International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women driving our racing industry forward! At Tasracing, "Accelerating Action for Gender Equality" means creating real opportunities for women to thrive. Our commitment shows through our actions: 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, free sanitary products in restrooms, domestic and family violence leave, $100 Health & Wellness Rebate, discounted Private Health Insurance, our gender pay gap review plus more. With 86% of employees bringing their true selves to work and our goal of 25% female leadership by 2025, we're creating an inclusive environment where women can excel in racing. To all women breaking barriers in our industry: we see you, we support you, and we're committed to accelerating equality together. #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction #WomenInRacing

🚨 Applications Now Open! 🚨 Tasracing is allocating $100,000 in funding for racing animal welfare initiatives through the Racing Animal Welfare (RAW) Grants Program 2025-26. 💡 About the Program: The RAW Grants Program supports projects that enhance the welfare of Tasmanian racing animals during and after their careers. 📌 Funding Categories: Animal Health Research – Up to $20,000 for projects promoting animal health & welfare. Facilities & Equipment – Up to $10,000 for welfare-focused facility & equipment improvements. Welfare Initiatives – Up to $5,000 for projects that elevate animal welfare standards. ✅ Who Can Apply? ✔️ Tasmanian-based Not-for-Profits, Charities, Businesses, or Sole Traders with an ABN/ACN. ✔️ Must hold $20M public liability insurance. 🚫 Not eligible: Government entities, political organisations, or those involved in animal mistreatment allegations. Learn more and apply now - https://lnkd.in/gARS3D6S

Tasracing offers its condolences to trainer John Keys and connections of The Inevitable, who tragically passed away on Wednesday. Tasracing acknowledges the stewards’ comments regarding The Inevitable’s passing after the horse broke down near the 500m mark of the Steve’s Liquor Hellova Street Stakes. The Inevitable will be remembered as a true Tasmanian champion and one of the best horses trained in the state. An 18-time winner with prize money earnings of $2,165,900, The Inevitable raced in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia along with his home state. Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins paid tribute to the horse known as ‘the little champ’. “Our thoughts are with John (Keys), Tegan (Keys), Scott (Brunton) and The Inevitable’s big group of owners following what can only be described as a racing tragedy on Wednesday,” Jenkins said. “The Inevitable was a special horse. He was loved nationally as much as he was here in Tassie. He was a horse and a story that everyone could get behind. He’ll be remembered for generations.” In his home state, The Inevitable won the Tasmanian Guineas, Conquering Stakes, Tasmanian Stakes, Newmarket Handicap, Thomas Lyons and Hellova Street Stakes, all at Listed level. He shot to national prominence with Victorian victories in the CS Hayes (Group 3) and Chandler MacLeod (Listed) before his triumph in the 2019 $500,000 Silver Eagle in New South Wales. His last victory was in the Listed Tasmanian Stakes (1600m) in Hobart on 27 December, 2024.

Congratulations to all involved with the construction of the Longford Racecourse History Board, that was officially opened this morning. 👏 One of the oldest and best racetracks in the country, and the Longford Cup is only getting bigger and better each year!

Love is in the air at Tasracing! ❤️ Celebrating our amazing team with some punny compliments, sweet treats and plenty of laughs. We had to get our CEO with a good one after he got mistaken for a waiter at dinner after the Hobart Cup. Oh well, he’s a man of many talents. 😆 Happy Valentine’s Day! 🌹

A crackle of cockatoos was running rampant in Hobart on Cup Day, as the North Hobart Bowls & Community Club won $10,000 as part of the second leg of the 2025 Ladbrokes Community Sports Series (LCSS). The Bowls Club, affectionately known as the Cockatoos, let out a rousing rendition of their club song after Ozturk's victory in the sixth race on a brilliant day of racing. Ozturk, the $3.10 favourite, landed in a forward spot outside the leader Hububbajahn ($4.20). That pair finished as the quinella, albeit with Ozturk storming away for a 2.5-length victory. “We’re just thrilled with the result,” said club representative Gary Rumbold. “We’ve got fewer than 40 members at the club; every cent matters so much, and we can hardly believe we’ve won the $10,000 today.” Though they might not have a huge member base, the Cockatoos were out in force on Hobart Cup Day, relishing the opportunity to be in the running for the grand prize. “We’ve had a brilliant day at the races here today, just mingling with the other clubs, and now with this result, the rest of the day will be even sweeter,” Rumbold said. A full field of 14 faced the starter for Sunday’s designated LCSS race, a maiden/class 1 over 1600m. It was the North Hobart Club that took the grand prize, but every club walked away with at least $500, along with 10 tickets in a prime location for Cup Day. Situated immediately behind the North Hobart Football Oval, Rumbold said the $10,000 will be put towards car park upgrades that have been postponed due to a lack of funds. The final leg of the 2025 LCSS will be in Launceston on Cup Day (26 February), where 14 northern sporting clubs will share over $25,000 in prizes. The final results of the Hobart LCSS are below: • 1st North Hobart Bowls & Community Club (Ozturk) - $10,000 • 2nd Southern Raiders Polo Club (Hububbajahn) - $5,000 • 3rd Sorell Cricket Club (Hurricane Ketut) - $2,500 • 4th Colebrook Golf Club (Emmjay) - $1,500 • 5th Tasmania Golf Club (I’m Chev) - $1,250 • 6th Wellington Cricket Club (Mateus) - $1,000 • 7th Welsh Corgi Club of Tasmania (Swooping Eagle) - $750 • 8th Angeliques School of Dance (Bunker Bob) - $500 • 9th Tasmanian University Football Club (Sunrise At Kirra) - $500 • 10th Rosny Park Bowls Club (Fashion Fox) - $500 • 11th Cygnet Bowls & Community Club (Little River Toff) - $500 • 12th Claremont Golf Club (Captain Taz) - $500 • 13th North West Bay Golf Club (Kagiso) - $500 • 14th Dunalley Golf Club (Oxy Bolt) - $500

On 1 February 2025, a new era for racing in Tasmania will begin when the newly established Tasracing Integrity Unit (TIU), assumes responsibility for Racing Integrity across the State. An exciting opportunity is now available for a highly experienced Head of Stewarding to join the TIU, leading the Stewards Unit. Reporting to the Chief Racing Integrity Officer (CRIO), your extensive racing experience and strong managerial and leadership skills will ensure the Stewards Unit consistently delivers the highest level of operational excellence, strongly focussed on the integrity of races and appropriate animal-welfare related outcomes. 

The National Pony Racing Series is coming to Tassie!! That’s right, the series has now expanded across six states including Tasmania. Welcoming Pony Club Australia Members ages 9-15 to compete in exhilarating races in two pony height categories! Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to pony racing, there’s something for everyone! Learn new skills, meet fellow riders, and experience the thrill of racing on an actual track! 🐴 Register now! https://bit.ly/3Ps0uyb

Last Sunday’s massive program in Hobart was another reminder of the quality of the Tasmanian Magic Millions Yearling Sale, with three of the five winners, a product of the sale. 🐴 Zany Girl (Needs Further x Isn’t Life Strange) – 2024 MM, $65,000 purchase. $145,800 in prize money. 🐴 Ms Tasmania (Magnus x Breathtaking) – 2023 MM, $30,000 purchase. $232,425 in prize money. 🐴 Gee Gee Enuf Speed (Rich Enuff x Speedy Sky) – 2020 MM, $30,000 purchase. $216,103 in prize money. There’s just over a month until the 2025 sale on Monday, 24 February with 126 lots in the catalogue! ✨