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It's why we race
~ Ours is a pursuit unlike any other ~
A message from Tasracing, on behalf of over 6,400 Tasmanians employed directly and indirectly by Racing.
Mark Yole
~ Driver / Trainer ~
“You always hear about people winning the Championship, it’s a dream come true. The love for the horse, I absolutely love that connection you have with them."
Graeme McCulloch
~ Trainer/Breeder - Grenville Stud ~
"My wife always says I get on better with animals than I do with humans, and she's probably right"
Sarah Cotton
~ Thoroughbred trainer ~
“It's the satisfaction of putting a lot of work into an animal, and then going out and seeing your work go out there on the big stage."
Bill Hayes
~ Course Photographer ~
“In the racing industry, there are many more lows than there are highs, but the highs are just unbelievable."
Greyhound Racing
~ Matters to Tasmanians ~
“Greyhounds are raised, trained, cared for and often retired as members of the family, or find loving homes via the Greyhound Adoption Program."
Matt Robertson
~ Race Caller ~
“The adrenaline rush that you get in that few minute period where you’re really in that zone is just something you can’t really describe.”
Siggy Carr and Georgie Catania
~ Trainer & jockey /Jockey ~
“Our bond is strong, and it has been from day dot.”
Bart McCulloch
~ Grenville Stud ~
"It’s a sport that brings a lot of people together from different walks of life."
Siggy Carr
~ Thoroughbred jockey and trainer ~
“I just love the horses. When I was a child, I used to actually sleep in their feed bins.”
Blake Pursell
~ Greyhound trainer and breeder ~
"A dog is that happy when it wins a race, and that’s what makes me happy.”
Rob Hammond
~ Owner ~
“I'm passionate about horses, I love horses, and I have a fascination for greys."
Chester Bullock
~ Owner/Breeder ~
“I enjoy at 6 o’clock in the morning as the suns coming up, you enjoy training a horse and I actually talk to them, they’re friendly and they become part of your family."
Nigel Whelan
~ Track Manager ~
“Everyone gets so excited, the adrenaline that goes through people leading up to the Devonport Cup.”
Mandy Gunn
~ Horse Breeder ~
“I love trying to get the pedigree’s right. And then I love to see the progeny on the ground, and I love to follow them all the way through."
Charlie Castles
~ Driver ~
“The horse is the biggest passion in it. Just being with them and working with them, it’s a funny sort of thing.”
Richard Robinson
~ Owner ~
“You’re not in it to make money, you’re just in it to go to the races and have a good time with your mates.”
Robyn Johnson
~ Owner, breeder, trainer and President of the NWGRC ~
“My dogs don’t have to win all the time; I just love to see a dog putting its heart and soul into doing what it loves."
Alycia Hall
~ TRC Ambassador & Show Horse competitor ~
““I love that it brings all sorts of people to the races, so you don’t necessarily need to own a racehorse to be involved in racing, you can go for the fashion side of it.”
Adrian Collins
~ Harness Driver | Barrier Attendant ~
“The animal, you can be having a down day and simply spend two minutes with a horse, and it can lift you back up again.”
Stephen Maskiell
~ Apprentice Jockey Coach ~
““I love teaching young people, I love the apprentices. I’m hard on them because I want the best from them.”
Ron Riley
~ Owner ~
“I love the competitiveness, but I love the fact that when you go to the yearling sales, no-one knows how good they are going to be.”
Cessiah Alice
~ Milliner ~
“It definately brings a sense of fun to the community. It is something different. Everyone can get together, dress up and have fun with their friends .”
Colin McNiff
~ Race caller ~
“I love the athleticism of the horses. Just watching them go about their business they are such majestic animals.”
Hubert & Dan
~ Caterer ~
“Each event is quite large, and it brings a lot of work for my small business.”
Tyson & Lisa Barwick
~ Woodbourne Grains ~
“We sell horse feed and hay to the horse trainers around Tasmania and it's improved our business remarkably.”
Bev Buckingham
~ Women In Racing ~
“What racing did for me, it gave me confidence. I loved horses with a passion. It wasn't just a job, it was my career, it was my love, it was my life, it was everything.”
Chelsea Baker
~ Apprentice Jockey ~
“Just because you're a female doesn't mean you have to ride light, or have to have roughies in the field. Females can do it just as well as males.”