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Tasmanian Harness Racing BOTRA
Tasmania's harness racing future
In preparation for the upcoming election, the Tasmanian Liberals have released their policy aimed at 'Reinvigorating our Racing Industry'. Recognising our industry as a major contributor to the economy of Tasmania, the key aspects of the policy are as follows:
- The TOTE will not be sold and will be returned to the racing industry as the industry’s principle income stream
- A guaranteed a minimum of $32 million per annum in funding adjusted for CPI ($27million indexed plus product fee [guarantee] $5million)
- Future profits from the TOTE will be distributed to the industry
- Based on the TOTE performance for 2008/2009, an amount in excess of $32M would have been distributed to the industry under the Liberal policy
- The racing deed will be 'torn up'
- The $40M infrastructure funding will be honoured, ensuring that the industry can develop a capacity to repay and not be saddled with a perpetual debt; this funding will not impact on the guaranteed $32M
- Stakes can now be the beneficiary of increasing TOTE performance
- The training and development of participants, both new and existing, within the industry has been identified by the Liberals as currently almost non-existent; the Liberals have made a commitment to develop programs and funding that will encourage and train the next generation of participants
- Training facilities, including those already existing at Longford and Brighton, for all codes are recognised as essential for growth of our industry
In addition, the Carrick training facility was a topic of conversation between BOTRA Chairman Chester Bullock and the Shadow Minister for Racing, Mr Jeremy Rockliff. Mr Rockliff acknowledged the importance of a training facility for harness racing at Carrick. He recognises the importance of introducing the next generation to the industry and is committed to progressing the establishment of this facility.
Mr Bullock said that the Liberal Party's policy to 'Reinvigorate our Racing Industry' has great merit, giving the industry incentives to grow and the ability to control its own destiny.
About BOTRA Tas
Tasmanian Harness Racing Breeders, Owners, Trainers and Reinspersons Association (BOTRA Tas) represents all aspects of the harness racing industry in Tasmania.
This site has been created for the information not only of BOTRA members, but also for the enjoyment of anybody and everybody interested in Tasmanian harness racing. Whether you are an owner, trainer, driver, breeder, punter or simply a fan of harness racing generally, we hope you will find something of interest here.
