LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB INC.
Location
Track Address:
Invermay Road
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Distance from town centre:
4.0 kilometres from CBD
Float Entry (Street):
Vermont Road, Mowbray
Contact Details
Postal Address:
Po Box 743
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Phone:
03 6326 5933
Fax:
03 6326 6149
Email Address:
Racing Season and Feature Events
Usual Meeting Days:
Sunday twilights (24 meetings), Wednesday night (10 June 2009 and 22 July 2009) Friday night (8 May 2009)
Usual Season:
Fortnightly meetings throughout the season
Special Events:
7 December 2008 - $50,000 Betfair City Of Launceston Cup, $20,000 Alabar Mother of Pearl and $20,000 3YO Championship. 12 April 2009 - $125,000 Australian Derby and $40,000 Easter Cup. 24 May 2009 - $30,000 Bandbox Final and $30,000 Globe Derby Final.
Upcoming Meetings
March 2010
- Sunday 14 (Twilight) 
- Sunday 21 (Twilight)
Track Data
|
Circumference: | 1018.00 metres |
| Length of Home Straight: | 220.00 metres | |
| Radius of Turns: | 95 metres | |
| Track surface: | Crushed Granite | |
| Racing Distances: | 1680, 2200, 2698 | |
| Direction: | Anti-Clockwise | |
| Fields: |
Mobile - 12 Stand - 14 |
|
| Front Line: |
Mobile - 8 Stand - 8 |
|
| Sprint Lane: | No |
Track Records
Pacers
| Distance | Horse | Date | Mile Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1680m MS | MOUNTAIN GLORY | 16 Dec 2001 | 1:55.9 |
| 2200m MS | HEXUS | 22 Mar 2006 | 1:57.4 |
| 2698m MS | ELECT TO LIVE NZ | 31 Mar 2002 | 1:59.7 |
| 1680m SS | FLEET EXPRESS | 15 Jan 2006 | 2:01.9 |
| 2200m SS | OUR SIR JECKYL | 29 Mar 2009 | 2:00.8 |
| 2698m SS | OHOKA UTAH NZ | 12 Apr 2009 | 2:00.0 |
On-course Facilities
Broadcaster (On Track):
Shane Yates
Radio:
Tote Sport (90.1 FM)
On track facilities:
Three level grandstand complex, tote and bookmakers operating on local and interstate races, television monitors, meals available on the third level of the complex, lawns and gardens suitable for picnics and children.
Other Information:
The Launceston Pacing Club Inc was established in 1978 following a merger between the Northern Tasmanian Trotting Club and the Danbury Park Trotting Club.
In 1986/7 the Club moved its premises from Elphin Paceway to its current site at Tasman Park, Mowbray Racing Centre and conducts 25-27 race meetings per annum with the majority of twilight meetings conducted on Sunday evenings on a modern 1018 metre track recognised as equal to any in Australasia.
The installation of lights and the short time between races has further enhanced the exciting pacing experience at Tasman Park.
For further information phone 03 6326 5933 or email lpc@microtech.com.au.
The Future:
The charter of the club is to conduct Harness Racing at the Mowbray Racing Centre and to promote interest in harness racing in the state of Tasmania.