Countdown to the 2025 Tasmanian Harness Awards

03 March 2026 | Tasracing
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The very best of Tasmanian harness racing will be recognised at the 2025 Tasmanian Harness Awards, in Hobart on Friday night, 20 March.

The event alternates between the north and south of the state, and this year it will be held at Wrest Point Casino – Boardwalk Gallery, commencing at 19:00. Tasracing Media & Wagering Manager Matt Reid will compère the evening, with Australian racing legend Brian Hancock as the guest speaker.

Tasracing is pleased to announce the finalists for the Horse of the Year awards, which will be presented on the night, along with several other industry awards and a new induction into the Tasmanian Harness Racing Hall of Fame.

Below are the nominees for the Horse of the Year awards (in alphabetical order):

Tasmanian Trotting Club Tasmanian 2YO Filly of the Year

  • Arrhythmia
  • Bridwood Maisey
  • Twilight Storm

Medical Edge Tasmanian 2YO Colt or Gelding of the Year

  • Barber Shop
  • Rainbow Ranger
  • Solo Safari

Launceston Pacing Club Tasmanian 3YO Filly of the Year

  • Barbary Tales
  • Might And Temerity
  • The Bride

Cor Comms Tasmanian 3YO Colt or Geldings of the Year

  • Horatius Speculo
  • Ourtiger
  • Wazza

Burnie Harness Racing Club Tasmanian Mare of the Year

  • Sabine
  • Stepping Stones
  • Tough Shaz

Vizpix Tasmanian 4YO & Older Horse or Gelding of the Year

  • Jorge Street
  • Star Major
  • Triedtotellya

Faithful Park Stud Tasmanian Broodmare of the Year

  • Angkristy
  • Ballroom Belle
  • Benediction

Ladbrokes Tasmanian Horse of the Year

  • Arrhythmia
  • Nyack
  • Triedtotellya

Tickets are $70 and include canapés and a complimentary drink on arrival. They can be purchased here.

 

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