Media Releases
13/05/2013 Prize money increases for thoroughbred racing
The Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) has announced significant increases in prize money for the 2013/14 season, with the total rising by $652,000 over that paid in the current year.
The increases will be applied at both Metropolitan and Provincial race meetings around South Australia.
08/05/2013 TRSA announces $1m boost to club capital expenditure
Stronger than anticipated financial results have enabled the Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) to announce significant increases in capital expenditure budgets.
29/04/2013 Rikki-Lee Hull wins coveted racing fashion title
Rikki-Lee Hull has been recognised as South Australia’s most stylish racegoer, taking out the coveted Fashion at The Races title at Schweppes Oaks Day at Morphettville Racecourse on Saturday (April 27).
24/04/2013 TRSA appoints new Deputy Chairman of Stewards
Thoroughbred Racing SA has appointed Matt Santoro as its new Deputy Chairman of Stewards.
Matt fills the role left vacant by Johan Petzer who was appointed as Chairman of Stewards following the departure of long-serving Chairman Graham Loch.
19/04/2013 Plastic running rails to be installed at SA tracks
Thoroughbred Racing SA has announced the staged introduction of plastic running rails in South Australia, with the State's main racetracks scheduled to be upgraded over the next three years.
10/04/2013 Win a seat at racing's biggest night
It’s the industry’s ‘Night of Nights’ – the Thoroughbred Racing SA 2012/2013 Industry Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner – and now two lucky racing fans can win seats at this gala event.
25/03/2013 Bumper weekend of family, fashion and racing
It’s a long weekend that’s become synonymous with horse racing in South Australia and this year will be no exception – with a bumper weekend of family, fun and fashion planned at racecourses across the state.
25/03/2013 Family and fashion combine for Easter in Penola
It won’t just be the horses bolting for the finish line at the Katnook Estate Penola Cup on Easter Sunday.
26/02/2013 TRSA appoints new Chairman of Stewards
Thoroughbred Racing SA has appointed Johan Petzer as its new Chairman of Stewards following the departure of Graham Loch who has taken up a senior position with the Macau Racing Club.
01/02/2013 The Races TV Goes LIVE!
Racing is – by its very nature – a fast-paced, vivid and colourful sport. The thunder of hooves, the clink of glassware and the swish of the latest glamorous race wear adds to a sensual feast for the eyes and ears.
And that’s why Thoroughbred Racing SA has launched The Races TV, which goes live today (Friday 1st February 2013).
