2023 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale on this Sunday

The 2023 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale will be held this Sunday evening (Mar. 12).

A total of 25 lots will go under the hammer after Sunday’s Carrick Cup harness racing program.

And there has been strong interest, with several prospective interstate buyers registering for the sale.

Yearlings nominated are by well-credentialled sires including Art Major, American Ideal, Rocknroll Heaven, Stay Hungry, Vincent, and Lather Up.

All yearlings presented for sale are eligible for a $5,000 First Win Bonus payable to the owner for the first two-year-old win.

Most of those on offer are also eligible for the rich TASBRED series, including a first-win bonus and several TASBRED-only races throughout the year, on top of the rich Sires’ Stakes finals.

All TASBRED purchases are eligible for the Tasracing slot for the 2025 Eureka (Conditions apply).

Tasracing engaged the services of breeding expert Peter Wharton to preview several lots which can be found at tasracingcorporate.com.au.

Last year’s sale saw 15 lots presented, with 11 sold at a gross of $183,000 at an average price of $16,636.

The Catalogue is available click here (lots 16 & 23 have been withdrawn).

The sale will be live-streamed on TasracingTV.

by Duncan Dornauf, for Tasracing