Facebook Australian News Ban
Do you follow the JKB Racing page on Facebook? If you do, you may have noticed we’ve been very quiet - and that’s because our page has fallen victim to Facebook’s Australian News Ban.
A flying start to racing 2021.
The JKB Racing team have well and truly hit the ground running in 2021.
2020 - What a Ride.
We might be stating the obvious, but 2020 was certainly a unique year for all.
Spring Racing Under Lights
Have you ever wondered where the glow over Mowbray comes from every Wednesday night?
Hitting the Pool - the Benefits of Swimming for Thoroughbreds
Racehorses and swimming, yes it’s a thing!
Monthly Wrap - August
August - a new season commenced and we were able to celebrate a few wins on the tapeta surface at Devonport!
Monthly Wrap - July
An exciting month for the team with some great results, welcoming a new team member and piloting a new industry program.
Racing is back! - Sunday June 14
It’s official, racing is back in Tasmania on Sunday 14th June.
Monthly Wrap - May
May has been all about our path back to Racing. A Return to Racing date was the news we were so desperately waiting to hear.
From the Archives: Smoke ‘n' Whisky | Launceston Cup
The Launceston Cup 2017 was a special one for our boy Smoke n’ Whiskey. To us, all of our races are equally important, but there’s a special buzz that comes from the big race days, like the Launceston Cup.
Return to Racing Announcement
In what has been a difficult time for many, with shutdowns and reduced services affecting small and large businesses across a wide range of industries, we were keen to hear the news of a set date for the return of racing.
$50,000 Bonus for Alpine Eagle's First Crop
Alpine Eagle is a first season sire and Armidale Stud are offering a $50,000 bonus if any of his first crop win a 3yo Stakes race in the 2021/2022 season.
Planning for the Future of Tasmania's Racing Industry
An update from Tasracing on the plans for the racing industry moving forward.
Covid-19 Challenges
Just like yourself, JKB Racing are coming to terms with the challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. As an industry we are endeavouring to protect the welfare of the participants, our employees and the wider general community.
Triple Strip Wins the Longford Cup!
2020 Cressy Chaff Cutters Longford Cup won by TRIPLE STRIP. What a huge effort!
Blaze Forth’s Conquering Win
Two years ago, trainer John Blacker declared his handy sprinter-miler Blaze Forth would win a feature and in Launceston last night the gelding finally achieved the goal.