Story By Peter Staples

ANYONE who has wondered what it would be like to own a horse but has shied away because of cost, then wonder no more, thanks to an initiative adopted by Tasracing and top thoroughbred website cyberhorse.com.au.

The Tasmanian Racing Challenge was launched at the conclusion of the AAMI Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival. It is the brainchild of Cyberhorse boss Bill Saunders who developed it in conjunction with Tasracing.

It comprises two teams representing the south and the north/north-west of the state with the concept aimed at giving members of the public a chance to experience the thrill and benefits of racing a horse without actually having to own one.

All people have to do is sign up as a member of one of the two teams that each have 15 horses in their stable.