Although Tasracing has fallen on its feet by getting a replacement meeting on Sky 1 on Saturday afternoon, it has copped criticism from all levels.

The State Opposition branded the reasons for the postponement a national embarrassment.

Racing Minister Jane Howlett called for a review of all procedures related to track management.

And, a former high-ranking steward wants a select committee inquiry into all aspects of racing administration, suggesting 'heads should roll'.

Industry participants were equally damning on social media and the fact that it took Tasracing until after midday on Thursday to officially confirm the replacement meeting didn't help their mood.

Communications from within Tasracing and the Office Of Racing Integrity are sadly lacking at times.

Donald Trump might be able to keep track of their decisions but not everyone lives on Twitter.

But, back to the track issue, and the word 'fiasco' is not out of place.

It means "a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one."

Labor racing spokesman David O'Byrne said he was "extremely concerned" to see the cancellation of an important meeting and the costly postponement the decision had caused.

"This is an embarrassment for Tasracing and comes at a time when the industry can least afford it," he said.

"This is the second time this issue has occurred this year.

"Labor understands that the decision (to postpone) was based on safety concerns but it causes further disruption to an industry that can ill afford it, particularly since the government shutdown of racing earlier this year.

"This is the last thing the racing industry needs as it tries to recover ... it costs trainers, owners and clubs dearly.

"It also causes further damage to Tasracing's reputation with the blunder attracting national criticism.

"The industry cannot afford to continue to be exposed to these kinds of blunders."

Jane Howlett said the situation around the cancellation was "simply not satisfactory".

"I spoke to the Tasracing CEO on Wednesday night and again on Thursday morning to receive advice on the issue," she said.

"What happened had the potential to put horses and jockeys at great risk and has significantly inconvenienced trainers, strappers and owners among others.

"It cannot be allowed to occur again.

"Tasracing will be compensating trainers and owners under the existing Postponed and Abandoned Races Policy and it will be increasing the applicable rates.

"Jockeys will also be compensated under this policy.

"I welcome Tasracing's immediate review into this matter and it will work with the Office of Racing Integrity stewards to get to the bottom of this serious track management issue.

"This review will examine running rail move practices and track review processes.

"Actions must come out of the investigation to prevent similar events occurring again."

Former chief thoroughbred steward Anthony O'Connell took to Twitter to call on Labor and the Greens to push for a joint select committee inquiry into the administration, structure and regulation of the Tasmanian racing industry,

"It is fractured on every level," he said.

"Heads must roll.

"Basic procedures are not being followed.

"ORI has developed a standard of mediocrity which shows in nearly all that they do."

O'Connell now works as an advocate for industry participants at inquiries and appeals and said he had first-hand knowledge of the mistakes being made.

The Tasmanian Turf Club will offer free admission to Saturday's meeting.

There will be a free sausage sizzle for participants and discounted meals for the public.

The four horses scratched from the original meeting have been reinstated in the fields and will need to be scratched again if they are not running.

The rescheduled meeting starts at 12.35 pm with the last of nine races at 5.36 pm.

Fortunately, Sky was able to slot the meeting into the vacancy created by the cancellation of Morphettville races due to the COVID outbreak in South Australia.

Victorian gelding William Thomas is the only Victorian entry for next week's $100,000 Newmarket Handicap at Mowbray.

Trained at Cranbourne by John Price, the six-year-old has a national rating of 101 so will be among the topweights.

Mandela Effect is the highest-rated entry on 103 with Toorak Affair also on 101.

William Thomas scored his last win in the listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield in April.

He was placed at his first three runs during the spring before a last-start eighth to Exhilarates in listed company at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day.

Mandela Effect has been freshened since three unplaced runs over the spring carnival that included a 2-1/2 length ninth to Behemoth in the group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes when extremely unlucky.

Newmarket weights will be declared on Friday and acceptances close on Monday.

The entries are Amaword, Blaze Forth, Fragment, Galway Girl, Gee Gee Secondover, Liffeybeau, Mandela Effect, Mystical Pursuit, O'Lohn Star, Ruettiger, Street Tough, The Master Speed, Toorak Affair, Uber Ed, William Thomas.