March Racing

Saturday 5 March - Warwick Farm - Chipping Norton Stakes.  On this day a complimentary coach will leave from the Members Driveway at 11.30 am

Saturday 12 March - Warwick Farm - Turnpoint Guineas (Goodwill day).  On this day a complimentary coach will leave from the Old Busway, the entrance to which is via Ascot St.

Saturday 26 March - Rosehill Gardens (Goodwill day). On this day a complimentary coach will leave from the Members Driveway at 11.30 am

Sunday 27 March - Warwick Farm - Challenge Stakes

Bookings are essential and may be made by phoning the Membership Department on 9663 8419, or email 

Members Parking at Warwick Farm this Saturday 5 and Saturday 12 March

Members' parking via the Hume Highway is via Gate C. Members also have a reserved parking option via St Leger Gate off Governor Macquarie Drive. Click here for other transport options.

As we did not have the Gate C at the start of the season for members parking, your parking sticker shows entry via Ledger Off Governor Macquarie Drive, however we want you to know that this area (Gate C) is now in use for Members only.

The Tuckometer Report

One of the top class performers of Australian racing in recent years Theseo, steps out under race conditions for the first time this preparation on Saturday at Warwick Farm to defend his Chipping Norton Stakes title. The race has drawn together a high class field of entries including Melbourne Cup runner up Maluckyday, Apollo Stakes winner Melito, Caulfield Cup winner Descarado and proven Weight For Age performers Danleigh, Metal Bender and Vision and Power. Victorian trainer Peter Moody always targets feature races and former Macau galloper Luen Yat Forever is his stable representative in the race.

The Group 2 Surround Stakes for Three Year Old Fillies is the 2nd leg of the $1m Patinack Farm bonus series and More Strawberries and Parables are the two headline performers in this race. The Group 3 Liverpool City Cup has attracted 23 nominations including the up and coming Triple Elegance in addition to proven performers Mentality, Ego;s Dare, Triple Honour and News Alert. The winner of the Liverpool City Cup is exempt from a Ballot and Penalty for the Emirates Doncaster Mile. The Listed Wiggle Quality for Mares completes the feature races on the programme and offers opportunities for Owners to improve the ratings of runners prior to the Coolmore Classic.

Day 1 of the Liverpool Festival of racing commences at 12.55pm with the last race at 5.42pm.
 

Shayne Montgomery - Horses to Follow

PALACIO DE CRISTAL Her latest barrier trial leading into her first up attempt wasn’t impressive but she was impossible to miss at Rosehill last Saturday in a race in which she was totally unsuited. She’s returned very well and she can be expected to continue to be well placed by her Royal Randwick based trainer Graeme Begg.

RETRIEVE He is from the Peter Snowden stable at Warwick Farm and he was resuming from his spell at Rosehill last Saturday over 1400m when he raced up to his now expected high standard. On the day, he found that distance too short for him but he will continue to improve as his distances lengthen.

SATIN SHOES We mentioned this Warwick Farm based filly in our last update and she has since won two races. Unfortunately the odds were short on both occasions and more bad news is that her targets can only become tougher but stick with her anyway. She couldn’t be in better care with Clarry Conners her trainer.

SKILLED He was having his second start back from a spell last weekend at Rosehill after handing in an eye-catching effort first up earlier in February at Royal Randwick. Nothing went right for him in transit second up when he always covered ground but he kept trying in defeat. Look for him to atone shortly.
 

The Merger

Since the Clubs have merged we are getting a lot of questions about attendance at other ATC racecourses and why all members do not have automatic access to all four venues. The Club promised that no member would be disadvantaged and as we have a number of "dual" members, who have paid a joining fee and annual subscription to both clubs so that they may enjoy these facilities, automatic entry everywhere by everyone would be unfair to these members.

As a result, you and your guest card holder are allowed course entry and may purchase a ticket into the Members' stand including Golden Slipper. On Goodwill Days Members' stand entrance is complimentary, for you and your guest card holder.

The other questiion,"I don't want to go to Rosehill and, when the renewals come around will I have to pay for something I don't want".  It is envisaged that Members will be offered different types of membership from which they can choose. The categories of membership and fees have yet to be determined , however, rest assured that you will not be  expected to pay for something that you do not want.

Cocktail Party Invitation

This year's Cocktail Party will be on 6 April, commencing at 6.30 pm.  Members are complimentary, however there is a charge for your guests.  All of this information is contained in the invitation which is enclosed in your Carnival Magazine soon to be posted to you.

Members' Carnival Events Calendar

Sunday 13 March -  Annual Racing Fraternity Mass

Thursday 17 March - An Evening with Ray Murrihy

Tuesday 5 April - Early Morning Trackwork Breakfast

Wednesday 6 April - Royal Randwick Sydney Carnival Cocktail Party.

Remember keep your eye out for the Carnival Magazine which will contain your Cocktail Party Invitation and click here for further information on all of the above events.

Golden Slipper Hats & Tea - 20 March 2011

The Golden Slipper Hats and Tea. one of the glamour events leading into the Sydney Carnival. This event will showcase fashion by Perri Cutten and dazzle you with a display of millinery inspired from Europe.
 
Grab your girlfriends and dress in your best as there are great prizes to be won. Venue is the stunning Dockside at Cockle Bay on Sunday 20 March 2011 - book now to avoid disappointment.

Brisbane Racing Club - Winter Carnival

The Brisbane Racing Club has advised that our Members are entitled to one (1) complimentary Members Reserve ticket per day of their winter Carnival.  All Members and your guests are required to pay course admission.  If you would like to attend the Carnival which runs from 14 May through to 11 June, kindly contact us on 9663 8419 or email and we will send you out an application form.

Vale

Our sympathies go to the family of the late Judge John McGuire,  who passed away on Saturday.  Judge McGuire was a Trustee of the Royald Randwick Racecourse and we thank him for his contribution to the Club.