Tuckometer Report

The AJC Autumn Carnival commences this Saturday with three Group 1 races set down for decision.
 
The David Jones Australian Derby will see the return clash of Randwick Guineas Shoot Out against Rosehill Guineas winner Zabrasive. They will be joined by Spring Champion Stakes winner Monaco Consul, New Zealand Derby placegetter Handsome Zulu to be ridden by Hong Kong rider Alex Lai and New Zealand Oaks winner Keep The Peace for which connections paid the Late Entry fee.
 
The Inglis Sires Produce Stakes is the feature event for the Two Year Olds and Victorian Fillies Willow Creek and Yosei who were both placed in the VRC Sires Produce Stakes will attempt to upstage their NSW rivals.
 
The T J Smith Stakes is the premier sprint race run by the club each season. This year the Les Bridge trained Hot Danish will attempt to add her name to the honour role but will face strong opposition from Mic Mac and VRC Newmarket Handicap winner Wanted.

The supporting races will see the final trial for horses trying to qualify for the Doncaster Mile in the Emirates Doncaster Prelude whilst the Three Year Old Fillies have their last chance to qualify for the AJC Oaks in the Asian Racing Federation Trophy.
 
The 33rd Asian Racing Conference will be held in Sydney in the week between the AJC Derby and Doncaster and delegates will be attending Derby day at Randwick and to recognise that fact, the Adrian Knox Stakes has been renamed for 2010 only. The Group 2 Chairman's Handicap also allows the winner automatic entry into the Schweppes Sydney Cup.

Shayne Montgomery's Horses to Follow

ALMA’S FURY After scoring with authority at Canberra, connections attempted the class rise of all class rises with him when they elected to start him in a recent black type event on Easter Saturday. Perhaps on the day only those same connections along with a few others were even aware he was at the races, he started at $101. Follow him and look for a gear change sooner rather than later. He can win again shortly.

MORE STRAWBERRIES has staked unquestionable claim to the title of “Best Maidener in the Country” after she earned a minor prize money cheque for the third time in as many race day appearances, the most recent of which was over Easter. This most talented two year old is yet to race on her home track here at headquarters but expect her to be very hard to beat when she is first produced around roomy Randwick.

PALACIO DE CRISTAL is trained here at headquarters and is progressing well in his attempt to add the time honoured Doncaster Mile to his win record which already boasts a Villiers Stakes win here over the same distance last summer. He has done little wrong in his races since his most recent spell but there is one proviso with him. His winning prospects diminish when the track condition is on the soft side.
 

Member Competition

We are pleased to announce a family area has been opened on the newly created picnic lawn this is in the location of the retired raceday stalls next to the members’ entrance off main drive. The family area is fully fenced and comprises of 12 covered picnic booths, a shaded equine themed playground, a sand pit and baby change facilities.

These picnic booths need names, and we invite you to choose 12 names from our list of the best recent horses to have raced at Randwick shown here in alphabetical order . 

The top 12 horses with the most votes will have a booth named after them. 

The horses are:

Castletown                  Catalan Opening               Champagne           
         
Choisir                         Danewin                              Desert War                

Doriemus                    Filante                                  Grand Armee

Intergaze                     Jeune                                    Juggler

Lonhro                         Mahogany                             Makybe Diva 

Might and Power       Miss Finland                         Mummify
 
Naturalism                 Octagonal                             Planet Ruler
 
Racing To Win           Rough Habit                        Saintly
 
Samantha Miss         Schillaci                                Shaftesbury Avenue
 
Shogun Lodge          Stylish Century                     Super Impose
 
Sunline                       Takeover Target                  Theseo
 
Tie The Knot              Triscay                                  Veandercross

To go into the draw to win one of twelve double Members guest tickets to Sydney Cup Day on 24th April email your top 12 horses to competition@royalrandwick.com before 5 pm on Friday 16 April.

Ticketing

You are encouraged to pre-arrange your Members’ area guest tickets to avoid the hassle on race day. Ticket application forms received within 7 days of the race meetings will need to be collected on the day at the General Office.

Click here to download your ticket application form.

If you are required to visit the General Office on race day to collect tickets please allow extra time as this office will be very busy. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Please also ensure that you have your correct card with you on the day. If you bring the wrong one you will be required to pay course entry which will not be refunded. 

Sadly some Members continue to abuse their membership by lending their Member’s Card to others.

The AJC reminds Members that Club Rule 2.8 states that a “Member’s pass is non-transferable and valid for use only by the Member to whom the pass was issued. If a Member allows another person to use that Member’s pass, the Company may confiscate the Member’s pass”.

Similarly, Club Rule 2.9(d) states that "Guest passes are not for transfer other than by a Member to their guest and are not for re-sale".

Fashions on the Field

David Jones Australian Derby Day is the first day of the Fashions on the Field contest, the categories of Classic Racewear Female and Male will be the hotly sought after crown, with thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be won.

Day two, Emirates Doncaster Day features another day in the fashion stakes with Best Dressed Couple and Best Millinery awards up for grabs in the Fashions on the Field competition, a day not to be missed.

pre-register here for a chance to participate in some amazing prizes in our Fashions On The Field.

Reserved Parking, Valet Parking and Transport Options

We have limited Member Reserved Parking available on the grassed area bordering Alison Rd & Doncaster Avenue at a reduced price of $300 for Carnival and the remainder of the season.  Contact Sue on 9663 8436 or sbenson@royalrandwick.com.

As an added service we will be offering you a Valet Parking Service for an easy and convenient way of arrival and departure from the Racecourse.

To access Valet Parking, you will need to enter via Ascot Street. Turn left into Ascot St off Doncaster Ave and then follow Valet Parking signs to the vehicle drop off point.

The Valet Parking Fee is $30 (inc. GST) per vehicle payable by cash or EFTPOS upon drop off of your vehicle.

Click here for transport options

For further information on Valet Parking contact Royal Randwick
Conventions and Events on (02) 9663 8500.
 

Warwick Farm - Traffic Infringement

Did you receive a traffic infringement parking adjacent to Warwick Farm on 6 March? 

There was an arrangement agreed by Mr. David Tuxford of Liverpool City Council and Jonathan Seward of the AJC that patrons would be able to park in that area and not be liable to a fine.  If you were unfortunate enough to receive an infringement notice please forward it to Ms Versna Kerstev (below) together with a note explaining the situation.

Ms. Vesna Kerstev
Manager Rangers and Parking Services
Liverpool City Council
1 Hoxton Park Rd
Liverpool NSW 2170 

AJC Members' Golf Day

Thursday 13 May 2010 - Bonnie Doon Golf Club

Join us for a glorious day on the greens at Bonnie Doon Golf Club.

You and your guests are invited to register from 7.00am for a 8.00am sharp shotgun start followed by a barbeque lunch in the Clubhouse at the end of the round.

Cost is $105.00 per person which includes green fees and lunch.

For further information click here and to book please contact the Membership Department on 9663 8419 or email members@royalrandwick.com

Unwrap Our Special Birthday Fares

Celebrating 10 years in Sydney with great worldwide fares.

Offer includes our 25 European destinations plus Auckland, Christchurch, Dubai and Bangkok. Sale ends 20th April. Book now

Christchurch from $368*
Dubai from $1,710*
Frankfurt from $1,734*
Auckland from $389*
Rome from $1,713*
Athens from $1,752*
Bangkok from $822*
Prague (new) from $1,718*
Paris from $1,755*
Madrid (new) from $1,702*
Amsterdam (new) from $1,733*
London from $1,819*

*Airfares are inclusive of taxes and surcharges correct at 9th March 2010. Offer ends 20th April for travel from now until 30th November 2010. Valid on the EK415 service. Seats subject to availability. Amendments and cancellation fees apply. Prices quoted are for the low season. Blackout periods may apply. Emirates will be flying to Amsterdam from 1st May 2010, Prague from 1st July 2010 and Madrid from 1st August 2010.
 

Vale

John Furlong who had just attained his 50 years membership

Lady Sonia Mc Mahon

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the families of these members.