Changes to Non Smoking Areas within the Members Area

Members are advised that the seating area located on Level 1 of the Officials Stand (Doncaster, Villier’s & Champagne Bar Balcony) will become a designated Non Smoking Area effective from Saturday 22nd November 2008.

AJC Convention Centre crowned National Caterer of the Year

The Australian Jockey Club (AJC) Convention Centre at Royal Randwick was awarded the highly prestigious ‘National Caterer of the Year’ accolade at the 10th Annual Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering, National Awards for Excellence 2008 held in Brisbane on Monday 27th October, 2008.

This follows the AJC’s win as ‘Caterer of the Year’ at state level in mid September. Scoring the highest marks overall across a range of categories including food quality, service and customer satisfaction as determined by a panel of judges, the AJC was nominated to represent the state of NSW at this week’s National Awards competing against international convention centres.

“The AJC has always been recognised as a preferred destination for conventions and events and this award duly recognises the outstanding quality of the catering and service that is produced at Royal Randwick,” said AJC CEO Norman Gillespie.

“To win this award over such a quality list of competitors demonstrates that the AJC is at the top of a hugely competitive industry”.

“The best caterer in Australia award duly recognises the dedication of our wonderful chefs and service team led by Lynell Peck, Executive Director for Hospitality and Events and George Mullen, Executive Chef. A venue with a difference, the AJC hosts events everyday of the year and offers a truly unique location and a range of facilities to complement our award-winning catering”.

The AJC also picked up the National Function / Convention Centre of the Year Award on Monday night.

Mid Week Race Meets at Warwick Farm and Royal Randwick

As our lifestyles have become busier and race broadcasting and wagering has been more widely distributed through modern technology, midweek race meetings have been increasingly catering to an off course market. To manage smaller attendances and improve efficiencies, the AJC is, on a trial basis, accommodating members and the general public in Member’s areas at both Warwick Farm and Royal Randwick. This trial applies to mid week race meetings only up until 31 January 2009. (Excluding Summer Friday meets)

The trial will be reviewed by the Club after this date to settle a permanent policy.

Members are advised that for the duration of this trial, dress regulations will not be enforced at mid week meetings.

AJC Christmas Gift Ideas

AJC Membership is the gift that keeps on giving all year ‘round. Extended family members can be joined for the reduced joining fee of $185.

To sign up your family (or friends) in time for Christmas, apply prior to 26 November 2008.
Gift certificates can also be arranged on request.

Download an application form or phone 02 9663 8419 for more information.

AJC Member Ties are also great stocking fillers. Ties are available for $20 (SAVE $5) until 19 December 2008. To purchase phone 02 9663 8419 or come into the Administration Office at Royal Randwick, Alison Rd Randwick Office Hours: Mon- Fri 9am-5pm.

Don’t forget by signing up two members you will also receive a FREE Guest Card valued at $280.

Spring Carnival Wrap Up

Pamper Palace
We hope you visited the DelAqua Pamper Palace over Spring Carnival, princesses have been enjoying being pampered and manicured, with only November 4 left make sure you come and have a royal experience.
For more information on DelAqua Hair and Beauty visit www.delaquahairandbeauty.com

MyGalleria
If you received a MyGalleria card while in the Pamper Palace or anywhere around the grounds make sure you jump online to check yourself out! http://mygalleria.royalrandwick.com/

Fashions on the Field

While there was plenty of intense racing action during Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday, the competition was just as fierce off the track with the prestigious Fashions on the Field taking place.
The following were the lucky award winners:
Most colourful race wear – Tanya Lazarou from North Sydney
Best headwear – Vickie Shields from Earlwood
Best dressed family – Alex Lind and family / Ray Fuggle and family (joint winners)
Best matching couple - Anthony Karatostas and Briana Stokes from Heathcote
The winners will all receive fantastic prizes from a range of sponsors of the competition including David Jones, Farage, Percy Marks, Cargo Bar, TAB, Seduce, Wish, Julius Marlow and Sharp.

Search for A Princess

The search for a Princess and her Prince winners were also awarded on Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday with Lisa Clark and Angus Beattie winning the honour of being the ambassadors of the 2009 Tooheys New Royal Randwick Autumn Racing Carnival.
Lisa and Angus each took home prizes including an Emirates Business Class trip to Bangkok plus three night’s accommodation and much more.