Spring Carnival Member race day dining

Spring Carnival Members dining current availability:
Galaxy Room from $180 per member

Champagne Bar High Tea
26th September & 17th October ’09 - $85.00 per member
Sat. 3rd October $190.00 per member, Melbourne Cup Day $230.00 per member

Officials Terrace from $155.00 per member
Q.E.II Committee Room Sat. 26th September
Three course luncheon & beverage package $300.00 per person

Reservations please contact Julie Harris (02) 9663 8517 email: jharris@royalrandwick.com  
 

Valet parking for Spring Carnival

As an added service to our Members, Sponsors and Patrons, Royal Randwick will be offering 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.

For further information on Valet Parking contact Royal Randwick Conventions and Events on (02) 9663 8500 or visit our website www.royalrandwick.com 
 

Last days to buy tickets to the Celebrity Chef Ladies Day Lunch, George Main Stakes Day September 26

HURRY! ticket sales closing soon ......

What : Celebrity Chef Ladies Day Lunch with Justin North from Bécasse.

Hosted by the Australian Jockey Club, the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation and Westfield Bondi Junction

When: Saturday 26 September, George Main Stakes Day
12:00pm for a 12:30pm start

Where: Oaks Lawn Marquee, Royal Randwick

Why: To raise funds to purchase vital equipment and services for the Sydney Children's Hospital and to enjoy an exhilarating first day of Spring Carnival in a premium trackside position.

Featuring : This inaugural Spring Carnival event will be hosted by Adam Williams, creative director of So You Think You Can Dance, and will feature a decadent 3 course lunch designed by Justin North the Sydney Morning Herald 2009 Chef of The Year.

And more for the Ladies on Ladies Day : In true Spring Carnival style, ladies will be in the running for several “Best Fashion “ awards thanks to Westfield Bondi Junction (WBJ). WBJ are also offering some exclusive fashion offers made available by their retailers to inspire spring racing outfits. And, to keep you looking fresh, Model Co. will be on hand at the Ladies Lunch for make-up touch-ups and a spot of pampering.

$175 per ticket : includes racecourse entry and 3 course lunch
$1750 for a table of ten

Please return the completed booking form to odelavega@royalrandwick.com or fax (02) 9662 6292 by Friday 18 September. For enquiries contact Marketing: Odetta de la Vega on (02) 9663 8478

 

Alister Simpson – a Brush with Horses, September 26

Alister Simpson, Australia’s leading equine artist presents his beautiful new coffee-table book A Brush with Horses.
Featuring studies and line drawings as well as never-before-seen artworks from private collections, this handpicked selection has been painstakingly reproduced using traditional printing techniques. The result is a sumptuous cased and jacketed art book.
An exclusive AJC Members book signing with Alister Simpson including a discount to AJC Members, will take place 2.30pm Saturday 26th September, on the ground floor of the Officials Stand.
 

A Night of Legends with Ian Craig and Bill Waterhouse, October 1

Racings greatest caller Ian Craig was the longest full time race caller in Australia with a distinguished radio and television career that spanned more than 44 years. Calling 35 Epsom, Derby’s and Golden Slippers, Ian has seen the greats – Kingston Town, Luskin Star, Super Impose, Sunline, Octagonal, Lonhro, Might & Power.

Bill Waterhouse the colourful and iconic bookmaker, is releasing for the first time his own life story ‘What Are the Odds’ and AJC members will have the very special opportunity to hear Bill interviewed. The patriarch of Australia’s racing dynasty, gives a rare insight into his record-breaking bookmaking career – which started as a clerk in 1938 and continues to this day. Bill recalls the characters of the turf over these many decades and reveals candid details of his exciting betting duels with punters such as Sir Frank Duval (the Hong Kong Tiger), Felipe Ysmael (The Babe), Peter Hunter (Huxley) and Ray Hopkins (Hoppy).

We invite you to share these special memories when Ian and Bill are interviewed by Max Presnell

Thursday 1st October 2009 – Oaks Lawn Marquee
Commencing 6.00pm for arrival canapés and drinks
Interviews from 7.00pm to 8.30pm

To book please contact Julie Harris on 02 9663 8517 or email jharris@ajc.com.au  

AJC Members free
Members Guest Card holders $25 per person
Non members $50.00 per person

PLUS as an AJC Member you have the special opportunity to be one of the first to own ‘What Are The Odds’ with an exclusive AJC Members’ Offer. Before the book’s release to the public, you can purchase this intriguing inside tale of racing for just $39.95 - a 20% discount for AJC Members Only.
Contact Shelley on 9663 8504 or smitchell@ajc.org.au to make your purchase or simply purchase a copy on the night.
 

The Carousel, Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday October 3

The Carousel is the Spring Carnival’s ultimate social event. Located trackside at the prestigious Royal Randwick Leger Lawns. Enjoy the atmosphere of the races in exclusive surrounds and with private facilities at your disposal. Book now so you don’t miss out on Sydney’s most stylish party on Saturday 3 October, Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday

Your $99 ticket includes:

• Racecourse entry
• The Carousel entry
• 3 standard drinks
• Live music, DJ’s and roaming acts
• Gourmet food available for purchase
• Private TAB and Bookie facilities

Book now at Ticketek.com.au 
 

AJC Members and guests are invited to Tattersalls Club’s annual Ball, Saturday October 10

Enjoy 3 course meal, beverages and live band – The John Field Band. Plus go in the draw to win a case of Wolf Blass premium wines, with proceeds to the McGrath Foundation.

Tattersalls Club Ball
Chelmsford and Tattersalls Room, Level 3
181 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Saturday 10 October 2009
6.30pm.
Tickets: $140 Member

Pay via direct deposit to:
Account name: Tattersalls Club
BSB: 302-100
Account: 149 1927
** Please put your name in the Comment fields and RSVP – tattersallsclub@tattersallsclub.org  

Pay via credit card/cheque and fill in the booking form via this link http://www.tattersallsclub.org/pdf/AJC-invite-Tattersalls-Ball-10-Oct-09.pdf and scan and email tattersallsclub@tattersallsclub.org or fax to 9267 8312.
 

Young Members Spring racing celebration party, October 17

We invite you to what is shaping up to be the AJC Young Members’ event of the season. What a fantastic way to celebrate the Spring Racing Carnival.
To be held in the exclusive Committee Room, QEII Building from 12noon.
There is only a limited amount of tickets available for this event so please book early.

Price:
$ 95 AJC Young Members
$125 Young Members Guest

Either phone or email Shelley on 02 9663 8504 or members@royalrandwick.com  
(Please include your Membership/Badge No. on the email