Racing News - The Tuckometer Report

Introducing the Tuckometer Report.  A new section of the Newsletter with racing news which has been provided by our Racing Manager Col Tuck.

Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday this week features an outstanding line up of races including the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Epsom Handicap, The Metropolitan, Arrowfield Stud Flight Stakes and Inglis Spring Champion Stakes. All 10 races on the program are "Black Type" events and include the first races for Two Year Olds being the NSW Breeders Plate for Colts and Geldings and the Keeneland Gimcrack Stakes for Fillies.

Road to Rock has firmed in Epsom betting following his strong win in last Saturday's Group 1 George Main Stakes and now strongly challenges Rangirangdoo for favouritism in the race. Leading Victorian trainer Lee Freedman will also try to qualify imported galloper Speed Gifted for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups via The Metropolitan and it should be remembered that Railings in 2005 and Tawqeet in 2006 both won The Metropolitan prior to the winning the Caulfield Cup. Melito is the current point score leader in the AJC/STC Princess Series but depending upon the result of the final leg the Flight Stakes any one of 3 Fillies could win the trophy. In addition to the Group 1 races the promising Rothesay will contest the Roman Consul Stakes for Three Year Olds whilst 2008 AJC Derby winner Nom Du Jeu returns to Royal Randwick in the Craven Plate. 

Warwick Farm

Recover from all of the Super Saturday activity with a great day at Warwick Farm on Monday 5  October.  Course entry is free and members may also bring guests into the Members' area free of charge.  The Members' Dining Room will be operational with a home style a la carte menu on offer.  Coats and ties are not required. A smart, collared shirt with dress shoes and trousers is all that is required for the gentlemen.

The AJC recognises the achievements of the late Ted Mc Cabe, Chairman of Hawkesbury Race Club and will be naming a race in his honour on Monday 5  October.  Vale Ted.

Don't forget daylight saving comes into effect at 3.00 am on Sunday 4 October.

Members' Guest Prices

All ticket prices include GST and the entrance prices shown here are for entrance tickets pre-purchased from the AJC.

Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday - 3rd October 2009 $125.00 plus $35 course entry
City Tattersall's Club Cup - 17th October 2009 $40.00 plus $20 course entry
Daracon Melbourne Cup Day - 3rd November 2009 $60.00 plus $35 course entry
During Spring Carnival - Children between the age of 5 and 18 must be accompanied by a member and require a Junior Ticket. These tickets are on sale at the General Office on - 3 October, 17 October & 3 November $5.00 per Junior. 3 October $10.00 per Junior.

Click here to download order form

Please note that birthday vouchers CANNOT BE USED on these days. 

Dining options

Spring Carnival Members' dining current availability:
Galaxy Room from $210 per member - includes complimentary apperitif on arrival

Champagne Bar High Tea during Spring Carnival
Saturday 3rd October $190.00 per member - SOLD OUT.  Waitlist available
Saturday 17 October  $85.00 per member
Tuesday 3rd November $230.00 per member

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

Pre-register for the Sydney Confidential Fashions on the Field

Pre-register for the Sydney Confidential Fashions on the Field
Fashions on the Field will return this Spring Carnival for one day only on Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday, Saturday 3 October with thousands of dollars worth of prizes on offer. Make sure you pre-register to be a part of this fabulous event!

Categories
Best Racewear Female
Best Racewear Male
Millinery Award

Register now at www.royalrandwick.com

And the first 30 people to register will receive a double pass to Mao's Last Dancer
www.maoslastdancermovie.com 
 

A Night of Legends

Just a reminder, racing's greatest caller Ian Craig, who was the longest full time race caller in Australia with a distinguished radio and television career that spanned more than 44 years and Bill Waterhouse the colourful and iconic bookmaker who has released for the first time his own life story ‘What Are the Odds’ will be together on 1st October. AJC members and guests will have the very special opportunity to share memories of racing's past 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@royalrandwick.com
AJC Members free
Members' Guest Card holders $25 per person
Non members $50.00 per person

 Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guests of the the AJC and the compere at this event are their own and are not necessarily the views of the AJC. The AJC no longer has an industry regulatory function and operates as an independent race club.
 

Young Members’ Spring racing celebration party, October 17

Look for your personal invitation in your email 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 Member
$125 Young Member’s Guest
Either phone or email Shelley on 02 9663 8504 or members@royalrandwick.com
(Please include your Membership Scan Card No. on the email

Tattersalls Club’s Annual Ball, Saturday October 10

AJC Members and guests are invited to join Tattersalls Club Members at their annual ball. 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 and scan and email tattersallsclub@tattersallsclub.org or fax to 9267 8312.

Valet Parking and Transport Guide for Spring Carnival

Please be notified that buses  leaving from Central Station for this weekend will now leave from EDDY AVENUE instead of CHALMERS STREET.

Signage will be posted at Central to assist.
 
Transport Guide CLICK HERE and pedestrian access

If you are on foot, you may enter the course via Bowral Lane off Doncaster Avenue, 2000 metre entry opposite Darley Road, or the Main Members' Driveway.

As an added service to our Members, Sponsors and Patrons, we 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 

Best Convention Centre and Event Caterer Award

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that for the second year running, the AJC Convention Centre have been named “Best Function/Convention Centre Caterer” by the NSW Restaurant & Catering Association.

The award was announced on Monday night at the NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence held at the Sydney Convention Centre & Exhibition Centre, 

This award is extremely prestigious and is well recognised within the hospitality and events industry.  Well done Lynell and all of her staff, and to George Mullen our Executive Chef.

Prize Winner

Congratulation to Mrs Valda O’Keeffe winner of the draw from members who proposed a new member during the ‘Sign Up A Friend’ Offer.  Valda and 3 guests have won an exclusive racing experience on Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday.

Goulburn Cup and 2010 Scone Cup Trip

We are very pleased to announce the following trips for Members

Goulburn Cup - 20 November 2009

Join us on an AJC Members’ trip to the Goulburn Cup.
Witness some of the Nation's best trainers, jockeys and gallopers compete for the Cup prize of $80,000 and a total of over $300,000 in prize money and trophies. The standard of racing will be top class and will provide unlimited quantities of thrills and excitement.

The cost is $95 per person and includes return coach, course admission, and buffet luncheon with a cash bar.

HUNTER VALLEY & SCONE CUP - 13/14 MAY 2010

Involves stud visits, overnight in the Hunter and the Scone Cup. Price and details TBA.

These trips have been a huge success over the years and we look forward to their resumption.

For further details and bookings for both of these events please contact Barbara on 9663 8419 or email btaylor@royalrandwick.com