Reminder: Members Information Meeting this Saturday

The Members Quarterly Information Meeting will be held this Saturday 5 September 2009 (prior to the races). This is an opportunity for members to discuss issues with your Board members.

When: Saturday 5 Sep 2009 (prior to the races)
Where: Derby Room, Royal Randwick
Time: 10.30am

A complimentary morning tea will be served from 10.30am
Gates to the racecourse will be open for Members wishing to attend this meeting from 10.00am. The courtesy Buggy will be operating from this time.
 

AJC to revamp Warwick Farm

As you may have read this week, the Board of the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) announced that more than $25 million will be spent on revitalising Warwick Farm Racecourse under a major initiative.

Major new Member, spectator, racing and training facilities will be built under the Grand Plan for Warwick Farm that will see its future secured as a racing and training venue for decades.

The kick starter for this will see William Inglis & Son Ltd (Inglis) purchase 9.5 hectares of land from the AJC at Warwick Farm. Inglis has developed plans to build a state of the art giant covered sale ring with bars, restaurants, and stables for up to 1000 horses.

To read the full media release please click here
 

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
 

Early morning trackwork with the Spring stars, September 22

See the stars of the Spring Carnival go through their paces on Tuesday 22nd September 2009 at Royal Randwick from 6.00am until 7.30am.

Members and guests can enjoy the exclusive opportunity to attend early morning trackwork in the weeks leading up to Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday, meet the trainers and hear an exciting interview with John Messara from Arrowfield Stud. A light breakfast will be provided.

Please register your attendance by either phone or email Shelley on 02 9963 8504 or members@royalrandwick.com to assist with catering.
(Please include your Membership/Badge No. on the email)

Entry is via Alison Road, park as directed and enter through pedestrian tunnel. This is a free event.
 

Celebrity Chef Ladies Day Lunch, George Main Stakes Day September 26

Celebrity Chef Lunch with Justin North of Bécasse

Royal Randwick, in conjunction with Sydney Children’s Hospital, are hosting a fabulous Celebrity Chef Lunch on George Main Stakes Day (Ladies Day). The aim of the afternoon is to raise more than $35,000 to purchase vital equipment and services for the Hospital.

At an exclusive trackside location you will be charmed by MC Adam Williams and enjoy a three course lunch designed by the Sydney Morning Herald 2009 Chef of the Year, Justin North of Bécasse and Etch.

George Main Stakes Day (Ladies Day) Saturday 26 September 2009

12pm for a 12.30pm start until the last race (approx 5pm)

Oaks Lawn Marquee, Royal Randwick

$175 (per ticket) includes racecourse entry
$1750 for a table of ten

For ticket enquiries contact Marketing: Odetta de la Vega at odelavega@royalrandwick.com or on 9663 8478
Bookings close Thursday 17 September.
 

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, 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
 

The Carousel, Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday October 3

The Carousel, a Royal Randwick Garden Party is the Spring Carnival’s ultimate social event. Located trackside at the prestigious Royal Randwick Leger Lawn. 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. Saturday 3 October, Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday. 
 
Tickets $99 include racecourse entry.

Book now at Ticketek.com.au

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 9963 8504 or members@royalrandwick.com  
(Please include your Membership/Badge No. on the email)