Racing News

The countdown is over and Day One of the AJC Spring Carnival arrives this Saturday at Royal Randwick with the running of the Weight For Age Arrowfield Stud George Main Stakes. Some of the starters will be having their final lead up to next week’s Arrowfield Stud Epsom Handicap including Mentality, Triple Honour, and Rock Kingdom. Other leading contenders for the Arrowfield Stud George Main Stakes are Racing to Win, Black Piranha and Onemorenomore.

Other feature races on Saturday’s programme include the Group 2 Chandon Stan Fox Stakes for Three Year Olds, the Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap where many of the runners will be trying to force their way into the Arrowfield Stud Epsom Handicap, and the Group 3 Mc Grath Colin Stephen Quality.

The carnival continues on Arrowfield Stud Super Saturday 3 October, with not only the running of four Group 1 events, but also the NSW Breeders Plate and Keeneland Gimcrack Stakes for the 2YOld colts & geldings and fillies respectively.
 

New race day stalls and busway make their debut

We are pleased to announce that as part of the Stage one masterplan that the new race day stalls and busway will be operational from George Main stakes day. However the existing turnstiles and entries will still be in effect. Obviously this is a work in progress and further beautification will be undertaken in the coming months – all enhancing your race day experiences for the future.
 

Valet Parking and Transport Guide for Spring Carnival

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

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. 

AFL Grand Final - get the best of both worlds

We are pleased to advise that we will have a big screen for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday plus vision throughout the stands on select screens so you can experience the thrills of great racing live and not miss a moment of the Grand Final.

Members' Guest Prices

 All ticket prices include GST 

George Main Stakes Day - 26th September 2009 $60.00 plus $20 course entry
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 - 26 September, 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.

Spring Carnival Member race day dining

 Spring Carnival Members' dining current availability:
Galaxy Room from $180 per member - includes complimentary apperitif on arrival

Champagne Bar High Tea during Spring Carnival
Saturdays 26th September & 17th October ’09 - $85.00 per member
Saturday 3rd October $190.00 per member
Tuesday 3rd November $230.00 per member

Officials Terrace from $155.00 per member
Three course luncheon & beverage package $300.00 per person

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

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!

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

Categories
Best Racewear Female
Best Racewear Male
Millinery Award
 
Register now at  www.royalrandwick.com
 

Upcoming Members' Spring Events

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.
An exclusive AJC Members' book signing with Alister Simpson including a special offer for early purchase to AJC Members, will take place 2.30pm Saturday 26th September, on the ground floor of the Officials Stand.
 

A Night of Legends

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 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@royalrandwick.com
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@royalrandwick.com  to make your purchase or simply purchase a copy on the night.
 

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.

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 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
 

Reciprocity

If you are wishing to attend the Cox Plate,  24 October in Melbourne you will need to apply on the form prior to 12 October and tickets will be mailed to you, after this date tickets must be collected at Moonee Valley prior to the raceday. As a AJC member you are entitled to one complimentary ticket for yourself and you may purchase one for your guest.

Appications for Melbourne Cup, 3 November have been forwarded to you, however, you should you have mislaid this form please contact the AJC Membership Department who will be happy to send you another. For tickets to be mailed to you forms must be received by the VRC no later than Friday 9 October, after that tickets must be collected from the VRC prior to the raceday.

Down the Track - Coming Events

AJC and Christmas

Spring is upon us already and what a feast of racing awaits us. Speaking of feasts let us take the heat out of your kitchen this Christmas and let our AJC chefs prepare your Christmas fare. This is a first time service to our Members and we look forward to taking the load away from you over Christmas and doing the work for you.

Click here for further details and order form.
 
Members' Tours

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