Racing continues on the following days

Saturday, 24 July 2010 - Royal Randwick
Friday, 30 July 2010 - Warwick Farm
Wednesday, 4 August 2010 - Kensington Track
Saturday, 7 August 2010 San Domenico Stakes Day - Royal Randwick
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 - Royal Randwick
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 - Kensington Track
Saturday, 21 August 2010 Warwick Stakes - Warwick Farm - See below for coach details
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 - Royal Randwick
 

Warwick Stakes Day - Saturday 21 August

We are pleased to advise that there will be a coach leaving the Members' Driveway at 10.30 am to take Members and their guests to Warwick Farm. The coach will leave Warwick Farm, returning to Randwick at approximately 5.30 pm.

This is a complimentary service to Members, however, there are only a limited number of seats, so bookings are essential and may be made with the Membership ladies on 9663 8419.

Thank you to those of you who have renewed your Membership already.  For those of you haven't you can click here to pay on line and go into the draw to win a Toyota Yaris valued at $20,000 driveaway. 

Sign up today! The free program that rewards you for your participation in the racing industry. The application form was included with your subscription renewal pack.  If you have any queries regarding Racing NSW Rewards Club, please call the Rewards Club hotline on 1300 280 415. Special Rewards Club offers will be promoted throughout the year.

The first sign that Spring racing is stirring was in evidence at the Randwick Barrier Trials held today. Heat 1 featured Group 1 performer Theseo who finished third to his promising stable mate Herculian Prince. Gai Waterhouse produced some more of her big guns when former USA galloper Cannonball won Heat 2 by 5 lengths defeating multiple Listed race winner Rabbuka with AJC Derby runner up Descarado in third placing. Other winners this morning were the Epsom bound Sainthood trained by Rick Worthington and Recoup De Fortune trained by Anthony Cummings.

Members should note that since the 2010/11 Fixture Card was printed there has been an exchange of race date with the Sydney Turf Club. The AJC will now race on Saturday 8 January 2011 whilst the STC will now race on Saturday 22 January. Members may also read media reports regarding a sink hole which appeared in the Steeple Grass track on Friday. Excavation work undertaken today has located the broken section of pipe situated under the Steeple grass track and remedial work will commence tomorrow.

Saturday's race meeting at Randwick will commence at 12.30pm with the last race at 4.40 pm. Gates will open at 11am.
 

ANTIGUAN is a three year old trained here at headquarters by the first Lady of Racing, Gai Waterhouse and Gai certainly sent him ready to do business at a recent midweek Warwick Farm fixture over 1600m. After racing on the speed throughout, he showed determination to draw clear in the straight before eventually scoring with authority. We can look for this horse in higher class events.

NOT A SNIP OF DOUBT was backed as if his race had already been conducted at Warwick Farm recently when he was having his second start back from a spell. The money just kept arriving for him but after looking the winner turning for home, he failed to find room to move at a vital stage. He became unbalanced in the process and suddenly the race was all but over. Look for him to avenge this luckless effort soon.

EGO hadn’t raced in Australia before and he was having his first start for Chris Waller when he was always close enough if good enough before he kicked away to what may’ve been a winning lead in a 1000m race at Warwick Farm in mid July. Not many horses are claimed late after enjoying such a healthy lead 150m from home in races over that journey but race fitness found him out late. He can atone shortly in similar class.

Throughout the Season we will be hosting a number of events for you and your guests.

Saturday 7 August Penfolds Winter Wine Appreciation Luncheon

Saturday 2 September Wyong Race Tour

Sunday 12 September Brunch at the Stables

Tuesday 21 September Early Morning Trackwork Breakfast

Wednesday 22 September An Evening with Max Presnell and Ken Callander

Saturday 25 September Young Members’ “Punting Made Easy” Workshop

Thursday 30 September Young Members’ Epsom Calcutta

Saturday 6 November Möet Hennessy Spring Wine Appreciation Luncheon

Friday 19 November Goulburn Race Tour

Saturday 18 December AJC Members’ Children’s Christmas Party

For information or bookings, please visit our website 
 

We are delighted to announce that we have two overseas trips lined up for you - Hong Kong in December and Dubai in March. Click here for details of these tours.

The AJC had been advised of a change to the reciprocal arrangement with the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust.

We can not guarantee seats for days 3 and 4 of the Ashes or one day international games in 2011.

Tickets for the International Cricket Season go on sale to the general public through Ticketek at 9am on Wednesday 21 July.

If you are keen to get to the cricket over summer, we recommend that you purchase through Ticketek to ensure yourself a seat.

If you are interested in taking advantage of the reciprocity between the Sydney Cricket Ground and the AJC click here to see what is on in July and August. Click here for details on how to access these tickets.

For those of you lucky enough to be travelling to France we have a limited amount of tickets to all racing in France for the upcoming season including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe meeting held on Sun 3 October. The tickets give access to the Members enclosure and grandstand, with no seating guarantee. Reserve seating can be requested at a charge. Contact the Membership ladies on 9663 8419 if you wish to avail yourself of this wonderful opportunity. Remember though, tickets are limited.

Bernie McAloon who has been a member since August 1969 passed away 6 July 2010.

Brien Cobcroft late of Willowtree Parraweena, passed away on 17 July 2010.  Brien was one of our Senior Members who joined in 1956.

Our sympathies go to the families of these gentlemen.
 

Saturday 7 August 2010

Following on from the success of our 2009 wine appreciation luncheons, the Australian Jockey Club is proud to announce the next race day luncheon in the series for our Members’ and their guests to enjoy a truly fine dining experience.

In association with one of Australia’s oldest and most famous wineries, Penfolds, AJC Members and their guests are invited to an unforgettable day of fine food, outstanding wine and great racing all set amongst the impressive surrounds of the Committee Dining Room.

Our Executive Chef, George Mullen has tailor-made the menu which consists of; canapés on arrival, three course luncheon and afternoon tea that will be perfectly matched with selected wines from Penfolds.

Members $150.00 per person

Non Members $195.00 per person

For information and bookings, please contact Julie Harris on 02 9663 8517