Col Tuck's Racing Review

Nominations of Yearlings for one of the signature races run by the Australian Turf Club the 2012 Golden Slipper close this Tuesday with the Club's Racing Department.

Racing also returns to Royal Randwick this Saturday with 130 nominations received for the 8 races.

Visiting trainers are continuing to support Sydney racing during winter with Victorian trainers Terry Kelly and Dan O'Sullivan nominating for Saturday together with Queensland's Alan Bailey and Leeane Poulson from New Zealand.

Racing commences this Saturday at 12.25 pm with the final event scheduled for 4.35pm.
 

Shayne Montgomery - Horses to Follow

AUSTRALIAN STAR  is a well bred two year old who was only having his second start in a race when he settled well back in his field after drawing a wide gate at Rosehill last Saturday. He was clearly doing his best work late after striking trouble early in the straight. He is worth following in the weeks ahead.

BRAYROAN had excellent past form to recommend him but a long spell created uncertainty about him in the betting ring when he was finally reproduced at the races, at Rosehill last Saturday over 1400m. After not being the best away, he was never a winning chance but he will be shortly as his distances extend.

DYNAMIC HONOUR  is a two year old who made his race day debut at Canterbury over 1200m last Wednesday on a soft track after two lead up barrier trials. He was making up plenty of ground over the concluding stages of his race and he can pay to follow as his career unfolds over longer distances.

July Race Dates

Wednesday 6 July – Randwick (Kensington Track) 

Saturday 9 July – Randwick

Wednesday 13 July – Warwick Farm 

Saturday 16 July – Might & Power Race Day - Rosehill Gardens

Wednesday 20 - Canterbury Park

Saturday 23 July – Warwick Farm

Wednesday 27 July – Randwick (Kensington Track) 

Saturday 30 July – Winter Championship Race Day - Rosehill Gardens

Queens' Birthday Honours

We congratulate the following gentlemen who have been honoured in the Queens' Birthday list.

Nicholas Anthony Curtis – AM in the General Division for services through executive roles supporting medical research and health care organizations and to Australia-China business relations

Paul Anthony Innes – OAM in the General Division for service to the thoroughbred horseracing industry, particularly through the Australian Jockeys’ Association.

Major Prize for ATC Goodwill Raceday Promotion

The winner of the competition held over the Goodwill Days is Wendy Pascoe of Putney an STC Member since December 2010.

Wendy's prize is 2011 Sydney Spring Carnival Super Pass.

The  package inclusions outlined below will be provided for BOTH Golden Rose Day at Rosehill Gardens (10/9/11) & Epsom Day at Royal Randwick (1/10/11);

 · Hospitality in the committee room for four people

· $500 TAB voucher

· Limousine Transfers

We congratulate Wendy on her win and thank everyone else for their participation.

Member Tours

Dubai, March 2011
Our members had a wonderful time on the Dubai AJC Members Tour in March this year, starting with an opportunity to view top international horses training at a "Breakfast with the Stars" followed by exciting racing at the Dubai World Cup held at the brand new and very spectacular Meydan Racecourse which just opened late last year. Members also enjoyed a wonderful Desert Safari Dinner set against the majestic desert landscape, a glamorous afternoon tea at the world famous Burj Al Arab hotel at Jumeirah Beach and plenty of opportunties for some retail therapy at the city's amazing shopping centres, or golf at the world class Dubai Creek Golf Club.

Hong Kong, December 2011
Join us in December 2011 for the next Member Tour where we will travel to Hong Kong for racing at Sha Tin (Hong Kong International Races) and Happy Valley (Hong Kong Jockey’s Championship). Join Big Sports Breakfast’s Terry Kennedy and Michael Slater in Hong Kong for a week of spectacular racing action watched by millions around the world. As an ATC member you will be hosted by our very own Sue Benson who will help you get the most out of your experience. Accommodation is in Kowloon’s buzzing Tsim Sha Tsui district with a diverse range of shops, restaurants and public transport at your door. The tour also coincides with Hong Kong’s lively Winter Festival with vibrant markets and glamorous shopping malls giving you a great opportunity to finish your Christmas shopping and bring home something unique.  You may also choose from a selection of optional day tours to Macau (with or without racing), Guangzhou or shopping in Shenzen.

BOOK NOW Numbers are limited | Tour Dates: 6-13 December, 2011 | For more information on accommodation and inclusions please visit www.ambassadortravel.com.au 
 

Darwin Winter Carnival

The Darwin Turf Club is pleased to offer reciprocal privileges to ATC Members during the 2011 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival.

Our Carnival is held between 2 July and 1 August 2011 at a time when our southern counterparts deal with the wintery conditions of their home states. The Top End provides such an inviting contrast with it's cool breezes whilst being bathed in the sunshine that only Darwin can offer at this time of year.

Click here to download the the reciprocal member ticket application form and return it directly to the Darwin Turf Club in order to receive the reciprocal privileges on offer. It can be completed and returned via email.

Interstate Reciprocal Members must pay racecourse admission and will receive two (2) complimentary access passes to the member facilities for the day. Photo ID and a current member badge must be presented at the Administration Office PRIOR TO Race Days to collect passes.

NOTE: Due to the size of our facilities, on Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Weekend Saturday & Monday races, complimentary member passes will provide access to the Members Lawn area only.

 

Heritage Society News

The AJC Heritage Society hasbeen given permission to extend their scope of works to include cataloguing, storing and preservation of the artwork and memorabilia housed at Rosehill Gardens and Canterbury Park.

Since it’s foundation in 1943, the Sydney Turf Club (STC) has amassed an impressive collection of framed artworks, photographs, journals, newspaper clippings, race books, trophies, and various racing memorabilia.

All of this material represents a valuable archive of not only racing history, but also a unique trove of continuous Australian social and industry history. The Heritage Society will undertake the care and maintenance of the collection. Standby for future updates.
 

NSW Racehorse Owners' Association

We congratulate Julia Ritchie, former Australian Jockey Club Board Member on her appointment to the NSW Racehorse Owners Association. Julia replaces Max Whitby.

The Association is holding it's Racing's Night of Champions at Royal Randwick on Thursday 11 August 2011.   click here for further details.

Vale

Shirley Jaffee, a member for 23 years and a horse owner has recently passed away.

We also lost Keith O'Neill who had been a member for 26 years.  Keith was a keen racegoer and also devoted much of his time to charity.   He will be missed by his friends in the Derby Bar.

We offer our condolences to the families.