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You can be forgiven for thinking this is the April edition!  Forearmed is forewarned and we thought you would appreciate the information sooner rather than later so that those of you who live in the country can plan for Easter.

Now would also be a good time to check that you know where your current card is ready to bring to the races.

If you forget your card and bring an incorrect card you will be charged course admission,  which is not refundable,  and you will be issued with a day ticket.

If your card has been lost then let us know as soon as possible.  Replacement cards will not be posted after 30 March.

Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival - Racing Fraternity Mass - Sunday 11 March

In conjunction with the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Turf Club, Father Christopher Murphy MSC will conduct a Racing Fraternity Mass this coming Sunday, 11 March at Our Lady of the Rosary Church , Roma St, Kensington at 11am . The mass will be followed by finger food and drinks in the Church hall. The event is non-denominational and will include a blessing of trophies, horses , jockeys and other participants of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

Tooheys New Easter Carnival Guest Ticketing

David Jones Derby Day 7 April  - Limit of four.  $125 Members guest - $35 entrance  

Emirates Doncaster Day 9 April - No limit.  $100 Members Guest - $25 entrance.   Buy one get one free offer on Doncaster Day.

JPMorgan Oaks Day 11 April - No limit.  $60 Members Guest - $15 entrance. Free course admission for all ladies.

Scheweppes Sydney Cup Day 14 April - No limit. $100 Members guest - $25 entrance.

Birthday tickets ARE NOT valid for these meetings.

Tickets may not be ordered unless they are paid for. They may be pre-purchased in person, or via the telephone or fax  Alternatively they may be purchased on course on the relevant raceday. 

Pre -purchased tickets will not be posted after 30 March, nor will they be available for collection at the races.  If you purchasing after 30 March you must either come in person or arrange a courier.  The Membership Office is open on Good Friday from 10 am until 2 pm for selling and collection.

Names and full addresses of your guests must be supplied at the time of purchase.

Ticket requests will only be taken from the member and security questions may be asked at time of purchase and please remember that you are responsible for any guest you introduce to the Members' area.

Carnival Pack

Your Easter Carnival Pack will be out to you shortly.  In the pack are two complimentary member stand tickets to Emirates Oaks Day and the opportunity of a "two for one" deal on JPMorgan Doncaster Day.

You will also receive an invitation to the Autumn Carnival Cocktail party, a very popular event and an invitation to Early Morning trackwork.

Bookings are now open for the Cocktail Party, numbers for trackwork are limited.

March Racing

Wednesday 7 March - Warwick Farm - Guest tickets $11

Saturday 10 March - Guineas Day - Royal Randwick - Guest tickets $60

Tuesday 20 March - Royal Randwick  - Guest tickets $11

Sunday 25 March - Galaxy - Warwick Farm - Guest tickets $30

Wednesday 28 March - Warwick Farm - Guest tickets $11

Course entry for all days is $11 except Guineas Day when it is $20 and birthday tickets may be used for all of the abovementioned days.  Remember to ring Julie Harris on 9663 8517 if you want to book a birthday luncheon.

Young Members - Derby Day Luncheon -

All young members will receive an invitation within the next few days for our Young Members Derby Day Luncheon to be held trackside in the Oaks Lawn Marquee. 

Combine a tremendous day's racing with the comfort,  ambience and company of other young race-goers.

Themed classically black and white. There will be a milinery award, and awards for best dressed male and female.  The winners of the best dressed male and female will gain automatic entry into the final of the David Jones Fashions on the Field which will be held on the day. This will be well worth getting dressed up for.

Cost is $180 for the member, $220 for a guest card holder and $250  (includes racecourse entry) for a non card holder.  Price includes full 3 course sit down luncheon, cocktails on arrival, all beer, wine and sparkling, private tote and betting facilities, afternoon entertainment with Jelly Bean Jam, Guest celebrity tipsters, transport and entry to the Fringe Bar After Party.

Scone Cup Tour 17/18 May 2007

Join us for this increasingly popular trip to the Hunter, taking in racing and stud visits.

· Luxury coach transport

· Luncheon at Woodlands Stud.

· Overnight at the Pokolbin Village Resort, with dinner (beverages not included), bed and breakfast.

· Arrowfield Stud

· Scone Races – course entry, race book and luncheon, (beverages included) in the Marquee.

Enjoy lunch at the Woodlands Stud Homestead with John and Frances Ingham, followed by a stallion parade and tour of this wonderful property. Our overnight accommodation will be at the 4 Star Pokolbin Village Resort , where we will have dinner at the award winning Vittorios Restaurant.

Friday will see us at Arrowfield Stud to look at their wonderful stallions before heading down the road to the Scone Races where we will enjoy lunch in the Members' marquee.

Cost is $470 single and $820 two sharing, includes everything except alcohol on Thursday evening. click here to view the accommodation.

If you would like to book or discuss this exciting trip please contact Barbara on 9663 8420. This trip must be taken as a whole.

Members Parking Over Carnival

Please remember that Leger parking will NOT be available during Easter Carnival, members who hold a general parking pass (not reserved) must enter through High Street and park in the middle of the course.

Carbine Club Luncheon

The Carbine Club of NSW salutes the racing industry by having a lunch on the Friday prior to the running of the Golden Slipper.

This year’s event will be at the Pavilion at Royal Randwick on Friday 30 March commencing 12 noon followed by the Call of the Card for the Slipper.

If you would like to attend please contact Barbara on 9663 8420 and she will arrange with a member of the Carbine Club to make an invitation to you.

Autumn Carnival Responsible Service of Alcohol - AJC Members

In keeping with Spring Carnival the standard four-drink policy will apply to 4.00pm and then the two-drink limit will apply in all Members bar areas with the exception of the Derby bar or where table service is provided.

ATO RACING AUDIT – GET THE PAUL CARRAZZO UPDATE

Highly respect bloodstock tax expert, Paul Carrazzo CPA, has recently arranged with William Inglis and Son to run his renowned horse tax seminar at their Newmarket sales complex during the Sydney Easter sales week. The seminar will be identical to what Paul has been delivering so successfully at the QLD Magic Millions sales week since 2003.

Paul Carrazzo is best known as being the long time feature tax writer for The Australian Bloodhorse Review and regular commentator on horse tax issues for The Australian Financial Review.

If you want the update on the ATO Racing Audit and other major horse tax issues, this is an opportunity not to be missed by our members.

The cost is $110 per head and the seminar will take place on Friday, 13 April 2007. To register, contact Carrazzo Consulting on Tel: 03 9329 7044 or e-mail admin@carrazzo.com.au.  For more details, go to www.carrazzo.com.au