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We are pleased to advise that AJC Members will have access to the One Day International matches on 24 January and 12 February, and the Twenty20 Match on 23 February.

You must, however, submit your application form to the Sydney Cricket Ground by midday on the last working day prior to the commencement of each event.

The cost for an additional pass is $85 Adults and $45 Juniors.

All applications for tickets must be made on the SCGT booking form which may be downloaded from www.royalrandwick.com  Members, SCG Reciprocity.

When attending a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, please visit the Members Match Day Office to the left of Gate A on Driver Avenue, Moore Park.

January and February Race Dates

Tuesday, 26 January - Australia Day
Saturday, 30 January

Friday 5 February
Wednesday 10 February
Saturday 13 February
Wednesday 17 February- Warwick Farm
Wednesday 24 February- Warwick Farm
Friday 26 February
 

Racing at Warwick Farm - 6 March

Patinack Chipping Norton Day at Warwick Farm.

We are pleased to advise that there will be a complimentary Members' coach leaving Royal Randwick at 11.00am to Warwick Farm on 6 March for Patinack Chipping Norton Stakes. The coach will return to Royal Randwick at 6.15pm.
 
This will be a popular day at The Farm, so ring the Membership ladies on 9663 8419 to book your seat on the coach.

Tuckometer Report

Autumn Stars Gear Up

Signs that the 2010 Autumn Carnival is fast approaching were evident at the Randwick Barrier Trials on Friday 15 January. The opening two heats were held on the Course Proper with Flight Stakes runner up Sister Madly prevailing in Heat 1 from Epsom Handicap winner Rock Kingdom and Swift Alliance in third position. Other runners in the heat included Manhattan Rain, Theseo and Occurrence. Heat two was won by the Gai Waterhouse trained Montana Flyer who defeated Seeking Attention and three year old Shellscrape in third position. The overall time for Heat 2 was 46.99 marginally faster than the 47.11 for Heat 1.

Entries for the Doncaster Mile to be run on Saturday 17 April have also closed with over 190 entries received including 2009 winner Vision and Power, 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, 2009 Cox Plate winner So You Think in addition to Whobegotyou, Heart of Dreams, Weekend Hussler, Theseo, Denman, Trusting and More Joyous.

Horses to follow:-

SUPER CHOICE.  We highlighted this Guy Walter trained horse from Warwick Farm after he had put “the writing on the wall” at his previous start and it is suggested that those of you who profited by his dominating win last Thursday night keep following him. He can derive confidence from the performance and posting back to back winning efforts is far from beyond him.

KABUKI KISS is trained here at Headquarters by Gai Waterhouse and she has only been to the races once so far. After promising plenty at the barrier trials this two year old filly set herself too great a start when she reared on jumping here on 9 January and surrendered her winning chance in the process. Plenty also went wrong in transit after the bad getaway and we can look for her to atone shortly.

BROTHER PATRICK is a three year old in possession of much promise trained by Paul Messara. He recorded very fast overall time in winning his Maiden before he came to town to score with authority here at Headquarters on 9 January. Very few horses can successfully make the step immediately out of Maiden class to win even next start on the Provincial circuit. To come to Randwick directly out of Maiden class and score so impressively is a rarity indeed.
 

Autumn Carnival Dining

Get yourselves into poll position for fantastic Carnival dining and viewing by booking early.

Enjoy the best facilities on offer at Royal Randwick during the Autumn Racing Carnival.

We have a diverse range of dining options to suit all tastes including the popular Galaxy Dining Room, the elegant Champagne Bar and the Officials Open Terrace which is right in the heart of all the racing action.

Bookings are now open. Click here to view dining packages in more detail.

Complimentary Tickets

You will by now have received your complimentary voucher to enable you to bring two friends to the races in the leadup to Derby Day. To redeem this voucher you may :

• Bring the voucher to the races

• Call personally and see the Membership ladies in the Admin Building on Alison Rd – Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.

• Forward the voucher to the Membership Department, AJC Locked Bag 3, Randwick, and we will post them out to you, (we would need a week's notice to allow for the vagaries of the post, so too late now for Australia Day to be posted).

This procedure also applies to your birthday card tickets.

Please also remember to keep these in a safe place as they cannot be replaced.

Notes for your Diaries

Saturday 13 March

Take the opportunity to discuss the Club's plans and progress and air any concerns you may have with the Board, at the Members' Quarterly Information Meeting which will be held in the Derby Bar, Royal Randwick, at 10.30am, on Saturday 13 March.

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 the in field from this time.

Sunday 14 March

The annual racing Mass (which many of you have attended in past years) is once more being held on Sunday 14th March 2010 as part of Sydney’s Autumn Racing Carnival at 11am at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church 4 Roma Avenue Kensington.

People from all walks of life in the racing industry and all faiths attend.

Following Mass you all are invited to attend a time of reunions and meeting other Members of both AJC and STC Board, Club Members, Trainers, Jockeys and many others from the Industry.
 
Drinks and light refreshments are served in the Church Hall. Invitation is not only for Members so please invite all your family and friends to spend a special gathering thanking the maker of the great thoroughbred who gives such enjoyment to racing people.

Further enquires contact Racing Catholic Chaplain Brother Dan Stafford 0411 367 440.

Carnival Lead Up Events

Details will be relayed to you in a few weeks, but whilst those diaries are out, here is something else for you to add and look forward to

6 April – Trackwork Breakfast

7 April – Members Cocktail Party
 

Scone Cup - 13/14 May

Join us on our fully escorted annual trip to the Scone Cup.
 
• Air conditioned coach
• Stallion viewing and picnic lunch at Darley
• Bed and breakfast at the Mercure Hotel in the Hunter Valley with dinner at Lindemans.
• Stallion viewing and talk at Arrowfield Stud
• Access to the Members Marquee at Scone where we will enjoy the races and a buffet luncheon.
• Chatswood or Randwick pickup.

For further information please contact Barbara on 9663 8419 or btaylor@royalrandwick.com. The cost is approximately $550 single and $460 pp twin share. 

We will also be running some more day trips to provincial cups, and we will advise when these have been finalised.
 

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