Winter is here with a vengeance, but there is no need to sit in front of the television and heater, get yourself down to the track, nothing gives you a warm fuzzy glow like a winner or two. 

Another nice thing to do in winter is to use your birthday luncheon voucher. The next available dates for their use are:

Saturday 24 July

Saturday 7 August

Saturday 4 September

Remember bookings are essential.

Our congratulations go to the following Members who received recognition in the recent Queens Birthday Honours List

Mrs Elizabeth Douglass, AM, for services to the Community and to the arts, particularly  as a charitable fundraiser for the Peter Pan Committee, of Barnardos Australia and the Australian Ballet.

Dr John Gunning, AM, for service to medicine as a cardiologost, and through senior roles with a range of professional organisations.

Well done people.

Justice Perram delivered judgment in the Federal Court challenges by Betfair and Sportsbet and found that the Race Fields Legislation and Regulations are valid.

His Honour found that Betfair had not proved its case in that its arguments as to why the Race Fields Fee was invalid were not correct.

In the case of Sportsbet, Justice Perram accepted that overcoming the issue of ‘free riders’ on the NSW thoroughbred racing industry was a legitimate object. However, his Honour
ruled that the way the Race Fields Fee was applied was invalid.
 
The reasons his Honour found in favour of Sportsbet included his interpretation of a commercial settlement of a dispute with Tabcorp and his view that a $5million fee free threshold imposed by Racing
NSW was intended to protect New South Wales bookmakers.
 
Whilst Racing NSW does not accept these findings, one immediate consequence of the judgment is the removal of the existing $5million fee free threshold and all wagering operators (including Sportsbet
and other corporate bookmakers) will now be required to pay more.

Racing NSW takes issue with a number of the findings of Justice Perram in the Sportsbet judgment and is taking advice on its rights to appeal.

In respect of the considerable Race Fields Fees collected to date, Racing NSW is exploring all available avenues to retain and distribute that essential funding to the
thoroughbred horse racing industry in New South Wales.

For more information please contact Mr Peter V’landys, Racing NSW Chief Executive by phone on (02) 9551 7556.

Racing continues at Royal Randwick this Saturday with the Mick Young Scholarship Trust raceday. Racing will commence at 12.05pm with the last race scheduled for 4.14pm.

Due to inclement weather this morning's Randwick Barrier Trials were postponed after Heat 5. Weather permitting the remainder of the heats will be held this Friday commencing at 8.30am.

Members are advised that the 2010/11 Fixture Cards will be available from the Raceday Office at Saturday's meeting.

AS DIFFERENT AS.  This filly is trained by Chris Waller and she would appear to have a hoof placed firmly on the till. She finished her race off strongly here at headquarters on the holiday Monday when she did a terrific job to recover from a poor start. She is only at this stage lightly raced but she clearly has a bright future and we can look for her shortly in a race at 1800m or beyond.

LOVE CONQUERS ALL.  We have been treated to two excellent performances here at headquarters from Love Conquers All since resuming from a spell in late May. First up, the result was never in doubt but at the most recent second up engagement, the danger signs appeared near the 200m mark when the eventual runner up, Hay List appeared for a stride or two to have the race won. Love Conquers All then showed great determination to out finish Hay List when the pair more than easily accounted for the remainder of their opposition.

HAY LIST can also be followed from the race with confidence. There are races ahead waiting for Hay List to claim after what could only be described as an excellent performance in defeat at what was the first start after a stable change to trainer John McNair.
 

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

The Tattersalls Club Young Members invite AJC Young Members to join them at the 2010 Annual ball to be held on Friday 25 June.  Click here for further details on what will be a fun evening.

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.
 

Thursday 2 September - This is Day One of Wyong's Spring Carnival, so expect some great racing as well as other highlights.

This day trip costs $75 per head which includes return coach, entry and Member Stand Tickets,reserved seating, two course buffet plus tea and coffee.

Drinks are not included in the price and may be purchased.

Booking forms are available at the Membership Office or telephone (02) 9663 8419

Reserve your prime position now!

Enjoy the best facilities on offer at Royal Randwick during the Spring.

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.

 

Darwin Turf Club has pleasure in advising you that the reciprocal privileges during Cup weekend on Saturday 31 July (Darwin Airport Resort Palmerston Sprint) and Monday 2 August (Carlton Mid Darwin Cup) will be two complimentary tickets to the Members Lawn Enclosure. You will be required to pay for the gate entry on each day.

You may book on line. Go to www.darwinturfclub.org.au and click on the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival tab near the top right hand side. Then go to either Day 7 (Darwin Airport Resort Palmerston Sprint) or Day 8 (Carlton mid Darwin Cup).

Contact Raylene, the DTC Membership Officer or Michelle the Admin Assistant on 08 8923 4222 and they will be happy to help you with your online bookings.

Tuesday 22 June

Saturday 26 June

Tuesday 29 June

Click here for July Racedates

Birthday tickets may be used at these meetings.

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.  For details on how to access these tickets go to

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.