Warwick Farm Dress Code

Gentlemen are required to wear trousers and collared shirts with suit jackets and ties as optional; Ladies are expected to maintain a neat and tidy appearance.

No running shoes, thongs, or denim is permitted. Children over the age of 14 must adhere to the adult dress standards.

Col Tuck's Racing Review

Saturday racing at Warwick Farm this week sees the running of the Rosebud Qualifiers for both Two Year Old Colts & Geldings and Fillies over 1100m. These races provide an ideal opportunity for the connections of these horses to earn much needed prize money to avoid a potential ballot from the upcoming Three Year Old feature races commencing with The Rosebud at Randwick on Saturday 6 August.

The "At Sea" Handicap for the open class sprinters will feature the Joe Pride trained Rain Affair attempting to make it 6 wins from 7 starts for popular ATC Member Don Storey. This will be his toughest test to date as entries for the race include quality performers Pressday, Jest Crewsin, Skytrain and Motspur.

Shayne Montgomery - Horses to Follow

STRATFORD is trained by the Hawkes family and was resuming from his spell off the back of a smart barrier trial when the money began to arrive for him from much earlier in the week at Rosehill 16/7. It was still arriving as the starter said “go” and after settling well back early, he raced away late. He’ll win better races.

VALDHEZ is a very well bred three year old from the Kim Waugh stable and was only having his third start in a race when he settled down outside the leader at Rosehill 16/7. Despite facing the breeze throughout he found plenty when asked to improve and he looks just the type who can progress.

WAZN had similar tactics adopted by the Chris Waller stable for his reappearance at Rosehill 16/7 as were adopted at his previous start/win. He was ridden quietly early and then given the chance to finish off strongly. He certainly pleased all concerned by hitting the line with great determination.

ATC Membership Subscriptions

Our “One Club One Membership” Foundation program has received enormous support among Members and initial subscriptions are well up on last year after just a few weeks of being open. Thank you to those of you who have already joined up, and to those who have paid your subscription on line. Your ATC Foundation Welcome pack will be sent in the next few weeks. In the meantime, your current Membership card will be able to be used at all four courses until the end of August.

If you haven’t yet joined but are considering, be sure to do so before August 31 to receive your choice of Foundation Member Early Bird Rewards. Also don’t forget to take advantage of the Member get Member offer, whereby introducing your friends to the exciting world of thoroughbred horse racing, we will reward you by deducting $100 off your base ATC Membership Annual Fee for the 2013 season!

Simply visit australianturfclub.com.au for further information.

August Race Dates

We look forward to seeing you trackside in August for some great racing in the lead up to Spring:

Hong Kong

Join us in December 2011 for an exciting ATC 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 ensure you are well looked after and enjoy an unforgettable 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

Vale

The Hon Ralph Hunt, AO, passed away earlier this year, he had been a Member since 1961.

Dr Ray King, a Club doctor for many years passed recently as did Hon Roddy Meagher, AO, QC. Roddy Meagher joined the Club in 1959.

We extend our sympathies to the families of these gentlemen.