Dear

We are delighted to confirm after a long period of intense discussions with all parties that David Jones Derby and Emirates Doncaster will be held on the 26 April 2008 with the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Schweppes Sydney Cup being held on the 3 May 2008. JPMorgan Australian Oaks will remain on Wednesday 30 April 2008.

Listed below you will also find some future race dates which may help you to plan your racing.

May we wish you a happy and prosperous New Year with lots of racing and  free of the stresses of EI.

Future Race Dates

JANUARY 2008

Saturday, 5 January
Wednesday, 9 January
Wednesday, 23 January
Saturday 26, January 
Monday 28, January 

FEBRUARY 2008

Friday, 8 February
Wednesday, 13 February
Saturday, 16 February
Thursday, 21 February
Tuesday, 26 February

Birthday cards may be used at all of the above meetings.  Luncheon bookings, must , however, be made with Julie Harris on 9663 8517.

Please check that you have your current card before coming to the races.  If you do not have this card you will be charged course entry, which is not refundable.  Upon entry to the course you may come to the Race Day Office and a day ticket will be given to you.

Members' Christmas Cocktails

About 400 members and their guests attended our Christmas Drinks in the Derby Bar on Saturday 22 December.  It was great to see so many members in the festive spirit, enjoying prawns, oysters and other delicious delicacies.

The food was wonderful, as was the egg nog, and the atmosphere in the Derby Bar was really great.

Sydney Cricket Ground Reciprocity

AJC Members are eligible to attend days 4 and 5 of the SCG Test Match, One Day International matches and domestic cricket matches held at the Sydney Cricket Ground as well as Sydney Swans matches.

At the Sydney Football Stadium, AJC Members may attend Sydney FC matches, NSW Waratah matches and Sydney Roosters games.

The tickets, however, are limited for both Clubs and to avoid embarrassment and disappointment it is essential that you read the details and use the booking form. 

To make life a bit easier Click here for details and the booking form. The member ticket is complimentary, however, if you are taking a guest then the guest pays.  

Dress Regulations

Ladies. Now that we are finally getting some summer weather please remember that whilst they look nice, shorts of any description, dress or otherwise, ARE NOT permitted in the Members' area. Nor is denim.

Gentlemen - Coats are off during the period of daylight saving, unless you are attending an official function.

Again, whilst the fashion is for some shirts to be worn out, if you are accessing the Members' area, you must wear smart trousers, a collared shirt (tucked in), tie and dress shoes. No jeans or denim.

Please advise any guests you may be bringing of the above.

Members' Tour to Hong Kong

Our Members tour to Hong Kong in December saw a return of a number of our members for the International Races and we also welcomed some new members.

Everyone had a great time, shopping, sightseeing, and of course visiting those wonderful courses Happy Valley and Sha Tin.

It is our hope that this tour will develop with more and more AJC members attending.

Note for your diaries - December 2008 - AJC Members' Hong Kong tour.