BALLARAT-based jockey Craig Robertson took out the riding honours at Hamilton on Sunday with a winning double. Gamble responsibly. "We've got to win the Lexus on Saturday if we are to run in the Melbourne Cup," he said. Hill's suspension ends at midnight on November 8. Description and details including a map of the racecourse, T&Cs apply and available on website. With restrictions enforced on our everyday lives over the past two years, many of these organisations have not been able to run events to fundraise as they normally would have, so the Charity Partner Initiative is a great way to supplement the lost income for these organisations to continue to offer the fantastic services they provide. After leading most of the way he tired and crashed at the last fence, lying motionless on the track. Gamble Responsibly 18+. Venue management reserves the right to exclude or eject any objectionable persons from the premises, stop entertainment, game or other activity which is their opinion is illegal, improper, indecent or unsafe and is likely a nuisance. Francis Tozer had a horse Black Bess at that first meeting. Welcome to the official website of the Paris Region destination. If there is any damage to the venue, furniture or equipment, or any cleaning is required, WRC will contact the hirer and charge the costs of the damages to the credit card provided. The racecourse resides on the eastern outer of Warrnambool, about 260 km's from Melbourne CBD, in a stunning valley with natural viewing platforms for the patrons. Pateman poised for . If confirmation is not received within seven (7) days, Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC) reserves the right to cancel a booking and allocate the venue to another client. Warrnambool Racing Club @wboolracingclub Official account of the Warrnambool Racing Club. The first steeplechase over the now famous cross-country course was run on 13th June 1872 then known as the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? Personal blog. Sophie will soon become a mum with her first baby due in early January next year. 2012 Polvin post and rail fencing completed in Brierly paddock, 2013 Dam built in the center of the course to collect run off water to irrigate the track. "It's always difficult when there is an election. 2nd Racing Bet. "I thought it was an impressive win. 10% discount on Venue Hire applies only to WRC Members, Colts & Fillies Members, Galleywood Club sponsors and Feature Race Day sponsors, provided they are financial at time of booking. Damian, his wife Bree and three children escaped Melbourne through lockdown and are now settled in the Port Fairy community. Sophie is looking forward to contributing to the growth of the initiative and encourages all local charities and organisations to apply. Community Organization. Ph. With over20 years experience in sales and marketing, Kate is passionate about representing the Warrnambool Racing Clubs member base and fostering community engagement. Little did they know they had set the scene for a long-running chapter in horse-racing history that endures today, 150 years later, in Warrnambool's time-honoured Grand Annual Steeplechase. #CommitToTheBool2021 Warrnamboolwarrnamboolracing.com.auJoined May 2012 259Following 3,978Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Warrnambool Racing Club's Tweets Read our Privacy Policy. In the event of a cancellation made more than 12 months prior to the event date, WRC will provide a full refund of the Venue Hire Fee. Laurisa has been a committee member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 2019. Related Pages. Kate has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing and is passionate about representing the Warrnambool Racing Clubs member base and fostering community engagement. Purchased by a syndicate of local businessmen and trained by Jocka Baillie, the gelding triumphed on his steeplechase debut in the 1983 Brierly, but narrowly avoided tragedy in the 1984 Grand Annual. Excludes SA. "Tess worked up at the Warrnambool Base Hospital. Drive 27 min. The course, over four miles, was made up of different kinds of jumps including a stone wall, a log fence, a ditch and parapet, a paling fence and numerous post and rails. Adding to the controversy, the Warrnambool Racing Club controversially threw its support behind SA jumps racing by emailing its own members encouraging them to join the Oakbank club and help elect a pro-jumps committee - including a promise that membership would roll over for a further year if a pro-jumps committee was elected. Having graduated from Deakin University Damian has been working in the racing and wagering industry for the past twenty years, currently managing the industry partnerships and commercial arrangements for Australias biggest bookmaker Sportsbet. He emerged moments later from behind the screen to a tumultuous roar from the crowd. Peterson revealed Kuakata's maiden win was dictated to the late Tess Pegg, who died last year. No smoking is allowed inside any WRC venue, and is only permitted outside in designated smoking areas. Peach said Exceptionally's trainer Terry O'Sullivan had reported the six-year-old mare had an easy few days after her Geelong run. Granter relented and agreed to one-year deals in 1898-99, but when the club was invited to make an offer on the paddocks known as Cox's and Best's behind Granter's land, it had found its trump card. "The committee and the staff have worked very hard to ensure that the club is in a strong position on and off the track. Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. He's been in work for a fair while but he just keeps on racing well. Each year, the town of Warrnambool . John has been on the WRC Committee for five years after joining due to hislong standing interest in horse racing and commitment to ensure that the May Racing Carnival maintains its status as the best country race meeting in Australia, in which his business and strategic skills add some value. Ph. "Des has been a passionate committee member. That meeting was held on Jetty Flat, the only place without trees and scrub and level enough to require little preparation. The Warrnambool Racecourse and its club is steeped in over 160 years of history and remains the jewel in Country Racing Victoria's crown. Their enthusiasm for the Club, the district and jumps racing is infectious. Please contact the club for additional features available. Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC) Committee since 2018 and in 2021 was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. We do not feature all providers on the market. Mar. Warrnambool Racing Club chairman Nick Role acknowledged Roberts' deeds on the committee. WRC chairman Nick Rule announced at the club's annual general meeting on Thursday that Michael McCluskey was unsuccessful in his bid to gain a spot on the committee. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. By Tess Ikonomou. Horse run clockwise and counter-clockwise at various points of the race, when re-entering the course proper horses turn left on the first lap and right on the second. 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As Mark McNamara writes: "The use of those paddocks would have required significant alterations to the steeplechase course and meant that views of the cross-country races would be substantially impeded when, inevitably, houses were built on Granter's land.". During her time on the Committee . He toughed the race out really well today," Peterson said. He hasalways loved #thebool and jumps racing and hopes that his customer focus and 20 years of racing and wagering industry experience can help navigate and grow the Club through a potentially difficult period for the racing industry post Covid-19 pandemic. 2000 A full track reconstruction is completed including new drainage, base reshape and the sewing of warm and cool season turf. Drive from Paris Gallieni to Marriott's Village d'Ile-de-France, Bailly-Romainvilliers 39.3 km. Nick is extremely proud of what the WRC has achieved over recent times resulting in top-class facilities for members and trainers. In the event of a cancellation made less than 12 months prior to the event date, the Venue Hire Fee is non-refundable, unless another client hires the venue on the cancelled date, in which WRC will provide a full refund. Warrnambool Racecourse is located at Grafton Rd, Warrnambool Victoria. Waterhouse joined the committee in 2008 and will stay on in that role. The support from our sponsors, members and. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. Not taking away from the fact that she already has a fur baby, Rama. Warrnambool businessman Nick Rule was announced at the AGM as the new committeeman to replace Bill Phillpot, who has decided to stand down after 30 years on the committee. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. The Warrnambool racecourse proper is an expansive course with a circumference of 2035 metres, sweeping turns and a home straight being 350 metres long. Golf Course & Country Club. Jumps Racing is currently in a very good place in Victoria, but you never know what is around the corner. Her best form is on tracks which have a bit of give in them.". 1972 New totalisator and administration building completed. Nearby Racetracks include Terang Racecourse, Camperdown Racecourse and Hamilton Racecourse. "I don't have the capacity to balance my personal and professional commitments and fulfil the obligations as chairman of the racing club. Unless approved by WRC prior to function, no signs, displays, labels or decorations are to be nailed, screwed, taped, stapled or adhered to any surface or part of the venue. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Experienced in-house catering Access to Outdoor Deck and Bar area Floor to ceiling windows with racetrack views Committee Room available for bridal party Ability to seat up to 450 guests State of the art PA system and AV Matilda Room Key Information Hire Fee & Venue Details Venue Hire Terms & Conditions The information, including pricing, which appears on this site is subject to change at any time. Kuakata may line up in a $150,000 three-year-old race over 1800 metres. 1888 The Wangoom Handicap is run over 1200m for the first time (previously 1600m). The Warrnambool Racing Club strives to develop a vibrant and growing platform to display the thoroughbred racing industry to a worldwide audience. Robert won 5 races, including the Galleywood Hurdle and won a $90,000 Mercedes-Benz. He enjoys introducing new ideas and being proactive in seeking to improve our Club. Create new account. Bromfield (Chairman), Mr H. Phillips, Mr F. Tozer, Mr S. Parker and Mr R. Lane with Mr J.R. Evans as Secretary. Horse racing, in Warrnambool is an important tradition almost as old as the settlement itself. He won by six, what a day. The paddocks now know as Brierly and Granters were first used on that date. And, through his company, he sponsors some significant jumps races in Warrnambool, the Hammonds Novice Hurdle in May and the Thackeray Steeple in July. "The club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". Home of the TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and the revived Haymes Paint Jericho Cup. "I'm already speaking to a few trainers from England and Ireland whether I might be able to pick up a ride or two over there. We accept advertising compensation from companies that appear on the site, which impacts the location and order in which brands (and/or their products) are presented, and also impacts the score that is assigned to it. 1800 858 858. Discover the best of Paris and its region: museums, monuments, shows, exhibitions and sport events, gastronomy and art of living, parks and gardens, shopping spots, and our selection of themed tours to discover Paris Region as you wish. To receive the 10% discount a minimum booking of 50pax is required. For Mark McNamara, though, it's hard to go past the extraordinary story of Galleywood. It is the longest horse race in Australia, and the thirty three fences of the course, the most of any steeplechase in the world is raced over 5,500 meters. "We have a strong skills-based committee and they have been supportive with my decision.". Victoria 3280
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Marks biggest thrill in racing was seeing Vanguard win this years Brierly Steeplechase. All venue hirers must be over 18 years of age. Radio station. Long-serving committeeman Des Roberts, who was the club's chairman from 2011 to 2016, stood down at Thursday's annual general meeting. No alcohol is to be brought onto the premises. Kate is also part of the WRC Charity Partner Initiative, JUMP, which is a wonderful way for the WRC, its members and participants to give back to the community that we operate within. The Warrnambool Racing Club provides a big financial boost to the local community and it's wonderful to see that the community supports the racing club in its endeavors to provide first class racing and social events.". We had three vacancies and four people nominated so someone had to miss out and it was Michael. Committee chairwoman Sue Higginson says some witnesses have avoided . I reckon he's a year away from growing into himself. Laurisa is again looking forward to being involved in the WRC Charity Partner initiative again this year and encourages all local organisations to consider applying. Our ground floor is the home of the Grand Annual Cafe & Foxboy Bar, perfect for an intimate birthday celebration. Warrnambool Racecourse is about 260 km's from Melbourne CBD. WARRNAMBOOL trainer Alan Peterson looks likely to be Flemington bound on Oaks Day after two of his runners were successful at Geelong and Hamilton during the past week. 1859 The Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club is formed, 1868 The grandstand, booths and other amenities are erected, 1872 The paddocks now known as Brierly and Granters are used and the current steeplechase course laid out. WARRNAMBOOL RACING CLUB
"Terry said she is ticking along really well. Damian Ryan is the newbie on the WRC Committee, who joined in October 2021. McNamara has only been on the committee for two years after being seconded into the role following Tamara Mahoney's decision to stand down. The Charity Partner Initiative is a wonderful way for the Warrnambool Racing Club, its members and participants to give back to the community that we operate within. Hirer must provide a valid credit card at time of the booking. 1909 Building of the hill grandstand commences. "I had no idea that I was going to receive the life membership. Exceptionally has won in excess of $400,000 in stake money from her 33 starts. With restrictions enforced on our everyday lives over the past two years, many of these organisations have not been able to run events to fundraise as they normally would have, so the Charity Partner initiative is a great way to supplement the lost income for these organisations to continue to offer the fantastic services they provide. Mon. On behalf of the staff and committee of the club we would like to thank everyone who attended the wonderful 2019 TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival! We've gone from nine race meetings 18 years ago to 20 meetings now. He's a keen golfer and lives in Koroit, so the Footy Netball club and Koroit Irish Festival are close to his heart. By using our sites or services, you agree to our use of cookies. Tozer was later a founding member of the Warrnambool Racing Club, and a breeder and owner of racing thoroughbreds for many years. Kuakata had a second and third placing to his credit before his maiden win on Sunday from five starts. Meanwhile, Peterson believes Kuakata will turn into a promising stayer once he matures. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. Take a read below However, we depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. Warrnambool Racing Club committee member, racing historian and author Mark McNamara, who is curating the display, believed the plate to be one of the oldest existing Warrnambool racing trophies. He was highly-strung as a young horse but he's matured. Email: warrnamboolracingclub@datafast.net.au. 1874 The Warrnambool Racing Club is properly constituted in April. Run Diego scored an impressive win in a restricted race over 1200 metres at Geelong last Wednesday while Kuakata won a 1600-metre maiden at Hamilton on Sunday. Add to that a few road crossings, a ploughed paddock, uphill and downhill runs and a few twists and turns and they must have been pretty happy with their handiwork. The horse racing experts at PGR have made it easy for you to select the best Australian bookies. This article is for paid subscribers only This initiative was not only a great means of giving back to the community financially but was also a great platform to be able to bring together various groups within the community who could then support each other. Mark seeks to promote the history of racing in the Warrnambool area, having written The Bool: The history of horse racing in Warrnambool from 1848, together with a 17-part blog series about the history of the Grand Annual Steeplechase for our website, and regular pieces for the racebooks at our feature race meetings. 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