During her time on the Committee, Kate has contributed in the development and execution of a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. Advertisement Ad "I thank Michael for putting his hand up," Rule said. Gamble Responsibly. "Des has been a passionate committee member. Outside of the Committee, Frank enjoys keeping fit by cycling and swimming, and he also loves travelling. Jockey Jack Hill was suspended for a careless ride on Delightful Tess at Hamilton on Sunday. MEDIA RELEASE | COVID-19 Update Please read below the current update on racing at Warrnambool. Robert won 5 races, including the Galleywood Hurdle and won a $90,000 Mercedes-Benz. In 1881 came the genesis of today's May Carnival with the merger of the Winter Steeplechase and the March Annual meeting, bringing together the two feature races of the Grand Annual and the Warrnambool Cup on the one bill. Damian was blown away by the Jump initiative in 2022 and is thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in 2023. The tears were this time ones of joy. 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. The "splendid" Sarsfield won by a several lengths from Mr W Hood's Warrigal, according to a report in the Warrnambool Examiner, although unexpectedly, as "he seemed too fat to be in racing condition". 1858 The first race meeting takes place on the new course in March and includes a three mile steeplechase, run for forty sovereigns. "I had no idea that I was going to receive the life membership. He toughed the race out really well today," Peterson said. "I must acknowledge the work of Des in his time on the committee," Rule said. "I've always had a high opinion of Kuakata. Additional planting of pine trees and fencing of the enclosures. The 2021-22 annual report was tabled showing an operating profit of $464,000 and a record membership of 2294 people. 1800 858 858. Venue Hire Fee of $400-1500 (inc. GST) is to be paid in full at time of booking. The inaugural committee were Mr J.A. 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. From 25/08/2023 to 27/08/2023. "It predates the Grand Annual by one year, the Warrnambool Cup by two years, the formation of the Warrnambool Racing Club by two years and all of the current feature races. Laurisa has been a committee member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 2019. 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. We are expecting her to be very competitive in the Lexus as she's got a good record at Flemington," he said. I've been lucky to have worked with passionate staff and committee members during my time on the committee.". "It's also great that Tamara has been voted back for another term.". 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. "Run Diego has developed into a handy horse. The pace in the Geelong Cup was farcical . Hill's suspension ends at midnight on November 8. The May Carnival in the first week of May is most popular and as such attracts around 35,000 people. 13. Each year, the town of Warrnambool . Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. WRC chief executive Tom O'Connor emailed members last week urging them to join Oakbank and elect a pro-jumps racing committee, regurgitating a spiel from the team at South Australian Jumps Racing. Frank enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge and likes to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. It's an iconic course and that's been really important in terms of the success of the meeting," says Mark who first became hooked as a child when his parents would park the family car on Moore Street, along with hundreds of others, to watch the race. Read our Privacy Policy. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. Our Committee; Sponsorship; History & Past Winners; Track & Training; Explore the Region; Terms & Conditions; Contact Us; Upcoming Racing at The 'Bool. Nick owns and operates a paint retail and service business, Hammonds Paints, and brings these management skills to his role on the Committee. Her husband Bill is among the owners of Kuakata, so are many of her workmates from the hospital," he said. The name Grand Annual was first used for this steeplechase in May 1895. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Pateman will host the tour, which takes in five race meetings over eight days. WARRNAMBOOL Racing Club members will go to the polls to elect three new committee members. A few things have changed since the Winter Steeplechase meeting of June 13, 1872 when Thomas Skene's brown gelding, Prior, stormed home by 20 lengths to take out the inaugural Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase on the freshly-laid course. 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. The Warrnambool Racing Club has managed racing at Warrnambool since it was formed on 5 April 1873. Man in hospital after driving car into home, Delays roll on for city dealers as cars stuck at sea, Killer drug driver warned he's risking more years in prison, Hall of fame honour for former Carlton star, Council hopes to open up 130 new housing lots, Members back $1m plan to cover golf club costs, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. "They have both been very successful in their business careers and bring plenty of great attributes to the committee table. Grand Annual Cafe & Foxboy Bar $400(Capacity) Seated | 120Standing | 200, Matilda One $1100Seated (round tables) | 250Seated (rectangle tables) | 300Standing | 400, Matilda Two & Lounge Bar $1100Seated (round tables) | 100Seated (rectangle tables) | 150Standing | 200, Full Matilda Room $1500Seated (round tables) | 350Seated (rectangle tables) | 450Standing | 600, MATILDA ROOM HIRE INCLUSIONS: Tables & chairs Tableware, glassware & linen Elevator access Parking Portable Dancefloor State of the art PA system & AV, GRAND ANNUAL CAF & FOXBOY BAR INCLUSIONS: Tables (caf & bar) Chairs and Stools State-of-art PA System. Kingsley Peach, who part-owns Exceptionally, said she had pulled up well after her unplaced run in the Geelong Cup last Wednesday. The steeplechase course is unique and regarded as the best in Australia. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. 1996 The Victorian State Government officially recognises the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival as a Victorian Major Event. As a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club, Laurisa was also involved with the WRC's JUMP Charity Partner initiative in 2020 and 2021 and has seen funds donated to over 30 various organisations in our local community. Please contact the club for additional features available. The feature of racing in the district is the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Having graduated from Deakin University, Laurisa has worked as an Accountant at Sinclair Wilson for the past 22 years and was recently name a partner in the firm. "I thank Michael for putting his hand up," Rule said. Community Organization. The office will be closed from Thursday 24th. Long-serving committeeman Des Roberts, who was the club's chairman from 2011 to 2016, stood down at Thursday's annual general meeting. Venue management reserves the right to control the quality and volume of all entertainment. "It's certainly good that it's been preserved and we are delighted to have it here," he said. 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. "We've got our fingers crossed that we might get a bit of rain in the lead up to the Lexus. 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. The Jericho: A bucket list race day experience. Fax (03) 5562 7579. Trainer Symon Wilde, who trains in partnership with Bill (his dad), said the five-year-old may have his next start in a race at the up-coming Flemington carnival. View Full Calendar. LONG-serving Warrnambool Racing Club committee members Margaret Lucas and Bill Slattery have been rewarded for their untiring services to the club by receiving life memberships. Together with husband Brandt, Laurisa has three children who are all keenly involved in Netball, Football and Pony Club. There are the standouts like the moustacheod local jockey Tommy Corrigan who cut his teeth at Warrnambool and rose to legendary status; the record-breaking club chairman William Lindsay who steered the club for 32 years until his death in 1934; the trainers synonymous with the annual like Jim Houlahan, Kevin Lafferty, Teddy Byrne and more recently Ciaron Maher; and then there's the great modern-day rivalry of newly-retired champions Gold Medals and Zed Em. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. If you are able, please subscribe here. A great article on one of our Committee Members Kate McLaren-Ryan. Full payment of the total function cost must be paid within seven (7) days after the function either by direct debit, cash, credit card or eftpos. Personal blog. Company listings on this page DO NOT imply endorsement. The new chairman will be decided at Thursday's committee meeting with lawyer Mark McNamara favourite to take up the position. T+C Existing Customers Only. Warrnambool Racing Club Hall of Fame Announcement. To receive the 10% discount a minimum booking of 50pax is required. Nick also serves on the Australian Jumping Racing Association (AJRA) Committee, currently in the role of Deputy Chair. "We're not the only ones that are trying to win the Lexus. 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. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. >. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. Warrnambool Racing Club will have a new chairman on Thursday night. Robertson was successful on Kuakata in a maiden plate (1600 metres) and Crocodile Canyon in the Hamilton Cup (2200 metres). 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 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. Marks biggest thrill in racing was seeing Vanguard win this years Brierly Steeplechase. (03) 5562 2211 He farmed land at Wangoom that is still known as Tozer's. He will be the shortest serving committee member (two years) to take over as chairman and he'll be the first to take up the role while living in Melbourne. See more of Warrnambool Racing Club on Facebook. Set in a natural amphitheatre where all 33 fences are visible to spectators watching from the iconic "hill", the Grand Annual course was once described by respected racing author Les Carlyon as "one of the world's great turf panoramas". Drive 27 min. 2nd Racing Bet. Warrnambool Racing Club chairman Nick Role acknowledged Roberts' deeds on the committee. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. The colt was also hailed as a champion show horse and later stood at stud at Kangaroo Flat near Koroit. Francis Tozer had a horse Black Bess at that first meeting. Timeline dates and facts for the Racing Club, To view winners of the Grand Annual Steeple Chase go to Wikipedia, Warrnambool and District Historical Society, Online Membership Application / Renewal Form, Warrnambool Co-operative Society Ltd. (The Co-op). Read our Privacy Policy. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad 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. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival is an annual event held over three days Tuesday to Thursday and is anchored to the first Thursday in May.In recent years the event has been estimated at attracting around 35,000 patrons from local, national and international to the district. Outside the Committee, Dallas works as a Financial Adviser, which he loves. The club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". Bet $100 On Your 2nd Ever Racing Bet And Get $100 Racing Bonus Bets, Excl WA. When not studying the form guide, John enjoys sports of all sorts, but particularly golf and cycling. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? No alcohol is to be brought onto the premises. It was a great ride by Kerrin. 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