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. 1873 Warrnambools feature flat race, the Warrnambool Cup, is held for the first time in March. 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. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. 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. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Visit our top horse racing betting sites>>. In later years, the line-up of planes parked at the Warrnambool airport during race week itself became a major drawcard for onlookers. Fax (03) 5562 7579 Peach said Exceptionally's trainer Terry O'Sullivan had reported the six-year-old mare had an easy few days after her Geelong run. Picture by Morgan Hancock Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. Together with husband Brandt, Laurisa has three children who are all keenly involved in Netball, Football and Pony Club. Community Organization. For Kate, seeing the tangible impact of financial grants which charity partners have received, and the opportunity to support community group messages and networking during race club events has been a highlight of the Charity Partner Initiative. Away from the racetrack and his business, Nick maintains an interest in farming, running beef cattle on his Grassmere property. WRC follows guidelines for responsible service of alcohol and staff members are instructed to adhere to WRC house policy and the legislation and regulations under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. We'll probably look at a restricted race at Flemington for his next run preferably in a 1600-metre race," Wilde added. "The club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". Outside of the Committee, Frank enjoys keeping fit by cycling and swimming, and he also loves travelling. Together with husband Brandt, Laurisa has three children who are all keenly involved in Netball, Football and Pony Club. 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. Sophie will soon become a mum with her first baby due in early January next year. She's pulled up a million dollars after her Geelong Cup run. Fortunately, he accepted, securing the course for future generations. Log In. The club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Existing Customers only. This has created problems on many occasions when horses have tried to veer left rather than right second time around. 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. 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. "The committee and the staff have worked very hard to ensure that the club is in a strong position on and off the track. Take a read below 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. 1800 858 858. Meanwhile, about 40 members attended the annual general meeting of the racing club last Friday. Peterson revealed Kuakata's maiden win was dictated to the late Tess Pegg, who died last year. Read our Privacy Policy. 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. The Matilda Room located on level one includes a large multipurpose space with a lounge bar & gas log fireplace, main bar, full commercial kitchen and an outdoor deck & bar. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Waterhouse, who is one year into what is normally a two-year term in the role, said personal and professional commitments were behind his decision to stand down from the post. 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. The support from our sponsors, members and. 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. Run over 5500 metres, it is the only multi-directional race in Australia and its 33 jumps are the most of any steeplechase in the world. "It's always difficult when there is an election. 13,164 were here. Damian is actively involved in the local community with coaching roles at the Port Fairy Football and Cricket Club and a committee role at the Port Fairy Soccer Club and Port Fairy Marathon. After leading most of the way he tired and crashed at the last fence, lying motionless on the track. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Damian believes that the WRC has a huge role to play in growing enthusiasm and engagement in jumps racing. The feature of racing in the district is the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Venue Hire Fee of $400-1500 (inc. GST) is to be paid in full at time of booking. Read More Laurisa Walther Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club Committee since 2018 and, in 2021, was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. Warrnambool Racing Club Hall of Fame Announcement. Radio station. 1972 Racing in Victoria converts to metric, and the Grand Annual course is changed Horses, after jumping the Tozer Road double, now wheel to the right and link to the course proper to end the race in the flat racing direction. "Tess worked up at the Warrnambool Base Hospital. #TheBool #TheBool2020 #CommitTo2021 #SeriouslyHowBloodyGoodIsTheBool His win in the Grand Annual in 1986 by six lengths evoked emotional scenes as he reclaimed the double victory that evaded him two years earlier. 1874 The Warrnambool Racing Club is properly constituted in April. Sophie has a keen interest in playing tennis and enjoys getting involved with the local tennis community. "We have a strong skills-based committee and they have been supportive with my decision.". During these years the Committee has developed and executed a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. That meeting was held on Jetty Flat, the only place without trees and scrub and level enough to require little preparation. This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. Pateman will host the tour, which takes in five race meetings over eight days. CHAMPION jumps jockey Steven Pateman is hoping to pick up a ride or two at the 2013 Cheltenham Festival in March while he takes a group on the jumping trip of a lifetime. The hill at the back of the grandstand makes a natural gallery, which can accommodate many thousands of spectators.The first race meeting was held on the course in August 1858. The tears were this time ones of joy. Sitting member Tamara Mahoney has put her hand up to retain her spot while Frank McCarthy, Michael McCluskey and Laurisa Walther have thrown their hats into the ring to fill one of the three vacant committee positions. 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. "The dreaded screen went up. The display can be viewed in the Woodford Lounge of the members' area during the carnival. Waterhouse joined the committee in 2008 and will stay on in that role. George Bostock, Francis Tozer and Samuel McGregor are the first trustees. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? It's a privilege and an honour to receive the life membership," Lucas said. 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. 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. Racing SA has blasted the Warrnambool Racing Club for trying to influence the upcoming Oakbank Racing Club election. Outside the Committee, Dallas works as a Financial Adviser, which he loves. The Warrnambool Racing Club says an outbreak of a horse respiratory disease will have little effect on the May Racing Carnival, which starts today. 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 office will be closed from Thursday 24th. the Prince of Wales, 1984 The Wangoom Handicap, traditionally held on the first day of the May Racing Carnival, is moved to the middle day. Acknowledgement: Special thanks to the late Alan Stoneman who compiled the early history of the club. "We've got a big variety of owners in Kuakata, including people from the Purnim Cricket Club, but everyone was pleased that he won in remembrance of Tess.". 29 November, 2022. "Run Diego has developed into a handy horse. Additional planting of pine trees and fencing of the enclosures. Pyrotechnics and unauthorised use of candles are not permitted. To avoid vehicles being locked within the venue, encourage guests to park outside gated area if leaving vehicle overnight. During her time on the Committee . "Des has been a passionate committee member," Rule said. Warrnambool Racing Club committee member and historian Mark McNamara couldn't agree more. 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. Create new account. MACARTHUR-owned mare Exceptionally will start in the $250,000 group 3 Lexus Stakes (2500 metres) at Flemington on Saturday in a last-minute bid to force her way into the $6.2 million Melbourne Cup (3200 metres) next Tuesday. 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. Laurisa has been a Committee member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 2019. 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