Committee chairwoman Sue Higginson says some witnesses have avoided . 13. Nick owns and operates a paint retail and service business, Hammonds Paints, and brings these management skills to his role on the Committee. "We've got to win the Lexus on Saturday if we are to run in the Melbourne Cup," he said. WARRNAMBOOL Racing Club members will go to the polls to elect three new committee members. I've been lucky to have worked with passionate staff and committee members during my time on the committee.". 1876 Building of a new lawn grandstand, jockeys room, casualty room and ward, cottage, new judges box, ticket boxes, booths, carriage park and saddling enclosures. "The club encourages any member to put their hand up when a committee vacancy occurs. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club Committee since 2018 and, in 2021, was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. He'll be jumping up to 1400 metres but I reckon he will run it out.". 1920 Airplanes transport patrons to the racecourse for the first time. Our Committee; Sponsorship; History & Past Winners; Track & Training; Explore the Region; Terms & Conditions; Contact Us; Upcoming Racing at The 'Bool. Both past chairmen of the club, they were surprised to have received the honour. The Warrnambool Racecourse and its club is steeped in over 160 years of history and remains the jewel in Country Racing Victoria's crown. Under no circumstances will 18th birthday parties be allowed and individuals booking venues under false pretences will forfeit their booking fee and the booking will be cancelled. "It's always difficult when there is an election. 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. Warrnambool Racing Club members to vote on new committee members By Tim Auld August 30 2019 - 3:00am MOVING ON: Des Roberts is stepping down from the Warrnambool Racing Club committee. 2010 Introduction of two feature jumps races, the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase, both legs of the J.J. Houlahan Jumps Championship. Over the 150-year history of the Grand Annual, only war and Mother Nature have prevented the race from running. Outside of the Committee, Frank enjoys keeping fit by cycling and swimming, and he also loves travelling. Drive 27 min. Mark is in the process of cataloguing our extensive historical records. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? The feature of racing in the district is the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Sadly, she passed away last year. 1909 Building of the hill grandstand commences. 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. Pateman will host the tour, which takes in five race meetings over eight days. Lord Wimble has won more than $170,000 in stake money. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. 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. After leading most of the way he tired and crashed at the last fence, lying motionless on the track. Nearby Racetracks include Terang Racecourse, Camperdown Racecourse and Hamilton Racecourse. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. (03) 5562 2211
Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. This becomes the Members Stand. 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. "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.". Their enthusiasm for the Club, the district and jumps racing is infectious. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. Additional planting of pine trees and fencing of the enclosures. 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The first steeplechase over the now famous cross-country course was run on 13th June 1872 then known as the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Our COVID-19 news articles relating to public health and safety are free for anyone to access. Sophie is looking forward to contributing to the growth of the initiative and encourages all local charities and organisations to apply. 1952 Hill Grandstand removed in two sections and reconstructed on the southern side of the Lawn Grandstand. McNamara will create history on two fronts if he takes over the main job. Radio station. Recent developments; including the Matilda Room upgrade and the Jericho Cup has open our doors to new members and visitors to our region. Warrnambool Racing Club will have a new chairman on Thursday night. Slattery said the life membership was a pleasant surprise. The horse racing experts at PGR have made it easy for you to select the best Australian bookies. This annual package is reserved for primary and secondary students and apprentices (excluding "contrat de professionnalisation") residing in le-de-France. Updated March 1 2023 - 8:38am, first published 8:31am. 1847 The first race meeting is conducted by the seafront at Lady Bay and Lake Pertobe, known as Jetty Flats. 1874 The Warrnambool Racing Club is properly constituted in April. The dawning of a new era. 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. Frank was elected by the Clubs' members to the Committee three years ago. Picture by Morgan Hancock Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. 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". "His passion for jumps racing helped the club through tough times when jumps racing was under threat. 1977 Alterations and additions to the members stand and administration complex officially opened on November 8 by the Honourable Ian Smith in the presence of H.R.H. 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. 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.". "I'll be standing down as chairman at Thursday's committee meeting," Waterhouse told The Standard. Not taking away from the fact that she already has a fur baby, Rama. Meanwhile, about 40 members attended the annual general meeting of the racing club last Friday. This is how you can access our trusted content. Company listings on this page DO NOT imply endorsement. From the track guys, to the office and management team and the hundreds of casuals required to run a large country racing and training base. 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. 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.". By using our sites or services, you agree to our use of cookies. Negotiations with its hard-bargaining owner James Granter for continued use of the paddock dragged on until 1897 when the racing committee resolved to dispense with any further use of the land, floating the possibility of running the annual on the old inside steeplechase course around the outside of the course proper. We'll probably look at a restricted race at Flemington for his next run preferably in a 1600-metre race," Wilde added. As part of the Committee, Dallas hopes to set the strategic direction for the Club for the next decade, building on the great foundations laid to date. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. 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 final numbers are not confirmed, an invoice will be issued for the estimated number of guests originally advised upon booking whether or not full attendance is received. He farmed land at Wangoom that is still known as Tozer's. I congratulate Frank and Laurisa for being elected by the members. The Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club was first formed in September 1859, but didn't become a properly constituted club until April 1873, when a meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel, now the Whaler's Inn, and a committee was elected. 29 November, 2022. Robert won 5 races, including the Galleywood Hurdle and won a $90,000 Mercedes-Benz. 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. The Warrnambool Racing Club has managed racing at Warrnambool since it was formed on 5 April 1873. "We've got our fingers crossed that we might get a bit of rain in the lead up to the Lexus. The Tozer Welter was named after him. The tears were this time ones of joy. 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. "It's also great that Tamara has been voted back for another term.". Bet $100 On Your 2nd Ever Racing Bet And Get $100 Racing Bonus Bets, Excl WA. Read our Privacy Policy. Crunch time for corruption inquiry into council. "We have a strong skills-based committee and they have been supportive with my decision.". Horse racing is the only mainstream professional sport still running in Victoria. Since 1936 all of the fences have been brush. The colt was also hailed as a champion show horse and later stood at stud at Kangaroo Flat near Koroit. #CommitToTheBool2021 Warrnamboolwarrnamboolracing.com.auJoined May 2012 259Following 3,978Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Warrnambool Racing Club's Tweets All guest vehicles are required to be cleared by the end of the function. 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. Advertisement Ad "I thank Michael for putting his hand up," Rule said. 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. With over20 years experience in sales and marketing, Kate is passionate about representing the Warrnambool Racing Clubs member base and fostering community engagement. 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. Attending his first Grand Annual on course aged 13 further fuelled what has become a lifelong interest in local racing and led to the 2018 publication of his book The 'Bool, the history of racing in Warrnambool from 1848. 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. Fax (03) 5562 7579
The paddocks now know as Brierly and Granters were first used on that date. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? Part of the present racecourse of 100 acres was set aside as a racing and recreation reserve in August 1855. 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. More than $2 million was invested in infrastructure works at the racecourse in the past year. Long-serving committeeman Des Roberts, who was chairman from 2011 to 2016, will stand down from his role at the club's annual general meeting on October 17. 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. Damian is a recent addition to the Warrnambool Racing Club committee, joining late in 2021. The Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race Committee. Community Organization. The display can be viewed in the Woodford Lounge of the members' area during the carnival. Read our Privacy Policy. "Terry said she is ticking along really well. As a practising lawyer for 35 years, Mark brings an inquiring mind and a belief in high standards of governance to the Committee. Damian Ryan is the newbie on the WRC Committee, who joined in October 2021. The club that hosts the event says it's worth $14 million to the local economy. The 1871 Warrnambool Amateur Turf Plate will take pride of place in a display of racing memorabilia to mark 140 years of May Racing Carnival history. "Run Diego has developed into a handy horse. JENNY McLAREN reports. Brierly and Granter's, as they are still known, were privately owned then and with 150 acres of Brierly set to go under the hammer for housing lots in November 1890, the club had to act quickly. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. For Mark McNamara, though, it's hard to go past the extraordinary story of Galleywood. We care about the protection of your data. At a time when the Grand Annual stake was 175 pounds, the club went into debt to raise the 1400 pounds to buy the 20-acre parcel of land before auction. Warrnambool Racecourse is run by the Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC), home of the internationally acclaimed Grand Annual Steeplechase. From 25/08/2023 to 27/08/2023. The Warrnambool racecourse proper is an expansive course with a circumference of 2035 metres, sweeping turns and a home straight being 350 metres long. Read our Privacy Policy. Damian believes that the WRC has a huge role to play in growing enthusiasm and engagement in jumps racing. Peach said Exceptionally's trainer Terry O'Sullivan had reported the six-year-old mare had an easy few days after her Geelong run. 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. 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. Email: warrnamboolracingclub@datafast.net.au. 1895 The Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase becomes the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Kuakata had a second and third placing to his credit before his maiden win on Sunday from five starts. Any discounts and rewards cannot be used in conjunction with each other. 1872 The firs Grand Annual is held, know as the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase. Halls Gap Golf Club. "It's certainly good that it's been preserved and we are delighted to have it here," he said. 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. Nick is extremely proud of what the WRC has achieved over recent times resulting in top-class facilities for members and trainers. It is vital that a new generation of fans find the beauty and thrill of the jumps. Emma Stewart & tonkin racing cheat stable. 1873 Warrnambools feature flat race, the Warrnambool Cup, is held for the first time in March. Gamble Responsibly. Peterson has earmarked a $100,000 race for grey horses over 1400 metres on Thursday, November 8 for Run Diego. View Full Calendar. The hat worn by carnival stalwart Jim Houlahan and the 1875 racecourse committee minute book with quotations for a new grandstand which opened in 1876, are also among the memorabilia. 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. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. See more of Warrnambool Racing Club on Facebook. "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. Some came by sea, while special trains ran from Melbourne and around the Western District to cater for the racing crowds. This has created problems on many occasions when horses have tried to veer left rather than right second time around. WRC plays a significant role in the community and is the key racing destination for South-West Victoria, as such he would love to see a wide range of applications all charity groups will benefit from the support and knowledge sharing found through this fantastic initiative. The name Grand Annual was first used for this steeplechase in May 1895. Pateman poised for . Damian was lucky enough to own the winner of the Novice Hurdle in 2008 (The Taurean). Please contact the club for additional features available. Related Pages. Warrnambool Racing Club chairman Nick Role acknowledged Roberts' deeds on the committee. "He had a real passion for jumps racing and that passion helped the club through tough times when jumps racing was under threat. Renamed the Grand Annual in 1895, the unforgiving solid fences have since been replaced with a safer brush variety, the paddocks are grassed and the course has been tweaked here and there. 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. Description and details including a map of the racecourse, T&Cs apply and available on website. 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. 07 December, 2022. There is an off course track joining the course proper for steeplechase events with the length of the course being 5,500 metres and 33 fences. In later years, the line-up of planes parked at the Warrnambool airport during race week itself became a major drawcard for onlookers. When not studying the form guide, John enjoys sports of all sorts, but particularly golf and cycling. Confirmation of a venue hire must be made within seven (7) days of a tentative reservation with the Booking Form returned. Guests & suppliers are to enter via Grafton Road. A prized silver trophy long lost from its racing heartland will be back on home turf this week, 150 years after it was presented at the Warrnambool racecourse. 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. www.warrnamboolracing.com.au Warrnambool Racing Club | Warrnambool VIC The novelty of air travel broadened the transport options for out-of-town racegoers in the 1920s. 1972 New totalisator and administration building completed. 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. 13,164 were here. 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