Recent developments; including the Matilda Room upgrade and the Jericho Cup has open our doors to new members and visitors to our region. Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club Committee since 2018 and, in 2021, was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. Two years earlier, the legendary gelding, owned by locals, trained by a local and ridden by a local, strode to victory in the Brierly Steeplechase, only to stumble and fall at the last jump in the Grand Annual with victory in sight. 1800 858 858. Inscribed March 15, 1871, the plate was presented to a Mr Andrew Tobin of Yaloak for his win with three-year-old brown colt Sarsfield ridden by Joseph Whitehead. The friendships and relationships developed in this industry make the Committee role very rewarding. To receive the 10% discount a minimum booking of 50pax is required. Since being on the Committee, Damian has really enjoyed getting to know the members, committee and staff at WRC. More than $2 million was invested in infrastructure works at the racecourse in the past year. 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. 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. He's been in work for a fair while but he just keeps on racing well. 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. Nick owns and operates a paint retail and service business, Hammonds Paints, and brings these management skills to his role on the Committee. 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. Sophie has a keen interest in playing tennis and enjoys getting involved with the local tennis community. Damian was lucky enough to own the winner of the Novice Hurdle in 2008 (The Taurean). BALLARAT-based jockey Craig Robertson took out the riding honours at Hamilton on Sunday with a winning double. 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. 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. Golf Course & Country Club. Mark is in the process of cataloguing our extensive historical records. We are expecting her to be very competitive in the Lexus as she's got a good record at Flemington," he said. It's a privilege and an honour to receive the life membership," Lucas said. Final number of confirmed guests is required in writing seven (7) days prior to function date. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. *Additional furniture may need to be hired in, depending on the size of your event. 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. "The committee and the staff have worked very hard to ensure that the club is in a strong position on and off the track. With that fall-back plan in mind, the committee made Granter a final offer of 800 pounds for his 15-acre paddock. Lord Wimble gave top jockey Kerrin McEvoy a gold ride in the $100,000 race over 1600 metres. Alcohol will not be served to any entertainers unless given permission by the client. Peterson revealed Kuakata's maiden win was dictated to the late Tess Pegg, who died last year. HONEST Warrnambool galloper Lord Wimble scored a well-deserved win under lights at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Frank enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge and likes to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. 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. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. Take a read below July 27, 1978 saw the dawning of a new era of greyhound racing in Warrnambool when the lights of the new $290,000 track were turned on for the first time at the Showgrounds site. Damian Ryan is the newbie on the WRC Committee, who joined in October 2021. Dallas also has a daughter studying in QLD, so he enjoys heading north on a regular basis! "He's won four of his 15 starts but finished in the first four in 13 of those races," Peterson said. Laurisa has been a committee member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 2019. 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 care about the protection of your data. "People who are first timers here are amazed by the race. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. We care about the protection of your data. Mr McNamara said the display, sourced mainly from Warrnambool Racing Club archives and his own collection, included photos, race cards, race books and club minute books from as early as 1861. "I reckon he deserves the start at Flemington. Related Pages. 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. 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". He farmed land at Wangoom that is still known as Tozer's. 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. For Dallas, the thing he enjoys most about being on the Committee is being part of a great team. Her best form is on tracks which have a bit of give in them.". When not studying the form guide, John enjoys sports of all sorts, but particularly golf and cycling. 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. Racing commenced in early September . Wilde Racing. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. Warrnambool Racing Club committee member and historian Mark McNamara couldn't agree more. A great article on one of our Committee Members Kate McLaren-Ryan. 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. Exhausted, he failed to move and officials placed a screen around him. Laurisa has been a Committee member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 2019. 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. Mar. The horse racing experts at PGR have made it easy for you to select the best Australian bookies. 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. Nearby Racetracks include Terang Racecourse, Camperdown Racecourse and Hamilton Racecourse. (03) 5562 2211. Kuakata may line up in a $150,000 three-year-old race over 1800 metres. 2010 Callaghan Motors Trainers Bonus won by Robert Smerdon. 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. Home of the TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and the revived Haymes Paint Jericho Cup. "We have a strong skills-based committee and they have been supportive with my decision.". Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Nick is extremely proud of what the WRC has achieved over recent times resulting in top-class facilities for members and trainers. Since 1936 all of the fences have been brush. Outside the Committee, Dallas works as a Financial Adviser, which he loves. WARRNAMBOOL Racing Club members will go to the polls to elect three new committee members. The Warrnambool Racing Club says an outbreak of a horse respiratory disease will have little effect on the May Racing Carnival, which starts today. 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. 2010 Introduction of two feature jumps races, the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase, both legs of the J.J. Houlahan Jumps Championship. WARRNAMBOOL Racing Club members will go to the polls to elect three new committee members. 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. Ph. I hope to know more about any rides in the new year," the dual Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase-winning jockey said. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? 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. 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. 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. | By Warrnambool Racing Club | Facebook Log In The former jockey said Run Diego had proven to be a great meal ticket for his connections. There were 11 runners. 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. "Des has been a passionate committee member. Every business and sporting organisation has its challenges but for John, he's keen to improve the on course facilities and amenities to ensure that racegoers can have the best possible race day experience. Updated February 28 2023 - 9:23pm, first published 8:59pm. Fax (03) 5562 7579 Rousing cheers for both Galleywood and the winner, Rocky Affair, broke the silence.". Horse racing is the only mainstream professional sport still running in Victoria. Warrnambool Racing Club chairman Nick Role acknowledged Roberts' deeds on the committee. 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. 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. Jockey Jack Hill was suspended for a careless ride on Delightful Tess at Hamilton on Sunday. 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