Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. The Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race Committee. SITTING member Tamara Mahoney was re-elected on the Warrnambool Racing Club committee and will be joined by newcomers Frank McCarthy and Laurisa Walther after four nominations were received for three vacancies. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 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. Tears were shed," Mark recounts. Smoking and Responsible Service of Alcohol: MATILDA ROOM BOOKING FORM (PDF 275kb) DOWNLOAD, General EnquiriesPhone: (03) 5562 2211Email: warrnambool@warrnamboolracing.com.au, Racecourse LocationGrafton Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia, Postal AddressPO Box 48, Warrnambool 3280. dditional furniture may need to be hired in, depending on the size of your event. 1847 The first race meeting is conducted by the seafront at Lady Bay and Lake Pertobe, known as Jetty Flats. 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. The pace in the Geelong Cup was farcical . Frank is a passionate Committee member, and a key contributor to major projects that happen on course. "Des has been a passionate committee member. T+C Existing Customers Only. 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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.". Read our Privacy Policy. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. He'll be jumping up to 1400 metres but I reckon he will run it out.". *Additional furniture may need to be hired in, depending on the size of your event. 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. 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. This initiative is not only a great means of giving back to the community financially, but is also a great platform to be able to bring together various groups within the community who could then support each other. Laurisa has been a committee member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 2019. Additional planting of pine trees and fencing of the enclosures. Sportsday. "He's won four of his 15 starts but finished in the first four in 13 of those races," Peterson said. Drive from Paris Gallieni to Marriott's Village d'Ile-de-France, Bailly-Romainvilliers 39.3 km. WARRNAMBOOL Racing Club members will go to the polls to elect three new committee members. He joined because of hispassion for the racing and breeding industry, wanting it to prosper locally and ensuring the jumps racing heartbeat remains at the Bool. Kuakata may line up in a $150,000 three-year-old race over 1800 metres. "We're probably aiming too high with Kuakata in the race at Flemington but I just want to give him one more run and then send him to the spelling paddock. 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. "We've got to win the Lexus on Saturday if we are to run in the Melbourne Cup," he said. Contact Australian Racing Tours for more details. The 2021-22 annual report was tabled showing an operating profit of $464,000 and a record membership of 2294 people. He toughed the race out really well today," Peterson said. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. Gamble Responsibly. Updated February 28 2023 - 9:23pm, first published 8:59pm. 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. 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. Bet $100 On Your 2nd Ever Racing Bet And Get $100 Racing Bonus Bets, Excl WA. The staff and committee of the Warrnambool Racing Club would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! "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. A virus kept Galleywood out of the running for the 1985 annual, but come 1986, the hometown favourite finally claimed victory with jockey Trevor Murphy in the saddle. The tears were this time ones of joy. During these years the Committee has developed and executed a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. The Warrnambool Racing Club has been a part of the South West community since 1848, providing a place to gather and enjoy racing and entertainment. 1972 New totalisator and administration building completed. Together with husband Brandt, Laurisa has three children who are all keenly involved in Netball, Football and Pony Club. WRC reserves the right to cancel or postpone a tentative booking at any time should a race meeting be allocated on the date. Updated March 1 2023 - 8:38am, first published 8:31am. >. Laurisa is again looking forward to being involved in the WRC Charity Partner Initiative again this year. Some came by sea, while special trains ran from Melbourne and around the Western District to cater for the racing crowds. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. It is vital that a new generation of fans find the beauty and thrill of the jumps. Outside the Committee, Dallas works as a Financial Adviser, which he loves. 6 - 10. Robert won 5 races, including the Galleywood Hurdle and won a $90,000 Mercedes-Benz. As a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club, Laurisa was involved with the Charity Partner initiative in 2020 and 2021 and has seen funds donated to over 30 various organisations in our local community. Both past chairmen of the club, they were surprised to have received the honour. "I reckon he deserves the start at Flemington. No smoking is allowed inside any WRC venue, and is only permitted outside in designated smoking areas. "The Matilda Room in the members' complex has been a big winner for the club. The novelty of air travel broadened the transport options for out-of-town racegoers in the 1920s. Not taking away from the fact that she already has a fur baby, Rama. Race-starved crowds turned out in droves for the 1947 edition after a six-year hiatus for World War 11, while the deluge of 1971 washed out the last two days of the carnival, Grand Annual included. 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. 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.". PO Box 48, Four people have nominated for three vacancies. 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. "His passion for jumps racing helped the club through tough times when jumps racing was under threat. 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. Warrnambool Racecourse is located at Grafton Rd, Warrnambool Victoria. For Dallas, the thing he enjoys most about being on the Committee is being part of a great team. Dallas has been on the WRC Committee since 2018. or. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 1872 The firs Grand Annual is held, know as the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase. 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. "After what seemed like an eternity Galleywood rose to his feet. 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. 18+, * 2019 Promotional T&Cs apply and available on website. Jumps Racing is currently in a very good place in Victoria, but you never know what is around the corner. Damian was blown away by the Jump initiative in 2022 and is thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in 2023. We care about the protection of your data. 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. With over 20 years' experience in sales and marketing, Kate is passionate about representing the Warrnambool Racing Club's member base and fostering community engagement. There's plenty of other trainers who have horses in the Lexus who need to win to get a run in the Melbourne Cup.". Nick has been a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club for over 40 years having first joined at the age of 19. The club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". The Tozer Welter was named after him. Existing Customers only. 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. Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. Solutions offered for struggling NT communities. "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.