Sophie will soon become a mum with her first baby due in early January next year. 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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. With a lifelong love of racing, Nick feels privileged to be able to serve on the Committee and contribute to our Club and our sport in such a meaningful way. 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. This website is a free online resource that strives to offer helpful content and comparison features to our visitors. 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. Drive from Paris Gallieni to Marriott's Village d'Ile-de-France, Bailly-Romainvilliers 39.3 km. That meeting was held on Jetty Flat, the only place without trees and scrub and level enough to require little preparation. Each year, the town of Warrnambool . 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. Postal vote forms will be mailed out to more than 1700 Warrnambool Racing Club members within the next two weeks for them to submit their choices. "It's also great that Tamara has been voted back for another term.". Francis Tozer had a horse Black Bess at that first meeting. Jockey Jack Hill was suspended for a careless ride on Delightful Tess at Hamilton on Sunday. "I had no idea that I was going to receive the life membership. 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. During these years the Committee has developed and executed a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. "It's a great honour to have served the racing club for 18 years. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 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. 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. We'll probably look at a restricted race at Flemington for his next run preferably in a 1600-metre race," Wilde added. Please contact the club for additional features available. 1872 The firs Grand Annual is held, know as the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase. The tears were this time ones of joy. The colt was also hailed as a champion show horse and later stood at stud at Kangaroo Flat near Koroit. I'm just interested to see how he measures up to other three-year-olds in a 1800-metre race.". 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. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. Read our Privacy Policy. With that fall-back plan in mind, the committee made Granter a final offer of 800 pounds for his 15-acre paddock. Take a read below 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. 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 club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". Warrnambool Racecourse is located at Grafton Rd, Warrnambool Victoria. 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. 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's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. 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. Nick owns and operates a paint retail and service business, Hammonds Paints, and brings these management skills to his role on the Committee. Frank is a passionate Committee member, and a key contributor to major projects that happen on course. As a practising lawyer for 35 years, Mark brings an inquiring mind and a belief in high standards of governance to the Committee. 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. YOUR 2022 JUDGES Kate Ryan Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC) Committee since 2018 and in 2021 was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. It was a great ride by Kerrin. 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. Acknowledgement: Special thanks to the late Alan Stoneman who compiled the early history of the club. The display can be viewed in the Woodford Lounge of the members' area during the carnival. He won by six, what a day. per year (all zones) - administration fees included. "Run Diego has developed into a handy horse. WRC will take necessary care, but does not accept responsibility for the damage or loss of goods left on the premises prior to, during, or after the event. This article is for paid subscribers only Ph. Run Diego scored an impressive win in a restricted race over 1200 metres at Geelong last Wednesday while Kuakata won a 1600-metre maiden at Hamilton on Sunday. With over20 years experience in sales and marketing, Kate is passionate about representing the Warrnambool Racing Clubs member base and fostering community engagement. 2010 Introduction of two feature jumps races, the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase, both legs of the J.J. Houlahan Jumps Championship. 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. Additional planting of pine trees and fencing of the enclosures. The Warrnambool Racecourse is situated on the eastern outskirts of Warrnambool, set in a picturesque valley providing excellent natural viewing platforms. 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. Gamble Responsibly. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Picture by Morgan Hancock Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? Contact Australian Racing Tours for more details. Although cash-strapped, it could not afford to lose part of the course that was integral to its showpiece race. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Quickest way to get there Cheapest option Distance between. We care about the protection of your data. We had three vacancies and four people nominated so someone had to miss out and it was Michael. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. "We've got our fingers crossed that we might get a bit of rain in the lead up to the Lexus. Bar Attendant Positions To register your interest and apply,. I congratulate Frank and Laurisa for being elected by the members. 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. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? 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Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. During her time on the Committee . 2000 A full track reconstruction is completed including new drainage, base reshape and the sewing of warm and cool season turf. 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. Comments Advertisement Ad Local News Former Sam's Warehouse site to home state-of-the-art basketball facility Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Kingsley Peach, who part-owns Exceptionally, said she had pulled up well after her unplaced run in the Geelong Cup last Wednesday. 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. Advertisement Ad "I thank Michael for putting his hand up," Rule said. Outside of the Committee, Frank enjoys keeping fit by cycling and swimming, and he also loves travelling. Away from the racetrack and his business, Nick maintains an interest in farming, running beef cattle on his Grassmere property. 2011 A new bookmakers ring is built behind the Members Grandstand. During these years the Committee has developed and executed a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. After leading most of the way he tired and crashed at the last fence, lying motionless on the track. Updated March 1 2023 - 8:38am, first published 8:31am. He's a keen golfer and lives in Koroit, so the Footy Netball club and Koroit Irish Festival are close to his heart. "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. 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. Mon. His big racing dream is to have a share in a Grand Annual winner. For Dallas, the thing he enjoys most about being on the Committee is being part of a great team. Sophie has been at the Warrnambool Racing Club for one year in her role of Communications & Administration Officer. 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. The first steeplechase over the now famous cross-country course was run on 13th June 1872 then known as the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Wilde Racing. The history of racing in Warrnambool from 1848. Meanwhile, about 40 members attended the annual general meeting of the racing club last Friday. 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. 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". 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. Frank was elected by the Clubs' members to the Committee three years ago. "We're not the only ones that are trying to win the Lexus. The Warrnambool Racing Club conducts 20 race meetings per season highlighted by feature racing in spring, summer and autumn. This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. Lord Wimble gave top jockey Kerrin McEvoy a gold ride in the $100,000 race over 1600 metres. Today his name lives on in the carnival's day-two feature, the 3200-metre Galleywood Hurdle. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad 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. "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.". From 25/08/2023 to 27/08/2023. MEDIA RELEASE | COVID-19 Update Please read below the current update on racing at Warrnambool. Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. 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. "It's certainly good that it's been preserved and we are delighted to have it here," he said. Read our Privacy Policy. Laurisa is again looking forward to being involved in the WRC Charity Partner Initiative again this year. Damian, his wife Bree and three children escaped Melbourne through lockdown and are now settled in the Port Fairy community. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. Gamble Responsibly 18+. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. It is one of the finest racecourses in Australia, ringed by the gentle slopes of a huge basin. The Warrnambool Racing Club has managed racing at Warrnambool since it was formed on 5 April 1873. 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. 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. Seeking amazing event staff | WRC is currently recruiting hard working, friendly and reliable staff for its May Racing Carnival, 1-3 May. Exceptionally has won in excess of $400,000 in stake money from her 33 starts. We care about the protection of your data. Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC) Committee since 2018 and in 2021 was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. Add to that a few road crossings, a ploughed paddock, uphill and downhill runs and a few twists and turns and they must have been pretty happy with their handiwork. Bromfield (Chairman), Mr H. Phillips, Mr F. Tozer, Mr S. Parker and Mr R. Lane with Mr J.R. Evans as Secretary. The new chairman will be decided at Thursday's committee meeting with lawyer Mark McNamara favourite to take up the position. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. 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). 1855 The Government set aside 100 acres at Grafton Road as a racing and recreation reserve. 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. 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. The first organised races were held in 1848, only eight months after Warrnambool was proclaimed. Fortunately, he accepted, securing the course for future generations. The name Grand Annual was first used for this steeplechase in May 1895. George Bostock, Francis Tozer and Samuel McGregor are the first trustees. The first steeplechase over the now famous cross-country course was run on 13th June 1872 then known as the Grand Annual Steeplechase. He's been in work for a fair while but he just keeps on racing well. Ph. He emerged moments later from behind the screen to a tumultuous roar from the crowd. 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 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. Racing Bonus Bets only. Robert won 5 races, including the Galleywood Hurdle and won a $90,000 Mercedes-Benz. Rock en Seine. Not taking away from the fact that she already has a fur baby, Rama. 1972 New totalisator and administration building completed. Warrnambool Racecourse is about 260 km's from Melbourne CBD. 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. Kuakata may line up in a $150,000 three-year-old race over 1800 metres. 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. It is vital that a new generation of fans find the beauty and thrill of the jumps. 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. Jumps Racing is currently in a very good place in Victoria, but you never know what is around the corner. Her best form is on tracks which have a bit of give in them.". Hill's suspension ends at midnight on November 8. 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. 18+, * 2019 Promotional T&Cs apply and available on website. Gamble responsibly. 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.". 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. 1800 858 858. The pace in the Geelong Cup was farcical . However, we depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. Log In. "I think he will develop into a handy stayer once he gets a bit older. Damian was blown away by the Jump initiative in 2022 and is thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in 2023. 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. WHEN five upstanding citizens put their heads together in 1872 to lay out a cross-country racecourse for the entertainment of the race-loving community of Warrnambool, they could never have imagined the legacy they were creating. "It's always difficult when there is an election. 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 horse racing experts at PGR have made it easy for you to select the best Australian bookies. #TheBool #TheBool2020 #CommitTo2021 #SeriouslyHowBloodyGoodIsTheBool Read our Privacy Policy. Email: [email protected]. Peterson has earmarked a $100,000 race for grey horses over 1400 metres on Thursday, November 8 for Run Diego. COMMIT TO THE BOOL A message of support from our friend & chairman Nick Rule! Mark has been a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club since 1983 and of the Australian Jumping Racing Association for almost as long, and now serves on the committee of both bodies. 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. Nick has been a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club for over 40 years having first joined at the age of 19. Our COVID-19 news articles relating to public health and safety are free for anyone to access. "It's just like she never had a run (Geelong Cup). 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. 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All roads lead to the 'Bool' in the first week of May each year as the Club conducts the internationally acclaimed May Racing Carnival. 29 November, 2022. 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. Cookies help us deliver our services. Tozer was later a founding member of the Warrnambool Racing Club, and a breeder and owner of racing thoroughbreds for many years. Drive 27 min. I reckon he's a year away from growing into himself. HONEST Warrnambool galloper Lord Wimble scored a well-deserved win under lights at Moonee Valley on Friday night. 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. The highlights of the May Carnival being the Grand Annual Steeplechase and The Warrnambool Cup. 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. "I've always had a high opinion of Kuakata. Nick is very much a part of the jumps-racing fraternity with part ownership of a few solid jumping horses. Committee chairwoman Sue Higginson says some witnesses have avoided . Mr McNamara is the author of The 'Bool. There were 11 runners. "We've got to win the Lexus on Saturday if we are to run in the Melbourne Cup," he said. 1874 The Warrnambool Racing Club is properly constituted in April. (03) 5562 2211 13,164 were here. 1920 Airplanes transport patrons to the racecourse for the first time. He toughed the race out really well today," Peterson said. 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. This has created problems on many occasions when horses have tried to veer left rather than right second time around. Lucas, who led the way to ensure jumps racing continued in her 10-year role as chairman, said she was gobsmacked when her life membership was announced at last week's annual general meeting . Since being on the Committee, Damian has really enjoyed getting to know the members, committee and staff at WRC. He enjoys introducing new ideas and being proactive in seeking to improve our Club. True to the club's slogan, "Where Heroes are Created", the Grand Annual is a rich tapestry of heroism and heartbreak, unforgettable triumph and occasional tragedy, and the many characters at its heart. . 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. PO Box 48, The inaugural committee were Mr J.A. The Warrnambool Racing Club says an outbreak of a horse respiratory disease will have little effect on the May Racing Carnival, which starts today. However, one plane was said to have followed the Grand Annual field around the course, contributing to as many as five runners falling in the 1920 steeplechase. 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. 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