"I must acknowledge the work of Des in his time on the committee," Rule said. Warrnambool Racing Club committee member and historian Mark McNamara couldn't agree more. Please contact the club for additional features available. 1895 The Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase becomes the Grand Annual Steeplechase. 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. "I reckon he deserves the start at Flemington. He emerged moments later from behind the screen to a tumultuous roar from the crowd. 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. 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. Hill's suspension ends at midnight on November 8. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. 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. 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. Damian Ryan is the newbie on the WRC Committee, who joined in October 2021. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. Sophie is looking forward to contributing to the growth of the initiative and encourages all local charities and organisations to apply. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Since 1936 all of the fences have been brush. Warrnambool Racecourse, Warrnambool Racing Club. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. Margaret Lucas (left) and Bill Slattery have been awarded life memberships by the Warrnambool Racing Club. Horse racing is the only mainstream professional sport still running in Victoria. "He's won four of his 15 starts but finished in the first four in 13 of those races," Peterson said. "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. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. The Warrnambool Racing Club strives to develop a vibrant and growing platform to display the thoroughbred racing industry to a worldwide audience. Fax (03) 5562 7579. Radio station. Sophie is excited to join the judging panel for this years JUMP Charity Partner Initiative after witnessing the positive impact this project has had on local charities and organisations. 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. 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. He won by six, what a day. 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 Warrnambool Racing Club says an outbreak of a horse respiratory disease will have little effect on the May Racing Carnival, which starts today. .ni-b6fv22{color:inherit;font-weight:700;text-decoration-line:underline;}.ni-b6fv22:hover{text-decoration-line:none;}Learn more. For Dallas, the thing he enjoys most about being on the Committee is being part of a great team. The Warrnambool Racing Club has managed racing at Warrnambool since it was formed on 5 April 1873. 2010 Callaghan Motors Trainers Bonus won by Robert Smerdon. 1996 The Victorian State Government officially recognises the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival as a Victorian Major Event. Peach said Exceptionally's trainer Terry O'Sullivan had reported the six-year-old mare had an easy few days after her Geelong run. As far back as 1888, an estimated 10,000 punters were on hand to witness Adeline salute, while in 1891, some 12,000 racegoers turned out, double the town's entire population of 6000 at the time. John enjoys being part of a passionate and harmonious Committee that fosters the continuous improvement in culture and sharing in the success of the Club. 1920 Airplanes transport patrons to the racecourse for the first time. 1909 Building of the hill grandstand commences. "Terry said she is ticking along really well. 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. The novelty of air travel broadened the transport options for out-of-town racegoers in the 1920s. >. Drive from Paris Gallieni to Marriott's Village d'Ile-de-France, Bailly-Romainvilliers 39.3 km. Wilde Racing. As a member of our Committee, Mark strives to promote the rights and interests of members. 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. By Duncan Murray. By using our sites or services, you agree to our use of cookies. It is vital that a new generation of fans find the beauty and thrill of the jumps. Robertson was successful on Kuakata in a maiden plate (1600 metres) and Crocodile Canyon in the Hamilton Cup (2200 metres). Mon. 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. "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. 13,164 were here. Outside of the Committee, Frank enjoys keeping fit by cycling and swimming, and he also loves travelling. 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 about 260 km's from Melbourne CBD. "Run Diego has developed into a handy horse. 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. Welcome to the official website of the Paris Region destination. 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. Rousing cheers for both Galleywood and the winner, Rocky Affair, broke the silence.". "The club encourages any member to put their hand up when a committee vacancy occurs. Exceptionally has won in excess of $400,000 in stake money from her 33 starts. Excludes SA. Dallas has been on the WRC Committee since 2018. 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. "The club and its members should be indebted for his efforts over so many years.". "I thought it was an impressive win. This article is for paid subscribers only No glass is to be removed from the Matilda Room. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? Away from the racetrack and his business, Nick maintains an interest in farming, running beef cattle on his Grassmere property. Warrnambool Racing Club will have a new chairman on Thursday night. 1873 Warrnambools feature flat race, the Warrnambool Cup, is held for the first time in March. He toughed the race out really well today," Peterson said. The Warrnambool racecourse proper is an expansive course with a circumference of 2035 metres, sweeping turns and a home straight being 350 metres long. Mr McNamara is the author of The 'Bool. 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. The colt was also hailed as a champion show horse and later stood at stud at Kangaroo Flat near Koroit. The dawning of a new era. 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. It was a great ride by Kerrin. 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 you are able, please subscribe here. There's plenty of other trainers who have horses in the Lexus who need to win to get a run in the Melbourne Cup.". Seeking amazing event staff | WRC is currently recruiting hard working, friendly and reliable staff for its May Racing Carnival, 1-3 May. 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. Damian is a recent addition to the Warrnambool Racing Club committee, joining late in 2021. Gamble Responsibly. Read More Laurisa Walther This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Take a read below "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.". Securing Granter's, the land between the top of Cox's Hill and Tozer Road, however, was not so straightforward. Recent developments; including the Matilda Room upgrade and the Jericho Cup has open our doors to new members and visitors to our region. 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. Prize money is of 100 pounds with a sweepstake of 36 pounds. 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. 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. Sadly, she passed away last year. Long-serving committeeman Des Roberts, who was the club's chairman from 2011 to 2016, stood down at Thursday's annual general meeting. We care about the protection of your data. WRC reserves the right to cancel or postpone a tentative booking at any time should a race meeting be allocated on the date. 1874 The Warrnambool Racing Club is properly constituted in April. "The Matilda Room in the members' complex has been a big winner for the club. The pace in the Geelong Cup was farcical . I've been lucky to have worked with passionate staff and committee members during my time on the committee.". Damian was blown away by the Jump initiative in 2022 and is thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in 2023. Mark seeks to promote the history of racing in the Warrnambool area, having written The Bool: The history of horse racing in Warrnambool from 1848, together with a 17-part blog series about the history of the Grand Annual Steeplechase for our website, and regular pieces for the racebooks at our feature race meetings. "I'll be standing down as chairman at Thursday's committee meeting," Waterhouse told The Standard. 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. Racing Bonus Bets only. The friendships and relationships developed in this industry make the Committee role very rewarding. "I had no idea that I was going to receive the life membership. That meeting was held on Jetty Flat, the only place without trees and scrub and level enough to require little preparation. The staff and committee of the Warrnambool Racing Club would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! WARRNAMBOOL RACING CLUB. All venue hirers must be over 18 years of age. Outside the Committee, Dallas works as a Financial Adviser, which he loves. The new chairman will be decided at Thursday's committee meeting with lawyer Mark McNamara favourite to take up the position. 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. The Jericho: A bucket list race day experience. Kuakata may line up in a $150,000 three-year-old race over 1800 metres. 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. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. Not taking away from the fact that she already has a fur baby, Rama. There were 11 runners. Galleywood, provided one of the most memorable moments in Grand Annual history in 1986. The new grandstand is officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, Sir George F. Bowen at the annual March race meeting. The feature of racing in the district is the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Home of the TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and the revived Haymes Paint Jericho Cup. All guest vehicles are required to be cleared by the end of the function. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Golf Course & Country Club. 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. To receive the 10% discount a minimum booking of 50pax is required. 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. The first organised races were held in 1848, only eight months after Warrnambool was proclaimed. www.warrnamboolracing.com.au Warrnambool Racing Club | Warrnambool VIC 2010 Introduction of two feature jumps races, the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase, both legs of the J.J. Houlahan Jumps Championship. 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. We've gone from nine race meetings 18 years ago to 20 meetings now. For Mark McNamara, though, it's hard to go past the extraordinary story of Galleywood. Even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 the annual continued, albeit without spectators. This has created problems on many occasions when horses have tried to veer left rather than right second time around. "The dreaded screen went up. Venue management reserves the right to control the quality and volume of all entertainment. This becomes the Members Stand. Create new account. Sportsday. "We have a strong skills-based committee and they have been supportive with my decision.". #TheBool #TheBool2020 #CommitTo2021 #SeriouslyHowBloodyGoodIsTheBool MEDIA RELEASE | COVID-19 Update Please read below the current update on racing at Warrnambool. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. 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. The highlights of the May Carnival being the Grand Annual Steeplechase and The Warrnambool Cup. Contact Australian Racing Tours for more details. 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Kuakata had a second and third placing to his credit before his maiden win on Sunday from five starts. 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. 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. 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. During these years the Committee has developed and executed a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. www.gamblinghelponline.org.au. 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 Warrnambool Racing Club conducts 20 race meetings per season highlighted by feature racing in spring, summer and autumn. Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club (WRC) 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.". However, we depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. 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. Mar. Gamble Responsibly 18+. He is committed to continued improvement and innovation to advance the Club and the sport. Sophie has been at the Warrnambool Racing Club for one year in her role of Communications & Administration Officer. BALLARAT-based jockey Craig Robertson took out the riding honours at Hamilton on Sunday with a winning double. 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. 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. #CommitToTheBool2021 Warrnamboolwarrnamboolracing.com.auJoined May 2012 259Following 3,978Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Warrnambool Racing Club's Tweets Aside from being part of the Committee, work and three young children keeps Damian fairly busy, but he does like a hit of golf, a glass of wine and a day at the races when he can. 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 . Comments Advertisement Ad Local News Former Sam's Warehouse site to home state-of-the-art basketball facility Visit our top horse racing betting sites>>. Together with husband Brandt, Laurisa has three children who are all keenly involved in Netball, Football and Pony Club. He was highly-strung as a young horse but he's matured. 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. Part of the present racecourse of 100 acres was set aside as a racing and recreation reserve in August 1855. Sophie has a keen interest in playing tennis and enjoys getting involved with the local tennis community. 350. 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. Bar Attendant Positions To register your interest and apply,. 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. 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. Nick also serves on the Australian Jumping Racing Association (AJRA) Committee, currently in the role of Deputy Chair. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. 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 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. Tears were shed," Mark recounts. T's & C's apply. The 2021-22 annual report was tabled showing an operating profit of $464,000 and a record membership of 2294 people. 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. 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. 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. This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. 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. "Tess worked up at the Warrnambool Base Hospital. Warrnambool businessman Nick Rule was announced at the AGM as the new committeeman to replace Bill Phillpot, who has decided to stand down after 30 years on the committee. Marks biggest thrill in racing was seeing Vanguard win this years Brierly Steeplechase. Exceptionally is a backmarker and they had no hope in the Geelong Cup. It's a privilege and an honour to receive the life membership," Lucas said. "People who are first timers here are amazed by the race. 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. "After what seemed like an eternity Galleywood rose to his feet. Moving forward, Frank wants to ensure that he does all that he can to help make jumps racing get stronger through horse numbers and prizemoney. Updated February 28 2023 - 9:23pm, first published 8:59pm. 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. More than $2 million was invested in infrastructure works at the racecourse in the past year. 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. Tozer was later a founding member of the Warrnambool Racing Club, and a breeder and owner of racing thoroughbreds for many years. Meanwhile, Peterson believes Kuakata will turn into a promising stayer once he matures. Advertisement Ad Advertisement Ad Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club Committee since 2018 and, in 2021, was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. 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. 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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.