*Additional furniture may need to be hired in, depending on the size of your event. 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 Racing Club @wboolracingclub Official account of the Warrnambool Racing Club. 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. Warrnambool's May Racing Carnival kicks off on Tuesday. Away from racing, Mark is a father to three adult children and enjoys reading, writing, walking, gardening, good conversation and laughter. Home of the TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and the revived Haymes Paint Jericho Cup. The 2021-22 annual report was tabled showing an operating profit of $464,000 and a record membership of 2294 people. "It's certainly good that it's been preserved and we are delighted to have it here," he said. By Duncan Murray. He's been in work for a fair while but he just keeps on racing well. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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". 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. 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. 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. Mr McNamara is the author of The 'Bool. "Run Diego has developed into a handy horse. To receive the 10% discount a minimum booking of 50pax is required. 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. Radio station. "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.". Although cash-strapped, it could not afford to lose part of the course that was integral to its showpiece race. 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. Damian believes that the WRC has a huge role to play in growing enthusiasm and engagement in jumps racing. Pateman poised for . Frank is a passionate Committee member, and a key contributor to major projects that happen on course. Nick is extremely proud of what the WRC has achieved over recent times resulting in top-class facilities for members and trainers. We've gone from nine race meetings 18 years ago to 20 meetings now. 2000 A full track reconstruction is completed including new drainage, base reshape and the sewing of warm and cool season turf. 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. 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. After leading most of the way he tired and crashed at the last fence, lying motionless on the track. The club that hosts the event says it's worth $14 million to the local economy. He's a keen golfer and lives in Koroit, so the Footy Netball club and Koroit Irish Festival are close to his heart. It's a privilege and an honour to receive the life membership," Lucas said. Nick has been a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club for over 40 years having first joined at the age of 19. Sophie knows the area well, having been born and raised in Warrnambool and now having returned here following 10 years in Melbourne. "I've always had a high opinion of Kuakata. 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. Bromfield (Chairman), Mr H. Phillips, Mr F. Tozer, Mr S. Parker and Mr R. Lane with Mr J.R. Evans as Secretary. Welcome to the official website of the Paris Region destination. This has created problems on many occasions when horses have tried to veer left rather than right second time around. During these years the Committee has developed and executed a sales and marketing plan to compliment the overarching WRC Strategic Plan. She's pulled up a million dollars after her Geelong Cup run. The Warrnambool Racing Club has managed racing at Warrnambool since it was formed on 5 April 1873. 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. Not taking away from the fact that she already has a fur baby, Rama. Together with husband Brandt, Laurisa has three children who are all keenly involved in Netball, Football and Pony Club. He'll be jumping up to 1400 metres but I reckon he will run it out.". "I believe it's the right decision for the club and me personally. Acknowledgement: Special thanks to the late Alan Stoneman who compiled the early history of the club. With that fall-back plan in mind, the committee made Granter a final offer of 800 pounds for his 15-acre paddock. The former jockey said Run Diego had proven to be a great meal ticket for his connections. 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. 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. Warrnambool Racecourse is located at Grafton Rd, Warrnambool Victoria. Francis Tozer had a horse Black Bess at that first meeting. Picture by Morgan Hancock Steve Waterhouse will stand down as Warrnambool Racing Club chairman in a surprise move at a committee meeting on Thursday. "It's a great honour to have served the racing club for 18 years. Updated March 1 2023 - 8:38am, first published 8:31am. Rising south-west football stars earn academy spots, Golden Flag saddles up for final Jericho Cup test run, 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. As a member of our Committee, Mark strives to promote the rights and interests of members. Growing up near the Warrnambool Racecourse, Mark developed his lifelong interest in thoroughbred racing, with particular passion for jumps racing and racing history. In 1881 came the genesis of today's May Carnival with the merger of the Winter Steeplechase and the March Annual meeting, bringing together the two feature races of the Grand Annual and the Warrnambool Cup on the one bill. Kuakata may line up in a $150,000 three-year-old race over 1800 metres. 13. 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. "I thank Michael for putting his hand up," Rule said. The Warrnambool Racing Club has managed racing at Warrnambool since it was formed on 5 April 1873. Peterson revealed Kuakata's maiden win was dictated to the late Tess Pegg, who died last year. We'll probably look at a restricted race at Flemington for his next run preferably in a 1600-metre race," Wilde added. McNamara will create history on two fronts if he takes over the main job. "The Matilda Room in the members' complex has been a big winner for the club. 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. Horse racing, in Warrnambool is an important tradition almost as old as the settlement itself. 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. Outside the Committee, Dallas works as a Financial Adviser, which he loves. The newly developed Matilda Room boasts a double-story, modernised venue overlooking the racecourse with floor to ceiling windows, full bar and experienced in-house catering. Committee chairwoman Sue Higginson says some witnesses have avoided . He hasalways loved #thebool and jumps racing and hopes that his customer focus and 20 years of racing and wagering industry experience can help navigate and grow the Club through a potentially difficult period for the racing industry post Covid-19 pandemic. Excludes SA. Her best form is on tracks which have a bit of give in them.". 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. Sophie has a keen interest in playing tennis and enjoys getting involved with the local tennis community. I reckon he's a year away from growing into himself. 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. www.gamblinghelponline.org.au. Sophie will soon become a mum with her first baby due in early January next year. Read our Privacy Policy. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sadly, she passed away last year. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 1847 The first race meeting is conducted by the seafront at Lady Bay and Lake Pertobe, known as Jetty Flats. His big racing dream is to have a share in a Grand Annual winner. Ph. >. Securing Granter's, the land between the top of Cox's Hill and Tozer Road, however, was not so straightforward. This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. 1873 Warrnambools feature flat race, the Warrnambool Cup, is held for the first time in March. Trainer Symon Wilde, who trains in partnership with Bill (his dad), said the five-year-old may have his next start in a race at the up-coming Flemington carnival. Sportsday. WRC reserves the right to cancel or postpone a tentative booking at any time should a race meeting be allocated on the date. View Full Calendar. Slattery said the life membership was a pleasant surprise. 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. 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. Warrnambool Racecourse is operated by the Warrnambool Racing Club, home of the internationally acclaimed 'Flying Horse Bar & Brewery Grand Annual Steeplechase'. 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. 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.". HONEST Warrnambool galloper Lord Wimble scored a well-deserved win under lights at Moonee Valley on Friday night. All guest vehicles are required to be cleared by the end of the function. 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. All functions held on a Victorian Public Holiday will incur a 15% surcharge on total invoice. 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. www.warrnamboolracing.com.au Warrnambool Racing Club | Warrnambool VIC "He had a real passion for jumps racing and that passion helped the club through tough times when jumps racing was under threat. Drive 27 min. "Tess worked up at the Warrnambool Base Hospital. Today his name lives on in the carnival's day-two feature, the 3200-metre Galleywood Hurdle. PO Box 48, I'm just interested to see how he measures up to other three-year-olds in a 1800-metre race.". Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Visit our top horse racing betting sites>>. The Jericho: A bucket list race day experience. The steeplechase course is unique and regarded as the best in Australia. 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. 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. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. "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. #CommitToTheBool2021 Warrnamboolwarrnamboolracing.com.auJoined May 2012 259Following 3,978Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Warrnambool Racing Club's Tweets Peterson has earmarked a $100,000 race for grey horses over 1400 metres on Thursday, November 8 for Run Diego. Grand Annual Cafe & Foxboy Bar $400(Capacity) Seated | 120Standing | 200, Matilda One $1100Seated (round tables) | 250Seated (rectangle tables) | 300Standing | 400, Matilda Two & Lounge Bar $1100Seated (round tables) | 100Seated (rectangle tables) | 150Standing | 200, Full Matilda Room $1500Seated (round tables) | 350Seated (rectangle tables) | 450Standing | 600, MATILDA ROOM HIRE INCLUSIONS: Tables & chairs Tableware, glassware & linen Elevator access Parking Portable Dancefloor State of the art PA system & AV, GRAND ANNUAL CAF & FOXBOY BAR INCLUSIONS: Tables (caf & bar) Chairs and Stools State-of-art PA System. Pateman will host the tour, which takes in five race meetings over eight days. Email: warrnamboolracingclub@datafast.net.au. "People who are first timers here are amazed by the race. Read our Privacy Policy. As a practising lawyer for 35 years, Mark brings an inquiring mind and a belief in high standards of governance to the Committee. McNamara has only been on the committee for two years after being seconded into the role following Tamara Mahoney's decision to stand down. No glass is to be removed from the Matilda Room. 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. 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. Nick is very much a part of the jumps-racing fraternity with part ownership of a few solid jumping horses. Our ground floor is the home of the Grand Annual Cafe & Foxboy Bar, perfect for an intimate birthday celebration. "He's won four of his 15 starts but finished in the first four in 13 of those races," Peterson said. The pace in the Geelong Cup was farcical . 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. 1858 The first race meeting takes place on the new course in March and includes a three mile steeplechase, run for forty sovereigns. 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. "We've got our fingers crossed that we might get a bit of rain in the lead up to the Lexus. 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. The feature of racing in the district is the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Margaret Lucas (left) and Bill Slattery have been awarded life memberships by the Warrnambool Racing Club. I congratulate Frank and Laurisa for being elected by the members. WARRNAMBOOL RACING CLUB We care about the protection of your data. Community Organization. Golf Course & Country Club. "I thought it was an impressive win. He will be the shortest serving committee member (two years) to take over as chairman and he'll be the first to take up the role while living in Melbourne. Please contact the club for additional features available. COMMIT TO THE BOOL A message of support from our friend & chairman Nick Rule! 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. Rock en Seine. Company listings on this page DO NOT imply endorsement. Advertisement Ad "I thank Michael for putting his hand up," Rule said. 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. "Des has been a passionate committee member," Rule 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. 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. We have a unique offering in Warrnambool with a strong racing industry located on the beautiful coastline of Victoria; with the rich tradition of the May Race Carnival and jumps affiliation. "The club encourages any member to put their hand up when a committee vacancy occurs. (03) 5562 2211 This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. 1996 The Victorian State Government officially recognises the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival as a Victorian Major Event. 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. Kate has been a proud member of the Warrnambool Racing Club Committee since 2018 and, in 2021, was elected as the Deputy Chairperson. The program has provided an amazing opportunity to partner with a range of organisations which are having a strong impact in supporting our community. 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. 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. "I think he will develop into a handy stayer once he gets a bit older. Together, stewards Francis Tozer, Henry Phillips, Samuel MacGregor, Anthony MacKenzie and John Russell Evans came up with a mixture of post and rail fences, stone walls, log fences and even a sod wall; nothing out of the ordinary for riders of the day. "It's always difficult when there is an election. WRC follows guidelines for responsible service of alcohol and staff members are instructed to adhere to WRC house policy and the legislation and regulations under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. The display can be viewed in the Woodford Lounge of the members' area during the carnival. However, we depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. 1872 The firs Grand Annual is held, know as the Warrnambool Handicap Steeplechase. We care about the protection of your data. "I had no idea that I was going to receive the life membership. 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. MEDIA RELEASE | COVID-19 Update Please read below the current update on racing at Warrnambool. 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