Ladies in RACING Spring 2013 Issue 16

Spring 2013 Issue #16

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Black Caviar

Simone Montgomerie Tasmania’s Big Gunn Win a LUXURY HOLIDAY to Paris from The Races SA

International Racing : SINGAPORE & SOUTH AFRICA

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Contents From the Editor Letters to the Editor The Black Caviar Phenomenon Females to the Fore Rhonda Comitti - One of the Trailblazers Kelly Girvan – Born in the Saddle A Tribute to Simone Montgomerie

The Grand Annual Warrnambool

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The Bool Jumps in so Many Ways Katherine Reed - Beating the Odds The Wakeful Club’s Birthday Bash Country Racing Victoria Ambassador Travel Longines Hong Kong International Racing Tour Sportingbet’s Sullo Says Toscana Equestrian Jewellery – with health benefits!

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Winona Costin’s Bloodlines for Success

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Win a Holiday to Paris – with Racing South Australia

Twin’s Peak, at Goulburn Winners Flow for New Mum Kristen

Helping Hand to Stablehands Men Bet, Women Flutter

Chris Waller Lands Third Bart Cummings Medal

Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival

Brisbane Racing Club’s Winter Carnival

The LA Experience

Race into Spring with Perri Cutten

Most Prominent Hues for Spring The Elegance of Living Silk

Celebrate your Curves at TS14 Plus

I Made it Myself – Millinery

House of Adorn – Create Your Very own Hats & Fascinators

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The Clanbrooke Girls

MMIB Think Pink Cup Race Day 2013

The 2013 Singapore Cup The 2013 Vodacom Durban July

How to Wear a Hat

Fabulous Fashion & Online Shopping Directory

Great Books - Great Reads

A Tribute to Paris Kyne

Banca Mo

– Tasmania’s Big Gunn Thoroughbred

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Great Beauty Products Fiji Heaven – Yasawa

Ratua – One of the World’s Best Kept Secrets

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elcome to our latest issue #16 of Ladies in RACING Magazine, which we know you will enjoy.

Spring is in the air and we are sure you are all looking forward to wearing your best spring outfits and heading to the track, to enjoy some of the best racing and exciting events of the Spring Carnival.

With superstar Black Caviar now retired, all eyes will be upon all the entrants of the races to see who will dominate. We bring you a story on the champion mare Black Caviar and list all of her 25 wins. We wish her all the best for her visit to Exceed and Excel and look forward to seeing her first foal on the racetrack.

This issue is packed with stories of remarkable females who work within the thoroughbred racing industry, including Rhonda Comitti, Kelly Girvan and Winona Costin, identical twins Emma and Lucy Longmire, new mum Kristen Buchanan and a comprehensive story on “Females to the Fore.”

Katherine Reed of Tasmania shares her inspiring story with Victoria Shaw on page 32.

Katherine is the first person with a physical disability to attend the prestigious Marcus Oldham College in Geelong, Victoria.

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We thank Greg Irvine from Magic Millions for his heartfelt tribute to Simone Montgomerie who tragically lost her life doing what she loved on Darwin Cup Day, August 5th. To support Simone’s young daughter Kodah see page 23 for details how you can donate to her Fund.

The millinery world also lost two of their own, with the sudden passing of Master Milliner ”Paris Kyne” and the renowned Jean Carroll. I had the pleasure of meeting Paris at this year’s Milliners Convention held in Brisbane and found him to be passionate and dedicated to his craft. We also lost one of Australia’s best milliners, Jean Carroll, who worked extensively on Australian films and did so much marvellous work, passed away on August 4th. We will have a story on Jean in our Summer Issue #17.

Sharon Chapman brings us her story from the 2013 Vodacom Durban July held in South Africa, on page 78. She has shared some stunning wildlife images. Sharon also attended the 2013 Singapore Cup and her story is on page 74.

Finally, please join us for the second Ladies in RACING Spectacular Hats & High Tea, again being held on the Promenade Level at Caulfield racecourse on September 22nd.

Celebrate Spring in style with a glass of Pommery French Champagne on arrival and enjoy a decadent high tea. Perri Cutten, a name synonymous with racing, will delight us once again by showcasing their latest spring fashions. You will have the opportunity to win one of five Gift Vouchers from award winning Temelli Jewellers, valued at $500.00 each.

A fantastic travel prize from Ambassador Travel is also on offer, including two return tickets to the Gold Coast for the 2014 Prime Minister’s Cup meeting, airport transfers, two night’s accommodation including breakfast and you will enjoy member’s tickets on race day.

Bookings for the Spectacular Hats & High Tea close on September 16th and tickets cannot be sold at the door. Call 1300 783 112 today to reserve your ticket/s now!

Please note that the views of the contributors are not necessarily those of Ladies in Sport Publications Pty Ltd.

We look forward to seeing you all at this year’s Victorian Spring Carnival.

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Dear Cathryn, Thank you for your support of our Shoalhaven Girls Day Out. As you are aware our special guests on the day were members of the 2014 NSW Firefighters Calendar Team and they loved your magazine.

Thanks again for your support and I hope we can work together with Ladies in RACING Magazine again next year.

Kind regards, Lynn Locke CEO Shoalhaven City Turf Club

Dear Cathryn , Thank you for your generous donation of Ladies in RACING Magazine subscriptions to our Hats and High Tea at Angelos House Restaurant, Toowoomba raising funds for The JSKfund - supporting leadership opportunities for disadvantaged youth. We raised close to $7,000 which is very exciting Kind regards, Catherine Kelly Embellish atelier

Dear Cathryn, Thanks for sending me a copy of ‘Ladies in Racing’...a fabulous magazine full of great stories and lots of racing style from all over Australia.

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LETTERS to the Editor Dear Ron and Cathi, My beautiful binoculars arrived in yesterday’s mail! I am really delighted to receive such a magnificent prize, so thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity.

I mentioned to Cathi, I never win anything so it has been a very special win for me!

I certainly will use them extensively as I regularly attend race meetings, and both Bill and I love bird watching, a real past-time for us!

Thank you again for this fabulous prize, I feel very spoilt!

All the best with your great magazine, it is a credit to all who support the publication, the best there is as a Ladies Racing Magazine, well done!

Very best wishes Fay Stokes Wakeful Club of Victoria

Dear Cathryn Thank you for sending us a copy of your Ladies in RACING Magazine, it’s a fabulous read... and I couldn’t stop looking at all the great photos, it’s got me very excited for the imminent Spring Racing Carnival.

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Dear Cathryn & Team, As always, we extend our appreciation for your Publication of Ladies in RACING. Victoria Shaw recently visited Tasmania for the Inaugural Sorell Cup on Sunday 27 April.

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Phenomenon

Story by Ron Williams

Images by Ross Stevenson & Sharon Chapman

Black Caviar is the phenomenon of the 21st Century. She was born on August 18th, 2006, from the well credentialed although unraced mare ‘Helsinge’ and sired by Bel Esprit, who at the time, although having won the MRC Blue Diamond Stakes in 2002, was unproven as a sire.

This was probably the reason why she was purchased for the modest sum of $210,000.00.

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he mare was bred by Rick Jamieson of Gilgai Farm, Victoria. She was sold on behalf of Gilgai Farm as part of a draft from Swettenham Stud on day three of the 2008 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale. Her registered part-owners are: G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Syndicate P/L (Mgr. N. Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes and D M & Mrs J Taylor.

What a journey she has taken her owners’ on; starting in Melbourne, then to Sydney, onward to Brisbane, back to Melbourne, then over to Adelaide. The next step was the big one, the trip of a lifetime to Royal Ascot to race before Queen Elizabeth II, who became an immediate fan. Winning with an injury discovered after she won the Diamond Jubilee, confirming her great courage, she travelled back to Australia for a well earned spell, before having two more starts in Melbourne and her finale in Sydney when she won the G1 T J Smith Stakes for the second time.

Her distinctive colours of Salmon, Black Spots, Salmon and Black Spots Cap, were soon to be seen on various racecourses in the form of flags being waived by an adoring public, and her appearance on the tracks increased the crowd numbers attending the races by thousands, to the delight of racing officials. Many children, as they grow older, will look back and have fond memories of the day they first saw Black Caviar race.

Her first two wins at Flemington and Caulfield as a twoyear-old in April and May, 2009, when ridden by Western Australian apprentice jockey, Jarrad Noske and trained

by Victoria’s leading trainer of the past few seasons, Peter Moody, were breathtaking.

Her margins of five and six lengths in those two starts made all racegoers, officials, owners, trainers, jockeys, everyone connected with a racing stable and the general public, start to think that they had witnessed a very special filly with RACING loads of potential.

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Black Caviar resumed her racing career in August 2009 with three more wins when ridden by Peter Moody’s No. 1 stable jockey, Luke Nolen. She continued to delight and excite the Australian public like no other horse had done since the mighty Phar Lap. At a time when a lot of people and businesses were being affected by a ‘Global Financial Crisis’, people from all walks of life, whether ardent racegoers or not, embraced Black Caviar and started to claim her as their own special horse.

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Only once in her 25 starts were punters allowed to have odds better than even money and that was in her first race.

She resumed racing in January 2010, having just the one start at Moonee Valley in the Group 2 Australia Stakes, again attracting a bumper crowd and didn’t let her new fans down, winning by 2.25 lengths without being extended.

Black Caviar was still growing and it was decided by Peter Moody and the owners to give her a good rest, so as to prepare her for a spring campaign. This was to prove to be a very wise decision.

Her first run in the Spring was at Caulfield in October, where she continued on her winning way at a Starting Price (SP) of $1.80. Only once in her 25 starts were punters allowed to have odds better than even money and that was in her first race. Still the wise punters made plenty, as the old adage ‘better than bank interest’ applied to the vast majority of her wins.

Black Caviar maintained her winning sequence from October 9th 2010 to May 14th 2011, having a further eight wins, including a trip to Sydney and Brisbane. She continued to prove her greatness, with the mastery of Peter Moody

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and his staff monitoring her fitness. One can just imagine the pressure that Peter was under every time she raced, as anyone interested in racing will tell you, there are so many things that can go wrong in a race. Only ‘old timers’ can recall when the great ‘Ajax’ was beaten at 40 to 1 on.

Black Caviar’s greatest win, even allowing for her win at Royal Ascot fifteen months later, was arguably in the G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 12th 2011, carrying a record weight for a mare, winning by three lengths in race record time.

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Resuming again at Caulfield the following October with her second win in the Schillaci Stakes, Black Caviar continued to defy all her opponent’s efforts to run her down. She had five more starts before a short spell after which she would be prepared for her trip to the United Kingdom. Ever mindful that Black Caviar had become “the people’s horse”, the owners and trainer decided to give the racegoers in Adelaide the opportunity to see Australia’s champion. She had two G1 wins to prepare for her trip overseas.

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Her win at Royal Ascot in front of Her Majesty, the Queen, showed to the vast crowd and the large contingent of Australians who travelled to see her race in the Diamond Jubilee against a quality field, just how courageous she was at the time. Looking like she could be beaten at the 50m mark, she drew strength from within her, to prevail by the smallest margin of her career. Critics were quick to blame Luke Nolen for her near defeat, but later had to eat their words when it was found that he nursed her over the finishing line because he could feel she wasn’t at her best at the time with an unknown injury. Luke is a superb horseman, having ridden Black Caviar in 22 of her 25 wins, knew her as intimately as a jockey can know a horse, wasn’t about to let her suffer and knowing her as well as he does, he nursed her to the winning post for a memorable victory.

Black Caviar became known as “The Wonder from Down Under”.

Arriving back in Australia, Black Caviar, or ‘Nelly’ as she adies in RACING L is known by her stable, had a prolonged spell. She didn’t

resume racing until February 16th 2013 when she was successful in the race that she had previously won in 2011 and 2012, the G1 Lightning Stakes. The race had been renamed in her honour and is now called the G1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes. Nelly didn’t let the capacity crowd of her adoring fans down, winning by two and a half lengths.

A trip to Moonee Valley resulted in a win in her second William Reid Stakes, next was a trip to Randwick, winning her second G1 T J Smith Stakes by three lengths.

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After long discussions between Peter Moody and the owners, led by the senior part- owner Neil Werrett, the decision was made on Wednesday April 17th 2013, to retire the mare at the peak of her career. Immediately the announcement was made, the Melbourne Racing Club organised ‘Black Caviar Day’ at her home track, Caulfield, on the following Saturday, so that her many thousands of fans could pay homage for one last time to the mare who had given them so much joy, together with trainer Peter Moody, strapper Donna Fisher and a large number of the staff of 50+who are all an integral part of Moody Racing.

Earlier this year Black Caviar was inducted into the ‘Australian Racing Hall of Fame’, only the second horse to be so honoured while still racing, the first being Sunline. The 15 time Group 1 winner has already been a dual ‘Australian Racehorse of the Year’ and is one of three finalists with her sibling, All To Hard and Ocean Park in the ‘Victorian Racehorse of the Year’. She has already been awarded the title in 2011 and 2012. The winner will be announced on Sunday, September 1st.

It was announced by Racing Victoria in July that the world’s most eligible mare, Black Caviar, is set to be partnered this spring with Darley’s champion Australian stallion, Exceed And Excel for her first foal following the official announcement by her connections.

Black Caviar was a once in a lifetime superstar and will be sorely missed in this year’s Spring Carnival.

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Owners: G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett).

C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M Mrs Taylor Trainer: Peter G Moody (Caulfield) 6yo br m Bel Esprit-Helsinge (Desert Sun (GB)) Silks: salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap 25 Starts - 25-0-0 Prizemoney - $7,953,936.00

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April 18, 2009

Flemington

2YO Cromwell Handicap (1000m HCP) 5 Lengths

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May 2, 2009

Caulfield

LR Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m HCP)

6 Lengths

Jarrad Noske

$1.50

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August 22, 2009

Mooney Valley

LR Crockett Stakes (1200m SWP)

3.75 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.20

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September 5, 2009

Flemington

G2 Danehill Stakes (1200m SWP)

0.75 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.45

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January 22, 2010

Mooney Valley

G2 Australia Stakes (1200m WFA)

2.25 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.70

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October 9, 2010

Caulfield

G2 Schillaci Stakes (1200m WFA)

1.25 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.80

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October 23, 2010

Mooney Valley

G2 Schweppes Stakes (1200m WFA)

5.5 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.40

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November 6, 2010

Flemington

G1 Patinack Classic (1200m WFA)

4 Lengths

Ben Melham

$1.90

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February 19, 2011

Flemington

G1 Lightning Stakes (1000m WFA)

3.25 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.28

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March 12, 2011

Flemington

G1 Newmarket Hcp (1200m HCP)

3 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.18

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March 25, 2011

Mooney Valley

G1 William Reid (1200m, WFA)

1.75 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.09

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April 9, 2011

Randwick

G1 T J Smith (1200m WFA)

2.8 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.14

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May 14, 2011

Doomben

G1 BTC Cup (1200m WFA)

2 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.14

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October 8, 2011

Caulfield

G2 Schillaci Stakes (1000m WFA)

4.25 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.07

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October 22, 2011

Mooney Valley

G2 Schweppes Stakes (1200m WFA)

6 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.05

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November 5, 2011

Flemington

G1 Patinack Classic (1200m WFA)

2.75 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.05

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January 27, 2012

Mooney Valley

G2 Australia Stakes (1200m WFA)

4.25 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.02

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February 11, 2012

Caulfield

G1 C.F.Orr Stakes (1400m WFA)

3.25 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.05

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February 18, 2012

Flemington

G1 Lightning Stakes (1000m WFA)

1.8 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.10

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April 28, 2012

Morphettiville

G1 Sangster Stakes (1200m WFA F&M)

4.6 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.05

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May 12, 2012

Morphettiville

G1 The Goodwood (1200 WFA)

1.3 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.05

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June 23, 2012

Royal Ascot (UK)

G1 Diamons Jubilee (1200m WFA)

0.2 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.16

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February 16, 2013

Flemington

G1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (WFA)

2.5 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.10

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March 22, 2013

Mooney Valley

G1 William Reid (1200m, WFA)

4 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.03

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April 13, 2013

Randwick

G1 T J Smith (1200m WFA)

3 Lengths

Luke Nolen

$1.14

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FORE Story by Ron Williams Images by Sharon Chapman

Tegan Harrison Image by Ross Stevenson

In the world of thoroughbred racing, females have more than held their own since races were first run.

They have continually proved that unlike other sports they can compete successfully at level weights with the males, whether it is horses, jockeys, trainers, stable hands and administrators, or the many other occupations in which ladies have made valuable contributions to the thoroughbred industry.

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lack Caviar’, who first graced the Australian turf in 2008, was retired this year with a world record, winning 25 races from 25 starts to remain undefeated throughout her illustrious career. They say that records are made to be broken, but most of us will probably never see her record broken in our lifetime. Her world rating is second only to the English star Frankel and she is recognised universally by the majority as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, if not the greatest. Many might argue this, but she could only compete and defeat the opposition that other owners and trainers chose to enter.

It has been often said “be careful when you compare two of anything, as something has to suffer”. We should just appreciate an opportunity when it presents, acknowledging that we are seeing something special.

We have been fortunate to experience the thrills of watching some marvellous mares in the last 20 years such as Sunline, Makybe Diva, More Joyous and Mosheen and new potential stars like current mares Atlantic Jewel RACING and her three-quarter sister, Commanding Jewel. We will be watching with interest the star fillies from last season, Miracles of Life, Guelph and Overreach to see if they can continue the trend of fillies more than holding their own against the males.

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In Group 1 races in Australia for two-year-olds in the season just completed, fillies won four of the five Group 1 Classics, with a similar story in New Zealand, where fillies won the only two Group 1 races conducted for their age.

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The two highest prize money winners to date are two mares, with Makybe Diva (15 wins) in first place with Sunline (32 wins) second. Prize money won can be misleading as it depends on the type of race and the era in which the races were held. Other mares with multiple wins are Wenona Girl (27), Black Caviar (25), Wakeful (25), Flight (24), Emancipation (19) and Chiquita (16).

Sunline is also the only horse to be awarded three ‘Australian Champion Horse of the Year’ honours since the Award was introduced in 1969, with Makybe Diva winning twice. Perhaps Black Caviar will equal Sunline’s record, when 2012/13 award is announced. The first female horse to win the Award was Leilani; others were Surround, Maybe Mahal, Rise of Kingston, Emancipation Bounding Away, Research and Let’s Elope.

What other sport can claim so many female winners over the males.

Female jockeys are now accepted as an important part of the thoroughbred racing scene, with their number increasing every year. It can be a difficult job for a female in a maledominated, dangerous sport which Damien Oliver recently said on radio, “It’s the only job where an Ambulance follows you while you are doing your job”.

Wikipedia reported that in the 1850s amateur “ladies only” events were held in Victoria, but females were not allowed to ride as professional jockeys or on professional tracks. Although female jockeys were barred from riding in registered race meetings, in the early 1900s, Wilhemena

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Priscilla & Cassandra Schmidt

Michelle Payne and Nikita Mclean

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Smith rode as ‘Bill’ Smith at North Queensland racecourses.

She was nicknamed Bill Girlie Smith because she arrived on course with her riding gear on under her clothes and did not shower on course. It was only at the time of her death in 1975, that the racing world was officially told that ‘Bill’ was really Wilhemena. She had been born in a Sydney hospital in 1886. In an era when ladies were clearly denied equal status, she had become a successful jockey riding in Queensland country districts.

During the late 1960s restrictions against lady trainers were lifted in Australia, but female jockeys were still confined to “ladies only” events. Finally in 1974 the Victoria Racing Club permitted female jockeys to be registered for professional “ladies only” events. In 1978 racing rules in New Zealand were amended to permit female jockeys to ride against the males.

1979 saw Queenslander Pam O’Neill joined by Linda Jones from New Zealand, to fight for the right to have an equal opportunity to be able to ride against the male jockeys in Australia. This forced race club officials to grant females their wish to compete in registered races against their male counterparts. Previously, ladies had only been allowed to race against men in Australia at unregistered meetings.

Pam created a world record for any jockey, male or female; when she rode a treble at Southport, Queensland on the first day she commenced riding. A month later she won her first feature race in the Booroolong Handicap on ‘Samei Boy’. Pam was never allowed to complete an apprenticeship, which meant that in her 400+ wins, she never had the benefit of a claim. Her favourite horse was ‘Supersnack’ on whom she won 18 races, including the 1990 Rockhampton Cup. Pam also won an International ‘ladies’ jockey race on ‘Ropely Lad’ and also outrode the great Roy Higgins to win a unisex race at Moonee Valley.

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Linda Jones of Cambridge is deservedly in the New Zealand ‘Hall of Fame’. She created a media sensation in her first full season in 1978/79 when, apprenticed to her husband, trainer Alan Jones, she rode six winners in her first five weeks of riding. Unfortunately when she was sharing second place in the NZ Jockey’s Premiership that year, a nasty fall ended her opportunity for a Premiership win. Linda rode with success in Australia as well, her celebrity status forging a path for all the young female riders who followed her into the profession. She was the first lady jockey in the world to ride a recognised Derby winner, ‘Holy Toledo’ in the Wellington Derby, first in Australia to win a race against males with her win on ‘Pay the Purple’ in the BTC Cup in May, 1979, first in Australasia to ride four winners in a day and the first to compete in the Sydney, Auckland or Wellington Cups.

For her achievements in racing, Linda was awarded an MBE, the first lady in the sport to be so honoured by Queen Elizabeth II. Other notable efforts by the early lady jockeys were; Dianne Moseley, the first to ride a Group 1 winner, ‘Double You’ at Doomben in July, 1982, Maree Lydon, the first to win a major Cup when she rode Lord Reims to victory in the Adelaide Cup in May 1987 and Cathy Tremayne, the first lady to ride six RACING winners at a meeting which she did in Ruakaka, New Zealand in June, 1997.

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The first lady to win a jockey’s premiership in Australia was Beverley (Bev) Buckingham, who arrived in Australia with her parents when she was two years old. They settled in Tasmania and it wasn’t long before Bev with her trainer father, helped in his stables while taking riding lessons and competing at pony clubs. Bev rode her first winner in Hobart in 1980 aboard ‘Limit Man’. It was at her fourth ride and she was only 15. In her first full season she became the

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first female to win a State Premiership when she claimed the Tasmanian title for 1981/82. She was to win two more titles, the first in 1995/96 when she set a Tasmanian record of 109 wins and the second the following season. Bev had a horrific fall in May 1998 when she fractured vertebrae in her neck, spending many months in rehabilitation on her family’s property.

Melanie Tyndall and Vanessa Arnott finishing third, fourth and sixth respectively. The Northern Territory Premiership was won by Kacie Connor, with Jan Cameron, Simone, Felicia, Melanie, Vanessa and Alana, filling six of the next eight places.

With tremendous courage and determination, Bev defied the prediction that she would never walk again and gave birth to her daughter, Tara in 2000. She was inducted into the inaugural ‘Tasmanian Hall of Fame’ in 2005. Bev rode in excess of 1,000 winners in her career.

South Australia based Clare Lindop was the next lady jockey to win a State Premiership, which she did in 2007/08 which she repeated in 2008/09. Clare has tally of wins to date is 800+ with many more to come and she is the stable jockey for the Leon Macdonald/Andrew Gluyas stable. Clare was the first Australian lady jockey to ride a Group 1 winner when she was aboard ’Exalted Time’ in the 2006 Adelaide Cup. In the season just ended, Apprentice Jamie Kah won the South Australian Premiership in just her first full year of riding, another fantastic achievement, while Clare Lindop finished fifth and Amy Herrmann eighth.

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In Darwin, two lady jockeys shared the title, the late Simone Montgomerie and Felicia Bergstrand, with Alana Brown,

Apprentice’s in Queensland and Tasmania figured prominently in their States Premiership, Tegan Harrison finished fourth and Sigrid Carr fifth, with both being the leading apprentice for the season in their State.

Kathy O’Hara, Robin Freeman-Key, Michelle, Payne, Nikita McLean, Linda Meech, plus the aforementioned ladies and apprentices Kayla Nisbet, Katelyn Mallyon, Alysha Collett, Priscilla & Cassandra Schmidt, Maija Vance and many other females apprentices are competing well against the males, besides being welcome additions to the jockey ranks.

In the female training ranks we have Australia’s first lady of racing, the inimitable Gai Waterhouse. Around Australia we have Glenda Markwell, Daine Poidevin-Lane, Kim Waugh, Wendy Kelly, Cindy Alderson, Gwenda Johnstone, Gillian Heinrich, Desleigh Forster, Helen Page, Barbara Joseph and Luella Meaburn and many other lady trainers who are making valuable contributions to the thoroughbred industry.

We offer apologies to all the other ladies who have significant positions in the industry who we haven’t mentioned. Without them, racing would be in a much poorer state.

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RHONDA COMITTI

ONE of the TRAILBLAZERS Story by Ron Williams Images from Rhonda Comitti

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honda Comitti (nee Rees) was born into a horse loving family. She knew from about four years of age when she first sat on a horse that she wanted to ride horses and become a jockey when she was old enough to become an Apprentice. Her whole family were involved in playing Polocrosse. Her mother Mary told her that she played in a game just a few weeks after Rhonda was born in Ballarat, where her parents still live.

Her dad, Colin, had started training horses in 1975, the year Rhonda was born. This meant that before long Polocrosse had to take a back seat. At that time he was working for the State Electricity Commission (now Powercor) and usually had about eight horses in work. At that stage he was mainly an Owner/Trainer but also trained for a few friends. Colin is in his 70’s now and still races one or two horses and her brother Noel, (10 years older), who lives in Warrnambool, is also a licensed trainer.

an Apprentice until your 21st birthday, a long time. There was a Probation period of six months riding in Trials before the Stewards before being allowed to ride in a race. Rhonda said, “The time couldn’t go fast enough, I was so eager to ride in a race”. Rhonda had her first race ride in 1989 on Caulfield Cup Day at Bendigo, aged 14 years and 10 months and her mount finished seventh. She rode her first winner at her 12th ride at Geelong on one of Colin’s horses, “Cobbler’s Flame”. Rhonda completed the last two years of her apprenticeship with Peter Wolsley in Bendigo to gain more experience.

Rhonda learnt to ride from the age of five or six and went to Pony Club, which she didn’t really enjoy, she preferred the racehorses. When she was about eight, she used to rise early every morning before school and with her Mum, helped her Dad take the horses to the track, using two cars with floats. Then they would all return home and work the other horses up the side of the road, or around a paddock at their property. Rhonda had her first ride at the track after she had reached 12 years of age.

Rhonda and her family were good friends with the Payne family, they lived close by and her Dad used to put Bridget, Therese and Maree on his horses before she was old enough to be allowed to ride them in races. Their families attended race meetings together and Rhonda was very keen to emulate the success the Payne girls were having.

Bev Buckingham, who had relocated to Victoria from Tasmania, was another inspiration to Rhonda. When riding in Tasmania, Bev became the first lady jockey to win a State Premiership and Rhonda admired her greatly.

When Rhonda started riding track work she tipped the scales at 44kgs and she was just over five feet tall. Rhonda was always able to keep her weight in check and later she generally rode at 49-50 kgs.

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Unsaddling my first winner, Cobbler’s Flame in RACING Ladies at Geelong 1989

Brother Noel had wanted to be a jockey, but when he was 14 he had grown too tall and heavy so Rhonda’s Mum and Dad made her finish Year 12 at Wendouree Secondary College as they thought in time she too could also grow to be to big to follow her dream. She used to record her weight and height from when she was at Forest Street Primary School and recalled that she didn’t really grow much after she turned 12.

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After high school her Mum and Dad encouraged Rhonda to enrol at Ballarat University to further her education in case her jockey dream didn’t eventuate for any number of reasons.

This was to prove a very wise decision, for which Rhonda was very appreciative when her racing career hit a couple of hurdles. She started an Accounting Course, but her heart wasn’t really in it at that time, all she wanted to do was to be a jockey, so she deferred her studies.

Rhonda then rode full time for a number of years, but became a little disillusioned when she found it harder to get rides, so she applied for a part-time position which she obtained with AGC (Equipment Finance) in Ballarat. When AGC closed their Ballarat office after a few years, Rhonda worked in an Accountant’s office doing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and general office work for two years.

Unsaddling my first winner, Cobbler’s Flame at Geelong Rhonda decided to travel overseas to England in 2002 where she rode work for well known trainer Ed Dunlop at Newmarket, before having a three week stint riding work in Ireland at the Curragh for Kevin Prendergast . She didn’t have the opportunity of riding in races during her three month trip, but she had the thrill of attending races at Royal Ascot, York and Newmarket, while also seeing the running of the Epsom and Irish Derby’s.

Unsaddling my first winner, Cobbler’s Flame at Geelong On returning home to Ballarat, Rhonda had to lose a little weight before she started riding in races again which didn’t take long. She rode full time again while furthering her studies in her spare time completing TAFE Courses in Accounting (Certificates III and IV, then a Diploma of Accounting and an Advanced Diploma) by correspondence.

Unsaddling my first winner, Cobbler’s Flame at Geelong RACING Rhonda then met her husband, Ben, who was originally from Balranald, NSW but had relocated to Mildura. After less than a year in Ballarat, Ben found it too cold and so they decided to move half-way between Ballarat and Mildura to Swan Hill, where they still live. Rhonda then decided to renew her University ambition to become an Accountant. She studied for a Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) Degree by correspondence through the University of New England, while still riding track work, riding in races and working parttime at Elders. She was one very busy lady.

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Rhonda fell pregnant with her first child, Cooper, who was born on January 15th, 2007. She had her last ride the previous August and had her first ride back in October 2007 when Cooper was nine months old. Rhonda initially used to take Cooper to the races with her where he slept in a porta cot in the jockey’s room. She worked part-time for H & R Block from July to September 2008 (Tax time). Balancing her life was complicated so she hired a babysitter to look after Cooper at home on race days.

In January 2009, Rhonda slipped a disc in her back and wasn’t able to return to riding for 11 months. In March that year she commenced working part-time for Pooles Accountants and Tax Specialists, where she is still employed today, working around 20 hours per week. Rhonda resumed riding again in December 2009 until retiring in December 2010 when pregnant with her second child, Oscar who was born on May 25th, 2011. 2011 was a very important year for Rhonda, with the birth of her second son and receiving her Masters Degree from the University of New England in August when Oscar was only three months old.

Like everyone involved in racing, Rhonda had her favourite horses. Rhonda’s favourite horses included her Dad’s horses, ‘Corporate Strategy’, on who she had 10 wins, ‘Cobbler’s Flame’, her first winner who gave her another eight wins and ‘Waracado’ gave Rhonda her first City win at Moonee Valley in June 1990 among four wins. Also ‘Little Ellie’ who she rode to victory in two City wins including one at Flemington on New Year’s Day in January 1993.

Other highlights of Rhonda’s riding career were; ‘Naval Polish’ winning the 1990 Elmore Cup, in 1993 riding four winners at Manangatang including the Cup and ‘Section’ winning the 1995 Swan Hill Cup. Other country cups included the Burrumbeet Cup, Wycheproof Cup, Sheep Hills Cup, St Arnaud and Wimmera Cup. Rhonda out rode her Country Apprentice’s claim in two and a half years. She was a very successful jockey riding winners in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Rhonda loves going to the races, especially at Swan Hill and when her busy life allows and enjoys attending some of the Country Cup meetings. She looks after the tax returns and

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bookwork for a number of jockeys and still keeps in touch with a lot of the lady jockeys against who she competed.

Earlier this year Rhonda organised a reunion dinner for the lady jockeys, past and present, which was a huge success. It was held at Feddish in Federation Square, Melbourne, on April 27th, 2013, with riders travelling from all over Victoria and interstate to attend. Rhonda was pleasantly surprised by the support she received and promised, with the help of the Australian Jockeys Association, that they will contact as many of the lady jockeys as possible from around Australia, so that the next get-together would be bigger and better.

Rhonda is very pleased to see so many young girls becoming Apprentice’s, although she doesn’t envy the workload that young jockeys now have, with thoroughbred racing every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

L-R – Talia Rodder, Alana Williams (nee Sampson), Linda Meech, Raquel Mills, Bronwyn Mathieson, Casey Bruce, Holly McKechnie, Rhonda Comitti Front –Carolyn Mason, Sally Wynne Alana, Raquel and Bronwyn travelled from Perth for the night!

Ladies in RACING magazine thanks Rhonda Comitti for her time

“If you think you are beaten, you are…

and wishes her well for the future.

If you think you dare not, you don’t.

If you’d like to win but think you can’t… It’s almost a cinch you won’t.

Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger and faster person

But soon or late, the person who wins is the person who thinks they can”.

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Kelly GIRVAN

- born in the saddle Story and Images from Desiree Pettit

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elly’s mother, Lyn, an accomplished mountain racing rider, first placed her six month old daughter on a horse when she laid a pillow across the front of her saddle and positioned the future jockey youngster in front of her for a ride out on the trail. As Kelly the toddler progressed over the years to a small but fast ‘Dunn’ pony, she knew that she was destined to have a career involving horses; and speed. She said, “When I went out riding with Mum and my Dad Neil, I wanted to keep up with them and I learnt to love going fast]. Luckily the Dunn pony was not only tough, but fast, and I had the best start that a young rider could wish for. We ran barrels, we jumped, we did trails; Dad taught me everything I needed to know, so that I could pursue my decision to have a riding career”.

Unsaddling my first winner, Cobbler’s Flame at Geelong 1989 Kelly, in her desire to eventually become an apprentice, faced a greater hurdle than most-up-and coming riders. At the age of two she had been diagnosed with a significant hearing impediment. With a sound pedigree from her parents, her father Neil being a trainer, former bulldogger and mountain racing rider, and her light frame, she still found it difficult because of her hearing issues to obtain a start in the Thoroughbred industry. This was in spite of her successful season’s riding-point-point; including a stretch of eight consecutive wins against experienced showjumping and jumps riders. She had spent all her life in the saddle and hadRACING worked at the well-respected Talwood Park,

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but she was still unable to find a Master under which to start her apprenticeship Kelly remembered, “School wasn’t for me, it was difficult to succeed in the classroom without the support of teachers trained to work with hearing impaired students and besides, I was always better at the practical side of school. Cricket, athletics, cross country, I could go all day. I was the only girl in the sheet metal class but I loved working with my hands and received the highest marks in the subject.” When she was unable to secure an apprenticeship and knowing that her future was not in academia, Kelly decided to apply for an Amateur (Picnic) rider’s license. Riding winners on the picnic circuit put her on the radar of many trainers in the industry and so when she applied for a B Licence, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) workforce coordinator, Sharni Officer, suggested that the 21 year old again apply for an apprenticeship.

This proved to be a key moment in Kelly’s life and after working for a time with Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer, she moved to the stables of another local, Faye Skipper. Kelly said, “My time at Neil’s was good, but I wasn’t able to get many rides. This changed when I arrived at Faye’s stables, I was given almost all the stable rides and owner Allan Fiddes was really supportive.” Her favourite horse came from this period in Just Ace, a Copper Kingdom gelding whom she rode to three consecutive wins. Despite her 20 winning

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rides and many more places, including one at Flemington, and being awarded the Encouragement Award in her graduating year, Kelly found it difficult to leverage her increasing profile. “It can be hard to get rides without seeking exposure and because I was quite shy, I relied on lip reading. I tended to avoid the interviews in the winner’s circle and any media attention”, she continued.

However she persisted and names Maree Payne as one of her key role models. “I don’t see that there’s a lot of difference between the male and female jockeys in a race; female riders are just as canny and often can have a better affinity with the horses. It’s really not a male dominated sport anymore”, Kelly said.

It was after she had moved to a new stable that Kelly was moved to embark on a new path in her career. A freak accident on her first day, when she had ridden the horses in jump outs without incident, was dropped on the way to the car park, but was then kicked by the horse once it was back on its feet, resulting in a broken leg. The enforced time off led her to reassess her future and she felt she wanted a spell from riding. A trainer’s licence beckoned and so she worked a small team for two years. Kelly reflected, “I never had a horse good enough to take me up to the next level, it’s very hard to keep going on in those circumstances, particularly without a long-term owner”.

A horsewoman born and bred, the industry could always find a place one with the experience and skill of Kelly and she continued to work in various stables until moving to the Goulburn Valley in 2008. Living on a beautiful property backing onto the Goulburn River out of Murchison, Kelly is able to help her father’s training efforts and take up the role of primary track rider at the Tatura & Shepparton Racing Club. Her skills aren’t limited to simply track riding on courses, Kelly and her Quarter Horse, Oakey, are a common sight on Club jump out days, where they are in high demand as a reliable lead up and barrier support. The pair also provided a highlight at a series of school visits in the Tatura area in the lead up to the Club’s family Easter Cup day. “It was good fun, riding up the main street on Oakey, and unbelievable to see the kids so happy to interact with us; they had such huge smiles!”, recalled Kelly “It’s funny to think that despite growing up in a rural area like ours, so many of the kids had little or no direct contact with horses”. This is not a situation anyone who meets her can imagine for Kelly, but she does have other interests, such as camping, trail riding and golf in particular, but a recent hobby has the potential to be something a little more.

Ladies in RACING magazine thanks Desiree Pettit, CEO of the Tatura & Shepparton Racing Club for this wonderful story and we wish Kelly Girvan well in her new venture.

With the help of a local blacksmith, Kelly built her own forge and made a number of pieces, all from discarded horseshoes, including coat racks, wine racks and equine art pieces. It didn’t take long for the locals to put in a few commissions and buy the initial pieces, leading Kelly to believe that this may become something bigger for her in the future. She said, “I love it, I’m so happyRACING I started off doing this sort of metal work; I never thought I could do this sort of thing. I’m really looking forward to Spring and maybe getting out to a few markets, and hoping that the demand for my pieces will grow”.

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With an upcoming exhibition of her work and orders that keep rolling in, growth looks likely for Kelly, though horses will always be her first love. When asked what she sees for herself in the coming years, she was quick to answer; “Keep on with re-educating and training horses, in doing that, you never stop learning”.

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Simone Montgomerie Story by Greg Irvine

Images from Sharon Chapman

Just like Kerrin McEvoy and Dwayne Dunn and scores of others, Simone spent much of her early career in the saddle at dusty tracks like Ceduna and Streaky Bay. But it was a provincial track where she tasted success for the first time – aboard Petrella for David Jolly at Murray Bridge in November, 2004. And what a ride it was – over coming trouble and never one to panic, Simone was able to rider her mount to a narrow but impressive success. It was the sign of things to come.

Having ridden many winners down south the opportunity came for Simone to head to the Top End as apprentice for young South Aussie trainer Michael Hickmott.

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ith a smile that lit up a room and a personality to match, Simone Montgomerie was a winner on and off the track.

From humble beginnings on a farm on the outskirts of Streaky Bay on South Australia’s West Coast, Simone was always destined for success.

I got to know members of the Montgomerie family back in the 80s when I was growing up in Ceduna, an hour up the road. Like Simone and another Streaky Bay local Kerrin McEvoy, I was bitten by the racing bug.

Simone’s father Peter was a successful West Coast trainer and during my early journalistic days I wrote plenty of reports on the success of the family.

Peter is best known by most racegoers as the trainer of Melbourne Cup runner-up On a Jeune, but he was an accomplished trainer on South Australia’s West Coast for decades earlier.

It was a remarkable afternoon that day at Flemington – as an old west coaster basking in an Eyre Peninsula quinella.

I had known Tony Santic, the owner of winner Makybe Diva, and the Montgomerie, Moroney and McEvoy families connected to On a Jeune.

Simone was around horses from an early age and was a regular on the pony club circuit before the family moved to Southern Eyre Peninsula and near Tumby Bay, Simone learned to ride trackwork in the paddocks of the family farm at Ungarra.

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It was a move that would propel her career and change her life with the birth of a gorgeous daughter, Kodah. The young mother returned to the saddle after her daughter’s birth five years ago and what a return it was.

On the last Saturday in July records were broken when Simone rode Warrego Melody to victory for Gary Clarke and rounded out the 2012-13 race season by winning the Darwin Jockey Premiership – the first female to ever do so.

After the last race that day I had a great chat to Simone’s dad Peter. We reminisced about the good old West Coast days and reflected on Simone’s record breaking season.

There wouldn’t have been a prouder Dad anywhere.

Tragically on Darwin Cup Day, August 5, Simone lost her life doing what she loved.

Those who had the pleasure of meeting or spending time with Simone during her 26 years will forever remember the love and warmth for her loved ones and her drive to succeed in the things she set out to achieve.

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On behalf of a heart broken thoroughbred community, I pass on my deepest sympathies to Simone’s family including RACING parents Peter and Le-Anne, partner Brendon, gorgeous daughter Kodah and three beautiful sisters Kelly, Brooke and Mardi.

We will never forget you Simone.

Donations to support Simone’s daughter, Kodah, can be made through Westpac Account Name: Montgomerie Fund. Westpac Bank, BSB: 035 -302, ACC no : 418752

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Sometimes our heroes come from the most unlikely avenue; not the most obvious or the most popular or the crowd favourites, but from one courageous and defiant act, performing the impossible, the fairytale.

adies these in RACING LWhen moments occur, they take our breath away with their rawness and sublime power and we all stand united, in awe, and our lives are enriched in an instant.

As a racing photographer, I have witnessed many awe inspiring moments having been privileged to capture the great Black Caviar in action, but one horse, one race, and one moment of raw courage changed my life, and jumps racing forever.

This is the story of one horse and a moment when time stood still.

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Bianca Lee Gilcrist and Fiona McKenna Early morning start at Warrnambool beach

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ay One of the famous Warrnambool Carnival and entered in the Brierly was an unlikely entry, Banna Strand. Warrnambool was intrigued as to what Banna would do after he so famously entered into the record books in 2011 when jumping into a crowd of people in the Grand Annual. Would he create history again and make worldwide headlines? Banna was a 100 to 1 shot for the Brierly and there wasn’t much fuss about him. When Banna finished a very respectable third, people sat up and took a bit of notice.

The day of the Grand Annual arrived and Man of Class was the red hot favourite to win the classic event.

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I went and gave Banna a pep talk before the race as I did before the Brierly. I didn’t need any excuse or reason to spend time with Banna, the horse that had changed my world RACING in 2011.

I positioned myself at Tozer Road, where else could I possibly stand to witness Banna going around again in the Grand Annual. I watched the finish, hearing the call of Man of Class, Man of Class and then all of a sudden, the unthinkable happened, those magic slightly surreal words “AND HERE COMES BANNA STRAND”. Was I hearing things?? Did I just hear Rick McIntosh say that?? Surely not, SURELY NOT.

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When the finish was confirmed and Banna had won, I stood mesmerized. I raced back as fast as I could to get back for the presentation of trophies, tears streaming down my face, in disbelief that such a fairytale had actually transpired. The crowd were shell shocked, abuzz, not believing what they had just witnessed. Everyone in attendance that day knew they had experienced something so special, so incredible and so courageous.

This was the stuff of dreams, fairytales and you couldn’t script this any better if you tried. Here was a 9 year old horse, who’d only won 2 races in his career and comes out and wins the big one. Two years before he made headlines for all the wrong reasons and threw the spotlight once again onto jumps racing in a negative light. Two years later and he’d done the unthinkable in one incredible courageous act coming from nowhere and winning in the last few strides in a 5,500 metre race. This was not just a great moment for jumps racing, this was a great moment for all racing and for all sport lovers.

For me personally, I’ve had no greater thrill than when Banna crossed the line. This is the horse who launched my career as a photographer. The unknown photographer, capturing the unknown horse and we were both thrown into the spotlight.

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John Wheeler and Gavin Bedggood.

Everyone in attendance that day knew they had experienced something so special, so incredible and so courageous.

I’ve been so drawn to this horse and what he’s done that I travelled back to NZ last year to see him, I thought this was a story that needed to be told, so there I was finally reuniting with Banna in a paddock outside New Plymouth.

I got to spend a couple of mornings with him, one alongside him the whole way of a 10km ride through the hills.

Something I will never forget.

When I heard the recent news that Banna had passed away from colic in the same paddock, I was devastated. This was his time, his moment in the spotlight and the possibilities were endless for his next adventure. This was a cruel and sad twist of fate for a horse that has given so much to so many and was born to jump.

RIP Banna and thank you for the memories.

My deepest sympathy and condolences go to the Wheeler family, and all connections of Banna.

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BOOL jumps in so MANY WAYS Story by Trish McIntyre Images by Sharon Chapman

Warrnambool is located on the south western coast of Victoria, approximately 262kms from Melbourne, a comfortable three to four hour drive. Their racecourse is set in a beautiful picturesque valley, making it an excellent platform to watch the Internationally acclaimed ‘Wheelie Waste’ Grand Annual Steeplechase and the ‘Sungold Milk’ Warrnambool Cup, which are run on the last day of the Carnival.

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he Warrnambool Racing Club excels in developing a vibrant outlook displaying their Annual Carnival to a worldwide audience. The Club has a rich history of over 160 years, keeping its tradition of being the ‘Jewel’ in Victoria’s Country Racing Crown.

The Club is situated on the eastern outskirts of the City, making it very accessible for all patrons to attend. The local Council has approved a half-day holiday for the final day.

This Festival of jumps and flat racing is an Annual three day event from Tuesday to Thursday, which is conducted in the first week of May each year.

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Free buses ferry race patrons from various parts of the City to the track every half hour, with free returns after the races are RACING finished.

When the Chairman of the Club, Des Roberts announced to the patrons that Victorian Premier Dr. Dennis Napthine, should be knighted to become Australia’s second ‘Saint’, the crowd went wild with applause. The Premier, a Veterinarian, attended the Carnival with his wife Peggy. Dr. Napthine wears his heart on his sleeve when he talks about racing and he is very passionate when he talks about jumps racing, with increases in prize money this year keeping many more people employed in the Thoroughbred Industry. Normally

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the Victorian State Budget clash’s with the Carnival, but not this year. Dr. Napthine hinted that this year’s budget “would maybe” have something in it for racing, with some of the allocated budget monies going to Victoria’s south-western area. The last Premier of Victoria to attend the Carnival was Sir Henry Bolte, who was also a passionate jumps supporter.

Visitors travelled from all parts of Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Racegoers book their accommodation for the following year when they are checking out from their preferred establishment. If you require a table in the Club Member’s dining room, there is a waiting list, as someone has to ‘give up’ their table, as these are also booked from year to year.

A ‘local’ told me the Carnival brings over $70 million to Warrnambool, which is a significant boost to the economy of the City. I know it sounds like a large amount, but who am I to disagree with a ‘local’? It makes a good story.

The festivities commenced on Monday morning with the Annual ‘Breakfast with the Stars’, hosted by Simon’s Waterfront Restaurant. On a beautiful crisp winter morning overlooking Lady Bay, some of the Carnival competing horses had their morning workout on the beach, endeavouring to be at peak fitness for their big event.

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They were accompanied by track-work riders, as well as jumps and flat jockeys, owners, trainers and Club committee members and many interested onlookers.

On the Monday evening a very warm welcome was accorded to guests who attended the annual Australian Jumps Racing Association Cocktail Party, which was held at the Whalers Hotel. Among the attendees were jumps jockeys Tommy Ryan, Paddy Flood, trainer Eric Musgrove with his wife Inez, TVN presenter Bruce Clark, with the guest speaker being the ever-popular New Zealand trainer, John Wheeler, a regular visitor to Warrnambool.

Racegoers were blessed with a lovely sunny autumn day on the Tuesday for the ‘The Standard’ Lady’s marquee, with catering for no less than 520 guests.

Stephanie Chambers had been chosen as the ‘Face of the Carnival’. She looked absolutely stunning in a beautiful red lace dress, as she promoted racing and the Club in the marquee.

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Stephanie presented elegantly on all three days of the Carnival, as well as at various functions off the track. Stephanie put a lot of effort into choosing her outfits for the Carnival, she was beautifully groomed at all times and the Judges should be congratulated on their choice. Well done Stephanie.

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Another highlight of the afternoon in the marquee was when Irish jumps jockey Tommy Ryan made an unexpected RACING appearance. Tommy paid a visit to the table of Melbourne’s lady of racing Maxine Glennan, a regular visitor with her large circle of friends. One of Maxine’s friends, horse owner Julie Nicholson had experienced Tommy riding her horse recently and was delighted to catch-up with him. The visit by Tommy to the marquee was organised on the day by a new visitor, Bernie Brennan. Ladies from other tables swamped Maxine’s table to have photos taken with the cheeky but likeable Irishman, who was in his glory with the attention from the ladies. Tommy had rock star status in the marquee. My, what a rich Irish accent does for the girls.

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A tempting afternoon siesta should have been on the cards, but not for Gai. I doubt she would rest until late in the evening, as her energy level is enormous.

The locals in the Woolsthorpe Pub will never forget Wednesday evening when Gai ‘dropped in’. Patrons were enjoying their usual evening catch-up, when the first lady of racing came through the pub door brimming with life, full of chitchat, wanting to find out more about everyone in the pub. Gai and her husband Robbie, were on a mission to find Club committee member Colin McKenna, who was having dinner there. Gai wanted to thank Colin for all he had done for her inaugural trip to the ‘Bool’. Gai thought, if it’s good enough for Colin to have dinner at the pub, it was good for Robbie and herself, so they found a couple of chairs and joined Colin and his party.

Guest speaker for the luncheon was Australia’s First Lady of Racing, Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse. Gai had the total audience in awe as she spoke of her late father, the legendary Tommy Smith, recalling the sometimes-hard quotes from him when she was trying to gain her trainer’s licence, plus all the fun and the difficulties of racing. Gai was in ‘full time mode’, with lady’s wanting to be photographed with her. Trimity Hair Design from nearby Port Fairy was in the wonderful position of presenting Gai in fine style for the luncheon. Gai looked regal in beautiful autumn tones, wearing a green checked tailored jacket with plain coloured tailored pants, combined with a large brimmed wool felt hat completing Gai’s outfit. Gai was casually elegant with style.

Gai is always very accommodating to all who approach her, whether it is having her photo taken, answering questions, or giving out compliments to people on their dress or hat etc.

Warrnambool could not get enough of Gai. She stopped to speak to so many, that she failed to get a spot on ‘the hill’ to watch the main race on Thursday as it takes some minutes to make the climb up the hill from the enclosure to get a good vantage spot. Gai has promised racegoers, also the Warrnambool Club, to return next year so that she can have ‘her spot’ on the hill.

The large media contingent were following Gai, trying to discuss the hot topic of the ‘Singo, More Joyous saga’ from the previous Saturday. Gai, ever the professional, answered “No comment”.

She said she was there to enjoy the Warrnambool Carnival, with her focus on the racing. Wednesday morning saw the ever obliging Gai, signing 80 copies of her book at a breakfast. Then she was off to attend the Warrnambool Book Store for more signings. Next stop was a trip to the picturesque Port Fairy, RACING where she lunched at the lovely Bella Clare restaurant.

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Gai is an amazing person, a truly wonderful ambassador for the racing industry.

On Tuesday, the first day of the Carnival, saw the main race of the day, the 3YB Brierly Steeplechase over 3450 m won

by Cats Fun. The Sovereign Resort Galleywood Hurdle and Wangoom Handicap were run on the Wednesday, with the respective winners being Brungle Cry and Second Effort, who repeated his 2012 win.

The final day of the Carnival on the Thursday was highlighted by the running of the ‘Sungold Milk’ Warrnambool Cup and the Wheelie Waste Grand Annual Steeplechase. The Cup was won by the Tasmanian 5yo brown gelding Banca Mo,, who recorded his third win in a row for his owner Mandy Gunn and Co-trainers, David and Scott Brunton. After a stirring finish, the 136th running of the Grand Annual, run over 5500 m, was won by the New Zealand 9yo bay gelding, ‘Banna Strand’ , giving his trainer John Wheeler, his fifth win in the race, while his jockey, Gavin Bedggood celebrated his first win with a myriad of owners.

Many of the racegoers recalled that in 2011, ‘Banna Strand’, then an unknown jumper, showed his jumping prowess when riderless, he leapt a fence and finished entangled with spectators outside of the racecourse. Leading equine photographer, Sharon Chapman captured the moment, which saw her fantastic photograph travel the world. Sharon travelled to New Zealand in 2012 to see how ‘Banna Strand’ was coping after his historic leap and was ecstatic that she was at Warrnambool this year to see her favourite jumper victorious, putting him into racing’s folk lore.

The likeable Irishman, Tommy Ryan, riding the very gallant ‘Man of Class’, had to be content placing second to Banna Strand, but was very pleased with his horse’s effort.

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Of course, there is no racing Carnival without ‘Fashion on the Field’ competitions.

The winning hat was good enough to eat, being a French inspired hat filled with very colourful macaroons. Former Warrnambool lady, Larna Gull spotted the hat in Melbourne by chance when the hat was due to go to France. Larna quickly purchased the hat, matching the balance of her winning outfit at home.

Former apprentice jockey Joanne Price’s late change of mind regarding her outfit, proved to be a winner. Joanne took out the ‘Fashions on the Field’ Traditional Lady sponsored by Sovereign Resort. Joanne presented in a black and white print dress, with a jacket with cap sleeves. Joanne’s pillbox shaped fabric hat, trimmed simply with two only very long singular black feathers completed her outfit.

Melanie Morgan from Geelong took out the Contemporary Ladies award sponsored by Port Fairy Fashionistas. Melanie was very excited, as it made her first time at the Carnival very worthwhile. Melanie commented, ”Everyone has gone to such an amazing effort, I am much surprised. I did not think it would be this tough. I took the day off work to attend because I had heard it’s a great race meeting.” Melanie’s outfit consisted of autumn colours. She found a photo of a hat which she sent to a friend to replicate, her top was from online shopping, a skirt from EBay, with a handbag purchased that morning in Warrnambool. A very inexpensive outfit with a winning result.

Working on the Grafton Road entrance to the track for twenty years was Ian Trotter. Ian has many a story to tell, some not printable. Ian has retired after this year’s Carnival. Well done Ian for all your dedication to the Club.

A knowledgeable race book seller was 83 year old Gordon Ballis. Gordon has been selling race books at the ‘Bool’ for 72 years, starting at a tender age. Gordon followed in the footsteps of his father also named Gordon and his grandfather used to sell race books throughout the south western area. On race days Gordon, while still at school, would look out the school window watching the horses walk to the track. He said, “I’d wait until playtime, then I would jump the fence, get on a horse and go to the race track with them. I got into a lot of trouble, but it was worth it”. He remembered many times burning the candle at both ends, working at the woollen mills at night, caretaker at Jubilee Park on the day, then off to the race course. Sometimes he would have a nap in the ticket office on the floor before race patrons started coming through the gates. Gordon would also sell race books in the local pubs before the gates opened, but this no longer happens. Gordon stated that he has no intention of retiring.

What wonderful stories both these men of the turf could tell.

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If you thinking of attending the Carnival, think no more, just do it. Try to book now for 2014, or book for 2015 and beyond.

Warrnambool should be on every race goers list to attend at least once in their lifetime.

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BEATINGthe ODDS Story by Victoria Shaw

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At 24 years of age, Katherine Reed of Tasmania, is this year’s recipient of the Australian Thoroughbred Scholarship at Marcus Oldham Agricultural and Equine College in Geelong, Victoria. Katherine is also the first person with a physical disability to attend the prestigious and internationally renowned Marcus Oldham College, as Katherine is in a Wheelchair.

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ith only limited places available for tuition in a much coveted course, Katherine as a scholarship winner is learning about professional management of equine RACING related business.

Attending veterinary lectures about genetics, breeding and animal husbandry. Katherine spends some time living in at a number of the world’s major Thoroughbred stud operations as part of her studies.

Including Darley in Seymour Victoria part of the equine global empire, owned by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Focusing on foaling and breeding with Katherine’s aim to graduate in November this year.

It is Katherine’s path to where she currently is that is both heartwarming and fascinating, given the incredible and

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life threatening circumstances that changed her existence forever at track work in Northern Tasmania back in 2007.

The eldest of 5 children and daughter to Annette and Nevil who both work full time on their farm growing gourmet vegetables and raising cattle in the Northern Tasmanian town of Selbourne. Katherine’s parents contested Rodeo events and passed on their love of competitive horse riding to their children. Katherine used to get into trouble with her father for chasing cattle around in the paddock at home on her first pony – “Muppet” when she was just 6 years of age. Later Barrel races would also be won aboard “Muppet”, with Katherine and “Muppet” getting their “P.B” down to a slick 35 seconds.

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At age 14, Katherine could not possibly contemplate that she would later work with Thoroughbred horses, given her Thoroughbred at the time – “Sarah” kept throwing her off!

As a result Katherine had started to shift her focus towards veterinary science as a course of study.

After turning 16 years of age, Katherine started work part time with a Northern Tasmanian Race Horse Trainer. In November, 2007 she commenced work for the stable full time as a stable hand / track work rider, looking forward to her first race start, riding track work in the bitterly cold early Tasmanian mornings and completing other stable duties later on in the day, clear evidence of Katherine’s strong work ethic and desire to race ride.

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Just several weeks before her first race start as a jockey, Katherine took out a young race horse onto the training track in a light trot before starting to increase his speed.

Although Katherine was familiar with the horse’s behaviour, she had a new “bit” in the bridle and it had made the world of difference to a previously difficult animal. With her horse on the grass Katherine dropped her mount into a canter, passing the 800 meter mark knowing that as they reach the 400 meter mark, her horse should be fully stretched out at a gallop reaching top speed. A young horse at full gallop will be reaching speeds of around 60 kilometers an hour, maybe more.

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As they passed the finishing post on the training track, Katherine started to ease her horse down, yet she got no reaction from her horse which should have slowed as she began to tug on the reins. Katherine pulled harder, and nervously “see-sawed” the reins which usually worked but frighteningly gave her no change in pace. Katherine was aboard a horse at full gallop rushing towards a closed gate! “He’ll break his legs” was her first thought, and then she noticed a nearby gap in the fence. “Maybe he’ll take the gap” rushed through her mind with petrifying panic as she then wondered “Will he jump the gate?” Just when Katherine had thought her horse would try to leap the gate before them, he rushed around it at terrifying speed and awkwardness that threw her off.

Bang! Rolling onto the ground, landing on her shoulder, and then flat on her face. Katherine watched her horse canter off unscathed, but then started to realize she couldn’t breathe properly, as one of her lungs had collapsed with the impact of her fall. Trying to pull at the velcro on her safety vest and rolling onto her back the intensity of her pain was disturbing. Katherine managed to remove her safety cap and quickly maneuvered it back on, as her skull was fractured and the force of the pain without her helmet was unbearable.

Her mobile phone was in her jacket, but she had left that back at the stable sheds, so Katherine tried to yell out for help. Then Katherine remembered that other stable staff had left the property early, to attend a horse sale. Lying on the ground alone, wondering what to do next, Katherine suddenly realized that her legs were completely numb. Her T4 and T5 spinal vertebrae broken, with two more fractured.

Katherine heard a motor bike, and yelled out for help, but it was next door’s tractor and the driver could not hear her.

Shivering alone on the ground, Katherine started to accept what had happened and began to uncontrollably cry. It felt like hours had passed by, but in reality it was only minutes.

Knowing that no one will probably be home until 10 o’clock that night from the horse sales, Katherine suddenly stopped sobbing and contemplated dragging herself back to the house to phone for help.

As she propped herself up on one elbow, her head was spinning, her Ulna in her left arm was broken. The pain was increasing at an alarming rate, with a broken shoulder blade and collar bone on her right side, Katherine re assessed her thoughts about dragging herself the odd 500 meters to the RACING nearest telephone.

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Half an hour passed by, “Bastard!” she thought to herself as the horse that Katherine fell off started running up and down the fence. Unexpectedly the sound of a motor bike was getting closer to the property; it was Stuart the stable foreman. After rushing inside to call “000” and grabbing a blanket to keep Katherine warm, Stuart stayed by Katherine’s side until the ambulance arrived. Launceston, the nearest ambulance base was 20 minutes away. For Katherine, it felt like forever.

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Katherine found that her threshold to both physical and emotional pain rapidly diminished with Stuart by her side, crying hysterically in front of him, as shock had started to set in. Given all of her competitive experiences in the saddle - rodeo, barrel racing and many other spirited horse sports fear was never an option. Any apprehension given Katherine’s capabilities as a competitive rider was something she always dealt with, even with her share of spills. The constantly brave and in control little lady, found her emotions escaping. Nothing could prepare her for this.

Katherine was air lifted to Melbourne’s Royal Talbot Spinal Unit in the inner city suburb of Kew. After extensive surgery, Katherine spent 3 months at Royal Talbot’s rehabilitation unit. During this time Katherine also visited Riding for the Disabled (RDA) at Dandenong, where she was lifted onto a pony as part of her recovery programme.

Given Katherine’s extensive ability in the saddle prior to her accident, the experience aboard the pony was the strangest juxtaposition as her last ride was on a racehorse that was 17 hands high. The “first pony ride” with RDA did feel liberating for Katherine, and left her wanting for more. The pony’s less than imposing presence was no doubt compliant with the rather anxious physicians that only wanted to see Katherine regain her confidence without further injury. Although RDA provide a wonderful opportunity for many people with disabilities to enjoy and develop the relationship between horse and rider, for recovering jockeys and horse sports enthusiasts the lack of challenge does test their sporting patience.

Doctors at Royal Talbot had advised Katherine she should wait at least 12 months before attempting to ride again. Just 16 weeks after Katherine’s accident, under the watchful guise of her parents back home in Tasmania, Sarah the previously willful Thoroughbred was just the medicine Katherine needed. Katherine and Sarah reunited as horse and rider back at Mum and Dad’s farm, no doubt a welcome relief after spending many weeks in hospital.

Just 1 month short of Katherine’s doctors’ wishes, Katherine was the opening “act” with her little sister “Becca” at the Harveydale Rodeo in Tasmania. 11 months the other side of a life threatening accident, Katherine and her sister not only opened the Rodeo that her Grandfather started, she also barrel raced again! No doubt a very emotional and uplifting experience for Katherine’s entire family, as well as demonstrating further proof of her intuitive ability to connect with her horses.

After returning home to Tasmania post her stay and rehabilitation at Royal Talbot in Melbourne, Katherine didn’t waste any time and re enrolled at Launceston Christian School setting about completing years eleven and twelve.

Katherine also decided to add a new sport to her list of activities – Wheelchair Basketball. From her Tasmanian base, Wheelchair Basketball took Katherine to matches in and around regional Victoria. As far north as Albury on the New South Wales border, eastward to Morwell in Gippsland, and Geelong, 70 kilometers south west of Melbourne.

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Unexpectedly running into fellow Tasmanian friends whilst in the outback, meeting Comedian Frank Woodley and spending time with children were some of the many highlights of her road trip around Northern Australia.

Katherine volunteered her time to talk to school groups about her experiences and developed great empathy for Indigenous people with disabilities, providing her with lasting friendships and beautiful memories. A great “gap” year before embarking on her studies at Marcus Oldham.

To date Katherine has successfully bred 4 Thoroughbred horses since her track work accident. Geelong Horse Trainer Nick Roe has one of Katherine’s Thoroughbreds and another sold to owners in Queensland. Katherine found herself becoming upset whilst watching one of her horses parade at the Oaklands Junction Sale Yards, but her anxiety about parting with the yearling dissipated once she met the horse’s new owners, and Katherine’s instincts assured her that her horse was going to a good home.

The business side of breeding is something that Katherine will emotionally adjust to, but her genuine concerns about animal welfare are a clear indication of Katherine’s integrity as a horsewoman on many levels. In November this year Katherine aims to graduate from her Equine Studies with a view to obtaining more practical experience within the breeding and racing industries, and one day having her own stud farm.

Katherine has every right to be proud of the fact that she has acted upon all opportunities in many situations within her life, reacting quicker than most people and continually taking on new challenges. Although Katherine has had to adjust her sights within the racing industry, her aims are sky high and will prove to be as exciting as riding a winner home to group one glory.

Her scholastic achievements, including winning the Scholarship to Marcus Oldham is worthy of great celebration, even more so given the difficulties that Katherine continually rises above now that she is mobility impaired. You can’t help but believe that Katherine Reed will succeed at whatever she turns her hand to within the racing and equine community. As well as representing Australia at the next Para Olympic Games in Rio, as a member of the Wheelchair Basketball Team!

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WAKEFUL CLUB Birthday Bash Story by Ron Williams

Images by Lisa Johnson

At Back; Victoria Shaw. L to R; Merrilyn Gray, Rebecca Sutherland, Peter Jago and Christine Downing

The Victorian Wakeful Club Inc. members with their guests celebrated the Club’s 12th birthday since its inception in the Cox Plate Room, Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday August 24th.

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C for the day was the always delightfully elegant Victoria Shaw, Australia’s only female race caller and only one of three in the world. Victoria is much in demand these days and she kept the day rolling along nicely without being too intrusive. As always the food, beverages and service provided by the Moonee Valley catering staff was first class.

Linda Meech was the winner of the Leading Female Jockey award by the proverbial length of the straight. Linda rode 74 winners, a remarkable effort which placed her 11th in the State for all jockeys and she also had many Interstate wins. Due to her riding commitments, Linda’s award was accepted by Tanya Fullerton from the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners’ Association (TROA) on her behalf.

During the afternoon trophies from the Wakeful Club were presented, in recognition of the wins in Victoria in the 2012/13 racing season by the Leading Female Trainer, Leading Female Jockey RACING and Leading Female Apprentice Jockey.

The final award for the Leading Female Apprentice Jockey was won by Jackie Beriman. Jackie, in her first full racing season had 38 wins, which was an outstanding effort for one so young. Again, due to riding commitments, Tanya accepted the award on Jackie’s behalf.

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In the absence of the Wakeful Club President, Jennie Moodie, who is overseas, one of her very capable Lieutenants, Treasurer Lisa Johnson presented the trophies to the recipients.

The Leading Female Trainer award was won by Gwenda Johnstone, who has been a successful trainer since opening her Echuca stable in 1989. Gwenda finished the season with 15 wins in Victoria and spoke from the heart about how proud she was to win the award.

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Charlotte Jansson and Racheal Cousins were introduced to the members and guests. Both young ladies were recipients of “The Mary Martin Scholarship” by the Wakeful Club earlier in 2013. The scholarships honour a past member, Mary Martin, who tragically lost her life in the Black Saturday bushfires. Mary was much loved and enormously respected by her fellow members. She was elected Treasurer of the Club at its inaugural meeting on August 27th, 2001 and held that position until her passing in 2009.

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Trish McIntyre, apology nk, Sally-Anne Albiston, Marie McCullough, Sande Stewart, Maxine Glennan, Judith Leman and Sue Best The scholarships at both the Northern Melbourne Institute of Technology (NMIT) and the National Centre for Equine Education (NCEE) are awarded to students who display a long term commitment to the Thoroughbred Breeding Industry, based on criteria of academic performance, practical skills, work ethic, attitude and general knowledge of the industry.

The scholarships are for a two-year period and are awarded annually.

Charlotte was the recipient of the NMIT Scholarship.

Charlotte is currently in her second year of a three year degree, Bachelor of Equine studies. She is an International student as she is originally from Sweden. She has been in Australia for the past five years working, travelling and studying. She said, “I am amazed at how big the equine industry is in Australia. After I receive my degree, I would like to be employed as a Stud/Stable Manager. Another of my dreams is to study and specialise in equine nutrition as I feel there is a lot more research that needs to be done.” Charlotte thought she may have to put her studies on hold for a few years while she works, before going back to University.

Racheal was the recipient of the NCEE Scholarship. Racheal has completed a number of courses in the past few years, including a Certificate 2 in Equine Industries, a Certificate 2 in Agriculture, a Certificate 3 Traineeship in Agriculture as well

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as studying the Diploma of Horse breeding at NCEE. Racheal said, ”I plan to enrol at Charles Sturt University to study Equine Science and specialise in horse health. I also work at Ledger Racing in Wangaratta as a stablehand.”

Everyone enthusiastically wished Charlotte and Racheal well in their future endeavours.

Victoria Shaw requested all attendees on all tables put in $10.00 each. The tables were then allotted a race number on which to bet their $100.00. One person on each table was selected to be the punter and after discussions with their fellow table members, they could bet the $100.00 any way they wished and all returns were to go into a pool for a donation to the Simone Montgomerie Fund. In excess of $1,400.00 was raised for the Fund.

The well known Milliner, Peter Jago presented a headpiece for auction which was sold to David & Rhonda Addison for $850.00, the proceeds going to ‘Beyond Blue’. Peter also made a generous offer to all present to contact him for a special discount on any future purchase before September 1st.

It was evident how much the large crowd enjoyed the ‘Birthday Bash’, due to the enthusiastic comments made to Members of the Committee.

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Country Racing Victoria Awards winners

Host Tristan Foenander and Simon Marshall

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he Victorian Country Racing awards have been run and won for another year at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre South Wharf. Ten Awards were presented to a number of clubs and individuals spread across the State whilst guests were entertained by Rusty and another Guy and country boy Shannon Noll. The evening was attended by Dr Denis Napthine, Premier of Victoria and Racing Minister who assisted with the presentations.

RSN – Racing & Sports Andrew Kuuse was presented with the Off the Bench Media Contribution to Country Racing Award in recognition of his continual promotion of Country Racing on his Sports Overnight and Allsports radio programs.

Other major award winners were Avoca Shire Turf Club for the Centrebet Racing Event of the Year, multiple Country Cup winner Gottino in the Centrebet Victorian Country Racehorse of the Year whilst rider Dean Yendall won the Neville Wilson Medal for the Leading Victorian Country Jockey.

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Avoca Shire Turf Club CEO Kate Kirkpatrick said “The recognition of the 2012 Avoca Cup affirms the success of the club and event as a premier Country racing destination.

The club hosts three event meets each year and this recognition is testament to the club’s future direction” Prolific trainer Darren Weir was awarded the George Hanlon Award for the Leading Victorian Country Trainer for the tenth time and celebrated on the night with a large crew from his stables.

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Also on the night, Pakenham’s long serving committee member and club stalwart George Dore was presented with the Balance Special Achievement Award. The award recognised Dore’s years of service and commitment to the Pakenham Racing Club and his involvement in the relocation of the club to Tynong.

The final award of the night the prestigious Centrebet Victorian Racing Club of the Year award was taken home by the Wangaratta Turf Club.

Wangaratta Turf Club CEO Paul Hoysted said “It has being a sensational year for the club in completing our Master Plan with a strategic direction of becoming a Major Training, Equine Education and Racing Centre for Country Victoria. This month the Club will complete $1million worth of Capital Investment into the training facilities which has been made possible with the strong growth the club has achieved this season. All areas of the business have contributed to the fantastic result. The significant growth of our business with growing event day race meetings, improved training facilities and the continued growth of our functions and events business.”

CRV Chief Executive, Scott Whiteman said “It is a credit to the club management and committee that the Wangaratta Turf Club has become the benchmark of country racing clubs in Victoria. Everybody involved in the Wangaratta Turf Club deserves the utmost credit for winning this award.”

Whiteman congratulated all winners and nominees and thanked principle sponsor Centrebet for their support of Country Racing Victoria.

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Top right: CRV CEO Scott Whiteman, CFV Chair Jennifer Loughman and jockey Harry Coffey with the $10,000 cheque to launch the CRV Hospital Helping Hand Program for Cystic Fibrosis. Above: The CRV Wangaratta Turf Club – Club of the Year.

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Try your luck at one of the many casinos or simply enjoy the rich history this former Portuguese colony has to offer.

As always, your time on our tour is well-balanced with racing, sightseeing as well as ample free time for you to experience the many delightful attractions in the region. You may also take advantage of a range of extensions on offer. You may choose to extend your tour to Macau or join our Shanghai and / or Beijing Extension.

Of course you are fee to extend your stay in Hong Kong and its surrounds with the assistance of one of our consultants.

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Jockey’s Championship – Happy Valley

The Longines Jockey’s Championship is run as a prelude on the Wednesday preceding the Longines Hong Kong International Races. Widely considered one of the most fiercely contested jockeys challenges in the world, this race meeting has 12 international riders who have achieved championship status throughout the world compete for approximately HK$800,000 in prize money.

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Hong Kong International – Sha Tin

The Longines Hong Kong International Races, now known with almost equal familiarity as the Turf World Championships, have become recognised as one of the pre-eminent race meetings in the world alongside Royal Ascot, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Melbourne Cup, Breeder’s Cup and the Dubai World Cup. The Longines Hong Kong International race meeting is one of the most important fixtures for the world’s leading horses, jockeys, trainers and owners. Thousands of racing fans from around the world make their way to Sha Tim for this premier Hong Kong sporting event with a prize money of a whopping HK$72 million divided between the four different Group 1 races as shown below: Hong Kong Cup HK$22 Million 2,000m Hong Kong Mile K$20 Million 1,600m Hong Kong Vase HK$15 Million 2,400m Hong Kong Sprint HK$15 Million 1,200m You will enjoy an elevated view of the track from your reserved box on the sixth floor of Grandstand Two. A delicious lunch will be served for you to enjoy alongside the exciting racing action on the race track.

We look forward to the pleasure of your company on what will surely be a most memorable tour experience.

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Winona Costin ’s

Bloodlines for Success

Story by Ben Flores

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To say that racing is in Winona Costin’s veins is an understatement. The affable 18 yo jockey is racing royalty, a blue blood in the thoroughbred world.

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ired by Champion NSW apprentice rider John Calvert, Winona’s paternal great grandfather, Larry Wiggins, won six straight Railway Stakes and finished second on Akbar in the 1951 Melbourne Cup. Her maternal great grandfather was New Zealand-born trainer Jack Woods, who prepared Captain Peri three times for the Melbourne Cup, finishing third in 1974.

Winona’s aunty Cathy, was a successful jockey in New Zealand and her mother Trish was a Foreman for Mike Moroney. Coming from this bloodline, it is no wonder she’s a naturally gifted rider.

From the moment she was first legged up on a horse, Winona’s mother could see her future: “She was riding from the time she could walk,” Trish said. “Even when she was young, you could tell that she had great balance and composure on horses. She was a natural.”

Winona was born in Sydney but moved early on to New adieswhere in RACING L Zealand, both her parents were born. She can

remember visiting a number of stables in New Zealand with her father and loved the environment. Although he was originally based in NSW, John rode his first winner in Victoria, for Sir Frank Packer.

Despite her father’s involvement in the industry, she maintains that her love for the racehorse was the key motivator in becoming a jockey, not a desire to emulate her forebears.

When she was young, Winona began riding at pony club before eventually becoming a Champion show rider. She

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Winona Costin – ‘has great balance and composure on horses’ rode show ponies for about four years, but knew where her future lay..

The family moved back to Australia when she was eight and settled close to Kembla Grange racecourse, allowing Winona to finish her schooling at Illawarra Sports High in 2011.

With her mindset and her heart set on becoming a jockey, Winona took up an apprenticeship not long after finishing school and is now 12 months into her time. “I always wanted to be a jockey and ride racehorses ever since I went to the track with my dad back in New Zealand,” Winona said.

The transition from show riding was ‘not easy’, but Winona found the switch a little calmer given she already had an understanding of the animals.

Her first win came when she rode Piazza San Pietro at Kembla Grange, who coincidentally, formerly raced in New Zealand.

Despite being tagged a natural and gifted rider, Winona maintains that her technique comes down to hard work and a lot of watching races and replays. “I’ve worked hard on my

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riding style and I’m always on my Equicizer [a mechanical horse designed to build strength and skill],” she said.

“I also look closely at the way all the senior jockeys ride and I try getting advice from different people like Jonny Grisedale and Lauri Wray. They have helped me a great deal.”

Winona’s current master, Mick Tubman, finds her to be a very talented rider, if only her work ethic stacked up the same way. “She’s a natural rider and whenever she gets on a horse she gives it every chance and if they’re good enough, they’ll win, she’s that type of rider,” Tubman said.

“Getting her to do some work around the stables is a bit of an effort though,” he laughed. “I think it’s Generation Y or something, whatever that means.”

Winona recently competed in the National Apprentice Series Final in the Northern Territory and helped NSW win the Series. The experience was a highlight for Winona due to the differences in the racing styles of the other jockeys, which took her out of her comfort zone.

When pressed about what she loves most about racing, she was initially lost for words. The reason was there is not just

one solitary aspect of racing the young apprentice loves.

“I love the horses and how a split decision can make or break a ride,” she said. “But I love it all, especially the horses.”

Looking to the future, Winona would like to be in a position to eventually ride permanently in the city, but is happy to be given the opportunity to ride anywhere at the moment.

“I’d like to ride winners and ride in town a bit more,” she said.

“I had a bit of a slow start [getting rides] but since moving to Mick [Michael Tubman] it’s kicked along. Mick’s super, he tries to help in the best way he can and he gives me really good support.”

One thing for sure is that Winona is definitely on the up and up. A recent trip to the Sapphire Coast resulted in a winning double, after narrowly missing out on her first city win at Royal Randwick the previous day.

A word to the wise, if you were born before 1980, don’t expect to have too much of an impact on Winona. When asked whether or not she takes riding tips from her father, she quipped: “Yeah, he gives me tips when he can, but he’s a bit old now, so I don’t listen to him that much.”

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TWIN’S PEAK at Goulburn Story by Graeme White

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Identical twins Emma and Lucy Longmire live life at full throttle juggling motherhood and their jobs in racing and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Born eight minutes apart, Emma and Lucy’s passion for horses stemmed from their childhood, and are now both licensed trainers at Goulburn.

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rom the time they were crawling around in nappies with Shetland ponies for companions, Emma and Lucy have shared their interest in horses which has taken on added significance in recent times. Emma now trains several horses after being licensed in March of last year, while Lucy has trained for ten years.

It is unusual for two sisters to be racehorse trainers, let alone identical twins, and that’s what makes Emma and Lucy’s story all the more intriguing. Lucy said their involvement with racehorses started when George Crowley started training from stables on their mother’s property next to the former Goulburn racetrack.

“We always had ponies and did pony club and stuff like that, then we started riding trackwork for George,” she said.

“I started working for Guy Walter about four or five years ago and have a couple of racehorses of my own. It’s like one big family there.” Lucy also has property interests at Goulburn while her home is within striking distance of the current track.

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With two and a half year old son Dugan also active, Lucy said her working life is pretty hectic. “Guy always has between 30 toRACING 50 horses in work so my job there keeps me busy,” she said. “I work it around everything else, but I just love the horses, so it makes it easy to go to work. The people in the industry are from all walks of life and it’s just great to be involved.”

Emma trained her first winner, Seas Rising, at Wagga last year and now has eight horses in work at the property of her partner Dave Jessat. Emma has daughters Destiny, 8 and Gracey, 7, to keep her busy but it doesn’t stop there. The 33-year-old also has a pet grooming business and on race days is a clerk of the course at Goulburn and Canberra.

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Twin sisters Emma (left) and Lucy Longmire with Temoca, a foal of Melbourne Cup runner Prophet’s Kiss “I certainly don’t have any trouble sleeping,” she laughed. “I started riding trackwork for Ken Callaughan when I was 15, but went away from it for a while and joined the Army for five years. That was a great experience and something I’m glad I did.”

Emma said one of the biggest thrills of her life was being on duty and standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Canberra’s War Memorial in 2003. “That Anzac Day is a day I will never forget – it was amazing,” she said.

The horse bug got the better of Emma and she is now entrapped in the thoroughbred industry. “I pre-train some horses for Guy Walter and also ride some trackwork for trainer Graeme Spackman,” she said. “It’s a lot to juggle, but I love it.”

The women share in each other’s successes, with Lucy always the first on the phone to see how her sister has done at the races. “We have had our ups and downs, but since having children we have become closer than ever,” Lucy said. Lucy’s partner Michael Sperring was an owner of Mountain Adios who won three races before breakingdown and having to be humanely destroyed after racing at Nowra on December 31st, 2012.

The highs and lows of racing were never more evident for her than at that time. “Three days later I received a call from some owners who asked me to train Exceed and Exalt,” she said. “He ran second at his first start for me at Parkes.

He is my main project for this year.” Lucy said her goal was to train a galloper “good enough to have its name on a saddlecloth in a Group race”.

As for their likeness, Lucy had this to say. “Emma and I are very similar - we are both horse mad,” she said.

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for New Mum Kristen

Winners Flow

Story by Grahame Timbrell

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Kristen Buchanan with husband Andrew and Mackenzie Rose

Motherhood is obviously a successful ingredient for Wyong trainer Kristen Buchanan.

In the four weeks since she and her fiancé, Andrew Marshall, welcomed their first child, Mackenzie Rose, Kristen has led in winners at Muswellbrook, Bathurst, Wyong twice and Newcastle.

That took to15 her tally for the season from only a small stable.

t’s a bit of a juggling act, but with support from Andrew and great staff it has worked out just fine,” Kristen said.

One of her latest winners at Wyong, was a horse called ‘Eight Skirts’ which is raced by eight women, all friends. They are, Mrs L J Dennis, Mrs L O Mackie, Mrs P Cole, Mrs C Burkinshaw, Miss R Perkins, Mrs P Spinks, Mrs Z T Porter and Mrs M Milijkovic. ”It’s so satisfying to be able to get ladies involved like this, especially with a horse that can win races,” Kristen said. “That’s the filly’s second win and I think the ladies are going to be doing a lot more cheering.”

Two years ago Kristen, returned home from Perth with a university degree and a passion for racing. Kristen was raised on

the Central Coast of NSW and after a private school education in Sydney, attended to Curtin University in Perth, where she studied Human Biology. “I needed a job when I got over there so, I started working with well known WA trainer, Neville Parnham at his stable,” she said.

“I ended up spending eight years with him and not only did I learn so much, I developed a real passion for racing. I received my degree and stayed with Neville, but eventually I decided to come back to the Central Coast. “Andrew was living in Sydney and I wanted to get back here to him and to the better class of racing.”

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Although Kristen put several years of her life in gaining her RACING degree, she said, ‘It was not wasted, it is amazing how much of what I learned can be applied to horses”.

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HELPING HAND to Stablehands (L-R): Raceday strappers at Wagga Wagga – VickyScott, Adam Fisher and Sally Sweeney

Story by Graeme White

RACING NSW introduced new stablehand payments as a means of supporting workers in the NSW thoroughbred industry who earn the smallest wage. It can be a thankless task for little reward, done purely for the love of the thoroughbreds they care for. Except for a very select few who can become almost as famous as the champion racehorses they look after, the role of a stablehand or strapper often doesn’t receive the recognition.

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or most it’s done for the love of the animal, but many stablehands rely on that extra income to help get through University, or as part-time employment supplementing another part time position. For others it is their main source of income and that is where the additional payment to stablehands, which was introduced by Racing NSW in October 2012, became like a Christmas bonus, except they receive it every three months.

The bonus of 1.5 % is paid from a percentage of prizemoney earned by a trainer’s horses. The scheme recognises lower paid employees and is still being fine-tuned to ensure the staff that put in the long hours, who are the lowest paid, are rewarded adequately. A high percentage of females are stablehands, with most straight out of school relying on anyRACING additional money to survive.

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Libby Snowden, a stable forewoman with Keith Dryden at Canberra, said it was pleasing to see stablehands rewarded, which helps to keep them in the industry longer. “We see a lot of staff leave in their early 20s because they have had to give up their weekends, when they could be doing other things,” she said. “Any extra money is a help to them and hopefully it keeps them involved.”

“There was nothing like it around when I started off as a trainer and the stablehands worked hard for not a lot of

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money,” she said. “It is a bit of an incentive to keep them in the game, but I don’t know if it will be a large enough amount to make a big difference. They are not overpaid by any means, so any extra money they receive is a bonus.”

NSW Trainers Association Chief Executive, Steve McMahon, said stablehand bonuses would vary largely depending on the number of staff employed and the prizemoney earned by a trainer every three months. “You might have a trainer with 60 staff win a lot of prizemoney, but in that case the stablehand bonus has to be split a lot of ways,” he said. “A smaller trainer with fewer staff may have a big three months and his staff would be far better off.”

The first roll out of payments started in November 2012, with the second due early in February 2013 and then paid every three months. McMahon said, “The system was still being tinkered with, but overall it had been well-received.

“It comes back to the trainer who is supplying the hours of work for each stablehand, and the money earned by the stable is distributed by Racing NSW,” he continued.

“There was a perception by some that a strapper who cares for the winner received a share of the prize money, but that isn’t the case. The person back at the stables cleaning up is just as entitled to the bonus as the person who leads in the winner of a feature race.”

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McMahon added another important part of the stablehand bonus was the Trainer and Staff Welfare Fund for unclaimed prize money, due to a person not being eligible to receive the bonus.“That is there for someone who falls on hard times and can apply to access this fund,” he said.Wagga trainer Brad Witt believes the stablehand bonus is beneficial in these days when ‘slings’ aren’t as common as they once were.

“One time a trainer would get a sling, but it doesn’t happen so often now, so the stablehands receiving it direct is a far better system,” he said. “They do a lot of work for little reward and deserve any additional money.”

Currently the payments are capped to stablehands who don’t earn more than approximately $55,000 annually before tax. The stablehand bonus was introduced following the Racefields Legislation victory to ensure lower paid workers are better looked after financially.

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lands 3rd Bart Cummings Medal

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remier trainer Chris Waller was tonight the recipient of the prestigious 2012-13 Racing NSW Bart Cummings Medal – his third successive win.

The Medal winner was announced during NSW Racehorse Owners Association’s glittering ‘Racing’s Night of Champions’ event held in The Event Centre, The Star, that was televised live to an international audience on Sky Racing World (Channel 521) by NSWROA’s exclusive media partner Sky Racing, with highlights of the night also being shown on Sky Racing 1 and Sky Racing 2.

During the season leading Sydney racing journalists compiled their votes on the Bart Cummings Medal and Waller came out on top with 114 points defeating Hugh Bowman on 50. Bowman took out the initial Medal in 2008-09.

Nash Rawiller finished third on 44 points with Gai Waterhouse (41 points) fourth.

Waller also collected the TJ Smith Award for Sydney’s leading trainer preparing 167.5 winners for the season - the most winners ever recorded by a trainer in the Sydney metropolitan area.

Nash Rawiller

“Chris Waller is an exceptional talent and goes from strength to strength,” said Peter V’landys, Racing NSW Chief Executive. “Chris and his staff work extremely hard and they certainly deserve the rewards that come their way.

Full credit to the Waller team, with Chris landing his third RACING successive Bart Cummings Medal and the stable claiming its third Sydney premiership - a truly fantastic achievement.”

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Nash Rawiller (77 wins) captured the George Moore Award for winning the Sydney Jockeys’ Premiership whilst Sam Clipperton took out the Theo Green Award for leading Sydney apprentice with 27 wins for the season.

Adding to the Waller stable’s celebrations, Glenn Barnes, from the Waller camp, was the fourth winner of the Sydney Strapper of the Year Award.

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It’s a Dundeel was named the Luxbet.com NSW Champion Horse of the Year at the function which was in aid of the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation. The other award winners on the night were:-

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NSWROA President, Ray McDowell said: “On behalf of the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation and NSWROA, I would like to thank everyone for attending to help us “celebrate the best” of the NSW Thoroughbred Industry. My thanks also to our sponsors – we couldn’t do it without you!

Congratulations to all winners and I look forward to seeing you all again next year at this wonderful event.”

NSW 2YO OF THE YEAR - Guelph NSW 3YO - It’s a Dundeel (NZ) NSW SPRINTER/MILER OF THE YEAR - All Too Hard NSW MIDDLE-DISTANCE HORSE OF THE YEAR – Foreteller (GB) NSW STAYER OF THE YEAR - Glencadam Gold (Ire) QUEEN OF THE AUTUMN - Red Tracer NSW COUNTRY CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR - Ortensia NSW PROVINCIAL CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR - Rolling Pin

Chris Waller with compere Greg Radley

Final standings for the Bart Cummings Medal: 114 Chris WALLER 50 Hugh BOWMAN

44 – Nash RAWILLER

41 – Gai WATERHOUSE

40 – Peter SNOWDEN

39 – Tommy BERRY

35 – Jim CASSIDY

29 – Kerrin McEVOY

24 – Glyn SCHOFIELD

23 – James McDONALD 23 – Christian REITH 23 – Blake SHINN

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Glen Barnes from Chris Waller stable

Nash Rawiller with Alan Brown

Above: Christy Johns, MC for the night. Photo by Sharon Lenton

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who go out and find the circumstances they want and if they don’t find them – they MAKE THEM”.

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Global Arabian H Danielle (Dani) Walker, a 34-year-old Amateur jockey from Victoria, Australia, had the biggest win of her career when she rode the Polish horse ‘Poranny Blask’ to victory in the ninth leg of the Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Muburak Ladies World Championship IFAHR race over 1600m held in Warsaw, Poland on August 25th.

Dani has now ensured an invitation to ride in the final of the series, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Centre in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday November 10th.

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A crowd of in excess of 5,000 enjoyed the warm weather on the Abu Dhabi-backed Arabian race meeting, which also featured a 6,000m race.

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His Excellency Asim Mirza Al Rahmah, the UAE’s Ambassador to Poland, His Excellency Adam Krzymowski, the Polish Ambassador to the UAE , together with Ms Lara Sawaya, Director of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Carnival and Head of International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities (IFAHR) for Ladies Racing along with officials of the Polish Jockey Club presented the attractive trophies to the winning connection of the races.

he will be joined by fellow Victorian jockey, Nikita McLean, who had already qualified for the final when she won the first leg of the series, held on January 17th earlier this year at Muscat, Oman. Dani and Nikita will be joined by Danielle Daniel from Victoria and Samara Johnson from the ACT on the final day at Abu Dhabi, after riding at meetings in the USA and France respectively in earlier legs of the series.

‘Poranny Black’ won by a short head and Dani had to use all her strength to hold off the fast finishing ‘Echo Ofira’, ridden by French jockey Caroline Brunaud. After the race Dani said, “This is indeed my biggest win and it was my second ride in the HH Sheikha Fatima series. I just followed the trainer’s instructions to keep my horse in front and close to the fence and he did the rest”. Dani is thankful that she is part of a horse loving family, who own racehorses and regularly rides them at Picnic meetings in Victoria.

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HE Adam Krzymowski said, “We thank the UAE for bringing these great races to Poland, which has a long history of Arabian racing. The HH Sheikha Fatima bint Fatima Muburak Ladies World Championship IFAHR will be a huge boost to our lady jockeys, increasing the numbers who would like to be involved in the races”.

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HE Asim Mirza highlighted the strong ties between the UAE and Poland and said, “I am looking forward to the World Arabian Horse Racing Conference to be held in Poland in 2015. With over 5,000 racing fans of Arabian horses attending today’s races, it is a positive outcome to the efforts of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.

Ms Lara Sawaya said, “It was a great finish to the European Triple Crown of the Festival and the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Muburak Ladies World Championship IFAHR race had such an exciting finish. The lady jockeys proved what they can do if opportunities are given to them. The large tent which gave a glimpse to the Polish fans of the UAE culture, also added to the occasion.”

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named ‘One Hot Chick’, from USA’s Sandee Beattie, with Australia’s Helen Mooney third.

The last two legs before the final in Abu Dhabi will be run in California, USA on September 11th and Stockholm, Sweden on September 15th.

Australian fans can look forward to Arabian horse racing at Kilmore Racing Club on Sunday, October 13th and Shadwell Stud’s race day at the Gold Coast on Saturday, December 7th.

Dani celebrating success and below, in Poland Ms Lara Sawaya, Director of the Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing at the France Festival The fourth leg of the HH Sheikha Fatima series was held in Berlin on May 5th. Oman lady jockey, Salima Al Taleei was successful on ‘Mirabella Del Sol’, with Dungu Fatura representing Turkey second and Christine Buesa, Spain third. The fifth leg moved to London where Ireland’s Marta Pisarek won on ‘Altesse Kossack’, with Jennie Cook second and Jessica Macialis third on May 18th. It was across the channel to Toulouse, France, for the sixth leg. Here local lady hoop, Caroline Brunaud was the winner on ‘Artex’, finishing in front of 15 other riders on June 9th.

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Moving north to Duindigt in the Netherlands for the seventh leg, success went to Slovenia’s Michala Kucharikova secured her place in the final, winning easily on ‘Phraseur Kossack’. The eighth leg of the series went to 39-year-old Leonie Vethaak from the Netherlands aboard the aptly

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Brisbane Racing Club’s

2013 saw the Brisbane Racing Club pulling out all stops for their winter racing showdown. Five weekends of Brisbane’s greatest horse racing came to an end with more than 48,000 people having donned their finest racewear, with over $8 million in prize money awarded at their Eagle Farm and Doomben Racecourses.

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his year race goers witnessed Australasia’s top competitors across the five major race days – the Bundaberg Distilling Co. BTC Cup Day, Kirks Doomben Cup Day, Carlton MID Doomben 10,000 Day, Queensland Oaks Day and AAMI Stradbroke Day.

The Melbourne three-year-old filly, ‘Gondokoro’, trained

by Pat Carey and ridden by Rhys McLeod momentarily stopped the Sydney juggernaught when she won the $400,000 Queensland Oaks on Saturday, June 1st, when she took out the Classic fillies race..

Brisbane Racing Club Chairman Neville Bell said, “The Carnival featured seven Group 1 races, and had become an international affair with more than 55 New Zealand horses competing in this year’s Carnival.

On the last day of the Carnival on June 8th, Australia’s best sprinters took centre stage for the grand finale of the Brisbane Racing Carnival, the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap.

“It was one of our best Carnivals ever, with five weekends full of exciting racing, fashion, fine dining and great entertainment,” he said. “We are certainly looking forward to next year and bringing the best racing Australasia has to offer right here in Brisbane.”

The Melbourne grey, ‘Linton’, courtesy of a brilliant rails ride by Nicholas Hall won the most prestigious race of the carnival, the $1 million Group 1 AAMI Stradbroke, giving his very popular trainer, John Sadler, his first win in the race.

The 2013 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival kicked off with the BTC Cup on Saturday, May 11th and lived up to its reputation as one of Australia’s premier racing events.

On the track, all eyes were on the feature races and Sydney RACING three-year-old ‘Your Song’, trained by Anthony Cummings and ridden by Peter Robl, was the talk of BTC Cup Day when he smashed the Group 1 field in the BTC Cup for an exciting win.

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On May 18th, the Chris Waller trained stallion, ‘Beaten Up’, ridden by New Zealand jockey Leith Innes claimed another win for Sydney, when he won the XXXX Doomben Cup. The Sydney success continued when ‘Epaulette’, trained by Peter Snowden and ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, enjoyed his second Group1 win in the Doomben 10,000 on May 25th.

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Superb Winter Carnival

The other Group 1 winners in the Carnival were the Gai Waterhouse trained Romantic Touch, ridden by Nash Rawiller in the Patinack Farm JJ Atkins and the Chris Waller three-year-old colt ‘Hawkspur’, who won the Channel Seven Queensland Derby, when ridden by Jim Cassidy.

The win by Hawkspur completed a hat-trick of wins in the Carnival for the trio, as the combination of horse, trainer and jockey were previously successful in the Rough Habit Plate on May 11th and the Grand Prix Stakes on May 25th.

Off the track Lauren Walker stole the show in her winning red, white and black outfit that she wore for the highcompetitive ‘Fashions on the Field’ competition, which was held on AAMI Stradbroke Day. The 2013 Brisbane Winter Carnival was a fantastic event and everyone should be eagerly awaiting next year’s Carnival. For more information re Brisbane Racing view.

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excitement accessible to as many people as possible. It’s how we found our Oaks winner Arapaho Miss, trained by Pat Carey, for just $22k at the sales. We also work with a dedicated team of professionals to assist in selecting our horses and in their initial preparation, and we have great working partnerships with our trainers. Our owners benefit from this approach, with access to expert opinions and information. We regularly hold open mornings so owners can inspect their horses at their trainer’s stables and hear directly from the trainer.”

Clanbrooke currently has three horses for sale to be trained by Pat Carey at his Mornington stables. Dean says: “Pat’s record as a four time G1 winning trainer speaks for itself. Rather than selecting horses from high-end proven sires, we identify potential in young sires. This method has proven to be extremely successful for us.

Our yearling filly by exciting third season sire Purrealist is out of a half sister to our G1 Oaks winner Arapaho Miss. We also have two 2YOs with Pat – a Written Tycoon filly out of Imogen Grace, and a Starcraft filly out of Dai Ichi. Both 2YOs will be targeting a first preparation next Autumn with an eye on some Classic races.”

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acing might be the sport of Kings and Queens, but

Clanbrooke’s mission is to ensure that anyone can join the racing family. Since 1997, Clanbrooke has been forming winning partnerships right around Australia, with a specific focus on quality horses at affordable prices.

It’s impressive strike rate on the track is testament to the knowledge and experience that the Clanbrooke team brings to the journey from horse selection, through pedigree analysis and yearling observation, to breaking, pre-training, training and, ultimately, finding the right races to maximise success.

Managing Director, Dean Humphries, says you don’t have to spend a lot of money, you just have to buy well.

“There’s no greater thrill than watching your horse pass the post first. We purposely target mid-range priced horses to make that

“We invite anyone interested to contact us and come along to our next open morning at the stables. This will provide potential owners with an opportunity to meet Pat and his team, take a look at the magnificent Mornington stables and, of course, inspect the horses.”

While winning a race is the ultimate thrill for any owner, Clanbrooke members also join a racing family that cheer on all the horses racing in the blue and gold. Social events such as naming nights, trivia nights, stud tours, open mornings, and Cup carnival marquees allow owners to hear and see what’s going on across the Clanbrooke stable – and many new friendships are borne out of these events.

Whether you’re new to racing or a long-time enthusiast – Clanbrooke invites you to join a group of like-minded people in sharing the excitement of owning a racehorse.

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A Tribute t o

PARIS KYNE

Master Milliner 1966- 2013

Compiled by Cathryn Meredith & Images by Ross Stevenson and from Paris’ own collection

Paris Kyne, whose hats have adorned celebrities including Paris and Nicky Hilton, ‘The Pussy Cat Dolls’ Ashley Roberts, Melissa George and Kate Ceberano, passed away on Tuesday July 30th , 2013.

I had the pleasure of meeting Paris at this year’s Milliners Convention in Brisbane and found him to be passionate and dedicated to his craft.

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aris Kyne was born Michael Francis Kyne, the middle of five children, in Chelsea Bush Nursing Hospital, Victoria, Australia. His father was a ‘blind man’, specialising in canvas awnings. His mother had to bring up five children under the age of 14 alone after the death of her husband.

The school years of the young Michael were rather ordinary.

Taught by the Sisters of Sion nuns at primary school and the Marist Brothers in secondary school, even the males around him as a child all wore long black dresses.

Amateur theatre kept his mind active, first as Louis in the Maffra Dramatic Society’s production of “The King and I”, then onto countless stage shows playing everything from a Russian boy being introduced to a prostitute to the March RACING Hare. It was here that Michael learned to love an audience and the feedback that he received from them.

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After failing Year 11 badly and a brief foray into hairdressing, Michael left Sale for the big temptations of Melbourne. Mind numbing jobs followed: forklift operator, newsagent and produce worker. It was during his produce job that he found an advertisement in a local paper for a hat blocker. He thought, “A hat blocker would allow him to play with fabric; sounds like fun to me.” .

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This job with Melbourne Hats, then located in Collingwood lasted from 1988 to 1990. Michael told friends, “A hat blocker, as the name implys, blocks hats, but here I learnt to manipulate fibres. Every type of fibre and every type of weave moves differently. You are required to know your fibre and weave breakdown to manipulate the hood into the required shape. This takes years of practice but the end result is stunning.”

Michael was then offered a position with the late great William Beale of ‘Mr Individual’ fame. Mr Beale was reopening his business after some time in retirement, under

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the name ‘Ultrastyle by William Beale’. This was Michael’s first opportunity as a milliner and he quickly worked his way up to be ‘head of the table’. Mr Beale died in January 1992 and Michael was given the responsibility of finishing off the wholesale orders, client orders and to close the business and sell everything off. This of course put him in the perfect position to buy the Beale hat block collection of about 400 blocks, adding to his own collection of about 100.

He later relocated to a salon in Little Collins Street and was known as Paris Kyne - Master Milliner.

Whilst at Melbourne Hats and Ultrastyle, Michael studied fashion at night school, at what was then Broadmeadows College of TAFE, where he concentrated on textiles, design, business management and of course, millinery.

block collections in Australia, with over 500 hat blocks which he left to the Kangan Institute where he studied.

With the unexpected departure of Michael’s well-respected employer, he was in the fortunate position of being offered a number of opportunities within the industry. Michael finally selected the position of Artistic Director at Martin Penner International, who were located in Flinders Lane and still under the ownership of Martin Penner himself. This relationship lasted from March 1992 until August 1993, which was as long as both Michael and Penner could work together without one of them killing the other. As Michael did not wish to be around for the death of a second employer, he moved on.

His career highlights include being inducted into the City of Stonnington Fashion Hall of Fame; making the Moomba Crowns for 2010 King and Queen, making hats for ‘Molly’ Meldrum and Kate Ceberano; as well as creating hats for Paris and Nicky Hilton to wear to the 2003 Melbourne Cup Carnival.

He is also understood to have had one of the largest hat

The Melbourne milliner, who was a regular at the Spring Racing Carnival, celebrated 25 years in the industry this year and attended the Millinery Convention held just before his death in Brisbane.

For more information on the life achievements of Paris Kyne – Master Milliner visit his facebook page.

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The next step was obviously to open his own business and after a few months rest, Michael purchased ‘Helen Mobray Millinery’ in Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Victoria. This business had already been trading for 43 years under Mobray and before that under Janette Vardy as ‘Janette Chapeau’.

In 1999 Michael changed his name to Paris, a nickname he had for many years prior. On May 1st, 2000 he launched ‘Paris Kyne - The Milliner’ , in Toorak Village.

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MMIB THINK PINK Cup Race Day 2013 in TASMANIA

Story by Ron Williams

Images courtesy of Judi Adams

Sunday July 21st was to see the running of the MacMurray Insurance Brokers sponsored Think Pink Cup Race Day at Tattersall’s Park, Hobart, conducted by the Tasmanian Racing Club at their Elwick Race Course, Glenorchy. The day features the largest race day Charity luncheon held each year in Tasmania.

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nfortunately, the race meeting was washed out. The postponed race day was then moved to August 25th at Tattersall’s Park, when the MMIB Think Pink Cup will occur, weather permitting.

Approximately 500 guests from all areas in Tasmania and Interstate, braved the elements to attend the luncheon which is held for a very worthy Charity, The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). This was the sixth year of the luncheon and RACING the first time that inclement weather had stopped the racing since the Think Pink Cup was first run.

As usual, the patrons dug deep to ensure the success of the day and net profit for 2013 was $27,700.00 This assisted with the totals across all six years of the event reaching a milestone figure, the event has achieved a key target for the NBCF and has donated over $200,000.00 of valuable research dollars for the charity since inception.

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The special day featuring the running of the Think Pink Cup began in 2008 after collaboration between Judi Adams and Rhonda Hall. The luncheon started with a shoe string

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budget, but with amazing donations from the public and the racing fraternity, over 600 guests attended the inaugural luncheon. The first MC was TRC Committee member Edyth Langham and the Champion Cup, commissioned by Thomas Todd Cooley was displayed, courtesy of TMAG and the Cooley family.

Each year Stud Farms throughout Tasmania and the mainland have supported the event, with services offered from Gee Gee Stud, Park Crest, Paltarra, McShane Hill, Jager, Broadmarsh and Bowthorpe, with lovely additions such as a Pink lead rope and rug donated by Bowthorpe prior to the race becoming the Think Pink Cup. An extra now are the ‘Pink blinkers’ donated by David and Scott Brunton and the “Go the Pink Silks”, an initiative of Rhonda Hall of 12 Oaks Equestrian, whereby one jockey in each race wears the NBCF Silks in each race.

Master of Ceremony (MC) this year was the lovely Lucy Breaden from Southern Cross Television, repeating her role from 2012, again working with Auctioneer Hank Petrusma,

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who did a wonderful job selling the myriad of 30+ items which were donated to be auctioned, including local and mainland stud fees, racing, football and cricket memorabilia, as well as some exclusive items and social experiences.

A ‘Pop Up Shop’ by Sharee Marshall and an ‘Ultimate Lolly Banquet’ and a ‘ Lipstick Lounge’, featured prominently for the guests, who also had the opportunity to bid in the live and silent auctions. An abundance of door prizes, spot prizes, raffles and gift bags for all attendees ensured that every guest was a winner on the day.

Brilliant prizes were won in the different categories of the Fashion Stakes. The mystery judges had a very difficult time selecting the winners as they moved among the crowd, before after considerable deliberation the following winners were announced: Best Dressed Lass – Joyce Hill, Best Dressed Lad – Tony Parker, Best Dressed Couple – Billie Peacock and Steven Crane, Best Headwear – Rosanne McCann and the Best Dressed Table – The Dragons Abreast table.

The Think Pink Cup Race Day Committee are very grateful for all their hard working Volunteers, Sponsors, Donors and the Tasmanian Racing Club catering staff, who all helped to make the day such an outstanding success.

Over the years the MC’s have been Jo Palmer, Judy Benson and Shantelle Rodman all from Southern Cross Television.

Guest speakers have included long distance runner Deborah de Williams, Denise Martin from Star Thoroughbreds, Melanie Milburne from Harlequin Mills and Boon, Caroline

Searcy from TVN, NSW race caller Matthew Hill and Irene Ryder, Regional Development Executive of the NBCF for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Other race day Sponsors have been Pink Hygiene Solutions and Tasmanian Life Magazine.

Each year some 14,000 Tasmanians, (1 in 8 women and 1% of males), will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis now occurs earlier due to programs such as free breast screening via Breastscreen Tasmania for ladies over 40.

Reminder letters are sent to ladies aged 50 to 74. The NBCF relies heavily upon the community being educated, aware and engaged to support the research it funds. Finding answers that will lead to the unlocking of a cure, requires research and research is costly. At some stage of their life, everyone will be touched by this insidious disease.

Ladies in RACING magazine would like to congratulate Judi Adams and her Think Pink Cup Day team for their initiative and wonderful efforts over the past six years and we are proud to be associated with them. Judi dedicates countless hours raising funds for the NBCF and was a Finalist in the 2012 Telstra Business Women’s Award and has been nominated for a Pride of Australia medal to complement her Commonwealth Council Service medal.

To donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation please visit www.nbcf.org.au

Hoofnote: The MMIB Think Pink was finally run and won on Sunday August 25th by ‘Spy Wears Prado’, ridden by Jason Maskiell and aptly trained by Dianne Ray-Luttrell. The 6yo gelding was bred and owned by David Cochrane. The Cochranes have regularly supported this race since its inception via their annual donation of a stallion service to the NBCF Day, so today’s win was indeed a fitting one.

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Tasmania’s

BIG GUNN

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BANCA MO Mandy Gunn, owner of ‘Banca Mo’, first became interested in horse racing after a school excursion to Melbourne when she was just 12 years old. On the plane ride home, all the schoolmates found out that they were sharing the plane with Tasmanian Trainer Ray Trinder, who had just won the 1972 Melbourne Cup with Piping Lane. Ray was kind enough to share the Cup with all the excited girls and boys. This had a lasting impression on Mandy which she remembers vividly after 41 years. Little did she know then that one day she would have her own special ‘Cups’ horse, ‘Banca Mo’, but more about him later.

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ot many of Mandy’s family were all that interested in racing, but her sister Angela was the most influential.

Angela and brother-in-law Craig became involved in a syndicate in a horse called ‘I’m a Hussy’ who suffered a broken pelvis and Angela nursed her back to health and to the races, where she was a very competitive sprinter, winning in Melbourne. Angela caught the bug and started riding track work and eventually gained her trainer’s licence at the age of 46, a remarkable effort. Their grandfather, Artie Beswick, loved having a small punt and the experience with Ray Trinder was always in the back of Mandy’s mind.

RACING Growing up on a farm on the out skirts of Burnie had several advantages and Mandy finally received a horse of her own when she was 15 after she had cared for him for a year. She used to go to Equestrian Club days when she could find a space in the truck. Her second horse, ‘Ollie’ is still alive on her farm at the age of 35.

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Mandy first became involved with a thoroughbred when one day in 2008, her sister Angela rang her to say that she had overspent at the Magic Millions Sale in Launceston

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and would she like to invest $3,000.00 for a half-share in a Chestnut mare. When Mandy mentioned this to her great friends, Tony and Sam, Tony said that he had been dreaming about a racehorse for about 30 years. Sam and Tony used to look after her youngest son Hamish one day a week and when Mandy showed them a photo of the mare that her sister Angela had purchased, Tony said it was the spitting image of the horse in his dreams.

Mandy asked about the horse in his dreams and Tony said an old Trainer in the dream said that the horse had three white feet and, as there are three feet in a yard, let’s call the mare ‘Whiteyard’. Mandy rang Angela and the mare’s name was officially registered. She won four races and ran second in a Launceston Cup and from then on, Mandy was hooked on racing. ‘Whiteyard’ who was trained by David Brunton, is now in foal to Tough Speed, the Sire of ‘Banca Mo’.

Mandy went the Magic Millions Sales in Launceston in 2009 just for interest, not really intending to buy a horse.

With her financial situation, she thought, “I need to be able to find a bargain.” She was thinking about a mare who

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had won after the success she’d had with ‘Whiteyard’ and there was one sired by ‘Tough Speed’ that took her eye.

Tough Speed was the sire of ‘Lyall’, who had been crowned Tasmanian Two Year Old of his Year. She had her heart set on buying Lyall’s half-sister from his dam, but she was listed quite late in the catalogue.

A colt by ‘Tough Speed’ out of the mare ‘I Gotcha Babe’ pranced on the stage and he immediately caught Mandy’s eye. He was brown with a White Star on his forehead and his mother had won races, so she put her hand up to bid for him. Mandy said, “My daughter Annabel said to me, what did you do that for?” Mandy couldn’t remember her reply, but continued on her merry way and purchased him.

Flushed with her success, she also bought ‘Issey’, Lyall’s halfsister, who was an early developer and very showy.

After the sale Annabel and Mandy went to look at the two horses that Mandy had bought and speaking with Leah McGrath the lady who had bred the colt, was told that his nickname was ‘Mo’ It was at this time she noticed his extra large right nostril that gave his face a funny appearance and

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wondered again whether she had made a wise decision.

The two horses were transported to the farm to grow out.

Her husband Tim used to watch them gallop and one day said to Mandy, ”Mo could always catch Issey from wherever in the paddock she took off from”. They were both sent to be broken in and when Mandy was speaking to the ‘Breaker’ jockey Michael Guthrie, he said, “I have my doubts whether the gelding would ever make it to the race track, but the filly is a chance.” To be fair at his second breaking session Michael said “he got a nice feeling from Mo” but still RACING had his doubts as he was such a poor type of a horse.

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‘Issey’ never made it to the track and Mo, was now named ‘Banca Mo’, which was a combination of his nickname and a road near their cattle farm. Mandy said, “I thought ‘Banca Mo’ sounded good and it would give him a sense of the place where he grew up.” Mandy went to see Banca Mo trial at Longford, a couple of hours drive from their home and Mandy said, “I was very excited to finally see him run, but he ran a very average fifth and Mandy thought, ”Maybe all the experts are right and he won’t make it to the race

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Strapper Kendra Heppell with Banco Mo track.” He then had a second trial in Hobart, a three and a half hours drive from the farm, which Mandy didn’t attend.

She said, “I’ll never forget the phone call I received from his trainer, David Brunton, who prepared Banca Mo in partnership with his son Scott, when he told me that Banca Mo had won his trial by six lengths and we were going to the races“. David asked Mandy did she have any silks and she told him, “I have spent enough money and I will only purchase them if Mo is any good”. Consequently Banca Mo has always raced in the Bruntons green and white silks, the colours of the late Noel Kelly of Ballarat where David was stable foreman. David had put blinkers on the horse to help him concentrate. Banca Mo had his first start in May 2011 at Elwick in a 1100m Maiden and duly saluted.

After winning the RL Grinham Memorial BM 78 Handicap in May 2012 the Brunton’s were keen to test the waters in Melbourne. Mo had two seconds first up at Caulfield and Flemington. On July 7th last year he was ridden by Ben Knobel in The National Patient Transport Rising Stars Final at Flemington RACING and won by eight lengths. Ben also won the Rising Star Award for apprentices. A month later, Ben again saluted in The Hong Kong Owners Cup at Moonee Valley.

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Co-trainers David Brunton and his son Scott, ventured back to Victoria for a second time in March this year with Banca Mo. At his first Victorian start in his campaign he won the Pakenham Cup over 1750m on a dead track. He then went to Flemington on April 14th where he raced on a good track and was again successful over 2000m. His next start saw him complete the hat-trick when he won the

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Warrnambool Cup over 2350m on May 2nd on a slow track. He certainly proved to be a horse for all seasons. Ben Knobel piloted the horse in the three wins and has a special affinity with the gelding. It was also Mandy ’s great pleasure to meet with Ben’s parents at Warrnambool .

It was a very pleasing return to Warrnambool for David Brunton, who had re-located from Warrnambool to Hobart with his wife Julie and their young family nearly 20 years ago for a new start. David and Scott have won the past five Tasmanian Trainers Premierships, a mighty effort and they are ranked in the top 20 trainers in Australia. On January 24th, 2012 they had a career best day, when they trained six winners of the nine races on the card. Banca Mo with Michael Guthrie (the breaker) on board was one of their winners on that day. Mandy had been unable to attend as it was son Tom’s 21st birthday and they watched together in a bar in Launceston, cheering Mo on as he charged home. The Brunton’s staff are very committed, with Stuart, David’s other son the stable foreman.

Naturally Mandy has enjoyed every one of Banca Mo’s 11 wins and is very pleased when she is able to have other family members at the races with her to share in the post race celebrations. It has been a dream come true for Mandy to be able to go to the various race tracks and see her horse perform so well. Her youngest son, seven year old Hamish had his first day at the races at Warrnambool which gave Mandy a special thrill. He now thinks that all races are like that and Banca Mo just wins. Another highlight is watching the DVD of the Warrnambool Cup and seeing the pure excitement and emotion shown by Scott, who has put so

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much time and effort into Mo and always believed in the horse’s ability. He watched the race with his mother, Julie.

Mandy’s other four children from her first marriage, have all enjoyed the thrill of seeing Banca Mo winning. Her eldest daughter, 30 year- old Bridie, has her own fashion label, ‘The Enchanted Life’, and was with her good friend Elizabeth Sattler at the Pakenham Cup. Georgi 26, live in Sydney and with her friend Alice Storey has launched a handmade popsicle company called ‘Purepops’. Georgi was also at Pakenham with her boyfriend Cam Mahoney.

Annabel 24, funded her trip to Warrnambool from the Gold Coast and is Mandy’s full-time stand in when she can’t make it to the races. She is studying for her Masters in Dietetics at Griffiths University.

Annabel was at Flemington with her boyfriend Sam Anthony to see Ben Knobel have his first win on Mo. Mandy couldn’t make the trip as she had to attend her Auntie Helen’s 70th birthday, but she listened to the race with Tim and Hamish on the side of the road. Annabel is considered Mo’s lucky charm by the family and his cotrainers, having seen more than half of Mo’s races without seeing him beaten, which is pretty remarkable. Naturally Scott Brunton loves to see her arrive at a meeting. Eldest son Tom is 22 and is a promising Australian Rules footballer with South Launceston in the Tasmanian AFL. He is studying at the Australian Maritime College for a Degree in Offshore Engineering and was with Mandy when Mo won the Hong Kong Owners’ Trophy at Moonee Valley.

Apart from Banca Mo, like many other racegoers, Mandy is a fan of Black Caviar and thanks to Mo, Mandy and her mother Val travelled to England and saw her race at Royal Ascot, which they found to be an amazing experience.

Mandy is looking forward to the day when Banca Mo returns to the track and we wish her every success in the future. In the meantime she has an interest in five horses through Syndicator, ‘First Light Racing’. The horses are shared between trainer Luke Oliver and the partnership of co-trainers, Matthew Ellerton and Simon Zahra. Of the three to race, Precocious Ness has won at Sale and finished second at Caulfield in her first campaign and has won again this campaign. ‘Trevinder’ had a mighty start, losing by a nose in his first race.

Mandy is very appreciative of the joys that racing has given her and thinks it is a wonderful sport for women of all ages to become involved in. She said, “Syndication is a great method for ladies to become involved and if they did join one, they would probably like me, become hooked”. Mandy is now eagerly looking forward to Spring as she has 10 mares who are foaling down.

Mandy celebrated the safe arrival of her first foal on Wednesday August 21st when he was born at the Armidale Stud in Tasmania, giving her a great thrill.

Banca Mo has certainly proved to be a ‘Gunn Cups’ horse for Mandy and her family.

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Owner Mandy Gunn accepting the Warrnambool Cup from Bill Slater of sponsor ‘Sungold Milk.

With her from L to R, daughter Annabel, son Hamish, Rob Gaylard, an obscured Ashley King and jockey Ben Knobel.

“Most unhappiness is caused or sustained by the view one takes of people and events rather than the people and events themselves”.

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WIN A Luxury Holiday to Paris

earch begins for SA’s most S fashionable racegoer Fashion will take centre stage at race meetings across the state this year as Thoroughbred Racing South Australia kicks off its Fashion at The Races competition – a year-long, state-wide style search featuring SA racing’s richest fashion prize pool.

As part of the competition, fifteen of the state’s most stylish racegoers will be selected over 26 race meetings throughout the year, culminating on the Fashion at The Races State Final on Schweppes Oaks Day 2014 at Morphettville Racecourse.

The finalists will go in the running to win this season’s major prize – a luxury fashion holiday to Paris, France for two people.

The prize includes business class airfares, a new set of luggage, return transfers, 5 nights’ accommodation in a 5 star hotel, two full days of fashion tours and tickets to a fashion show.

The runner-up will win a $5,000 shopping spree on King William Road, Hyde Park. Thoroughbred Racing SA Marketing Manager Jane Wellington said this year’s judges have high expectations for the fashions on show.

“We’re excited to launch Fashion at The Races for the 2013/14 season and we are expecting racegoers from city and country South Australia to bring their fashion A-game to the track,” she said. “With regional pride and incredible prizes up for grabs, Fashion at The Races will add to the excitement of a day at the races at events across South Australia.

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“We’ll be looking for entrants who dress with class and style as well as a touch of personality – something unique that gives that ‘wow-factor’.”

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The finalists will also be treated to two nights accommodation at Oaks Plaza Pier Glenelg and hospitality for two at Schweppes Oaks Day thanks to the South Australian Jockey Club.

Entrants to Fashion at The Races must be 18 or over and are judged on appropriateness of the outfit for the particular event, originality and confidence, attention to detail with accessories, appreciation of current fashion trends, grooming and deportment.

For further information visit www.fashionattheraces.com.au Fans can follow their favourite Fashion at The Races finalists and check out the competition at www.facebook.com/TheRacesSA Media enquiries: Natasha Wade, Michels Warren on nwade@micwar.com.au or (08) 8267 6888

Some of the 2012 Fashion at the Races Entrants

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The 2013

SINGAPORE CUP

Story and Images by Sharon Chapman

This year’s Singapore Cup meeting at Kranji Racecourse, held on Sunday May 19th, had a truly International flavour with runners from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Great Britain, France, Ireland, UAE, Russia and South Africa competing for the two International races, the KrisFlyer International Sprint, followed by the Singapore Airlines International Cup, both races having International Group 1 status.

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RACING Each race is part of the World Series Racing Championships.

The Singapore Cup is the Singapore Turf Club’s richest race with prize money of $3 million.

Flying the Australian flag in the KrisFlyer was the Jason Warren trained, Australian Group 1 winner ‘Bel Sprinter’. Hong Kong entrant ‘Lucky Nine’ had the run of the race in third position and quickly controlled the race to win comfortably by three lengths, from the fast finishing Bel Sprinter. Lucky Nine was confidently ridden by Brett Pebble, the Aussie hoop based in Hong Kong and trained by Caspar Fownes.

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Bel Sprinter, who was ridden by Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman performed with distinction from his awkward outside barrier draw, 10 of 11. After receiving a bad knock in the straight, he charged home late to finish in 2nd place, in what was a fantastic effort. The NZ bred ‘Super Easy’, based in Singapore, finishing third, ridden by Joao Moreira.

Less than an hour later was to see the Bauhinia flag hoisted again when this year’s Singapore Cup was won in brilliant fashion by Hong Kong entrant ‘Military Attack’. He was ridden by Aussie hoop Zac Purton and trained by his Australian born trainer, former jockey John Moore (son of the legendary jockey and trainer George Moore). Purton

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and Moore have been based in Hong Kong for many years.

This was Moore’s first win in the race after his horses had RACING finished second in the last two years.

Military Attack brought tremendous form into the race as he was coming off wins in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup and the Group 3 Premier Plate. He continued his winning form here, winning easily by 3½ lengths from ‘Dan Excel’, also trained by John Mooreand ridden by Weichong Marwing, with former Australian based German import, ‘Mawingo’ in 3rd place, ridden by Hugh Bowman and trained by Michael Freedman.

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Jason Warren and his wife, Yasmin The meticulous planning by the Singapore Turf Club and the array of events, ensured a fabulous five days, commencing with the Barrier Draw lunch. This was followed by another fantastic evening of racing on Friday May 17th, which featured the final leg of the Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe, won by ‘War Affair’. The Group 1 Singapore Guineas was the highlight of the evening and was won by ’Stepitup’ in a close finish from ‘Super Ninetyseven’.

The next evening, we were off to the Carlton Ritz for the Annual Gala Dinner for media and connections, was also a scintillating evening. It was another example of the incredible hospitality shown by the Singapore Turf Club.

In what was a truly memorable trip, I would like to thank the Singapore Turf Club for their amazing hospitality to the visiting International media.

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Africa’s premiere horse racing event, The Vodacom Durban July nearly didn’t happen this year, due to the precarious state of health of South African hero, Nelson Mandela, who was gravely ill.

This is the magnitude of the emotion from the entire country for the former President of South Africa.

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t had always been a dream of mine to photograph racing in South Africa. A chance meeting at the Dubai World Cup with world renowned South African based racing photographer, Liesl King, resulted in a casual conversation about racing in her home country, led to an invite from Liesl and Rob Burnet, known for his operation of Thoroughbred News. Liesl and Rob, in conjunction with Gold Circle, extended an invitation to eight international media and this year was the first time a photographer had been invited.

After a 23 hour flight, I arrived in Durban ready for the next chapter in my international racing photography career.

An early morning to Clairwood Training Centre didn’t disappoint as we saw a few of the contenders put through their paces, including last year’s winner ‘Pomodoro’. Next stop was the picturesque Summerveld Training Centre for breakfast.

Race day arrived and a crowd of 50,000 racing fanatics with one thing in common, a love of horse racing were in attendance.

Each horse is announced on to the track by the race caller to thunderous applause by the crowd, each horse and jockey receiving their moment in the spotlight, as they have a warm up canter past the large crowd to the starting gates.

The Vodacom Durban July, boasts four Grade 1 races, including the premier event, the Durban July, which is run over 2,200 metres for prize money of 3.5 million rand, (about $400,000 AUD), making it South Africa’s richest RACING race. The Golden Slipper, Golden Horseshoe and Garden Province Stakes are the three other Grade 1’s on the card, with one Grade 2 and one Grade 3 in the 10 race program.

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This year’s Vodacom Durban July had an open field, with trainer Sean Tarry having four starters, last year’s winner ‘Pomodoro’, ‘Heavy Metal’, ‘White Line Fever’ and ‘E Jet’, who was ridden by Sydney hoop Glynn Schofield who relocated from South Africa a few years ago. Heavy rain during the week ensured a soft track and evened up the playing field.

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As a tribute to their hero, a 67 second prayer united the 50,000 strong crowd prior to the main race, The Vodacom Durban July. Images splashed across the main screen of the former President. There was no sound, no movement, just a nation uniting as one and praying for their hero. It was a beautiful symbolic moment and gesture for Nelson Mandela and the perfect way to honour him on such an occasion.

The big race was won by ‘Heavy Metal’ and S’Manga Khumalo created history by being the first black jockey to win the coveted race.

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After the last official race concluded, I stayed out on the track for the famous “last unofficial race”, an annual event at the Durban July. Here, an array of scantily clad men jump the fence and proceed to sprint 100 metres up the track, peeling undergarments off as they run.

The lads raced up the track, although their confidence and boldness somewhat faded as they noticed a 400mm lens aimed right at them, which involved some quick covering up!

Without a doubt, the Durban July is one of the most amazing race days I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of. The 50,000 strong crowd loved every second of the action, the fashions were full of vibrance and color, making the day even more special.

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The following day we visited the world famous Summerhill Stud for their annual Stallion launch, where their top stallions were paraded before us.

We then headed up to Springbok Lodge located in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve, about three hours from Durban for three amazing nights. We were treated to morning and afternoon game drives boasting an array of wildlife including lions, giraffes, a buffalo herd, hippos, rhinos, elephants, zebras and wildebeeast just to name a few, we enjoyed incredible food and wine, including Kudu and Wildebeest steaks. The attention to detail at the lodge was incredible, with a hot bubble bath awaiting us as we arrived back from our afternoon drive.

What a truly memorable trip, with many new and amazing friendships formed and I sincerely thank Gold Circle, Liesl King and Rob Burnet for the amazing opportunity to be a part of such an incredible experience.

I can’t wait for my next trip back to South Africa for the Durban July. If International racing is on your agenda, the Durban July offers so much more than just another Grade 1 day of racing.

The winners of the Group Ones were: Grade 1 Vodacom Durban July – ‘Heavy Metal’, ridden by S’Manga Khumalo and trained by Sean Tarry.

Grade 1 Durban Golden Horseshoe – ‘Forest Indigo’, ridden by Kevin Shea and trained by Alec Laird.

Grade 1 Zulu Kingdom Explorer Golden Slipper – ‘For The Lads’, ridden by S’Manga Khumalo and trained by Sean Tarry.

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Grade 1 Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes – ‘Beach Beauty’, ridden by Sean Cormick and trained by Dennis Drier.

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This unique travel consultancy has created the perfect solution for shopping enthusiasts – combining a luxury travel holiday to LA with all the benefits of shopping at amazing rates. For those planning their seasonal racewear or simply wanting to access clothing and accessories at prices not seen on our shores, this is the perfect chance to explore the true LA on a hosted shopping trip.

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On exclusive 6-day boutique trips, LA Experience guests are expertly escorted to the very best LA shopping destinations. Commencing at the Camarillo outlets, guests choose from brands such as Coach, RACING Kate Spade, Burberry and Barneys NY. Each day includes a different shopping experience tailored to suit any budget. Choose from exclusive appointments with the iconic stores of Rodeo Drive, appointments with personal stylists from stylehaus, BCBG Max Azria and Macy’s and snapping up designer deals in secret Outlet stores.

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Adding to this unforgettable shopping adventure, LA Experience guests stay in luxury 5 Star accommodation at the Montage Beverly Hills and the near all-inclusive itineraries offer private stylist appointments at The Beverly Centre and The Grove, dedicated pampering time, lunch at celebrity hotspot The Ivy and limousine transfers each evening to some of the hottest restaurants and bars in LA. Each set of travel dates are planned to coincide with US retail sales so that no one misses out on the big bargains. For those who wish to

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Each itinerary offers the “Racing Fashionista” upgrade which includes a three hour one-on-one stylist session to focus on complete looks with access to new and emerging designers and can be catered to specific budgets. Exclusive access to the studio of celebrity milliner Louise Green, provides the opportunity for guests to meet with Louise, to be styled and also to order customised millinery. Louise has created high-profile millinery for the likes of Taylor Swift, Eva Longoria and Debra Messing.

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The Balancing Act & Most Prominent Hues for Spring 2013 How exciting is the lead up to the Spring Racing Carnival. As well as putting away and storing our winter woollies, we can now look forward to wearing our colourful, light- weight, flowing dresses, teamed with whimsical, feather hats and fascinators. For accessories, lightweight, strappy footwear can be worn with comfort.

This season, designers overwhelmingly address consumers’ desire for self-expression, balance and the need to re-energize. The colour direction for spring builds upon these compelling needs with a palette that mixes dynamic brights with novel neutrals to create a harmonious balance. This allows for unique combinations that offer practicality and versatility, but at the same time, demand attention and earn an appreciative glance.

“The expression ‘balancing act’ is something we all relate to as we strive to find harmony in the frantic pace of our everyday lives,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute®. “The same can be said for fashion as we look for balance between light and bright, classic and new. This season’s colour palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, self-expression and excitement.”

The prevalence of green this spring is undeniable. Similar to the many shades in our natural surroundings, this season’s greens offer a stunning foreground or the perfect backdrop for all other hues. Like the first signs of spring, Tender Shoots, a vibrant yellow-green, is invigorating, active and cheerful, while Greyed Jade, a subtle, hushed green with a grey undertone, brings about a mood of quiet reflection and repose.

Sophisticated Emerald, (the pantone colour of the year) a lively, radiant green, inspires insight and clarity while enhancing our sense of well-being. From one extreme to the other, combining all three greens presents an intriguing choice much like Mother Nature intended.

Exotic African Violet is a statement colour that brings a touch of intrigue to the palette, as purples often do, and can be incorporated into many unexpected combinations. Try pairing it with exuberant Poppy Red, a seductive, sensual and celebratory shade. Whether it’s a knockout dress or a kiss on the lips, every woman’s wardrobe and beauty essentials should include this spirited, true red. Nectarine, a RACING bright, effervescent citrus orange with coral undertones, provides a tangy burst of flavour while cheerful Lemon Zest brings out a piquant taste with its refreshing, sprightly greenish cast. Signifying the time of day when everything starts to wind down, Dusk Blue offers a calming sense of serenity akin to its green counterpart, Greyed Jade. Both of these colours act as the season’s newest neutrals. For an unexpected mix, pair Dusk Blue with the intensity of Nectarine. A warm neutral, Linen is light and airy, providing a nude-like basic that is a must have for spring. Try pairing Linen with Grayed Jade or Dusk Blue.

Anchoring Monaco Blue is a classic shade that offers both stability and depth to the entire palette. Combine Monaco Blue with Poppy Red and Linen, or Monaco Blue and Emerald for a fresh collegiate look.

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For over 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on colour, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important colour trends.

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Bold colours in Agean Blue, Rose and Tangelo all paired with Graphic Animals Prints showcase looks that are perfect for the race season. Elegant Navy and Black will guide you effortlessly through the street and Ladylike Lace gives dreamy a romantic and romantic style. Add crisp, Cool White Linen and you have all that is needed to get your Spring Summer wardrobe on track!

Perri Cutten, the iconic fashion house has been dressing stylish Australian women for over 30 years. Perri Cutten designs offer timeless appeal, incorporating classic styling, magnificent fabrics and superb cuts. Perri Cutten founded the company in 1980 and has become one of Australia’s most respected fashion designers and businesswomen.

The story began when Perri completed a graphic design course at Swinburne University. However, it was fashion and clothing design that she had set her heart on and became the path she followed. At age 31, Perri launched her signature label. She recognized the need in the market to cater for businesswomen who wanted well designed clothing, made with superior fabrics, and continuity of product.

Now, 30 years on, the Perri Cutten collection is available in 31 locations, from stand-alone stores to selected Myer and David Jones locations nationally.

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Living Silk offers FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY. Purchase any item and they will ensure it’s delivered to you in perfect condition at no cost. If your garment is in stock, Living Silk will dispatch your parcel within 3 business days of receipt of your order. Once dispatched, they will email you with the Australia Post tracking number so you can follow the progress of your delivery. If your garment is out of stock, you will be contacted within one business day to advise when it will be available, and to ask how you’d like to proceed.

Each garment has its own size guide, which is located under the ‘Description and Fit’ tab. Living Silk provides this individualised size guide to reflect that each style and fabric fits slightly differently on the body. Sizes correspond to Australian standard sizing.

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In 1990 when she moved to the Sunshine Coast with her family, Elaine established “Hatrageous Headwear” as a home based business. In her retirement she seeks to mentor others and to teach them to become the Best in Millinery. Three years ago Elaine realised it was time to start sharing her intimate knowledge and skills in the craft she had spent her life mastering, and set about starting up an online business. She has become the first person in the world, to conduct online tutorials in millinery, using traditional skills she was first taught when she was 20 yrs of age, and she is amazed by the level of response she has received for her website www.hatacademy.com.

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For those hat lovers wishing to develop their hat making skills, Master Milliner Elaine Mergard, has produced a series of comprehensive online video tuitions available on the Hat Academy website. Release your talent and millinery creativity and discover how to make complete hats and fascinators with dozens of professional techniques that will increase your skills, and ultimately, design options as a milliner.

Elaine has been a Milliner since 1964 after she completed a two year course in millinery design. In 1966 at the age of 20, she

The website offers a series of online tutorials and lessons as well as online support contact with Elaine to ask specific questions and receive feedback. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or experienced milliner there is something everyone can learn to add to their skills.

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Ross Stevenson talented racing photographer has once again for the second year, produced a stunning “Girls of Thoroughbred Racing Calendar”. This wall calendar is showcasing both jockeys and strappers with the talented Cassie and Priscilla Schmidt on the cover.

The twelve girls featured in the calendar are jockeys Alisha Taylor, Tiffany Jeffries, Ruby Ride, Skye Bogenhuber, Tay Williams, Rikki Jamieson, Tamara Tincknell, Melody O’Brien plus strappers Grace Willoughby, Zoe Miller, Jackie Richardson, Shelley Simmons. These ladies are all important figures within the Queensland Racing Industry.

This calendar is due for release during Melbourne Cup week and hopefully will be made available on course from the Brisbane Racing Club as well at the Australian Turf Club. This calendar is stunning makes an ideal gift. For information on where you can purchase the calendar email ross_s_racing@hotmail.com or call his mobile on 0423 936 217

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Creating Your Very Own Hats & Fascinators Have you ever dreamt about crafting your own hat or fascinator? Now it is as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Purchase a base, feathers and trims in colours which will match your outfit.

2. Assemble the components of your design with craft glue and thread.

3. Attach a comb, elastic or headband so that it can be secured to your head and wear with pride!

If the thought of starting still daunts you, why not join a DIY workshop or jump online where an abundance of video tutorials can help you in every step of the way.

House of Adorn in Melbourne are running DIY workshops on weekends all throughout this Spring.

Their friendly staff will help with selecting materials and continue to provide assistance when it comes to putting it all together.

Well regarded milliners such as Liza Stedman, Amanda Macor and Brett Morley will also be tutoring those eager to learn. An outstanding supply of millinery materials in endless colours and styles gives you the freedom to easily create your own unique piece. To book workshops or purchase supplies, please see www.houseofadorn.com

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A Hat How To Wear Dale Olsson, owner of The Hat Box in the iconic Brisbane Arcade, is an expert at selling clients the best hat for the occasion, but more importantly, the hat that most flatters the wearer. Here she shares some of her expertise.

TAKE YOUR TIME The first time most women buy a hat is for the Melbourne Cup or a family wedding and are sometimes unsure of how to start. I always suggest you bring your outfit with you so that we can match the colour and choose a style that is right for the dress. Choosing the style, colour and shape that will be perfect for you isn’t difficult but it takes time. If unsure, try on a few styles. At a morning wedding you can wear a brimmed hat, at an afternoon wedding you will be more comfortable in a fascinator which you can wear in to the evening.

COLOUR MATTERS Get the colour right and you’ll not only look sensational but knock years off your age. You don’t always have to match your outfit. As long as the colour complements one of the shades in the dress or your accessories, it will look lovely. What matters is choosing a shade that suits your complexion. Colours in hats are different from colours in clothes because the light is diffused through the hat and thrown on to the face. Apple green will give pale skin a green tinge. Fuchsia will make a ruddy face look like a beetroot. Muted colours such as cream, lilac and dove grey are terrific on younger women, but draining on anyone over 40. Choose either a bold colour or something neutral - you can always add a ribbon trim in a strong colour.

FACE IT The perfect hat should complement the shape of your face. For a round face, choose something with a brim

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wider than the face to balance it. If you have a long face, look for some kind of softness or movement such as feathers or tulle. If you have a square face, you need an asymmetric hat which will balance your jaw line. If you’re fortunate enough to have a heart-shaped face, you can take your pick of styles and if you wear glasses, don’t let them overpower the hat.

Pick a style that’s turned up at the front which will frame your face.

MATCH YOUR OUTFIT Matching the style of your outfit is just as important as getting the colour right. If you’re wearing a tailored dress or suit, particularly if it has constructed shoulders - currently the latest look - pick a hat with structure and sharp sleek lines, such as a fedora or trilby. Remember that padded shoulders can make your neck look shorter, so steer clear of styles such as the cloche which pulls the face down. If you’re wearing a floaty summer dress, you’ll look fantastic in a picture hat with flowers and ribbons. Flowery fascinators with veiling also work well.

SUIT THE OCCASION The Spring Racing Carnival is a perfect excuse to splash out on a real statement hat with plenty of oomph, but if you’re a guest at a wedding you will probably want something a little more subdued. If you’re the mother of the bride, remember that a wide-brimmed hat can make kissing your guests a bit tricky!.

ACCESSORISE IT Take a tip from Dior designer John Galliano: all of his outfits work in harmony - with hat, collar, earrings and makeup all complementing each other. You can afford to wear large earrings with a little hat but steer clear if you’re wearing a big hat. Studs or pearls look lovely. You may also need to rethink your makeup. Wear slightly heavier eye makeup than normal and tone down the lipstick colour otherwise your face will look too busy.

WEAR IT IN If an inexperienced hat wearer, treat it like a new pair of shoes. Wear it in before wearing it out for the first time. Walk around the house in it. Feeling comfortable in your new hat will give you extra confidence. Finally, remember that your hat is the piece de resistance of your outfit, the cherry on top of the cake.

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Bonjour Spring – I always get excited by this time of year, we get to shed those bulky layers and celebrate warmer weather by slipping into some flirty, fun, lighter garments. It appears I’m not the only one excited about spring as traffic to my website has increased significantly with ladies browsing our exclusive French designed slips. Feedback from my Facebook & Twitter followers indicates they are looking for that perfect, precursor garment to set the scene for their spring wardrobes.

And no wonder; slips are a timeless piece and will always remain that symbol of femininity. I love to click through YouTube and watch trailers of old time movies to see how slips have been used throughout the ages as that ultimate icon of seduction and allure. It certainly hasn’t waned with time as more and more men are seeing the value in purchasing a slip for their ladies who can transfer it from casual, outerwear to elegant inner evening wear with the wink of an eye. Roawwwwwh.

House of Lingerie is committed to making your lingerie shopping experience as intimate and exciting as possible whether it’s online or in our private viewing rooms. We understand how important it is that you have enough information and images when purchasing online to be confident with your decision. Our website is your online gateway to exquisite European lingerie and sizing can be very different from various countries, so we have a sizing page with charts that will help you with the conversions.

We have several online presences that we use, from our secure ecommerce website to Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. We appreciate the intimacy that these platforms can give us with our clients and we like to reward this type of engagement by releasing exclusive offers on each platform consistently throughout the year. We have provided the same opportunity for our “Ladies in RACING” fans. Go to houseoflingerie.com. au click the section where it says SLIP INTO SPRING section found on the front page to receive your 20% off Spring selection French lace & silk slips. Au revoir - but before I go I just wanted to share with you my favourite email testimonials. It was about our Combinette Slip Print & Lace slip.

“Thank you Rosie, I love my slip. You did an awesome job of helping hubby pick it out. I don’t want to take it off. Hubby wanted me to wear it out for our anniversary but it was a bit cold. I’ll be back online tonight to get that black, lace robe I saw on your website. Thanks again Rosie. Its prefect.” Jacqui, Minyama, Sunshine Coast.

After receiving this I immediately emailed Jacuqi’s husband back a voucher with a 20% off code. Certainly earned him some extra brownie points and proves that it pays to be on our email list.

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Hatandfashion.com is Australia’s leading online store showcasing the largest range of Designer Hats, Hatinators & Fascinators. We are obsessed with giving our customers fabulous choices, incredible service, and amazing prices. New designs are loaded constantly, with an easy to navigate website and emphasis on larger images and zoom features, as well as front, side and back views. Every style is photographed on a real person so customers see how the style can be worn, and the Shop by Colour feature lets customers find the colour choices immediately, and best of all we have Free Delivery.

Free Returns and Express Services.

All our styles are designed in Australia, exclusively for our brand and feature the latest trends, new textures, colours and shapes. We have hundreds of beautiful new Designer Styles coming everyday for the new race season ahead.

Join us on Pose, Pinterest, Instagram or like our facebook page Hatandfashion to see our new arrivals and enter the many competitions and giveaways.

Hatandfashion.com is the destination for the hats you love to match every occasion. Shop Now!!

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Fascinators & Millinery Experience the convenience of Online Shopping for all your fascinators, millinery and fashion accessories at www.fascinatorsandmillinery.com.au. You will discover an enormous range of fascinators, feathers, millinery supplies, veils, hair jewellery, parasols, handbags and more, suitable for any special occasion such as a day at the races, weddings, formals, debutantes, corporate functions and cocktail events.

Fascinatorsandmillinery.com.au caters to all tastes, styles and budgets with so much to choose from your sure to find the perfect piece to compliment your outfit. You can also request the friendly team to add some additional feathers to a fascinator to bring in an extra colour that will match your outfit perfectly.

The extensive feather and millinery range is ideal for those who like to DIY and for experienced milliners. All products in the entire range are in stock and ready to send immediately. Wholesale purchasing is also available for fashion retailers, boutiques, professional millinery or even your next corporate function, through our wholesale website www.wholesalefascinators.net For excellent customer service, secure online shopping and prompt delivery visit www.fascinatorsandmillinery.com.au for your next purchase or phone Nicole on 0417 152 255 to discuss your needs.

Bag Queen Bag Queen is for all the ladies who love Genuine Leather, Colour and Style.

The Bag Queen collection is available online, stunning designs in handbags, clutches, totes and wallets. Bag Queen has an extensive range of coloured bags suitable for racing carnivals.

You will find the perfect handbag to compliment any racing outfit, our handbags can be seen at many race tracks around Australia.

Bag Queen has new stock arriving monthly and all bags are very affordable with prices ranging from $20 - $150.

Each collection piece is named after race horses. For secure online shopping visit www.bagqueen.com.au

Unique Talking Points Unique Talking Points is an innovative 100% Australian owned business with a philosophy to provide customers a range of quality unique products at affordable prices.

We pride ourselves on our products in quality, design and affordability. We are proud to introduce the amazing products to Australia.

Unique Talking Points introduces the ultimate ladies fashion accessory with a range of unique eco-friendly handbags that can also be made to order to match colours in your favourite dress or even jockey silks. Contact us for further details regarding made to order handbags.

Ouradies exquisite made wall art is now available in inhand RACING L Australia for the first time. Each piece is handcrafted

in North America from copper and enamel glass. The exquisite pieces need to be seen to be believed as photos will not do the art justice. We can also make pieces to order to meet your unique request.

Our selection of alpaca scarves and shoulder wraps are available in a wide range of colours to match any race day outfit. Alpaca wool has a soft texture is lightweight and also incredibly warm. Check out our unique baby alpaca wool neck warmers.

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Embellish Atelier -Couture

Millinery

Embellish atelier is an award winning Sydney based couture Millinery enterprise, creating bespoke original headpieces for discerning clients. Embellish Atelier create pieces for every occasion including race wear, bridal, resort and menswear.

Catherine Kelly and her Embellish Atelier Team will be exhibiting their new Spring/Summer 2013 collection, back on the Ground floor of the historic Queen Victoria Building, Sydney from 7th October until 27th October.

This seasons collection has been inspired by the beauty of the Australian Harbour Side. Adding unusual techniques such as nautical knots, “fly fish” ties, and port-hole affect rings to traditional millinery materials, has helped to create a memorable and unique collection, ideal for any race going fashionista who wants to make at “splash” for Melbourne Cup! For those among us who are interested in creating their own millinery sensation, Catherine will be offering a series of workshops and millinery drop in sessions at the Embellish Atelier Studio in Rozelle, Sydney.

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EJ & Co Equestrian Jewellery EJ & Co Equestrian Jewellery is worn and endorsed by Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, a Bronze medallist of the Danish Dressage Team in the 2008 Olympics.

Everyone in racing knows the importance of a good finish. It’s the same with fashion – the right piece of jewellery, whether it’s a bracelet, a necklace, tiepin or earrings can give your outfit the perfect finish.

Kaye Glendenning-Jones has been able to combine her dual passions for horses and jewellery to provide a unique range of equine jewellery, suitable for equestrians, racegoers and all horse lovers.

Kaye has established EJ & Co, offering a themed range of jewellery made to order or available through an extensive online catalogue. Her unique creations can be purchased in sterling silver and 9ct, 14ct and 18ct yellow, white or rose gold. All the pieces of jewellery are designed by Kaye and created by her son Michael, a RACING fourth generation jeweller.

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A former top equestrian, Kaye started riding at eight years of age and competed in all disciplines against the likes of outstanding horsemen Eric Musgrove, Wayne Roycroft and Gary Mallinson.

She also worked as a designer and sales executive in the family jewellery manufacturing business, which was started by her grandfather in Perth in 1902. When Kaye’s father John Jones returned from World War 2 he became the largest jewellery manufacturer in Australia.

The company, today known as Gilbert & Jones, is into its fourth generation of producing Australian made products.

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Recently retired from equestrian competition, Kaye was introduced to successful coach and competitor Samantha Bartlett by Dr. Lindsay Elliott. Through this friendship, she realised the quality of jewellery was sadly lacking, so an idea became a reality.

Kaye returned to work and established EJ & Co. She now sponsors Samantha Bartlett while Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, a bronze medallist of the Danish Dressage Team in the 2008 Olympics and the winner of the CDI Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at the CHIO Aachen also endorses and proudly wears her jewellery, both in competition and for pleasure.

Our online range is virtually unlimited, because we can create a clients own design if need be. Something for every one. Children, Adults, Equestrians, Racegoers, even those who simply like horses like our Jewellery.

Kayes Son Michael , is a qualified Jeweller, Gemologist, Diamond grader and a registered Valuer,and as such is a valuable asset to EJ & Co. Michael also creates jewellery for clients. Despite the state of the art online nature of the business, it’s a company that realises old fashioned service is paramount to clients.

ALL ENQUIRIES TO EJ & CO Telephone: (03) 8786 3391 Email: sales@ejandco.com.au Web: www.ejandco.com.au

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Fashion & Flemington “I’ve never seen anything like it. There are some really beautifully dressed people – I’m really inspired by the women here” Dita Von Teese, Style Icon. Glorious fashion is always a spectacle, but never more so than at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Fashion & Flemington is a book celebrating Australian fashion – a memoir of style and culture. The book explores the extravagance and breathtaking beauty of fashion through the decades at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, from the iconic to the frivolous, to the fashion-forward and the classic.

Rich imagery captures the creative brilliance of the racegoers who have shaped today’s racewear, including British model Jean Shrimpton, actor Sarah Jessica Parker and Diana, Princess of Wales among the everyday racegoers, all of whom have joined on the glamorous party at Flemington, or entered Myer Fashions on the Field.

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Fashion & Flemington is a book that celebrates the joy of dressing up for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, a unique occasion celebrated at a world-famous racetrack, one that has developed a reputation for not only staging one of the world’s great races, but also an unmatched display of style and colour.

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Drongo by Bruce Walkley

Most people are familiar with what a drongo is—Australian slang for a no-hoper, a hapless soul who, try as he might just can’t do anything right . What most people don’t know is how the word endeared our language. It came from the racehorse Drongo, a well-performed racehorse of the 1920s, who traced back to a blueblood

thoroughbred bought from Australia by Lillie Langtry one of Kind Edward VIII’s mistresses when he held the title of Prince of Wales.

Despite his impressive bloodlines, Drongo couldn’t win a race in 37 attempts. Contrary to popular opinion, however, he wasn’t hopeless—he ran only in city races and often on the best racecourses against the best horses of his era. He finished second in the 1923 Victoria Derby and the 1924 VRC St Leger and third in the 1924 AJC St Leger, races for the best staying three-year-olds.

Drongo tells the story of an unfortunate racing career but also the deeper contribution Drongo has made to the colourful Australian language.

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Brumby

A celebration of Australia’s wild horses.

The Brumby holds a special place in the Australian psyche. Majestic and wild Brumbies have come to epitomise the spirit of freedom and courage beloved by many Australians. Film such as The Man from Snowy River and books like the Silver Brumby series have cemented their place in our national mythology. Yet surprisingly little has been written about the real life experiences of these free spirits of the Australian bush. Considered by some to be feral pests and increasingly marginalized in lands they have roamed for over 100 years, the future of these iconic creatures is far from certain.

Now for the first time this beautifully crafted book gives us a rare glimpse into the heart and lives of these majestic beasts and elusive creatures.

RACING Brumby whispers the secrets of the wild horses to those with the patience and stillness to listen. This book brings together breathtaking photographs of Brumbies in the wild as well as thought-provoking and vivid stories told in the authentic voices of people lucky enough to have encountered or worked with them.

A wonderful and joyous gift for anyone with empathy for the plight of sentient beings in a crowded world, Brumby celebrates the beauty, strength and indomitable spirit of these amazing animals. Royalties from the sale of the book will go towards the valuable work of rescuing Australian Brumbies by Kathryn Massey and Mae Lee Sun RRP $45.00

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Fiji Heaven

in the Fijian language ds or w 15 e ar e er Th for Heaven and ‘Yasawa’ is the first.

Fiji is at the heart of the South Pacific, easily accessible from Europe and the rest of the world. Yasawa Island is among the most remote and untouched isles of Fiji, yet still only a 35-minute flight from the international airport at Nadi. Yasawa Island Resort and Spa is reached via its own private airstrip, inaccessible to other travelers.

Discretely hidden among the palms on a stretch of pristine white beach, facing west towards the setting sun. The resort’s only neighbours are in a handful of traditional Fijian villages nearby, with no other development on the island. There are 11 pristine white beaches to choose from for a secluded picnic one of which was voted by Expedia No. 4 best beach in the world in 2010.

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Indulge in heavenly seclusion in an area renowned for its velvety, white sand beaches and crystal clear tropical waters.

At Yasawa Island Resort & Spa there are no other resorts, no televisions, andRACING no traffic; just the sounds of the palm trees swaying and the ocean lapping mere steps from your private villa. The newly refurbished resort features a new beachfront bar, boutique, lounge, and library. The new al fresco restaurant with ocean views features an air-conditioned wine room – perfect for romantic dinners.

The 18 traditionally thatched, beachfront bures are understated in their luxury. Hidden among the palms, each air-conditioned bure has a discreet outdoor shower; an expansive deck with daybeds to wile away the afternoons; a separate living area with mini bar and stereo; a hammock strung between the palms; and your own thatched cabana with sun loungers on the edge of Yasawa’s famous white beaches.

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The ultimate among Yasawa’s luxury accommodation is Lomalagi — the Honeymoon Bure, secluded at the end of the beach with its own private pool, expansive tropical gardens and private beautiful white sand beach. This is Yasawa at its best – absolute paradise and complete seclusion.

Yasawa might be an island of isolation, but it’s also an island of plenty. All a’la’carte meals are included in the tariff at Yasawa, promising contemporary cuisine at every sitting and an emphasis on the succulent seafood caught daily in surrounding waters. Lobster plucked from the nearby reefs is a specialty.

Dine at the restaurant, on the beach, in your bure or beneath the stars - the choice is yours. Our international chef’s creations highlights the fresh produce that is delivered daily and sourced as much as possible from the surrounding villages on Yasawa Island. Variety abounds and menus change daily accenting the freshest, regional ingredients of the day.

Solitude. It’s our favourite pastime at Yasawa. So whatever you choose to do during your stay, you’ll be free to enjoy it in peace. Take a complimentary picnic on a deserted beach. Visit nearby villages to meet the local children or hear the church choir. Swim in the crystal waters of the famous Blue Lagoon or snorkel among corals and tropical fish. Do as much or as little as you choose. All activities at Yasawa are included in the tariff (except spa treatments, scuba diving and sports fishing).

The ultimate in decadence is the Yasawa Ultimate Spa Bonus.

For a onetime fee of $250AUD you can have one 60 minute Spa treatment for each night of your stay, no matter how many nights you stay. Try a massage, body wrap or body scrub – pure indulgence.

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Ratua One of the world’s best-kept secrets O n the tiny islet of Ratua off the southern coast of Espiritu Santo in northern Vanuatu, stands one of the world’s best-kept secret: Ratua Private Island.

This unspoiled tropical island paradise hidden amongst the lost villages of the archipelago is located a mere 30mins from Santo’s International Airport is home to the friendliest and most authentic experience one can find in the South Pacific. Ratua Private Island boasts magnificent 13 Balinese Villas crafted from up to 200-year-old teak wood which together can accommodate up to 35 guests. Each villa is uniquely furnished and offers visitors absolute privacy as well as the enjoyment of their own private beach.

Think of it as your very own Robinson Crusoe getaway, with a touch of class, to enjoy with your loved ones. A unique boutique eco-lodge integrated within its natural surrounding environment, complimented with a near-self sustaining ecosystem. Its natural concept known as ‘rustic-chic’ leaves few formalities yet maintains a casual ambience, all in the very capable hands of generous and caring hosts. Attentive and friendly service gives guests plenty of space & privacy. Ratua compliments all stays with a series of weekly hosted events such as Evening Roast & Island Buffets, Ratua’s very own String band performances, traditional kava tasting and much more. On Ratua one dines 100% organic. Enjoy succulent RACING delicacies such as Ratua beef, pork, chicken, goat, and eggs from the island’s free-range livestock; coconuts from the palm plantation; fruit from the land and fish & seafood supplied by local anglers. Top all that off by indulging in wines from the resort’s private cellar including many vintages from the owner’s private vineyard in France.

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Ratua provides that private and exclusive atmosphere within reach of every traveller. It’s a barefoot philosophy, low-key, natural and unassuming. Meals are served in the Yacht Club or on the beach dining area with the sand between your toes and warm tropical water lapping at your ankles.

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Ratua Private Island is all about freedom and relaxation.

Wake up, throw open the wooden doors and gaze out to sea from the comfort of your bedroom. Wander into the pristine waters of your own private beach for an early morning swim in Ratua’s truly extraordinary reefs teeming with life. Plan a boat trip; have a go at the traditional archery; enjoy a horse ride; have a bike ride or do nothing at all! Ratua offers a wide-range of adventurous activities to suit the outdoors and a specially selected list of local tours for one to enjoy the sights of Espiritu Santo.

For those connoisseurs of therapy, treat yourselves at Ratua’s overwater Sunny Spa. The spa’s specially trained staff offer a wide variety of massages, body scrubs, facials as well as manicures and pedicures.

Romantics and honeymooners find Ratua Private Island to be the experience of a lifetime to which many desire to return each year. Families find the open 60 hectares of land too good to be true allowing them to finally truly unwind and let go. Ratua is even ideal for groups which make themselves right at home in Ratua’s private accommodation villages of up to 13 persons with complete freedom and privacy.

And just when you thought that this little slice of paradise couldn’t get any better, your stay at Ratua Private Island will directly contribute to the Ratua Foundation, an association which comes to aid to the primary education of the children of the surrounding communities. That’s right, Ratua is 100% non-profit!

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For a stunning destination that sits in perfect harmony with local resources and respect for its environment, Ratua Private Island will transport you to a far simpler world where you will enjoy absolute relaxation with an unparalleled ambience.

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Ratua is a private island right in the well-preserved Vanuatu archipelago. This 146-acre jewel of unexplored nature is covered with lush tropical vegetation, and bordered by sandy beaches, turquoise water and amazing marine life. This eco-luxury hideaway was developed with a strong ambition to preserve an untouched sanctuary while establishing some modern comforts.

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