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Welcome to the Women In RACING Spring
200 years to when the first race meeting in
Racing Carnival Issue. From Camperdown to
Australia was held in Sydney Town on a course
Caulfield, Manangatang to Moonee Valley, you
which is now Hyde Park, page 24. We take a
will love the excitement and fervor of racing
look at the latest ‘Fashions on the Field’ seen
offered at both metropolitan and country tracks.
at this years Winter Stakes Race Day, BTC
In addition, enjoy the fabulous fashion and
Cup – Young Designers, Women In Racing Inc.
supporting social events this Spring Carnival
Luncheon and the Prime Minister’s Cup. This
has to offer.
issue we also have the privilege of featuring
The Spring Racing Carnival puts Victoria on the
designer Susan Munro-Yacoub’s 2010 “Birds
The hat, dubbed “Deep Blue Sea” is a
of Paradise” collection of unique evening bags,
lavish fantasy of hand blocked Australian
influx of international competitors and visitors
see page 82.
wool felt, awash with swaying feathers and
each year. The BMW Caulfield Cup at Caulfield,
The country racing experience is truly unique,
Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and Emirates
with each country club offering a race day
Melbourne Cup at Flemington highlight the
different to the next. The Spring Racing Carnival
carnival and are complimented by featured
includes over 20 Country Cups at venues such
country meetings in all parts of Victoria, and
as Ararat, Avoca, Ballarat, Benalla, Bendigo,
around the nation.
Cranbourne, Donald, Dunkeld, Geelong,
Since its humble beginnings in 1861, the
Kyneton, Mansfield, Manangatang, Moe, Murtoa,
international map with its high-quality racing and
Melbourne Cup has remained a constant in an
Sale, Seymour and Mt. Whycheproof. For race
ever-changing world, read more about the “race
dates, see our Calendar of Events on page 92.
that stops a nation™” on page 12. If you are not
There are also many other special attractions in
one of the lucky ones to be able to make it to
Melbourne to keep you entertained while away
Melbourne for a first hand experience of the
from the track – from fashion shows to luxury
Melbourne Cup, racetracks across the nation
lunches and dinners, there’s something for
are holding various races and celebrations in
everyone. Whether it’s the horses, the jockeys
honor of the 150th running of the Cup.
and trainers, the fashion, colour and glamour, or
In this issue of Women In RACING, we follow
just a great day out, this year’s Spring Racing
the flock to Melbourne’s iconic Grossi Florentino
Carnival will be bigger and better than ever.
to celebrate with racing aficionados alike, to
Get up, Get dressed and Go Racing!
enjoy a day full of fillies, fine food and bubbles! Taking a walk down memory lane, we step back
Cathryn Meredith
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bejeweled with 26 Australian opals weighing approximately 1447 carats (est. $150,000 - $200,000). Created by Australian Master Milliner Ann Maree Willett, “Deep Blue Sea” was inspired by the undersea life of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The piece boasts precious opals mined at Lightning Ridge in Australia and has been worked on by acclaimed opal carvers, opal micro sculptures, and opal setters. The changing play of colour and fluid shapes of the stunning opals (among which are crystal, light and black forms of the gemstone) recall the jewel-like quality of life on a coral reef. “Deep Blue Sea”, one of the most valuable hats ever to be offered at public auction, will go umder the hammer at Bonhams & Butterfields as part of the “The Nature of Opals” sale on November 10, 2010 in San Francisco. For information visit www.bonhams.com/us
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From the Editor................................................................................................................................................... 1 Melbourne Racing Club – Caulfield................................................ 4 The Race Where Legends are Made............................................ 6
The Nights Come Alive at the Valley........................................ 10
The Race that Stops a Nation..................................................................... 12 Flemington’s Birdcage........................................................................................................... 17 Photo Finish Portrait Exhibition.............................................................. 18 Spring Racing’s most glamorous Riverside Garden Party........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Cup Eve Luncheon at Grossi Florentino..................... 20
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane. Hat: The Hat Box. Photographer: Ian Golding
Royal Randwick Spring Carnival 2010............................ 22
In the Know............................................................................................................................................................... 54
The Hat Box – Fashion Festival Fever.............................75
In the beginning… The Hyde Park Races............ 24
Thinking of having a little flutter?...................................................... 56
Modern Sophistication..........................................................................................................76
Brisbane Saddles Up ............................................................................................................. 28
Get Your Heart Racing........................................................................................................ 58
Eagle Farm Fashions on the Field.................................................... 30
Making Headlines Just for You................................................................ 77
Ballarat Cup............................................................................................................................................................ 59
All for One, and One for All................................................................................... 32
The Victorian Wakeful Club................................................................................. 60
Julie Casey Millinery....................................................................................................................78
BTC Cup – Young designers Fashions on the
The Canberra Cup – Racing in the Capital..... 61
Field................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Heather’s career takes a twist................................................................... 62
Gold Coast Turf Club Spring Calendar............................. 40
XXXX Gold Rockhampton Cup Day....................................... 63
Women in Racing Inc Prime Minister’s Cup
Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival 2010................... 64
Luncheon......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Ethical investment.............................................................................................................................. 65
Magic Millions 2011................................................................................................................... 44
The Matriarch of Randwick................................................................................... 66
Beauty......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Stay in heaven, play on turf.................................................................................. 48
The Cup – The Movie.............................................................................................................. 68
Intelligent Skincare.......................................................................................................................... 91
Prime Minister’s Cup Fashions on the Field...... 50
Spring Racing in South Australia......................................................70
Calendar of Events.......................................................................................................................... 92
Sullo says …......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Spring Racing Fashion Tips................................................................................. 74
A Toast to the Melbourne Cup.................................................................. 95
Publisher/Editor Cathryn Meredith Graphic Designer Graham Hankin Production Sarah Bidmead Administration Dana Korowec NSW office Anita Worsley, AKAR Media 02 9999 3863, anita@akarmedia.com.au
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Contributors: Emma Boling, Ron L. Williams, John Ryan, Olivia Schemanski, Mark Brassel, Karen Philips, Wendy Ward, Lia O’Reilly, Dana Korowec. Photography: Ross Stevenson, Sam D’Agostino, Gina Milicia, Steve White, ellejphotography.com.au Front Cover: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane Hat: The Hat Box Milliner: Minette Collins Model: Ema Taylor from Dally’s Photographer: Ian Golding
Top to Toe Racing Fashion......................................................................................79 The Best Little Shoe Boutique in Town...................... 81 Birds of Paradise by Susan Y...................................................................... 82 Hot to Trot..................................................................................................................................................................... 84 A New Haven for the ultimate indulgence.........87
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C aulfield Classic Style Award Melbourne Racing Club continues its support of the Australian fashion industry, through the Caulfield Classic Style Award. The award provides a valuable opportunity for retailers and designers to showcase their best race wear look for the season. Growing from strength to strength each year, some of the 2010 entrants include Yeojin Bae, Tristiania Drive, Alexi Freeman and Perri Cutten. Designers will be competing in the Grand Final on The Age Caulfield Guineas Day vying for $25,000 to go towards their next fashion show.
Caulfield
Melbourne Racing Club
Saturday, 9th October The Age Caulfield Guineas Day
As the official start of the Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival, this day offers first-class
In addition to the Caulfield Classic Style
action both on and off the track. The fashion
Award, the People’s Choice Award will
and entertainment stage will host the Caulfield
allow the public to vote for their favourite
Classic Style Award finals where a panel of
‘classsic style’ race wear outfit. The Designer
fashion industry experts will decide which
who polls the most votes will win the 2010
entrant will take out the first prize of $25,000.
• End of race day performance by Evermore
The Chadstone Fashion Stakes will hold
• Race Day Flower: Lavender
Caulfield Classic Style People’s Choice Award and take home $5,000. All public entrants in the People’s Choice Award will go in the draw to win an exclusive BMW Caulfield Cup Day experience and pamper package.
ongoing heats for the Youthful Fashionista category along with heats and finals for the Classic Ladies and Stylish Gents. The day will come to a crescendo with a live performance from Evermore in the new public Carnival
Voting will open on Wednesday, 22nd
Precinct and will continue after the final race.
September 2010 until Friday 8th October.
This is a day not to be missed!
To vote for your favourite visit www.
Highlights
caulfieldspringcarnival.com.au.
$1,008,000 The Age Caulfield Guineas Day $403,000 Yalumba Stakes
• Chadstone Fashion Stakes Stylish Gents category heats and Grand Final • Talking with the experts sessions including audience prizes
Wednesday, 13th October Schweppes Thousand Guineas Day Fashion and fillies are the focus on this day. As Australia’s finest fillies take to the track, a dynamic showcase of fashion will be presented at the Trackside Fashion Luncheon. Co-hosted by 2010 Ambassador Brodie Harper, this members and guests lunch will delight with the latest spring racing fashion from Perri Cutten.
$353,000 David Jones Toorak Handicap
The barrier draw for the BMW Caulfield Cup
Race Day Events
is one that everyone watches closely. Held on
• Caulfield Classic Style Award finals and winner announcement • Chadstone Fashion Stakes Youthful Fashionista category Heats and Daily Finals • Chadstone Fashion Stakes inaugural heat for the Classic Lady category and Grand Final
the fashion and entertainment stage, racegoers are provided an inside look into preparations for the final Group One race of the Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival. For details email Andrew Holmes at aholmes@melbourneracingclub.net.au.
Highlights
of prizes available it’s sure to attract a high
$502,000 Schweppes Thousand Guineas
calibre of entrants.
Race Day Events
Highlights
• BMW Caulfield Cup Barrier Draw live on the
$2,575,000 BMW Caulfield Cup
fashion and entertainment stage • Trackside Fashion Luncheon, featuring Perri Cutten Fashion Parade • Race Day Flower: Dutch Blue Iris
Saturday, 16th October BMW Caulfield Cup Day The BMW Caulfield Cup is known for being the jewel in the three day Carnival. The Caulfield Cup has been running for over 130 years and attracts international attention. Before the main race the mounting yard the will be a buzz with the BMW Caulfield Cup pre-race presentation and a performance of the National Anthem by the Australian Girls Choir. The Fashion and Entertainment stage will host further heats of the Chadstone Fashion Stakes Youthful Fashionista category along with the Grand Final where the winner and two runners up will be announced. With over $70,000 worth
Race Day Events • Chadstone Fashion Stakes Youthful Fashionista Heats and Grand Final • Talking with the experts sessions and audience giveaways • Musical entertainment by DJ Dean Cherny followed by Dirty Laundry • BMW Caulfield Cup pre- race entertainment • National Anthem performance by the Australian Girls Choir • Race Day Flower: White Rose
Ticketing packages are available through Ticketek. Call 132 849 or book online at ticketek.com.au.
Chadstone Fashion Stakes The Chadstone Fashion Stakes is a highlight
in more than $70,000 in prizes. As a result
in Australia’s fashion calendar, showcasing the
of the enormous popularity of the Chadstone
best of classic style with individual flair. For
Fashion Stakes, there will be more heats held
the first time, the Chadstone Fashion Stakes
to accommodate the increased numbers.
will be expanded to include three categories,
An extra heat will be added to Underwood
reflecting the popularity of the award. As
Stakes Day, Saturday, 18th September, to
the new category names suggest, Youthful
provide more Youthful Fashionistas with the
Fashionista is for the chic young woman who has an innate sense of fashion and styling; Classic Lady is the newest category aimed at a sophisticated woman who presents herself with classic style and grace; and following 2009’s popular inclusion of a men’s category, Stylish Gents is designed for a man of any age for whom appearance and grooming are of utmost importance. Each year the Chadstone Fashion Stakes
opportunity to showcase their classic racing style. Other heats in this category will be held on The Age Caulfield Guineas Day, Saturday, 9th October and further heats and the Grand Final occur on BMW Caulfield Cup Day on Saturday, 16th October. The heats and grand final of the Classic Lady and Stylish Gents categories will be held on The Age Caulfield Guineas Day, Saturday, 9th October.
has grown in record numbers and 2009 was
Melbourne Racing Club is encouraging
no exception. With over 390 guys and girls
all entrants to register online to avoid
gathering from across Australia last year, 2010
disappointment and be part of this
is expected to be even bigger with entrants
exciting award. For entry details visit www.
competing for the coveted title and a share
caulfieldspringcarnival.com.au.
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Legends are
The Race Where
By Emma Boling Fashion photography: Sam D’Agostino, SDP Media
the gates spring open and the crack field bursts
The Tatts Cox Plate is an elite race day full of
out, jockeying for position down the straight.
entertainment, high fashion and elegance. It’s
The thrilling atmosphere is magnified by the
a day when a champion will be crowned, $4.6 million in prize money will be won and the two-
Named in honour of the founder of Moonee
amphitheatre effect of Moonee Valley race
legged fillies will be competing for line honours
Valley, William Samuel Cox, the race was first
course. Race goers feel like they could reach
in the David Jones Fashions on the Field.
run in 1922 and had a purse of £1000. Eighty-
out and touch these magnificent animals. The
eight years later the prize money has soared to
horses are so close you can see the sinews in
$3 million making it one of the richest races
their necks as they strain for victory - hear the
in Australia. Past winners stamp their mark in
blow of their breath as they come back to the
the nation’s history – Phar Lap, Kingston Town,
winning stalls.
Saintly, Octagonal, Might and Power, Sunline,
Enjoy the David Jones Fashions on the Field
Regarded as Australia’s most prestigious race, the Tatts Cox Plate is truly the Race Where Legends are Made. On October 23rd the best horses in Australia, and the best of those who have arrived from overseas to compete for our Spring riches, will race against each other on equal terms. No handicapping here – just pure, adrenalin-rushing power as they thunder to the line in the ultimate of races.
Fields of Omagh, Makybe Diva. The names of these equine illuminati are synonymous with Australian racing – the best of the best. The Valley resounds to the roar of the crowd as
Membership If you hurry there’s still time to become a member of MVRC to enjoy the benefits of Cox Plate day 2010 by completing and returning an application form by Monday 18 October. Membership applications can be obtained online from www.mvrc.net.au or over the counter at MVRC Administration Building, Gate 1, McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds. For more information you can contact MVRC Customer Service on 1300 79 79 59. Membership costs $250 and there is a one off joining fee of $195 payable in one sum or over a three year period.
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Last year’s Cox Plate winner So You Think
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from the Cheval enclosure, as the best dressed flirt with fame on the catwalk, vying for prizes in the categories of Head Turning Hats, Ladies Classic Racewear and Young Contemporary.
Made
There’s even a category for the lads in Men’s Signature Style.
Celebrated style diva Caterina Di Biase from Heading out Hair and Beauty has the onerous task of being one of the David Jones Fashions on the Field judges. Her insiders tips
Fashions on the Field The low down
for entrants? ‘I’ll be looking for entire looks
Fashionistas need to register their interest
that are fresh and wearable for Spring. Being
on Tatts Cox Plate day at the David Jones
well groomed from top to toe is important and
Fashions on the Field Registration Desk
ensuring that the entrants have a hair style that
located at the entrance to the Cheval
compliments their hat or fascinator, and that
Enclosure from 11.30am.
they have paid attention to all of the little details
Registration forms can either be completed
are what will make for a winning combination.
on the day or downloaded from the Moonee
When someone is well groomed they will stand
Valley Racing Club web site and brought to
out from the crowd.’
the registration desk on the day. Registration must take place no later than 30mins prior to the commencement of each heat and all participants must meet the selection criteria to compete on the day. Timings for the categories are as follows: • Head Turning Hats – Approx. 2.10pm • Men’s Signature Style – Approx. 2.30pm • Ladies Classic Race Wear – Approx. 2.45pm • Young Contemporary – Approx. 3.25pm • David Jones Fashions on the Field Overall Final – Approx. 4.10pm For information including competition criteria and registration forms visit the website at www.coxplate.com.au.
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Admission General Admission Adults $55, Concession $35, Children 1317 $15 and Children under 12 free. Nonmembers can reserve grandstand seating for $80.
Enclosures
She also warns contestants to be mindful of the
Thursday lunch time provides the run down for
Nova Pure Pleasure – Members $255, Non Members $310
fickle Spring weather. ‘Dressing appropriately
the great race with the Tatts Cox Plate Business
for the occasion and weather conditions are
luncheon. If it’s inside information you’re looking
Take centre stage at the stylish and fun-filled
important whilst also ensuring that the look is
for, this lunch is the place to be.
Nova Pure Pleasure Enclosure. Mix with
modern and on trend.’
On Friday glamour hits Moonee Valley for
The week leading up to the Tatts Cox Plate is
the David Jones Ladies’ Fashion Luncheon
jam packed with events. Breakfast with the Best
complete with the hottest Spring fashions on
kicks off Tuesday bright and early with morning
the catwalk, live entertainment from Australia’s
trackwork and a rare opportunity to watch the
leading performers and sensational door prizes.
horses who will compete on Tatts Cox Plate Day
Experience Spring racing at its best – join in
celebrities and enjoy great food and live music from Nova DJs in a spacious alfresco setting. Package includes admission, grazing platters served throughout the day, all inclusive beverages, live entertainment, outdoor garden setting with tables, chairs and shade covering, TAB betting facilities and bookmaker access, big screen and race book.
Cheval – Members $165, Non Members $220 With first class viewing of David Jones Fashions on the Field, this lively enclosure is ideal for racegoers seeking an exclusive
Cox Plate, four Group 2 races and two Group 3 races. The Radio Sport 927 Barrier Draw Breakfast gives you front row seats for the all important draw and interviews with connections of the elite Tatts Cox Plate entrants. Jockeys, trainers and owners are quizzed on why they think their horse will win.
outdoor race day experience. Enjoy live
The glitterati come out to play at the Tatts Cox
music, great food and beverages, fashion
Plate Ball on Wednesday night, an alluring
and a big screen covering all the action.
affair of fine dining and entertainment and the
For bookings contact MVRC Customer Service on 1300 79 79 59.
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in the nine races including the Group 1 Tatts
presentation of the coveted Kingston Town Award to a Cox Plate legend of the two or four legged variety.
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the fun on Tatts Cox Plate Day.
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Night s Come The
By Emma Boling
Horses canter, hard held to the barrier stalls, their jockeys keenly focused on the task ahead. Flashing lights blaze above and the barriers
open to unleash the adrenalin charged field onto the track as they fight for racing supremacy. The spectacular show of pure horse power is illuminated by one thousand globes, cutting through the inky black of a Melbourne night. The electrifying atmosphere heralds another night of entertainment at Moonee Valley Racing Club, one of Australia’s premier racing venues. The current night racing season at the Valley kicked off with a night of stars under the stars. The Season Launch featured stakes racing at its finest, enticing the best horses onto the track in late September against a dramatic backdrop of the cityscape. Moonee Valley Racing Club has long been esteemed for an innovative approach to horse racing. The Club chose to light up the night in the tradition of the great international racing centre of Hong Kong, and the 60 light towers around the course were officially switched on in 1998 before a crowd of 32,000 people. Moonee Valley CEO, Michael Browell is quick to explain, ‘Night racing is vastly different to day racing. Racing under lights adds another dimension; it’s a more exciting product. The horses, the jockeys, the atmosphere – it’s all much more vibrant at night. The focus is 10
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Alive at the Valley
restricted to the action on the track, the competitors are under the spotlight so to speak.’ Moonee Valley now conducts a unique premium
night racing experience with close to $11 million in prize money and bonuses on offer, an impressive increase from the $3.4 million that was on offer three years ago. The season of 18 night race meetings boasts 11 Black Type races including a top and tail of Group 1
race goers a chance to farewell 2010 with an
stylish clothing from Harrolds and classic
eight race meeting followed by a variety of
timepieces.
entertainment to celebrate the New Year.
Browell is bullish about the night racing product.
In true Moonee Valley spirit, this night racing
‘It will continue to get stronger and more popular,’
season will showcase a unique race series
he predicts. ‘Friday night thoroughbred racing
for sprinters that has never been tried before.
will continue to grow now that Canterbury in
Horses will scorch the turf over a blistering
NSW is able to race alongside Moonee Valley.’
955 meters to find the fastest horse in the 55
As technology makes the world a smaller place,
Second Challenge. The trainer of the horse with
Moonee Valley will step up on the international
the best time for the season will drive off in a
stage. ‘Night racing will be an exciting on-course
$55,000 Mazda CX9 Luxury from Essendon
entertainment offer, but it will also grow as
Mazda and the jockey will receive $10,000 cash
an off-course viewing and wagering option,
to Christmas.’
from Essendon Mazda.
particularly in key overseas markets, including
Amplified by the lights and the amphitheatre
Another first for the Club is the launch of the
effect of the intimate Moonee Valley track,
Premium Industry Rewards Program. Any trainer
night racing offers top class entertainment from
who wins total prize money and bonuses of $1
September through to end March. Spend balmy
million during the season will be awarded a
Friday nights catching up with friends under the
Mercedes Benz GL 350 from 3 Point Motors
The nights truly do come alive at the Valley.
lights at Moonee Valley, or don a Santa hat and
valued at $134,000. Other prizes for trainers
Join in the action. For more information on race
join the Xmas fun. There’s even a New Year’s
and jockeys under the scheme include a luxury
dates and MVRC membership visit the website
Eve meeting on Friday 31st December giving
holiday to Hong Kong flying Cathay Pacific,
at www.mvrc.net.au.
races – launching with the Group 1 Sportingbet Manikato Stakes and concluding the season with the Group 1 Pulse Pharmacy William Reid Stakes, each worth $500,000 in prize money. Browell describes the crowd as more of a social racegoer. ‘We’re introducing a new audience to racing, attracting a younger demographic and those with young families who find they can’t attend the races on a Saturday afternoon,’ he explains. ‘We’re also attracting a large number of corporate group bookings that are looking to have a social event, particularly in the lead-up
Asia and Europe. Moonee Valley night racing will sit alongside Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as leading night racing venues,’ Browell states proudly.
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The Race t hat
Since its humble beginnings in 1861, the Melbourne Cup has remained a constant in an everchanging world. Through tears and triumphs, ‘the race that stops a nation™’ has cemented its position as a revered sporting, social and cultural event, that continues to play a significant role in defining Australia’s national identity.
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St ops a Nat ion
The Cup was manufactured by Drummonds Jewellers and hand made by James W. Steeth and Son. Maurice Steeth took over manufacturing the Cup from his father yet following Maurice’s premature death, it was left to his able assistant “Lucky” Rocca to continue the tradition. In 1980, the making of the Cup was then entrusted to Hardy Brothers Jewellers and the same processes that commenced in 1919 are still adopted today. Mr Stuart Bishop, Chief Executive of Hardy Brothers Jewellers is entrusted with
The$6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup is a
The Cup, as we know it today, was first designed
truly spectacular event and the focal point of the
by Mr James Steeth in readiness for the 1919
Melbourne Cup Carnival. This year will see the
Melbourne Cup won by Artilleryman. He was
incredible 150th running of this iconic event. It
commissioned by the VRC to design the trophy
The evolution of the Cup from the inception
is hard to convey the sheer scale of Melbourne
which would be in keeping with the prestige of
of the Melbourne Cup race in 1861 is
Cup Day to someone who has not witnessed it
the race. Little did the committee, or Steeth for
quite fascinating and reflective of a people
before. It is an exciting and exhilarating event
that matter, realise that they would develop the
determined to develop a symbol reflective of a
where you can experience the pulse of Australia
icon we know today.
developing nation.
this responsibility today. It is made of 34 pieces of gold metal hand beaten over 200 hours.
in just one day. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there among the 100,000 plus throng to experience this truly unique event to be held on Tuesday 2nd November, 2010. To commemorate the 150-year milestone of the ‘People’s Cup’, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is staging a year long celebration, which will include an eight-month international tour with the iconic Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy to more than 40 destinations across Australia and around the world. The Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy is a stunning 18 carat gold trophy valued at $150,000. Noted for its “Loving Cup” design, the trophy is one of the most identifiable sporting trophies anywhere in the world. It is a national icon embedded in Australia’s cultural fabric and strikes many emotions with all ages around the country. 13
Fashions on the Field at Flemington is not only an undisputed institution of Melbourne Cup Week and a pinnacle event of the Spring Racing Carnival, it has established its place as Australia’s largest and most prestigious outdoor fashion event. Fashions on the Field has undergone many developments – while categories may have been modified over the years and celebrity judges and sponsors have come and gone, the basic premise of the Fashions on the Field at Flemington competition remains the same – an opportunity for the fashion industry to A diverse calendar of local events is also
essential and so is a yellow rose in the lapel.
showcase its wares and for women and now
being run in partnership with State and Local
With the involvement of Myer and their support
men to indulge in their ‘passion for fashion’.
sponsors, the Fashions on the Field competition
Peeling back the many layers of the Melbourne
of the 80s began a resurgence. From its initial
Cup’s remarkable 150-year history, the
beginnings in 1962 as a promotional activity to
celebrations will focus on the national heritage
attract more women to the races at Flemington,
the lead up to the running of the iconic race.
of the Cup, and recognise the great heroes,
by the 90s Fashions on the Field had carved
influential figures, racing clubs, communities
New initiatives include the development of a
a niche for itself in the ritual and pageantry of
and visionary strategies that have helped this
state-of-the-art Flemington Visitor Centre and
Australian racing.
race become an international phenomenon.
government, tourism and trade agencies, businesses, sponsors, industry participants and national and international communities – guaranteeing non-stop fun and celebration in
Walk of Fame at Flemington, along with the launch of a cultural heritage program, including a series of gallery exhibitions, symposiums, and the development of a national school education program. There will also be specific VRC Members’ events to celebrate this occasion. In recognition of the milestone, an Australia Post commemorative stamp, an Australian Mint commemorative coin, and a special commemorative book and DVD, entitled The Story of the Melbourne Cup – Australia’s Greatest Race will also be produced. Emirates Melbourne Cup Day has gained a reputation for fashion with a penchant for drama. Myer ‘Fashions on the Field’ is the chance to make your strongest fashion statement with an exotic or outrageous ensemble – hats are 14
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2010 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AAMI Victoria Derby Day – Flemington Saturday 30 October Full: $72, Student: $58, Pensioner: $38, Children: $15
Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade – Swanston Street, Melbourne Mon 1 November – 11:30am–12:30pm Free
Emirates Melbourne Cup Day – Flemington Tuesday 2 November Full: $70, Student: $58, Pensioner: $38, Children: $20
VRC Oaks Club Luncheon – Crown Palladium Wednesday 3 November – 12pm–3pm $190pp VRC Members (on sale 8 Sep) $205pp Non-members (on sale 9 Sep)
Crown Oaks Day – Flemington Thursday 4 November Full: $61, Student: $50, Pensioner: $33, Children: $15
Emirates Stakes Day – Flemington Saturday 6 November Full: $46, Student: $38, Pensioner: $23, Family (2 adults + 2 children): $72
For the full schedule and bookings: www.flemington.com.au or call 1300 727 575.
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Birdcage
Flemington’s
Words: Lia O’Reilly. Photography: Gina Milicia
Long regarded as the epicenter of all things
fashionable and famous throughout the
It is clear that the Arabic airline won’t be letting
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington’s Birdcage
anyone forget who the principal partner of the
enclosure is set to raise the bar even higher
Melbourne Cup is.
in 2010.
The Birdcage has long been the social jewel in
carnival, all will be swept down without a trace
Having wowed the crème de la crème with their
the racing crown, with some of the world’s most
only days after the champagne is poured.
Indian-inspired marquee in 2009, Emirates has
elite brands battling it out to put on the most
announced it will be treating lucky guests to an
spectacular show during the four Flemington
This year come Melbourne’s rain, hail or shine,
all out fiesta in 2010 – Spanish style.
race days. The publicity stakes are high and
With a rich flamenco theme, the Casa de España will boast on-duty hairstylists, live salsa and
the competition is fashionable and fierce while the equine action, for many, takes a back seat.
Hotels and Lexus all building their intricately designed palaces in the weeks preceding the
Australia’s stylish set will once again be on parade. With a guest list including the rich, royal and beautiful, there is no doubt that The Birdcage is one place where the A list will be
tango dance, a tapas bar and outdoor terrace.
With around 18 brands including Lavazza, Hilton
sipping their sangria from crystal glass.
Zara Phillips with Ronan Keating
Hamish and Andy
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Phot o Finish The official portrait exhibition celebrating the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup.
From left: Glen Boss (Julian Kingma); Luca Cumani (Megan Cullen); Lloyd Williams (John Tsiavis) To celebrate the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup, Crown in conjunction with the Victoria Racing Club, will present this year’s major photographic exhibition, Photo Finish. Taking place from 30 September until 7 November in
Zandra Rhodes, celebrity milliner Stephen
Mr Rod Fitzroy, Chairman of Victoria Racing
Jones and personal milliner to Her Majesty
Club added, “The generosity of Crown to
Queen Elizabeth II, Freddie Fox. Each will be captured by some of the world’s leading photographers including Earl Carter,
the Atrium at Crown, Photo Finish showcases
Tyler Stableford, Julian Kingma and John Tsiavis.
a stunning and unrivalled collection of modern
Unquestionably, Photo Finish will be a world-
portraiture in a unique and stylish celebration
class exhibition, spotlighting the Melbourne
befitting this year’s Melbourne Cup milestone.
Cup’s unrivalled position on the world’s sporting
Photo Finish will present an extraordinary and exclusive set of 40 highly stylised portraits showcasing prominent jockeys, trainers, breeders, owners, officials, bookmakers, racing identities and celebrities. They include Melbourne Cup legend Bart Cummings, champion jockeys Frankie Dettori, Glen Boss and Damien Oliver, internationally renowned trainers Luca Cumani, Dermot Weld and Gai Waterhouse and New Zealand breeder, Sir Patrick Hogan, to name a few. International style icons are represented in UK fashion legend
calendar with a modern and artistic record of
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the best-known racing personalities today and beyond. “What better way for Crown and the VRC to mark the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup than with an exhibition celebrating some of racing’s most prominent figures,” said Mr David Courtney, Crown’s Chief Executive Officer. “Melbourne is internationally renowned as Australia’s arts and sporting capital and Photo Finish will successfully combine these two elements in an outstanding artistic achievement.”
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present Photo Finish – a unique photographic exhibition featuring many of the characters and personalities of racing who have a tangible link to “the race that stops a nation™”, is indicative of their support for racing and the Victoria Racing Club.” “All at the VRC look forward with great expectation to enjoy the artistic interpretation of these personalities as expressed by leading photographers from around the world. It would unquestionably be a highlight of the 150th Melbourne Cup celebrations.”
Photo Finish Where: The Atrium at Crown Entertainment Complex When: T hu 30 Sep – Sun 7 Nov 2010. On display all day, everyday. Admission: Free Details: www.crownmelbourne.com.au
Riverside Garden Part y
Spring Racing’s most glamorous
In conjunction with the Victoria Racing Club, Crown will again host the fabulous Carnival Live Site Crown Riverside from Friday 29 October until Sunday 7 November, 2010. This stunning garden-party style space will be the number one destination away from Flemington, throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Admission is free and opening hours are from 12pm until 9pm daily. The Carnival Live Site Crown Riverside will celebrate this year’s 150th running of the Melbourne Cup in a spectacular fashion. The site features a fully licensed Carnival Bar, official VRC press conferences, giant screens showing all the racing action, live performances, bands, DJs, celebrity appearances, fashion moments, roving entertainment, TAB betting facilities,
Carnival merchandise and giveaways. In addition to all this, there is also the ever popular L’Oreal Paris Powder Room.
At Crown
Ladies can indulge themselves with complimentary make-up and nail treatments while the men can enjoy skincare consultations. Melbourne’s city skyline will once again pose as a glittering backdrop, adding to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this year’s Carnival Live Site Crown Riverside. Carnival Live Site Crown Riverside Where: Crown Riverside When: Fri 29 Oct – Sun 7 Nov, 2010 Timings: 12 noon – 9pm daily Admission: Free Details: www.crownmelbourne.com.au
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Cup Eve Luncheon at Grossi Florentino
Cup Eve lunch is a festive gathering of racing
the day who have continued this tradition since
aficionados who flock to Melbourne’s iconic
Florentino began. This year marks a particularly
Grossi Florentino each year to celebrate the
special occasion with Guy the 2010 VRC Tour
nation’s most highly anticipated sporting event.
Ambassador for racing’s milestone 150th
A truly ‘carnival’ affair, the day is filled with
running of the Melbourne Cup.
amazing colour, fashion and famous faces.
Sometimes the Cup itself pays a surprise visit,
Internationally-acclaimed chef Guy Grossi
as well as past winners bringing in their trophies.
attends and cooks personally for his guests on
A day full of fillies, studs, frolicking and bubbles!
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Royal Randwick Spring C arnival 2010
The Royal Randwick Spring Carnival
out for the family. Bring the kids along for an
2010 offers a magnificent line up of action
action packed day featuring free pony rides, a
packed Group One racing at Sydney’s premier
petting zoo, face painters, rides, a live stage
racecourse, Royal Randwick. With more than
show and interactive circus workshop.
$3.5 million prize money up for grabs over the three race days, punters can expect to see Group racing at its finest.
City Tattersall’s Club Cup Day – 200 Year Celebrations – Family Fun Day Saturday 16 October 2010
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To mark the 200 year anniversary of racing, the Lower Tea House will be entirely transformed in a Mecca of memorabilia and a display not to be missed. Gates open:
10:30
Day three of the Royal Randwick Spring Carnival
First race:
12:00
2010 is City Tattersall’s Club Cup Day.
Last race:
5:47
It’s family fun day at Royal Randwick with free
Adult
$25 ($20 Ticketek)
children’s entertainment and a Kid’s Fashions
Pensioner
$5
on the Field contest making it a fantastic day
Member’s Guest
$60
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Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 2 November 2010 You don’t have to be in Melbourne to enjoy all the fun and excitement of the race that stops a nation – the Melb ourne Cup. Royal Randwick is the place to be in Sydney with eight live races and big screen coverage of all the action from Melbourne. Just five minutes from the heart of the city, Royal Randwick will be alive with fashion and exhilarating racing. A number of dining packages are still available. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.com Course Admission – $25 Presale Course Admission – $20 Pension Admission – $7.50 Member’s Guest – $75
200 years of Racing – Official Lunch Racing industry unites to mark important bicentenary Racing NSW invites you to the official celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the first race meeting held at Hyde Park, Sydney in October 1810. The three-course lunch including drinks will be held on Sunday, 17 October 2010 at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Entertainment will include The Great Derbies Phantom Call Calcutta hosted by legendary
MELBOURNE CUP DAY HOSPITALITY Leger Lawn Trackside Marquee The popular Leger Lawn offers an atmosphere full of colour and excitement to enjoy all the Melbourne Cup Day action. This marquee is a limited release offer for Melbourne Cup Day 2010 only and provides a sophisticated carnival atmosphere in which to entertain clients and guests. Seats are selling fast.To avoid disappointment book your trackside Melbourne Cup Day function today. (Tables are for 10 bookings of less than 10 guests will be required to share) Package includes: Extensive buffet menu supplied by an AJC appointed caterer; TV screen; Quality beverage package; General racecourse entry; Fenced garden area with outdoor furniture; Race book.
race caller Ian Craig, a five-star charity auction,
$440 per person
special guest appearance from iconic Australian
Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney.
To secure your booking for this exclusive one time offer please contact Julie Harris on email jharris@royalrandwick.com or phone 02 9663 8517
Tickets: $200 per person
Upper Tea House Luncheon
Tables of 10
The heritage style Tea House is a unique venue that offers a day of relaxed dining with elegance and style.
jockey Edgar Britt and a surprise performance from a mystery act. Proceeds to the Royal
To book visit www.racingnsw.com.au or phone 02 9551 7653.
Package includes: Reserved table for the day; Extensive buffet luncheon including afternoon tea: Beverages including a selection of Australian red, white and sparkling wines, Tooheys beer, mineral water, orange juice and soft drinks; General racecourse entry; TAB and bookmaker facilities; Race book. $300 per person Tables are in groups of 10 guests, bookings of less than 10 will be required to share.
Oaks Lawn Marquee Luncheon An impressive location providing excellent views of the home straight, the Oaks Lawn Marquee is adjacent to the Members’ enclosure and offers a premium trackside setting to entertain your guests. Package includes: Sumptuous buffet luncheon including afternoon tea; Beverages including a selection of Australian red, white and sparkling wines, Tooheys beers, mineral water, orange juice and soft drinks; General racecourse entry; Lucky door prizes; Race book. $360per person Tables are in groups of 10 guests, bookings of less than 10 will be required to share. Booking form: www.royalrandwick.com
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In t he beginning…
tHE HYDE PARK RACES By JOHN RYAN, Chief Historian – Australian Jockey Club
Rebellion two years earlier which had seen the
to replace the old Rum Corps, were given the
It is 200 years this year since the first race
overturning of Governor Bligh. He found the
assignment to organise a race meeting.
meeting in Australia was held in Sydney Town. It
township in a lawless state of administration
was a very well organised three-day meeting on
and a colony of low morale and outlook.
Under the patronage of the Governor and Mrs
a course which is now Hyde Park in the centre
Macquarie everyone knew what that was to be.
Macquarie was a Scottish landlord with many
The racecourse to be prepared for this special
years of army experience in India and Egypt
Governor Lachlan Macquarie arrived in the
meeting in spring was the open ground known
and London before taking on the commission
Colony of New South Wales in 1810 to take
as the Common or the Exercising Ground
of Governor of this penal colony. A man of
control of the penal settlement after the Rum
sloping up from the harbour on the eastern side
strongly-held views of respectability and
of the town. To give the location special status,
discipline, he quickly set about to improve the
a Government Order appeared on 6 October
morals of the inhabitants and to lift the township
“the Governor has thought proper to name the
of Sydney’s CBD.
of Sydney from that of a convict outpost to a
Ground thus described Hyde Park by which
Colonial seaport of the British Empire.
name it is henceforth to be called”.
Soon after his arrival, orders and regulations
Along with the race meeting, social activities
were out – the streets were to be straightened
were to be organised as part of ‘Raceweek’ and
and renamed, the hospital, convict barracks
the Subscribers Ball was to be honoured with
and church were planned and started (now
the presence of his Excellency, the Governor
Sydney’s historic buildings) the grog shanties
and Lady, His Honour the Lt Governor and Lady,
and gaming dens were closed and orders for
the Judge Advocate and Lady, the Magistrates
public morality and convict church attendance
and other Officers Civil and Military, and all the
were issued. Sydney was to be a town fit for
Beauty and Fashion of the Colony with the
Macquarie to govern!
full Band of the 73rd providing melodious and
As part of this programme of giving Sydney a
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appropriate airs.
sense of order and respectability, Macquarie
The Subscribers Ball was to be held on the
approved the holding of a race meeting. There
Tuesday after the first day’s races and another
were bloodstock horses in the Colony brought
Ball was to wind up the week after the races
in earlier by the Officers of the NSW Corps to
on the Friday.
enhance their prestige and for private racing
If this race meeting appears to have been held
contests. Macquarie’s own Regiment officers of
for the ‘exclusives’ of the Colony this was not
the 73 Regiment which had come out with him
the Governor’s intention. In fact, it was the very
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reverse. Macquarie wanted to encourage the convicts to improve and seek emancipation, and he wanted the Emancipists to improve themselves and take up responsible posts in his Colony. They could come to the races but under certain conditions … his conditions. What these conditions were we know from an Order published in the Sydney Gazette the Colony’s first newspaper published by the convict printer George Howe. So here was Australia’s first race meeting at which there were no punters and no-one could
Government orders stating there is to be no gaming, drunkenness, swearing or fighting at the races.
Sydney Town 1810: Melbourne artist Harold Freedman painted this impression of the day at Hyde Park. they would be “immediately apprehended and confined in Gaol and the Constables will have strict Orders to this Effect.” The Card for this first meeting is published in the Gazette and on each day a special match race over three miles took place between Mr Wentworth’s Gig and Mr Broughton’s Jerry. But Gig’s chances were ruined when he was brought down by a dog crossing the course.
have a drink, even if they picked the winner.
The Ladies Cup presented by Mrs Macquarie
If, during the day, they somehow got onto a
was won by Capt. Ritchie on his horse Tipsy but
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would have had too many followers and as there were no bookies you couldn’t have a bet anyway. However, at this very first race meeting in Australia some of the traditions were there which were to be set into the racing inheritance of Australian Racing. The bugler is still to be heard and the red-coated Clerk of the Course continues to grace our tracks, the presentation speech in the Saddling Enclosure which we hear at all our meetings could well have come directly from Hyde Park. This racing inheritance from the English racing tradition brought with Governor Macquarie continued in Australian racing with the naming of our principal races and racecourses – the Derby, the St Leger, the Kings Cup, etc. And the ritual in the Saddling Enclosure and the presentation ceremony which can be heard on almost any Australian racecourse as if it came directly from the Governor Macquarie Agenda.
A very early map sketch which marks the Hyde Park racing track, somewhere near the present St James Station opposite the David Jones Store (NSW Public Library)
While it is not certain just what was the layout of the Hyde Park course on the Common – there are varying descriptions of the Common and the Park – a very early map marks in the racecourse showing a clockwise running, finishing somewhere near the present St James Station opposite the David Jones Store. The clockwise running continued to be followed in all racecourses in NSW, but not so in other Colonies. Melbourne artist Harold Freedman in his large mural at Flemington Racecourse has painted his impression of this day at Hyde Park. There was, of course, another tradition of Australian racing soon to be established as the Colonial settlement spread into the pastoral and timber regions of the Colony and the horse became the most valuable means of transport and the gambling instinct of the gold rushes gave a special character to the betting ring and the role of the bookmaker in the formation of an Australian racing tradition. Australian racing can perhaps look back to Lachlan Macquarie and Banjo Paterson when we seek to find the genesis of Australian Racing in this Bi-Centenary year of the ‘Sport of Kings’ and Colonists in 2010. 26
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The Sydney Gazette which displays the race programme for Saturday, 20 October 1810
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Brisbane Saddles Up for dazzling spring diary dates
Springtime in Brisbane has never looked so good with the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) saddling up for a dazzling calendar of events in October and November.
The impressive Spring calendar kicks off
On Saturday October 9 the second annual
on Saturday October 2 at Eagle Farm with
Mimiki Foundation Bundaberg Red Raceday will
starters readying themselves for eight action
be held at Eagle Farm. A popular social event
packed horse races and Brisbane’s Inaugural
in 2009, this year’s event is already shaping
Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Stiletto Run.
up to be even bigger and better. Tickets to
The stakes for the winning stiletto runner
the Mimiki Foundation’s exclusive function are
are set at $5000 cash with five placegetters
$150 and include food, drinks and transfers to
each receiving a pair of Vivienne Westwood
the After Party. For the punters, there’s good
stilettos from Izabel + Sebastian. Off the track,
betting on interstate races including the Group
highlights will include Myer Fashions on the
1s; Caulfield Guineas, Toorak Handicap and
Field, a live DJ, free foot massages in the Thai
Yalumba Stakes.
Foot Spa, makeup touch ups in the Runway
Saturday October 16 is the Stanton Mienert
richest handicap races run over a distance of
Express Pamper Parlour and cosmopolitans at
Raceday at Eagle Farm when all eyes will be on
2400 metres. The Caulfield Cup is an important
the cocktail bar.
the Group 1 Caulfield Cup, one of the world’s
lead in to the Melbourne Cup with winners of this race often featuring prominently when they contest the nation’s greatest race in November. Off the track, there’ll be live music and an all you can eat buffet too. On Saturday October 23, Brisbane take your pick; Spring Racing or Polo? At Eagle Farm, there’s the Bidvest Raceday and at Doomben, Paspaley Polo in the City. Paspaley Polo in the City brings together a dazzling combination of the world’s fastest ball sport with hospitality and entertainment to form an unforgettable day out for Brisbane. Tickets are onsale now through Ticketmaster. The Paspaley VI P Marquee ($278.50) will offer a chic and vibrant experience complete with Veuve Cliquot and
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lunch prepared by celebrated
Experience an atmosphere that
Australian chef and owner of
only a racetrack can provide
Brisbane’s e’cco restaurant,
with an action packed live
Brisbane’s only live Melbourne Cup day event
Philip Johnson. Tipped to be
horse racing programme, super
The thundering of hooves, roar of punters
immensely popular, the Coopers
screens in addition to over 500
on the sideline, subtle scent of fresh spring
Bar ($55) will offer direct
televisions relaying all the action
roses and hive of activity in the bookies
views of the polo field and a
live from Melbourne, 140 TAB
ring will all be part of Brisbane’s only
wide choice of food and bars
facilities and bookmakers.
live Melbourne Cup Day celebration at
from the within the marquee. Other features will include an After Party with DJ Andy Murphy providing the tunes. And then on Tuesday November 2, Brisbane’s passion for equine sport will reach its zenith as the country’s most popular race, the Melbourne Cup is run at Flemington. Why head indoors to a CBD pub or hotel to watch
With all the ingredients to create an electrifying live racing atmosphere, Brisbane’s Toyota Melbourne Cup Live Party at Eagle Farm
Eagle Farm Racecourse on Tuesday, 2nd November. What: Toyota Melbourne Cup Day Live Party
will also feature live music and the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Fashions on the Field as well as great hospitality packages such as the Fashion Marquee ($178) and the Lawn Party ($168).
The Race That Stops a Nation, when the closest
For further information on any of Brisbane’s
thing to Flemington is only ten minutes away?
Spring Diary Dates, visit www.brc.com.au.
Date:
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Time:
9am – 5:30pm
Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse Press entry: Please contact Pru Harris 0451 124 159
Doomben 10,000 Day – May 29th, 2010
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One for All All for one, and
By Olivia Schemanski
Donna Walsh and her painting of Barbara Jo Rubin.
Jason Neff grew up in the horse-racing world hearing stories about pioneering female jockeys and admiring them for all the challenges they overcame to follow their passion. His featurelength documentary, JOCK, tells how they fought for the right to ride as professional jockeys.
In 1974, twenty-five year old American jockey
they loved to bet on us! It doesn’t get any better
an extraordinary moment of ‘first’ in the world.
Donna Hillman was invited to participate in
than that!” After the race, headlines around the
Pimlico Race Course (home of the Preakness
the first-ever International Female Jockey
world proclaimed “Lady Jockeys Have Their
Stakes, 2nd leg of the Triple Crown) in Baltimore,
Race in Brisbane, Australia. A field of twelve
Day” announcing that Pam O’Neill placed first
Maryland, would host the first ever parimutuel
rode; representing Australia, Canada, England,
for Australia. Undoubtedly, that Australian run
race consisting of retired female jockeys, The
Ireland, New Zealand, and the USA. Hillman
wrote another significant page in the exciting
Lady Legends Race for the Cure.
energetically remembers, “The crowd cheered
history of horse racing.
loudly as we entered the track. The air was thick
On May 14, 2010, eight ladies saddled up for
Racing Down Under was “a fantastic experience”
one last hurrah and a chance to thunder across
for the young athlete and she remembers as
the finish line. They would come from around
though it were yesterday. By that time in her
the US, setting aside jobs and family for training,
career, Hillman had ridden many top eastern
and to compete in this historic allowance race.
US tracks, including Belmont and Aqueduct,
Donna would not ride that day, but knew the
and was the leading female rider at Calder.
names and talents of those that did:
with excitement.” She pauses a few moments, then guns a conclusion home. “What it all boiled down to was … we not only brought in the crowds …
As thrilling as racing was, in 1976, Donna turned in her silks for canvas, retiring from horse-racing and forging a solid career as Donna Walsh, fine artist. Racing was not part of Donna’s life again
PJ Cooksey , 52, the third all-time leading
female jockey with over 2000 wins and breast cancer survivor. Gwen Jocson , 43, record holder for the most wins in a single year by a woman. Andrea Seefeldt, 46, Kentucky
until 2008, when Jason Neff asked her for
Derby and Preakness jockey. Barbara Jo
interviews for his upcoming feature length
Rubin, 60, first woman to win against a man
documentary, JOCK, which tells the stories
at a recognized racetrack. Jennifer Rowland,
of pioneer female jockeys. Through Jason,
57, top pioneer female rider on the Maryland
Donna was asked to once again touch
Circuit. Mary Russ Tortora, 56, first woman to win a Grade 1 stakes race. Mary Wiley
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Wagner, 46, top five apprentice jockey in the
nation in 1987 and breast cancer survivor.
Credit: Barbara D. Livingston
Lady Legends Jockeys – (from left) Mary Russ Tortora, Andrea Seefeldt Knight, Barbara Jo Rubin, Jennifer Rowland, Mary Wiley Wagner, Cheryl White, Gwen Jocson, Patti Cooksey. Cheryl White, 56, the first African-American
and pins would never allow my legs to hold. I
posed for photos for at least two hours. I had
female jockey.
would be a danger on the track.” Diane Crump
no idea there would be so many adoring fans
expresses a similar fate. “My joints were too
willing to stand in line so long just to meet us.”
worn out to take any more stress. I just didn’t
When asked about her unexpected time at the
think they would hold up to the work it would
tables, Donna humbly said, “That’s why I felt
take to get fit again.” Listening to the voices of
so accepted there. They are the best group of
these gallant ladies, it’s safe to say their heart’s
women you’d ever want to know.” They all sound
desire to ride was strong, but intellect said
this way when they speak of each other: All for
racing was impossible. One has to admire their
one, and one for all. That may be a little corny
sense of safety and honest evaluation.
for some people, but I think it gives a clue as to
The public had great opportunity to meet these
what these women went through together, and
retired legends at the autograph-signing the
how bonded they actually are.
morning of the race. At first, only the star eight
By race day, all the ladies were having a great
riders were sitting at tables with men jockeys,
time getting reacquainted and comparing
scribbling their name for fans. Donna and the
notable names as Kathy Kusner, Diane Crump,
stories. Some had never met and they were
others stood along the ropes with the fans,
Patti Barton, and more. Donna was touched, yet
curious about what they would find. “I always
observing, waiting for their turn in line.
wondered if they were remarkably strong
One of the eight at the tables hollered loudly,
women, or just crazy to ride when they did,”
“Hey, Donna, get in here. You’re a legend too!”
Andrea explains about the earliest riders. “After
The Lady Legends Race served a three-fold purpose. First, it was for a good cause that raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Second, it was filmed as the climactic ending for Neff’s movie, JOCK. And third, it gave the women one last opportunity to officially reunite with lost friends. Neff asked Donna to go to Baltimore for the reunion, for not only riders were celebrated that day, so were many others who were veterans of the sport but couldn’t return to the saddle. This once-in-a-life-time event gathered such
nervous, about going. It had been many years since she lived the racing world and she couldn’t grasp what to expect.
Donna and the rest joined in the signing, and
meeting them, I found we were all like-minded.
Donna, like other non-riding jockeys, had very
a long line of people stood waiting to briefly
They are remarkable women who, like me, just
good reason for not climbing on a horse at
chat with them and have their prized posters
wanted to ride races.” Others, like Cooksey found
Pimlico. She looks wistful as she states matter-
autographed. It was overwhelming for Donna,
satisfaction in comparisons. “I was honoured
of-factly why she can’t ride, “Plates, screws,
“We must have signed, smiled, chatted, and
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horsewomen, and to share our stories of the trials of competing in a male-dominated sport.” Their time together before the race most likely helped them mentally find their zone. The eight Credit: Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire
riders went to the jockey room to prepare. The others found their places in the VIP area and waited for the pre-race parade. Donna could hardly hold still as she anxiously paced by her seat. She knew many things could go wrong that day. The pilot must be an ace when reading her mount, with many decisions snapped in nano seconds. The wrong move would spell disaster; injury or death could happen in the blink of an eye. There’s a fine art
Down the Stretch – Mary Russ Tortora (green and white silks), Gwen Jocson (red and white silks, blue helmet), Patti Cooksey (green and yellow silks), and Barbara Jo Rubin (turqouise and white silks).
“I was honoured to be in the presence of such accomplished horsewomen, and to share our stories of the trials of competing in a male-dominated sport.”
couldn’t ride that day. Aggressive competition
and reflexes could come into question because
there, “I love the crowd. If it wasn’t for them there
drama of it all was at crest. She prayed no one
of that. How could they be as sharp as they were
would never have been an us.” It wasn’t until they
would be hurt. The gates where about to open
10, 20, even 40 years ago?
made their way to the starting gate that grins
and everyone would soon know if the ol’ girls
faded and serious concentration took hold. The
could be as sharp as they needed to be.
to horse racing and the idea that a 100-125 pound human could control a speeding, 1200 pound, high-strung thoroughbred is amazing in itself. Add to that, the truth is all risks were amplified that day. Those ladies had been away from the game for many years and their strength
The crowd roared as the jockeys emerged from the saddling paddock, making their way to the
horses, girls, and crowd were ready.
had mellowed and now the girls were comrades in a tough sport that had been hard on them all. A uniform desire to perform well and support each other was being fulfilled, and Donna wiped a small tear from the corner of her eye as the
“And they’re off!” the announcer boomed. She
track. Aboard their ride, each lady paired with
Donna stood at ramrod attention and stretched
stood with the cheering crowd as the horses
their pony-horse and all eyes watched as they
for a better view. For a fleeting instant she was
rocketed out the gate. The audience was
began warming-up their mount. The crowd went
back on a horse and part of this momentous
pounding louder as a good clean break led to
wild and hollered individual names; Barbara Jo,
occasion. Yearning pulled at her heart with
a race along the backside, where riders jockied
PJ, and so on. And every early rider there noticed
that ever persistent desire to ride and compete again. She was beyond proud of those that were
for position. As they approached the Club House
how the yells from the audience had changed from their racing days. What used to be, “Go
racing, and she could still hear the voice from
back to the dishes where you belong!” turned
earlier that day. “Hey, Donna, get in here. You’re
into “Go girl … we’re with you!” Ambivalence
a legend too!” Her friends were making history
had changed to supports and fans and jockeys
while she watched from a distance. It was highly
were loving this!
emotional for her as they started loading at the
Feeding off energy, the jocks smiled and responded, encouraging the excitement that was
gate; the announcer saying each jockey’s name in turn … all for one … and one for all.
turn Gwen Jocson took the lead from Mary Wagner, and was in great order when Andrea came flying up from way off the pace, closing fast. She couldn’t quite catch Jocson, though, and a very electric rider in white/red silks took home the final win of her career. The crowd erupted in response, cameras flashed from every angle, news crews and interviewers descended.
building stronger by the moment. Jocson played
Donna had been welcomed as one of the
The race was everything people hoped it would
it up with particular flair. She knew why she was
Legends by these ladies, even though she
be. Andrea expressed it well when she spoke of
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Once in the race she quickly found her truth.
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“The doors opened and it all came back to me. I
spoke of her own career, “It’s quite awesome
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horses to finish second. It was thrilling.”
a true part of American history and possibly
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The end of this event was a heart-felt moment
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Donna came home to her studio with a renewed understanding of her racing past. Her time with memories and friends gave her a gift of
storage solutions and divine bling gifts and
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ideas including storage for your shoes,
point, they all looked at their picture on the
handbags, linen and lingerie. There are
cover of America’s turf authority, and Cooksey
beautiful jewellery organizers and the
made a notable observation, “In the 25 years
newest piece on the easel, one representing
amazing “hangtastic” with ten different
that I rode, I was never on the front page of The
Barbara Jo in her blue riding silks and pigtails,
Daily Racing Form, until today!” It was as though,
she thoughtfully considered the purpose of her
finally, the Lady Legends gained a little respect
art, “This painting will forever be a fond reminder
from the Racing community, which is something
of that great experience at Pimlico, that exciting
they were always fighting for.
race and the best of times!”
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Pioneer reunion – Diane Crump (first woman to ride against men on a recognized race track in the US). Mary Russ Tortora (first woman to win a Grade 1 race in the US), Barbara Jo Rubin (1st woman to win against a man on a recognized race track in the US), Kathy Kusner (was part of the US equestrienne team that participated in the ’64, ’68, and ’72 Olympics – silver medalist. She spent over a year in the court system fighting the Maryland Racing Commission for the right to ride. Shortly after winning, she broke her leg at a horse show at Madison Square Garden.), Patti Cooksey (3rd all-time leading female jockey with over 2,100 wins).
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Gold Coast Turf Club Spring C alendar
Spring is in the air at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
entertaining afternoon. Full details are available
The flowers are in bloom and the champagne is
at www.goldcoastturf.com.au.
‘on the ice’ as the excitement builds for what is
The Club will take on an international flavour
anticipated to be the Club’s most action packed
on VRC Derby day Saturday 30 October when
Spring Racing Carnival ever.
it hosts the inaugural International Raceday.
The Club will host Secret Fashion Scouts,
The day will feature delicious international food
the popular Spring High Tea event, the 150th
stalls and markets, cultural performances, and
Anniversary Melbourne Cup Tour luncheon
invited guests from international racing clubs
featuring the official Melbourne Cup trophy,
will be on-course for special presentations.
and the Club’s first International Raceday.
The Carnival caps off with the most anticipated
Ladies, wear your racing best on any of the
raceday on the Nation’s calendar – the Melbourne Cup, Tuesday 2 November. The Gold
Spring Carnival racedays to be noticed by the
Coast Turf Club provides the only authentic
Secret Fashion Scouts and receive instant entry
racing experience on the Coast with live racing
to the semi-finals of the Marina Mirage Fashions
action and fabulous dining packages. The
on the Field competition on Melbourne Cup
Marina Mirage Fashions on the Field is sure to
raceday Tuesday 2 November. The Scouts will
be a highlight with entrants vying for amazing
be looking for the best dressed man and women
prize packages and the beauty and pamper
who they will present with a Marina Mirage gift
precinct is perfect to retreat from the action. A
pack on each of the days. The Secret Scouts
lawn party with live entertainment will entertain
will be on-course Caulfield Guineas Raceday
racegoers until the sun goes down and courtesy
9 October, Caulfield Cup Day 16 October, Cox Plate Raceday 23 October and VRC Derby Day – International Raceday 30 October.
canapés and petite delicacies, tea and coffee.
buses will be on-hand to ferry you to your choice of official after party venue – see the Club’s
Get the girls together as this is one Spring
website for official after party venues.
Carnival event you do not want to miss!
As the dust settles on the Spring Racing
The Gold Coast Turf Club is proud to host
Carnival the Gold Coast Turf Club gears up
the 150th Anniversary Melbourne Cup Tour
as the 2011 BMW Magic Millions Raceday
Luncheon in partnership with Women In Racing
approaches. This year the Club has opened the
Inc. The official Melbourne Cup trophy makes a
infield of the racecourse for corporate marquee
return to the Coast after a successful 2009 visit
entertaining and a ‘Party in the Paddock’. Dining
and will be on display during the luncheon. The
packages have been released – see adjacent
Tickets are only $55 per person and include
legendary Johnny Letts has been announced as
page for full details or contact the function
racecourse entry, reserved Boardroom seating,
the Master of Ceremonies so it’s sure to be an
department at functions@goldcoastturf.com.au.
The annual Spring High Tea event will be held on Saturday 9 October in the Club’s Board Room venue. The popular event will feature fashion parades by Igedo and Kitten D’Amour, and an Esteem Beauty and Day Spa pamper booth where guests will be treated to minimanicures and make up touch-ups.
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Magic Millions Function Packages “Party In The Paddock” - $45 per person Join the real party in the infield! Located inside the track, the infield is an action packed day, jammed full of live music, entertainment, racing and fun. Watch the biggest horse race of summer, right before your eyes and on Big Screen TV’s. Your ticket includes entry to the Paddock Party, two beverages, free parking and free shuttle from Evandale. It’s a party not to be missed! Festivities kick off at 10am.
The Magic Millions Lounge - $250 per person The Magic Millions Bar overlooks the action of the betting ring and comes complete with luxurious leather lounges, cocktail style seating and full private amenities. Your package includes racecourse entry, entry to the Magic Millions Lounge, reserved grandstand seating, racebooks, canapés on arrival, stand-up buffet presented by our head Chef, plus afternoon tea and a select beverage package from 11:00am - 5:00pm.
The Dome - $480 per person The Dome exudes a classic ambience of crystal chandeliers, light open spaces, and manicured lawn area which looks directly over the racetrack, mounting yard and Gold Coast skyline. Enjoy racecourse entry, reserved seating on tables of 10, racebook, sumptuous seafood buffet with afternoon tea, plus a premium beverage package from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
The Winners Circle - $550 per person Boasting a terrace deck, veranda, and glass frontage, the Winners Circle has a premier view of the Mounting Yard and Surfers Paradise skyline. Your package includes racecourse entry, members carparking, members grandstand entry, reserved seating in tables of 10, racebooks, plated entrée, extravagant seafood buffet plus a premium beverage package including French Champagne from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
The Skyline Mezzanine - $12,000 for up to 25 people The Mezzanine is an exclusive private area on the second level in the Members area which overlooks the Winning Post, racetrack and surrounds. Your private wait staff will ensure you are well looked after. Enjoy racecourse entry, full Members access, exclusive use of the Mezzanine, racebooks, hot and cold seafood platters, afternoon tea and a premium beverage package from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Restaurant & Dining
The Skyline Restaurant and Turf Stars Terrace are exclusive Members Restaurants for the Magic Millions Raceday. Tables are offered on a first right of refusal basis, with released tables being opened to a ballot. Interested Members can contact the functions department to be put into the draw. Contact functions@goldcoastturf.com.au
Skyline Gold Restaurant - $600 pp (tables of 6 or 8 only) Dining in the sensational Skyline Gold Restaurant will ensure an experience like no other. Overlooking the Winning Post on the second level of the Members grandstand, each table has a personal LCD monitor showcasing live racing and TOTE fluctuations. Enjoy exclusive members’ car parking, racecourse entry, full members’ access, racebooks, a private table for the day with butler, 5-course luncheon plus premium beverage package including French Champagne from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
The Skyline Restaurant - $425 pp (tables of 4 or 6 only) Experience the luxury of our premium dining venue. The Skyline Restaurant is the perfect way to spend an intimate day at the races. Overlooking the Winning Post on the second level of the Members grandstand, each table has a personal LCD monitor showcasing live racing and TOTE fluctuations. Your package includes exclusive members’ car parking, racecourse entry, full members’ access, racebooks, a private table for the day with personal wait staff and 4 course table d’hote luncheon. Beverages are excluded.
The Turf Stars Terrace - $330 pp (Tables of 4 or 6 only) Overlooking the Winning Post on the second level of the public grandstand, each table has a personal LCD monitor showcasing live racing and TOTE fluctuations. Your package includes racecourse entry, full members’ access, racebooks, a private table for the day with personal wait staff and 3 course plattered luncheon plus selected beverage package from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
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Magic Millions where the racing industry meets
Horse racing and thoroughbred sales go hand
and raceday has established its reputation on
– is the reason for this great run of success.
in hand at Magic Millions. Horse racing is all
the international scene, and has fast become a
And with a winning formula of selecting those
about winning and Magic Millions Sales proudly
“must be there” event worldwide.
yearlings who look destined for success, set in
claims its share of legends cementing Magic Millions’ reputation as the place to buy worldquality thoroughbreds. Such success reflects
Success on the racetrack comes to those who plan for it. It’s not something that can be taken
place at Magic Millions, buyers at next year’s auctions have plenty to look forward to.
for granted or expected. Everyone loves winning
Magic Millions prides itself on providing a quality
and the innovative Australian thoroughbred
product at a value cost. Unlike other auctions,
sales company Magic Millions are proud of their
you aren’t usually asked to part with millions of
recent success. And rightly so.
dollars for a yearling – often it’s significantly less.
For the last few seasons combined Magic
Everyone loves a win. Everyone strives for a
Millions have had the pleasure of selling more
Group One. And everyone dreams of a Golden
Group One winners and more high-class
Slipper. If you too are dreaming of winning the
racehorses than others in the thoroughbred
world’s richest juvenile race you better make
sales field.
sure you’re at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
of the Magic Millions Sales eligible to compete
The high-class product available at Magic
Seven of the last ten winners of the Golden
in the $4 million plus, world’s richest “sales
Millions’ auctions around the country – from the
Slipper are Magic Millions purchases. Phelan
incentive” raceday. The Magic Millions Sales
Gold Coast to Adelaide and Launceston to Perth
Ready (2009), Sebring (2008), Stratum (2005),
the Company’s relentless quest for excellence in all of the Magic Millions thoroughbred auctions wherever they may be held. In January every year the glamorous Gold Coast is the venue for the Magic Millions Yearling Sales and ten days of carnival and society events surrounding the Magic Millions raceday. The $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic is the highlight – with only graduates
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2011 Military Rose, winner of the 2010 BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic Dance Hero (2004), Polar Success (2003),
Often the winner of the Magic Millions feature
Ha Ha (2001) and Belle du Jour (2000) were
2YO Classic will go on to win feature Group One
all knocked down to their owners on the Gold
races throughout their two, three and four-year-
Coast. The 2002 winner Calaway Gal, was a
old racing seasons. Dance Hero is the perfect
homebred, and the 2007 and 2006 winners
example of the horse Magic Millions prides itself
were sold by another sales company.
on presenting in their outstanding catalogues.
David Chester, Managing Director Magic
A precocious and athletic horse who became
Millions, says his company works tirelessly to
Australia’s Champion 2 and 3YO.
assemble the best possible catalogues for each
“Many buyers continually tell us they can buy
are bigger and better and most importantly
of their sales – whether it be on the Gold Coast
with confidence at our sales,” Chester said. “And
being more successful for buyers by producing
in January, Perth in February or Adelaide in
when you cast your eyes over the results of the
more stakes winners, more Group One winners
March – three of the country’s top sales.
past couple of seasons you can see why they
and more champions.”
“While a lot of sales concentrate purely on
can be so confident.”
Buyers of yearlings with Magic Millions can now
pedigrees, Magic Millions look for the right
Those intending to buy at future sales conducted
qualify their youngster to be a part of a $5 million
balance – we don’t just want a horse with a sexy
by Magic Millions will also be able to exhibit
(plus) annual series of races around the country.
pedigree page – we want one that’s athletic and
similar lines with confidence.
The entire Magic Millions raceday programme
one which we feel will prove their worth as a
“We have no intentions of resting and becoming
on the Gold Coast is open only to eligible MM
complacent,” Chester added. “We plan to
graduates. There are also races in Adelaide,
continue to further boost our sales – so they
Toowoomba, Perth, Tasmania and Wyong.
racehorse,” Chester comments. “This strategy adopted by Magic Millions is obviously working the way we wanted it to. For three of the past four seasons we’ve topped the sales company list for Group One winners and stakes winners,” he added. Buyers on the lookout for a quick return on their investment should look no further than Magic Millions.
Magic Millions 2011 Schedule of Events MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST YEARLING SALE 12–16, 19, 20 & 21 January 2011 BMW MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVAL 7–21 January 2011 BMW MAGIC MILLIONS RACE DAY Saturday 15 January 2011 For the full schedule and updated details visit the Gold Coast Event Schedule at www.magicmillions.com.au/carnival_events.html
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Who wouldn’t want to have their own Dance
and foremost, and the bloodstock selectors at
the average of $30,000 was well above
Hero, Private Steer, Mahogany, Belle du Jour, Subzero, General Nediym, Defier, Lovely Jubly, Regimental Gal , Mummify , Dash for Cash , Assertive Lad or Ha Ha?
Magic Millions always pick precocious types.
expectations, but because top racehorses
Australian racing loves precocious racehorses
emerged at an extraordinary rate from this and
and you can find plenty of them at this sale. On
subsequent Magic Millions Sales.
top of that, we seem to always buy outstanding
The Magic Millions Sales and Races have spread
In recent years the Magic Millions has been
horses under the sale average, with intelligent
with such rapidity that they’re now being held
the springboard for the careers of many great
heads which makes it a great place to buy
in some of Australia’s most beautiful locations
horses such as Sebring, Heavenly Glow, Divine
horses for our concerns.” – leading Australian
from the tropical atmosphere of Australia’s
Madonna , Princess Coup , Sirmione , Scenic Blast , Black Piranha , Gilded Venom , Rebel Raider, Shoot Out, Once Were Wild, Theseo, Melito, All American, Shocking, Rocket Man and many others.
trainer, Gai Waterhouse.
Gold Coast, to the beauty of Adelaide, Perth,
The first sale in 1986 saw a fairly moderate
Tasmania and to the unique delights of Penang,
catalogue of 220 yearlings go under the
Malaysia, there is really something for everyone.
hammer. Out of that first sale came four starters
Magic Millions has offices on the Gold Coast
in the 1987 Golden Slipper – Snippets, Mother
as well as in Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth,
“The horses from the Magic Millions have been
Duck, Prince Anton and Boasting. The first sale
and representation in New Zealand. For further
very good to me. I look for athletic horses first
was a staggering success, not only because
information go to www.magicmillions.com.au.
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Sullo says … Hello! Sullo here!
And I say Spring is the best time of the year. The sun comes out, the roses bloom, the lamb tastes great and best of all, Australia’s top racehorses step on to the track to contest some of the greatest races in the world.
And I say the last thing I want on a beautiful Spring day is to be lining up in a queue to get my bets on when I can get everything the Tote offers and more at Sportingbet.com.au. Sportingbet’s Maxidiv gives punters the best of both worlds. Why waste your time deciding whether to back a horse on the Tote or at a fixed price when Maxidiv pays you at the best of the three Australian Totalizator’s or official on course bookmaker’s starting price – whichever is higher. If you like your exotics – Quinellas, Exactas, Trifectas, First Fours, Quaddies or even Pick 6s – you’ll still find them all at Sportingbet. com.au. It’s like a Tote with fries. Extras like
Races such as The Cox Plate, The Caulfield
Sportingbet’s fixed odds Quinellas on all races
Cup, The Derby and Oaks and of course, the
where fixed odds are available. You can take a
race that stops a nation, The Melbourne Cup.
Quinella at a fixed price and know exactly what
We’ve seen horses such as Makybe
your dividend will be – no matter how many
Diva , Tulloch , Kingstown Town and of course the mighty Phar Lap in full flight during our Spring Carnivals and days such as Oaks and Cup days are as famous for their social status as they are for the fantastic racing.
other people have chosen the same Quinella and with no 16 percent commission taken out. That’s right, you get the full dividend because that’s the way we do things at Sportingbet. If you take a multitude of exotics you’ll love Sportingbet’s Super Exotics which allow punters to place all their exotic bets on a single race at once. Just choose your runners and Sportingbet will combine those runners in any exotic you wish to take … at the push of a single button. At Sportingbet we come up with any number of racing specials during Spring and all year round. Specials such as the King of the Spring where punters can back a jockey to be the star of the Spring, totals of winning saddlecloths for a meeting or the leading group one jockey over the course of a season. I say: “Why would you bet anywhere else this Spring or any other time because there’s no better bet than a Sportingbet!”
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In t he Know
an explanation of horse-talk
By Emma Boling
The Cox Plate is a weight for age race making it a race suitable for champion horses over the
Horses have been an integral part of the
distance of 2040 meters. Regarded as the best
Australian culture since they first touched hoof
weight for age race in Australasia, the Cox Plate
to shore when disembarking from the First Fleet.
is also one of the elite races of the world. Weight
Let’s face it, in this vast brown land we relied
is allocated to the competitors on the basis of
on them for transport, military, policing, farming
their age and sex on a set scale to produce the
and by the early 1840’s every Australian state
most equal conditions and allowing the best
was operating official races for entertainment.
horse to stamp its name in glory.
Racing in Australia is now conducted every day
The Derby is a race for three-year-old colts and
of the year, except Good Friday and Christmas
the Oaks is similarly a race for three-year-old
Day, to the tune of some 2,681 race meetings
fillies, and both races are run under set weights,
a year – the third highest number of flat races
meaning all the horses carry the same weight.
in the world behind the USA and Japan. While
Both races are for horses that can ‘stay’ the
we’re at it, a few more international statistics
distance of 2500 meters.
should give you a feel for how important racing
A quick glossary may also help you navigate
is to this country. Australia leads the world in
your way through the carnival:
racehorse ownership on a per capita basis and we have more racecourses and race clubs than
Group and Listed Races – an international
any other country. We are second only to the
system for the highest classification of racing,
USA in terms of individual horse starters, and third in terms of overall prize money behind the USA and Japan. Australia certainly punches well above its weight in global terms. A staggering $421 million (approx) is paid out in prize money every year, and the economic value of the entire horse racing industry has been estimated at around $7 billion annually.
unique and colourful language, not everyone understands the criteria for each of these races.
known as ‘black type’ for the bold print used in horse pedigrees to denote success in these races. In ascending order they are Listed, Group
The Cups are both handicaps, open to all horses
3, Group 2 and the pinnacle of racing – Group
both male and female of any age (although the
1. The Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup,
distance precludes two year olds). A handicap principle is applied by allocating racing weights according to past performances. In this way, the best performing horses will be weighted more
Derby and Oaks are all Group 1 races. Length – A term to describe a winning or
placing margin, a length is actually as it sounds – the length of a horse which is roughly two meters.
The biggest racing carnival in Australia is
heavily giving the rest of the field a chance to
Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival which attracts
beat them. In theory, all horses in a handicap
Weight – The weight as listed in the form
upwards of 700,000 race goers over 50 days.
race have an equal chance of winning if they
guide is the total burden the horse will have to
Few in Australia have not heard of the Melbourne
race to the best of their ability. The Caulfield
carry, including the jockey and his saddle. Lead
and Caulfield Cups, the Cox Plate and the
Cup is run over 2400 meters and the Melbourne
weights placed in the saddle are used to make
Derby and Oaks, but in an industry with its own
Cup over 3200 meters.
up the required total.
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Barrier – The position in the starting
Class Races – Class races are ranked from 1
gates from which a horse will jump. Barrier
through to 6 and refer to the number of races
is determined by a chance draw conducted
a horse is allowed to have won to compete in
by official stewards. Horses are loaded into
that class. Eg: a horse which has not won more
the barriers starting from the inside gate and
than 3 races can compete in a class 3 race etc.
the middle gate simultaneously and moving
Sprint race – A race between the distance
outwards.
of 800 – 1400 meters
Set weights and penalties race – horses
Classic race – A race between the distance
carry a set weight based on their age and sex,
of 1400 – 2000 meters
and under certain conditions, additional weight
Staying race – A race between the distance
(penalties).
of 2000 – 3200 meters
Maiden – A race for horses who have not yet
Yearling – horses become a yearling on their
been removed through surgery. The procedure
won any races. Also a term used to describe a
first birthday and all Australian horses share
is often performed as a gelding is generally
horse that has not won a race.
the same birth date of August 1st regardless
easier to handle than an entire.
of when they were foaled during the season. Filly – a young female horse who becomes a
mare at four years old and a broodmare when she retires to stud. Colt – a young male horse under the age of
four who has not been gelded. Entire/Horse/Stallion – A male horse from
the age of four up that has not been gelded is called an entire or a horse. He becomes a stallion if he retires to stud for mating duties. Gelding – A male horse whose testicles have
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Having a little Thinking of
For most people, betting on the horses involves a little flutter on the Melbourne Cup. But for some there is the excitement of watching their own horse galloping towards the winning post. You too could have a share of the thrill by joining a syndicate. By Ron L. Williams
of his then trainer, Bill Mitchell and I was most
Since then I have purchased a few more shares
impressed with Joe’s candour and information
of horses from Joe and only one has not won a
Hi Ladies.
he gave me about the various horses he had
race. The star of these horses is now a 4yo mare
Have you ever considered buying into a well
available. There are a maximum of ten owners
called Believe ’n Achieve (10% = $5,500) who
bred quality racehorse? When I first had the
names allowed in the Race Books. After
didn’t start racing until she was a three-year old
thought I said to myself that it would be too
completing the syndication Joe asks all the
and in the last racing year has won seven races
expensive.
owners to submit their preferred name for the
from 12 starts, including two at Strathalbyn,
horse. I submitted the name of Maha Chakri and
three at Morphettville, and two at Moonee Valley,
was very pleased when Joe rang me to tell me
which made her the most successful three-year
or buying shares. However, there is a way you
that my name had been selected.
old in Australia. She is currently back in work
can invest in a racehorse without it costing you
Maha Chakri raced as a 2 and 3 year old for
too much money. The answer is to purchase a
two wins, six seconds and five thirds from 16
share in a well bred horse through one of the
starts with prize money of just under $200,000.
When Bill Mitchell retired Joe transferred all his
many Horse Syndicators available throughout
Her greatest success was when she won the
horses to David Hayes, Mark Kavanagh and Kris
Australia.
Tasmanian Oaks in Launceston in February
Lees. He also has horses in Tasmania trained
In 2005, I purchased my first 10% share of a
2007. After a long spell she resumed racing as
by Charlie Goggin. All Joe’s horses race in his
yearling filly at a cost of $7,000 from Joe O’Neill,
a four-year old but after a few starts without
colours of royal blue with a white star and a
Principal of Prime Thoroughbreds. I answered
success, it was decided that we sell her as
red cap.
Joe’s advertisement in the Thoroughbred Racing
she had lost her zest for racing. Joe was able
I don’t want to give you the impression that
Paper Winning Post which is published weekly
to sell her for breeding for $130,000 (10% =
everybody makes money by investing in a
and available every Friday morning in all States.
$13,000) which was a very nice return from my
racehorse. You have the monthly training fees
I arranged to meet Joe at the Caulfield Stables
initial investment.
as well as your initial purchase. There are horses
Any investment runs the risk of being unsuccessful. You have to think of it as a hobby
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and is being set for a race on Cox Plate Day. Her stake money to date is just over $150,000.
BELIEVE ’N ACHIEVE
By Ron L. Williams Believe ’n Achieve – The winner of more races than any other three year old in Australia in 2009/2010. A genuine wish will sometimes come true that cost many hundreds of thousands of dollars and some only return a very small percentage of their purchase price. That is why I will always be a small owner, and I prefer fillies because they generally have a better residual value, unless you are lucky enough to have a good colt that doesn’t need to be gelded. The last idea I would like to mention is that you can form your own syndicate with family and/ or friends. You then buy whatever percentage of the horse that you want and then divide the costs by the number of people that you have in your syndicate. I have now done this with my two sons and one son-in-law and their wives. Should you wish to contact me please call 0412 434 186. To subscribe to Women in Racing Magazine call Cathryn Meredith on 1300 783 112 or email her at cm@impressionsmedia.com.au.
For more information about race horse syndication call Prime Thoroughbreds on 0433 762 700 or email primethoroughbreds@hotmail.com.
If that’s what you want to happen Strength from within will help you project The final result that you hope to expect The mind is a wonderful and beautiful gift When used to format a positive image But sometimes we are too quick to reject A different idea that others may question To have faith in yourself when others have doubts Is the code of a person who will always achieve What they want out of life whether at work or at leisure Because deep in their heart they truly believe There are many who will say that it can’t be done And they will generally outnumber you by at least two to one But enthusiasm excitement and a strong will to succeed Will invariably produce the result that you need A successful person must possess plenty of vision And have the mentality to work with minimal supervision They will face objections regularly without fear of derision Believing in their ability to receive a favourable decision Your strength of character will allow you to accept A negative result that you didn’t expect But by using sound common sense and help from wherever You will be rewarded for your continual endeavour Success will happen if you follow the rules By the use of all the available tools And at the end of the year or at times in between You will know you have achieved as a member of a team
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Ballarat Cup
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Racing in t he Capit al The C anberra Cup
Whether it’s a corporate Christmas party, a
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get-together, the CanPrint Communications Canberra Cup provides a day out that everyone year and is one of the exciting race days at Thoroughbred Park, home of the Canberra Racing Club, both on and off the track. boasts an impressive prize package including an all-expenses-paid trip (with spending money) for two to Hong Kong to the winner of the Classic Ladies Racewear. There are cash prizes and Myer vouchers to be won for other categories, and the Classic Mens and Classic Couples competition is always strong and well contested.
Friday 1 October Ray White Canberra Race Day Students Race Day Fashions on the field competitions for Classic Ladies, Classic Mens, Classic Couples and the Fashion Designer Award catagory. Cash prizes, Live DJs and plenty of excitement on and off the track.
Thursday 7 October 2010 “An Evening Frocktacular”
can enjoy. Canberra’s Cup is now in its 76th
The Myer Fashions on the Field competition
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Thoroughbred Park boasts plenty of hospitality options for their race days including a delicious two-course luncheon and seafood platter in the Silks Room overlooking the track, for the reasonable price of $180 per person. This includes entry, five-hour beverage package and race books, and the room has arguably one of the best views in Canberra. The track nestles between the Majura, Ainslie and the Black Mountains and you can have a birds-eye view of one of the best tracks in Australia. The children won’t be left out either with plenty of free entertainment for the young and youngat-heart that will hold the kids attention while you enjoy the colour and anticipation of racing in the national capital. Canberra is a beautiful place to visit and the Canberra Cup on Sunday 28 November is certainly a race to be included on your race‑day calendar. Visit the Thoroughbred Park website for information at www.thoroughbredpark.com.au or contact (02) 6204 0000. Thoroughbred Park – the thrill of it all!
Cocktail Party & Spring Racing Fashion Parade. View the latest in Spring racing attire, meet local milliners and boutiques specialising in race wear and in the process help raise much needed funds for research and awareness of ovarian cancer.
Friday 15 October 2010 Open Family Charity Race Day Special guest, Melbourne Cup winning jockey Corey Brown and former champion jockey. Malcolm Johnstone will be in attendance in the official luncheon
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Takes a Twist Heather’s c areer
New Zealand-born apprentice Heather Poland rode her second winner in town and then duly dropped a bombshell.
Words: Mark Brassel Pictures: Steve White There could not be a better way to draw the curtain on your race riding career then to boot home a winner in the city – at the expense of a couple of world-class jockeys. Heather Poland, 25, guided Riebeek to victory at Warwick Farm last month and afterwards, surprised many by announcing she would be handing in her apprentice’s licence. Heather comes from the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ and was always on the fringe of horse racing. “My family wasn’t involved much in racing but I always had a horse and got into
Above: Heather Poland looks for the winning post as she drives Riebeek to victory in her last ever ride at Warwick Farm. Right: Heather about to unsaddle after winning on Riebeek. than anything, I will probably miss riding my little man in his races.” Heather has ridden Riebeek on six occasions for two wins, two seconds (at Warwick Farm and
some eventing,” she said.
Hawkesbury) and a third at Canberra.
“I was introduced to thoroughbred racing by
“That was a great way to go out, winning on him
people I knew there. I have been in Australia now for more than three years.” Heather’s last ride was aboard Riebeek and incredibly she has a 50% strike rate in the metropolitan area having ridden in the city just four times. She has managed two wins with both
at Warwick Farm; he is such a kind animal and it would be my biggest thrill to date, although I absolutely loved winning on him at Royal Randwick. “But being my last ride, this was something really special.”
top and I’m not going to be one of them. “I will now work for Stephen (Hill, trainer of
Riebeek) as a foreman. I admire and respect the successes Stephen has achieved with a small team and think I can learn a lot about training from him. “I’m not looking too far ahead but at this stage, I’m just going to concentrate on learning as much as I can and see where that takes me. “I also have a young horse that I hope to take
on her favourite horse Riebeek. Heather scored
Although Heather will not be riding in races, she
eventing soon so I will be able to keep my
at Royal Randwick in August and then at Warwick
is not lost to the industry.
eye in.”
Farm where she beat Not a Snip a Doubt (Corey
“I have had really good opportunities offered
Heather also likes taking out her ‘mechanical
to me lately, but my overall success was not
horse’: “Yes, I have a dirt bike and love taking it
“He is an amazing little horse (Riebeek). He
enough for me to justify continuing (riding).
out for a spin. It goes a bit faster than Riebeek
gives his all and seems to run well for me. More
Realistically only a few jockeys make it to the
but it’s not as comfy a ride as the little fella!”
Brown) and Diamondsahoy (Hugh Bowman).
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Rockhampt on Cup Day XXXX Gold
Rockhampton Jockey Club culminated their popular XXXX Gold Rockhampton Winter
Racing Carnival with a great day on Saturday, June 26, 2010 with the running of the Calibre Earthmoving & Environmental Rockhampton Cup, brilliantly won by Shuffle The Cash trained by Brian Guy and ridden by Brad Stewart, all in front of a crowd of 4,000 happy patrons. The weather was a beautiful 25°C and sunny, the racing keen contested but not as keenly contested as the Phil Peel Fashions on the Field Competition with over $9,000 of prizes on offer. Taking out first prize for the women over 30 was Meagan Milne while Natasha Donnelly took out the women under 30.
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Cairns Amateurs Racing C arnival 2010
A sensational turnout for the 52nd Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival!
Fashion led the way when the carnival commenced on Thursday September 2nd with a fashion High Tea for the ladies at Cannon Park. Punctuated by the attendance of the delightful Prue Eales, owner of 2009 Melbourne Cup winner, Shocking, and her family, it was a fabulous display of fun and colour both on the catwalk and amongst the crowds. Set in the garden under an enormous marquee the catwalk was flanked by tables adorned with pillars of delicious cakes and slices. Guests received complimentary glasses of bubbly upon arrival and were treated to fashion parades straight from the Mercedes Fashion Week in Brisbane accompanied by some
Couple and Liz Greatorex was the Under 25
Alexandra Gowdie claimed the
category winner of Saturday’s Fashion on the
Open Millinery Award and Grace
Field awards.
threatened to put a dampener on
a sensational day, the Fashions
the event, the rain held off until the
on the Field contest was strong
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Nathan and Andrea Gerhardt were named Best
Open Ladies Racewear, while
morning showers on Saturday
Ladies Day at Cannon Park was
in the Fashions on the Field: the inaugural
track while Debbie Ball won the Open Racewear,
sister of Jaydee Paino who won
While cloudy skies and some early
created by Neil Grigg of Sydney.
New initiatives proved popular, especially
Day claimed the Cairns Amateurs Cup on the
was won by Sarah Bremner, the
Lee the Emerging Milliner Award.
amazing hats and fascinators
and the track in form for some great racing.
E m e r g i n g D e s i g n e r s Aw a r d
horses passed the finishing post on the last race of the carnival. Mackay based trainer Darryl Hansen’s Beautiful
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With a crowd of approximately 15,000 attending over the two race days, Cannon Park again rose to the occasion providing a picturesque backdrop for one of Australia’s best regional horse racing carnivals. Put it in the calendar for next year, why not make a holiday of it and enjoy all that the infamous tourist region has to offer.
Et hical invest ment Sometimes the good guys win!
Ethical investment is no longer seen as
Responsible Investments Association of
investment where returns take second place
Australasia (RIAA), the ethical investment
to social conscience, an option for those who
industry body, has revealed that ethical funds
want to make money but not at any cost. In fact,
have not only kept pace with mainstream funds
over the past seven years ethical funds have
in terms of returns, but have often marginally
given conventional managed funds a run for
outperformed them. The RIAA benchmark
their money, and now some mainstream fund
survey for 2009 reported that the average
managers are launching new ethical funds.
ethical share fund outperforms the average
An ethical investme nt strategy aims to change the world for the better by refusing to invest in companies whose activities harm the
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conventional Australian share fund over 1, 5 and 7 years, while the average ethical balanced fund does the same over 1 and 5 years.1
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environment or the social fabric. Ethical funds
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Ethical investment is a fast-growing but still
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‘neutral’ industries such as banking. However, the question has always been: How much growth and investment return do you lose by filtering out the nasties, or excluding blue chip companies that have one or two nasty subsidiaries? The truth is that most companies do not produce environmentally or socially harmful products, so the core companies in an ethical fund’s share portfolio overlap with many of those in a mainstream fund.
small segment of the managed fund market, with around $16 billion under management – less than 2% of the total market.2 At the same time, there are now more than 40 ethical funds offering investment and superannuation
By focusing on suitable strategies at the right time, we aim to deliver quality advice to our clients.
portfolios in Australia so you have a real choice – not only of managers, but also of investment philosophies. Finally, ethical share funds must always disclose their screening criteria and list the companies in their portfolios – so you never
This is one reason why research by the
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The Mat riarch of
Regularly going far and beyond the call of duty, Melissa Williams – Sydney’s Strapper of the Year – is a ‘one-off’. Words: Mark Brassel Pictures: Steve White
Melissa Williams is an incredible person and one staff regard as their ‘matriarch’. To say the
Out Randwick way the busy workers at John
mould was destroyed after they made Melissa
O’Shea’s stables know they have a rarity in
would be some understatement.
their midst.
Melissa, 33, was last month named the inaugural winner of the Sydney Strapper Award at NSW racing’s Night of Champions at Rosehill Gardens. Born in New Zealand, Melissa was with the Ingham conglomerate at Crown Lodge (Warwick
immediately forms a close bond to all of her horses,” said stable foreman, Amanda Good. “Her attention to detail is second-to-none resulting in her horses constantly being wellgroomed, happy and relaxed. “Mel loves to have a chat and naturally all she wants to talk about is horses. In fact if there is no-one to talk to, you’ll find Mel talking to her horses!” Melissa has strapped some good horses in her years but her favourite is Informality: “He’s a
Farm) for five years before joining the successful
lovely animal and his stable nickname is Martin!
John O’Shea team at Randwick in 2005.
“I have also strapped some good ones such as
Melissa’s hard work behind the scenes of
Strawberry Field, Dizelle and Toulouse Lautrec.”
raceday – whilst battling a major illness
Helen Smith, who also works for John O’Shea,
(autoimmune disorder) – is inspiring. If just one
said Melissa is a wonderful person to have
of her horses had the heart and fighting spirit
at the stables: “Through quite a few years of
she has consistently displayed, there’s little
experience with thoroughbreds both in Australia
doubt that horse would be a Group One winner.
and overseas, I have never come across a more
“The more I dwell on it (lupus disease) the worse
dedicated person to their horses than Melissa,”
it gets so I just drag myself out of bed each
Helen said.
morning and get moving,” Melissa said. “The
“At the stables we all start work at 4am but Mel
more I move the better I feel.”
starts at 2:30am, just to ensure that not only her
Those around her say Melissa has a very open
horses, but other horses in the yard are put on
and honest personality, with a great sense of humour that endears her to all. Melissa is always
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“Mel is an exceptional horsewoman and
the walking machine and the boxes are mucked out before other team members arrive; she likes
willing to lend a hand when needed and her
to make life a little easier for everyone.
joyous nature and matriarchal role within the
“Mel even lends a hand on her days off just to
stable plays an integral part in providing a happy
check on her horses and make sure they are
workplace.
well and content.”
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she raises them from yearlings to retiree with
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The Cup
There was a high level of excitement in the Committee Room of the Victorian Racing Club on Friday 28th May for the media launch of ‘The Cup’, a film about the memorable win of the 2002 Melbourne Cup by Media Puzzle who was trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Damien Oliver just seven days after his brother was killed in a training accident in Perth. The media launch was compered by Brian Martin, the former Sport 927 race caller, who was also a part-owner of Fields of Omagh, a dual Cox Plate winner.
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actor Brendan Gleeson who plays Dermot Weld. Stephen Curry is one of Australia’s most acclaimed young actors winning Best Lead Actor at the 2007 Australian Film Awards for television drama as well as Most Outstanding Actor at the 2008 Logie Awards for his performance in The King. He is fondly remembered as the youngest member of the Kerrigan family in the hit movie The Castle. Brendan Gleeson’s extensive credits include Braveheart, The Butcher Boy, The General, Steven Spielberg’s A.I: Artificial Intelligence and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York. He is well known to the younger audiences
“The Cup is more than just the story of a horse
for his portrayal of the defence against the
race. It is the story of triumph over adversity,”
dark arts professor “Mad-eye” Moody in three
says the film’s director, producer and co-writer,
Harry Potter films. Last year he played Winston
the internationally acclaimed Simon Wincer.
Churchill in the historical drama Into the Storm
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver,
which earned him an Emmy for Outstanding
a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting
Lead Actor in a miniseries or movie. In 2008 he appeared in the Oscar nominated film, In
of the way their father died 27 years earlier.
Bruges.
After suffering through a series of discouraging
Television star Daniel MacPherson plays
defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot
Damien’s brother, Jason, who was tragically
Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup
killed in a riding accident in the days before the
in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting
2002 Melbourne Cup.
history.
The star of Jersey Boys, Bobby Fox is playing
Outstanding Australian actor Stephen Curry
Niall Phillips. The Australian star of film and TV,
portrays Damien Oliver, starring alongside Irish
Tom Burlinson, plays his older brother, Dave. The
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legendary Bill Hunter is trainer Bart Cummings
Race horses from across the state are playing
and Shaun Micallef is Lee Freedman.
the equine stars of The Cup, including Media
Jodi Gordon plays Damien’s wife, Trish and Alice
Puzzle, Vinnie Roe and Pugin. There are
Media Puzzle is being portrayed by Primos
Parkinson is Jason’s girlfriend, Jenny. Singer
currently 43 horses in work at a stud farm on
Gold, sired by Primo Valentino from Ireland.
and actress Colleen Hewett is playing Damien
the outskirts of Melbourne preparing for the re-
This four-year-old chestnut had two race
and Jason’s mum, Pat. Stephen’s brother,
creation of some of Australia’s greatest horse
starts without earning any winnings. The
Andrew Curry plays Damien and Jason’s father,
races.
horse department says Primos Gold has
Ray, who was killed in a riding accident in 1975.
More than 100 actors, a crew of more than 100
The equine stars
“the King of the barn attitude, but is a bit of a softy underneath”.
Other cast members include Lewis Fitzgerald
and 3000 extras will bring The Cup to life under
who is playing the wealthy Irish racehorse
the creative eye of Simon Wincer and his team.
Vinnie Roe is being portrayed by Illite ,
owner, Sir Michael Smurfit and Rodger Corser
Simon has directed some celebrated films and
sired by the Australian horse, Danzero .
who is playing North Melbourne footballer,
television series including Phar Lap, The Light
This five-year-old black brown had three
Jason McCartney.
Horsemen, Free Willy, The Phantom, Lonesome
starts without success. He’s described as
Managing Director of Roadshow Films, Joel
Dove, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and
a beautiful looking “look at me type” with
Pearlman says “Quite simply, The Cup is an
Into the West.
inquisitive nature.
Production designer is Lis Thomas. Director of
Pugin is portrayed by Stand & Fire, sired by
Photography is David Burr. Costume designer
Noverre from the US. The five-year-old bay
is Julie Middleton. The horses are being trained
had 20 race starts for two wins and three
by Evanne Chesson.
places, collecting $7,695 in winnings. A
extraordinary story made all the more impactful because it is true. Simon Wincer has been working on this project for many years and we are delighted to be working on it with him. He has assembled a remarkable cast and we are greatly looking forward to bringing this truly
The script of The Cup is written by Simon
iconic moment in sporting history to the screen
Wincer and Eric O’Keefe, who have published
in 2011”.
a book of the same name.
magnificent looking beast with a rich copper gold coat, Stand & Fire is a real character with a lovely temperament.”
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Spring Racing in Sout h There’s nothing like a good field at springtime
and South Australian racegoers are saddling up for a stellar season of racing ahead. With a plethora of events scheduled for metropolitan, provincial and country racing clubs, there’s no doubt the time has arrived to celebrate the season at one of the state’s most colourful race days.
Spring in the City With spring in full-swing, fabulous fashions are set to make their way to Adelaide’s Allan Scott Park Morphettville over the coming months – with headline events including Caulfield Cup Day and Melbourne Cup Day. Caulfield Cup Day on October 16 will signify the launch of the Spring Racing Carnival in style but with a special charity focus. The Leukaemia Foundation will host its annual luncheon in the
and DJs and a range of hospitality and picnic packages on offer for guests.
Upper Tapestry Pavilion, while the Hudson
Traditionally known as a day for the ladies, VRC
Maher Foundation will host its Race Day in the
Oaks Day is on November 4 and an indulgent
Chairman’s Room. Both events are open to
afternoon has been planned at the races. It’s all
the public with guests enjoying the best local
about Hats and High Tea in the Tapestry Pavilion
produce and wine while overlooking the track
where ladies will be treated to Jansz sparkling
and a fine day of racing.
and scrumptious delicacies.
The ‘race that stops the nation’ may be held
This year will also see the inaugural Pink Diamond
interstate, but Allan Scott Park also comes
Race Day on November 27 – a flamboyant and
alive for Melbourne Cup Day on November
fun race day like no other. With superb hospitality
2– with fashion a strong focus of the event.
packages on offer and colourful entertainment
While there’ll be live racing on the track and big
to match, it’s expected to be an outrageous day
screens to see all the action from Melbourne,
out at the track! And, as the name suggests,
there’ll also be plenty of action trackside with
there is an opportunity for guests to win diamond
a Fashions on the Field competition, bands
jewellery from Ann Middleton.
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Aust ralia Regional racing revs up
Down the coast a little, the Langhorne Creek Vignerons Day on November 21 will combine the best of country hospitality with the excitement of the races. There’s nothing like the pick of the bunch and Vignerons Day brings the best local food, wine and produce together for a vibrant day of racing in the peak of spring. Held at Strathalbyn Racecourse, Langhorne Creek Vignerons Day takes on a festival feel as punters enjoy a glass or two of the finest local wine amongst the picturesque rose gardens. Vignerons Day isn’t the only great event to be held at the Strathalbyn Racecourse over the spring and summer months. The Strathalbyn Cup on January 16 is the premier event for the Strathalbyn Racing Club – with Photography: ellejphotography.com.au
record crowds expected again in 2011 to enjoy a day of quality racing, fine fashions and exceptional food and wine. Dubbed the most glamorous of all South Australia’s provincial race meetings, the Strathalbyn Cup is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up for the chance to win some great prizes in the Fashions on the Field competition. There’s also a fashion parade, live music and great hospitality – and better yet it’s just a picturesque 40 minute drive from Adelaide to get there. The Clare Valley Racing Club is well known for its Easter event but spring
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Penola Race Day Murray Bridge Gold Cup Caulfield Cup Day @ SAJC Cox Plate Day @ SAJC Bordertown Race Day VRC Derby Day @ SAJC
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Melbourne Cup Day @ SAJC Mount Gambier Race Day
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VRC Oaks Day @ SAJC Kalangadoo Cup @ Penola Langhorne Creek Vignerons Day Wrattonbully Race Day @ Naracoorte Pink Diamond Race Day @ SAJC Clare Valley Cup
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Ceduna Christmas Races Bordertown Cup Christmas Twilight Races @ SAJC Boxing Day Races @ SAJC Port Lincoln New Years Eve Twilight
December 2010
January 2011
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Ceduna Cup Strathalbyn Cup Port Lincoln Twilight Races
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sees the running of its most prestigious race – the Taminga Hotel Clare Cup – on November 28. One of the world’s most enviable wine regions, the town of Clare celebrates all that makes the region great on Clare Cup day – with great food, great wine and great entertainment on offer at the track. This year’s Cup will be a family affair, with face painting, colouring competitions and even an early visit from Santa. The fashion savvy will also have their opportunity to show off their latest spring/summer attire in the Fashions on the Field Competition Heading south-east, the Limestone Coast Spring Racing Carnival from October 10 – November 25 combines country charm with some of the State’s best food and wine. Picturesque vineyards make for idyllic backdrops at a number of these local clubs where the action on the track is complemented by all the fun and frivolity on the sidelines.
Festive nights by the track They’re the perfect way to spend a balmy summer evening and the Twilight Races will be in full swing again this year – with race meetings in the city, Adelaide Hills and South-East. The Flight Centre Christmas Twilight Races on December 17 are an ideal way to celebrate the end of the working year with colleagues, or the start of the festive season with friends. Enjoy a night out at the races with plenty of entertainment trackside including bands and DJs playing well into the night. Getting in to the Christmas spirit is made easy with a range of private and syndicated hospitality options available as well as trackside picnic sites. Mount Gambier Racing Club and Oakbank Racing Club will also host Twilight Races on December 3 and December 10 respectively, with Photography: ellejphotography.com.au
both events expected to attract a mass of racegoers ready to welcome the festive season and enjoy some great horse racing at the same time. Since earning its provincial status, Mount Gambier Racing Club now has more prize money on offer so keen punters can expect better racing than ever before. Whether you’re a local or looking for an escape from hectic pre-Christmas city life, regional twilight racing events will have something for everyone. To find out more information and organise your tickets for the upcoming spring/summer racing events visit www.theracessa.com.au. 72
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Fashion Tips
Spring Racing
Embrace this season’s most exciting brands
and strongest trends at David Jones to create a
Crown Oaks Day Thursday 4 November: Make a bold impact trackside and shine in prints in any form from dainty floral, modern techo and romantic brush strokes. Prints come in a wide variety of colours and expressions and are the perfect way to add some flare to simple shapes. Complete this look with a block coloured jacket to sharpen your outfit
Ladies
look of modern glamour and trackside elegance
with embellished details, to something more
• Straw and fabric hats are the must have
for the 2010 Spring Racing Carnival. From
structured, from Grecian to classic. Compliment
piece to complete your outfit–felt is only for
millinery and seasonal accessories to the
these tones with bright coloured accessories
Autumn. Make like Coco Chanel and have fun
greatest range of Australian and international
in raspberry, coral and bright pink tones. If the
fashion David Jones is a great destination for
temperature is cool don’t forget to layer with an
your racewear essentials.
updated classic like the summer trench.
perfect ‘do’ that suits your hat. Too many pins
“The Spring Racing Carnival has become a
Tatts Cox Plate Saturday 23 October:
equal a later afternoon disaster so keep it
major fashion event on the Australian calendar
It’s all about reworked classic pieces with a
and creates a brilliant platform for both those
sense of fun and frivolity for this day. Invest
• Check the weather and have an option for
trackside and those simply celebrating the
in a classic pencil skirt and blouse with a
cool days or warmer weather. A trench or
carnival to embrace the new season’s trends”,
structured cropped jacket or opt for a relaxed
cropped jacket is the perfect trans seasonal
said David Bush, David Jones General Manager
blazer layered over a beautiful shift dress and
companion for cooler days.
Womens wear.
create your own statement with accessories
• Have fun with accessories. Gloves are key,
and seasonal colours. Contrast the classicism
they make a strong statement for Autumn
with a fun fascinator or statement ‘Topper’ hat.
Racing and translate for Spring in lighter
“This season there are so many trends and statements including a nod to ladylike, polished
with the glamorous boater style hat. • Take your hat to your hairdresser to get the
simple and§ sophisticated.
fabrications such as lace,§ mesh, delicate
fashion taking inspiration from the heroines of
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the 50s and 60s. The traditional black and white
October: Take cue from the 1980s ‘Uptown
both in fashion and millinery continues to be a
Girl’ trend this season for a powerful statement
strong focus with a reference to the shapes of
and sophisticated approach trackside. The
the 1980s while the nude and blush tones so
emphasis is on a sharp and sexy silhouette.
strong this season create a feminine and modern
Focus on timeless tailoring and key pieces that
twist trackside. Accessorising is key. In addition
you’ll wear long after the spring racing season.
to millinery, shoes, handbags and summer gloves
It’s all about tradition for Derby Day and that
create a wonderful sense of occasion for all
means a classic black and white approach.
racewear looks,” Mr Bush concluded.
Emirates Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 2
• Pay attention to accessories when completing your outfit – this includes cuff links, shoes, a
BMW Caulfield Cup Saturday 16 October:
November: The most fun to be had with fashion
Hit the fashion mark and make a statement at
is on Melbourne Cup Day. Embrace colour and
the Caulfield Cup by embracing the wonderful
glamour whether it be print, patterns or bold
array of nude and blush tones that are so
blocks. Be inspired by frivolous tones of hot
prominent this season. From pretty dresses
pink, coral, bright orange, teal blue and purple.
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satin and mesh spot. • Keep plunging necklines and ultra-minis for a nightclub, not the racetrack. Remember sophistication and elegance throughout the Spring Racing carnival.
Gentlemen • Invest in a new tie and a pocket handkerchief – these are essentials for any race day
belt and tie. • Don’t forget sunglasses. Look for classic shapes in elegant eyewear. • Polish your shoes and look for smart socks.
The Hat Box
Fashion Festival Fever
When fashionista and former high school
were led down the catwalk by a corseted dancer
languages teacher Dale Olsson bought The
in an Elizabeth R top hat to the raunchy sounds
Hat Box in Brisbane it was owned and operated
of Joe Cocker singing ‘You Can Leave Your Hat
by a lone milliner making and selling her own
On’. My segment ended with a breathtaking
work but, because Dale was not a milliner,
finale, an ethereal bride whose headpiece was
she had to think outside the square – and
created by magic Melbourne milliner, Richard
she did! Armed with a new business plan she
Nylon.” Dale laughed, “I don’t think the audience,
confronted Australia’s top milliners with the idea
who included the Governor General, Quentin
of a completely new and unique outlet for their
Bryce and the Premier, Anna Bligh had ever
hats. They bought it, and six years later The Hat
seen a millinery parade quite like that before.”
Box represents the best milliners in Australia.
With the Fashion Festival over for another
Last year Dale added British superstar Stephen Jones to her stable and is now able to claim to represent the best milliners in the world!
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival showcased fabulous hats by some of the world’s best milliners: Patricia Balmer, Ann Boyle, Minette Collins, Hatmaker, Stephen Jones, Meredith McMaster, Richard Nylon, Elizabeth R.
year, the milliners are now concentrating their talents on creating original pieces for the Spring Carnival and then the Gold Coast’s Magic
“They really are very talented people and every
Millions in January. “Truly, we have some of the
year their work gets better and better. Once
best milliners in the world,” declares Dale “and
again, they proved it beyond question at the
my shop, located in the beautiful heritage listed
Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane –
Brisbane Arcade, has proven to be a fabulous
and what a show stopper it was! Sixteen models
showcase for their work”.
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Modern Sophist icat ion Modern sophistication returns this Spring Racing Carnival with the newest headwear collections from Fiona Powell and Morgan & Taylor. The Fiona Powell collection is Dior inspired and delivers feminine glamour as exquisite feathers and detailed flowers compliment sculptured designs. “The Fiona Powell collection includes statement making pieces from large low crown hats to playful spotted flowers on chic beret shapes,” says Fiona Powell and Morgan & Taylor creator,
finishes in various fine fabrications.
Molly Kasriel. “Divine trims from Switzerland,
Fiona Powell and Morgan & Taylor creations
France and Italy add super-luxurious style to
are available from selected fashion retailers
this year’s Spring trends.”
nationally.
Morgan & Taylor features fabulous headband
For stockists, please call 03 9372 1799.
styles from satin and silk bows to quirky sequin, beaded and tulle explosions. New to the collection are silk-like straw hats in origami styles. Feminine fascinators make a much-welcomed
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Making Headlines Just for You
Some would say that timing is everything and Queensland milliner Sandy Aslett would be the first to agree. Since leaving her role as Industry Career Advisor, Sandy has been totally absorbed by her long term passion for millinery.
A background in the fashion including high profile boutique management and seven years in her own fashion business has set the path for Sandy’s entry to the world of millinery. Today the “Hats By Sandy A” label is firmly established with fashion awards from Darwin, Cairns in the north to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast with designs that cover Race wear, Cocktail, Designer headpieces, Bridal and resort style. Sandy also has a love of the bygone years of the 1920s to 50s and enjoys adding, a modern twist to these timeless styles. The current resurgence in headwear for both men and women has seen Sandy’s tranquil Buderim studio on the Sunshine Coast alive
with activity. Outgoing and energetic Sandy has a flair for design, shape and color to perfectly enhance her clients chosen outfit. The recent Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane was an opportunity to showcase her designs when asked by Noosa designer Tulipani for five pieces that would compliment their range on the catwalk. A quick brief, a colour swatch and a creative mind was all that was needed to match this exciting resort wear. By continuously training and working alongside some of the great Australian milliners, Sandy ensures that she is constantly striving to achieve not only high quality craftsmanship and stunning designs but also that special individuality that every woman desires to complete her outfit.
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Julie Casey Millinery
Julie discovered a love for Millinery when
on a regular basis. The skills taught by these
attending Louise Macdonald’s courses in
extremely talented Milliners are essential in
Melbourne in 2007 and 2008. Since then
providing a range of techniques which are then
Julie has been tutored by some of Australia’s
transformed into unique one off Millinery pieces.
finest Milliners including Neil Grigg, Georgina Conheady, Waltraud Reiner, Phillip Rhodes and Jane Stoddart and continues these studies
Julie can create a hat or headpiece that is just for you, using exquisite antique fabrics and finished with unique decorative feathers, lace trims and striking embellishments. Hand made flowers can also be made to match that special outfit. Each fabric used by Julie offers inspiration to create something elegant or quirky to suit each person individually. A hat is an accessory that anyone can wear. The secret is to choose the style to suit your face, personality and above all, that you feel comfortable wearing.
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Top t o Toe
Racing Fashion
Points Boutique, situated on Grice Avenue,
she really is special. Sonya loves giving that
Paradise Point, offers you an elegant shoe store
same feeling to her new friends and customers
with all the dressings. Beautiful handbags, hats,
at Points Boutique on the Gold Coast and
evening bags, jewellery, race wear, cocktail and
introducing fantastic new labels and designers,
evening dresses, day wear and of course, an
some of which we have listed below.
exquisite range of shoes from some of the finest Australian designers. Sonya Varley, owner of this unique new business is celebrating her one year anniversary in Paradise Point. “Points” is Sonya’s fourth boutique and specializes in her wardrobe makeovers, with a ‘Top to Toe’ friendly service. Growing up with a mother as a fine seamstress, has certainly contributed to the fact her family has over 35 years experience and knowledge
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Look forward to seeing you at Points! Fashion Designers Rosie Noír • I Woman I Love • Wyse • Jendi • Sash Paco PM • Cisada • Barometer Footwear Sanna Shoes Australia • Boutique Identi • Zensu Australia Cinnamon • D’Jango & Juliette • Lily Rose bags & Accessories Annucci Leather • Oran Leather • Amore Jewels Miss M • Yanvan Jewellery • Coussinet Belts
of the fashion industry, As with her boutiques of the past, Sonya offers a shoe boutique with a point of difference, which makes every woman feel and know that
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Shoes for Comfort This season, women’s feet no longer need
ultimate addition to any woman’s wardrobe. Incorporating classic
to suffer thanks to the launch of Fabz, an
and contemporary designs, the whole collection is made of soft
Australian designed collection of quality leather
leather, featuring a padded heel for comfort and non slip rubber
foldable flats. Perfect for the commute to work,
soles for added stability. Fabz are available in Australian
big nights out, travelling and everyday wear,
sizes 5–10, with selected styles in a size 12. Prices
Fabz are packaged in a pouch that fits neatly
start from $79.95 RRP. Fabz can be purchased
into any handbag, unfolding into a light yet
online and from a range of stockists throughout
durable pair of fashionable flats – ideal for any
Australia. For more information visit
woman on the go. With over 30 styles and an
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array of colours to choose from, Fabz are the
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For more information or to see the full Spring/
more with every step. Moulded from ergonomically-maximized triple-
Summer FitFlop Footwear range, visit www.
density EVA, the FitFlop midsole slightly destabilises the wearer’s foot while 80
way up through the legs and bottom.
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fitflop.com.au.
Shoe Bout ique The Best little
in town
The best little shoe boutique in town
European handbag labels Toscani
might be tucked away in an arcade
and Puntotres sit alongside the
on Chevron Island but as you walk
fabulous US Brand, Junior Drake.
through the door you will feast your
Stocked brands include Azuree,
senses on a delightful and stunning
Sempre Di, Hogl, Martini Osvaldo,
selection of shoes and handbags.
Schutz, Piazza Grande and Brando.
Shoes on Chevron’s mission is to supply nothing but the best, simply stunning and divine European
bag is a little more unique. If you are a race lady and love magnificent parasols … cast
most tastes and occasions, whilst
your eyes over our Italian Pasotti
keeping a finger firmly on the
parasols!
handbag as limited size runs of each style ensures exclusivity.
The Best Little Shoe Boutique in Town
store are ‘one-offs’, ensuring each
and diverse, something to suit
early each season for your size or
On Chevron
All of the magnificent handbags in
imports. The selection is amazing
pulse of international trends. Get in
Shoes
R emember give a girl the right shoe and she can conquer the world! Shoes on Chevron. Shop 8, 49 Thomas Drive, Chevron Island. Phone 55398269.
Shop 8, 49 Thomas Drive, Chevron Island, Queensland
07 5539 8269 www.shoesonchevron.com.au
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Birds of Paradise by Susan Y
By Dana Korowec
The 2010 “Birds of Paradise” collection of
evening bags emulates the unique and creative talents of designer Susan Munro-Yacoub. “Birds of Paradise” blends original handmade leather motifs and patterns with studs, beads and sparkling Swarovski Crystal embellishments. Sourced and imported from around the world, “Birds of Paradise” features metallic and pearlised leathers from Italy and New York as well as exotic snake
Susan has travelled the globe attending various
skins from Dubai.
workshops and visiting renowned international
Coming from a family of designers, Susan has been working with
leather
for 40 years. Pr e d o m i n a n t l y self-taught,
leather artisans in order to perfect her unique skills. Through making high-end fashion garments, accessories and handbags, Susan has stretched the boundaries of traditional leather work by combining traditional dressmaking techniques with the delicate skill of working with soft garment leathers. Through the construction and design of her collection, Susan’s strong attention to detail becomes evident. Susan believes that when crafting leather the design and embellishments must enhance its own unique intrinsic character. “Birds of Paradise” is a reflection of this philosophy. During her 40-years of leather design experience, Susan has created the most
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lavish, wearable and saleable leather fashion
Susan has gone back to her roots of creative
items. Ranging from leather dresses, trousers,
techniques and leather design, incorporating
jackets and hats to accessories like gloves,
exotic leathers, textures and vibrant colours
earrings and fashionable ladies key rings. Her
to create unique handbags, fascinators and
experience in the leather fashion industry and
accessories.
her love of vintage and lively fashion statements have allowed Susan to create unique leather accessories for the fashion savvy.
You can adopt one of Susan’s “Birds of Paradise” or you can work alongside Susan to create your own unique bird by choosing
In the 1980s and 90s Susan was selling
from the many different leather colours and
garments and accessories in retail stores
textures sourced from around the world, adding
throughout Australia, as well as participating in
just enough sparkle with your own choice of
exhibitions selling one-off pieces at the South
Swarovski Crystals.
Australian Jam Factory and the Crafts Council Gallery at The Rocks in Sydney. Susan and her family moved to Dubai in 2004 for three years, only to move back to the Gold Coast, Australia in 2007. During this time
By Studio Appointment only.
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Hot t o Trot By Karen Phillips
Tunes & Art combine
Finding a sophisticated lounge bar out of the city can be a challenge but the savvy Taphouse Group has created a unique Eastern-themed bar with a twist at Coolangatta at the retro end of the Gold Coast’s glitter strip. This savvy hotspot blasts out cool hip music from local and visiting artists as guests tantalise
Immerse the senses For the ultimate destination to re-align your senses and spirit while breathing in pure
their senses with the sexy cocktail list and Moroccan taste plates while artists create masterpieces on the platform above.
mountain air, head to Gaia Retreat & Spa in
The Patch: open Thu to Sun from 3pm
the hills of Byron Bay. With food picked from
0755 36 3066 | www.taphouse.com.au
the retreat’s exquisite organic garden and
Spa for your beloved
heavenly treatments and fitness options, this
If your beloved designer handbags need a bit
multi-award winning destination is geared
of TLC, then we’ve found the perfect place
toward wellness of the individual. With
to pamper your expensive accessories. From
exclusive experiences from day packages to
Louis Vuitton to Burberry, your pieces are in
individually designed programs, you float away
good hands. MyBagSpa in Melbourne will hand
from the hilltops with a renewed calmness
clean, recondition and polish your pieces back
and balance.
to their former glory.
02 6687 1216 | www.gaiaretreat.com.au
03 9654 1189 | www.mybagsspa.com
FENDI Exclusive Anniversary Baguette Bag The revolutionary Fendi Baguette was originally created by Silvia Venturini Fendi for the 1997/98 Autumn/Winter collection and has since become the ultimate accessory status symbol. The Baguette is chic and comfortable with a short strap to be worn under the arm, just like carrying the classic French bread from which it takes its name. To celebrate the DFS 50th Anniversary the Baguette is luxuriously reinterpreted with shimmering multi-colour sequins illuminating its surface with a flash of dazzling light. The gleaming gold-tone double “F” logo clasp is pure drama set against this glistening background. A limited-edition celebration of style, creativity and sophistication, it is a must-have collector’s item for fashionista Fendi girls around the world. 84
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Jetsetters Delight November marks the 50th Anniversary of DFS Galleria and with their sensational stores in Sydney, Cairns and the Gold Coast, you can buy luxury brands at great prices before you leave for that overseas jaunt. DFS is commemorating its 50th Anniversary with a series of one-of-a-kind gala events, limited-edition merchandise and exclusive in-store presentations so stock up on Burberry, Tiffany, Coach and Dior before you leave town and save the tax on these lavish luxury pieces. www.dfsgalleria.com
New beauty haven
of your ‘to do’ list. One of the delectable features
If you love being pampered to perfection, then
is that after being treated like a princess, you
a visit to the newly opened Esteem Day Spa at
don’t have to leave looking like a maiden. With
Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast has to be top
every treatment, you receive a complementary make-up and hair do and a girl’s gotta love that! The ultimate destination for a girl’s pamper day out or a sanctuary for the soul, it offers everything from indulgent French champagne packages to a total wellness menu. Boasting 13 divine treatment rooms, this world class state-ofthe-art day spa set overlooking the Broadwater at Marina Mirage is open seven days. 07 5539 1000 | www.esteemdayspa.com.au
Spring Racing hot spot
Hobart city slick Hobart has become the latest hotspot with its groovy eateries and cafés like The Cupping Room in Murray Street. And if you are looking for the perfect place to stay then the divine Flourish Boutique Accommodation is just the thing for a Spring fling. Only a few minutes from the CBD, this Heritage Listed Georgian Building boasts a sensational reno complete with state-of-the-art interiors and a flair for retro design along with everything you could want for the perfect get away. Provisions include homemade bickies, local chooks eggs and hand picked flowers. Flourish Boutique has been lovingly restored with a stylish ambience embellished with an array
The Lyall Champagne Bar is the perfect fillies meeting
of original artworks, collectables and quirky
place during Spring Racing with its fine selection of
antiques. With cozy queen size bedrooms,
French champagne by the glass. Capturing the essence
this self-contained cottage allows for self
of its chic South Yarra address, The Lyall Hotel and Spa
catering with a great kitchen and cooking
is Melbourne’s only privately-owned and operated Five
facilities. There is also The Fireman’s Loft
Star hotel offering grand hotel services and facilities
upstairs with one master bedroom, the
on an intimate and personal scale. Included in Condé
perfect pad for two! Pick up your provisions
Nast Traveller “The Gold List 2010” with its 40 suites of contemporary oriental design, the welcoming ambience attracts guests who appreciate personal recognition and attention to their individual needs so it’s the perfect place to stay and play during racing season.
at the Gourmet deli-come-providore or dine
03 9868 8222 | www.thelyall.com
out at the award-winning array of cafés and restaurants nearby as well as the quirky Flourish Gallery and giftware next door. 03 6224 4180 www.stayz.com.au/31185 85
Chifley Hotels
Smart and Sexy
Take a look at the new face of Chifley Hotels
and growing urban and regional areas. The
for your travel requirements and you’ll be
leading brand in the largest Australian-owned
delighted with the spacious, sleek and stylish
hotel groups, Constellation Hotels, Chifley
design of the three new hotels in the Chifley
hotels have facilities designed to keep busy
collection in exceptional CB D positions
guests working, meeting, playing and resting comfortably during their stay. Chifley now boasts 12 hotel in the following locations; Adelaide, Albury, Alice Springs, A u ck l a n d , B r i s b a n e , C a i r n s , D o v e t o n (Dandenong), Eastern Creek, Geelong, Newcastle, Penrith, and Wollongong. Guests at all properties can also take part in
Exclusive
Reader Offer Quote “Races” when making your booking to receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine on arrival when you stay at any Chifley Hotel. Accommodation rates from just $95 per night*. Visit www.chifleyhotels.com or call 1300 650 464 for further information. *Conditions Apply.
with Escape Dollars that can be spent like cash
Mirvac Melbourne
Constellation’s award-winning customer loyalty
throughout the group, as well as dining benefits
program, The Escape Club, which rewards guests
and access to members only special offers.
Spring Racing Fever at Spring racing fever has hit Melbourne and Mirvac Hotels & Resorts are celebrating with racing accommodation rates and packages. Mirvac hotels in Melbourne have all your
luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments along the
The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Melbourne
Spring Racing Carnival accommodation needs
picturesque Southbank promenade overlooking
is centrally located on Queens Road,
covered with the choice of contemporary
the Yarra River.
overlooking beautiful Albert Park Lake.
Only moments away from historic Flinders Street
After a day at the races, unwind at the hotel’s
Station, Hotel Lindrum is a 4½-star boutique
Windows Restaurant, Atrium Bar & Lounge,
hotel and Citigate Melbourne features recently
Cafe @ Sebel and a Health Centre with a
Choose from six outstanding Mirvac
refurbished 4-star accommodation. Enjoy easy
fully equipped gymnasium, heated indoor
Melbourne hotels, all with easy access to
and convenient transport to and from the races.
pool, spa and sauna.
guestrooms, luxurious suites, sophisticated apartments and sensational penthouses to suit your budget.
Flemington, Moonee Valley and Caulfield Racecourses.
Centrally located in the heart of the CBD, The Sebel Melbourne is a beautifully restored
Your best bet for stylish accommodation during the Spring Racing Carnival is to simply
For a 5-star Spring Racing getaway, The
and refurbished nineteenth century landmark
Como Melbourne boasts all-suite boutique
boasting studio suites, 1 and 2 bedroom suites
accommodation in the very heart of South
and loft suites – some of the most spacious
For reservations and enquiries call 13 15 15
Yarra. Or Quay West Suites Melbourne offers
accommodation in Melbourne.
or book online at www.mirvachotels.com.
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settle into a Mirvac Melbourne hotel.
A New Haven for the ultimate indulgence
By Karen Philips
Having indulged in spa experiences around the globe and tried everything from heated bamboo therapy to thermal mud packs, I have to admit I am a bit of a pamper-junkie. So when a new spa opens that boasts everything from a bevy of hi-end treatments to being set overlooking the Broadwater in one of Australia’s most desirable shopping and dining precincts, I feel the sudden urge for a bit of spoiling. As the new jewel in the crown of the glitzy Marina Mirage on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Esteem Day Spa is the ultimate destination for a girls pamper day out or a sanctuary for the soul. Its extensive services include everything from indulgent pamper packages to a total wellness menu and no expense has been spared in the creation of this world-class facility.
Maria says there is no reason
name came from and that is
why women should grow old
our sole purpose and we are
gracefully when there are so
extremely proud of what we
many options now available
have been able to create for
to ensure ladies maximise
both locals and visitors alike.”
their appearance, no matter their age. “I knew
Still in my dreamy haze after a full hour massage
Boasting 13 divine treatment rooms, vichy
anti-aging was the way of the future, I always
shower, relaxing spa, make-up bar, hair salon,
thought why not be the best you can be at any
spray tanning room along with a coffee shop
age and that certainly doesn’t mean you have
and brow bar, Esteem also features consulting
to be a celebrity or millionaire, we aim for a
redone to ensure I depart feeling like a princess.
rooms for renowned cosmetic plastic surgeon,
totally natural, healthy and vibrant look. It’s about
Forget the over-heated bamboo sticks and
Dr Terrence Scamp. The concept is simple says
real people getting real results and we offer a
messy mud, I think I might just have Esteem
Esteem’s CEO, Maria Gambaro, “A one-stop-
day spa where science meets beauty through combining the ultimate treatments and skincare.”
book me in to the Sheraton Mirage to be
shop with something for everyone. “This unique facility covers everything from
The Esteem team of professionals travel around
hair, nails and beauty to the usual pampering
the globe sourcing the latest techniques and
spa treatments right through to non-surgical
therapies and while Maria says they are on the
rejuvenation using laser and injectables and also
cutting edge, she believes the very essence of
Book in advance now for when you visit
the options of modern surgical rejuvenation,”
Esteem is to make people feel really comfortable
the Gold Coast for the 2011 Magic Millions.
she enthuses.
and good about themselves. “That’s where the
07 5539 1000 | www.esteemdayspa.com.au
from what I am sure was by the hands of an angel, I am led to have my hair and make-up
pampered for an entire weekend! The world class state-of-the-art Esteem Day Spa is open seven days.
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Sensational Spring By Wendy Ward
ELES Liquiliner Waterproof Eyeliner, Plum Fizz, $45.95 ELES Micro-Bubble Lipstick, Melon $37.50 ELES Mineral Matte Eyeshadow, Bermuda, $25.50 ELES Powderliner Pencil, Inky Violet, $39.95 ELES Mineral Photo Touch Concealer, Medium $56.95 INIKA Mineral Bronzer, Sunseeker, $44.95 INIKA Mineral Eyeshadow, Blue Topaz, $24.95 INIKA Mineral Eyeshadow, Purple Haze, $24.95
Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant by Jan Marini Skin Research is a unique product containing PhytoMelanin plant extract that offers exceptional hydration, antioxidant benefits and daily UVA and UVB protection. By incorporating PhytoMelanin technology into Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant, this formula now provides even greater natural photoprotection. Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant provides remarkable skin recovery and is perfect for all skin types. RRP $88 Call 03 9571 9990 or www.janmariniaustralia.com.au
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Looking for an ink-black mascara that is guaranteed smudge and flack proof? Marini Mascara offers a big fluffy brush that delivers full, flirty and clumpfree lashes. Get that darker, denser and lusher look for the winter months with this all‑new conditioned mascara. Just $154 for beautiful eyes. Call 03 9571 9990 or www.erase.com.au.
Beaut y Product s Concentrate on dark spots, marks and splotches and get the skin back on track with Germaine de Capuccini’s Timexpert White programme of products. Targetting pesky pigment marks to gradually reduce their size and intensity, the concentrated products address clarity and help even out the complexion. Timexpert White includes Spot Diminish Precision Perfecting Concentrate (RRP $132), Spot Correction Intensive Serum (RRP $143). The Spot Correction Cream SPF20 (RRP $132) boosts hydration and suppleness and at the same time protects from further damage with the benefits of SPF20. Selected salons and spas. Stockists 1 300 432 100 or www.germaine-de-capuccini.com.au
The pure oil in this formula makes rough hair soft and lustrous, blasting frizz and leaving the hair sleek and polished. Pure Oil of Marrakesh (RRP $34.95) is an ultra conditioning and rejuvenating treat that also protects while it works. Just a few drops in the palm of the hand and spread through damp hair makes styling a breeze, without a greasey feel or heavy residue. From salons nationally. Stockists (07) 3267 5511.
KEVIN MURPHY’s hair partners live up to their HYDRATE-ME tag. Repairing and hydrating damaged, processed, brittle and dry hair. The duo contains the natural wonder, Kakadu Plum, a rich source of Vitamin C for lustre and strength and nourishing Shea Butter for hair beauty. HYDRATE-ME-WASH (RRP $34.95) helps defy the strawlike feel from the first shampoo, locking in moisture and leaving hair silken, shiny and soft. Penetrating even the roughest locks, the HYDRATE-MERINSE (RRP $36.95) returns life to the driest strands and leaves the hair tangle-free, bouncy and manageable. Salons across Australia. Stockists 1 800 104 204 or www.kevinmurphy.com.au.
Before or after time on the course, take the pressure off with endota spa clove and mint Muscle Magic (RRP $28). This thermal muscle balm soothes aching muscles and joints with its warming essential oil blend of Peppermint, Clove Bud, Menthol and Rosemary. Helping relieve tender areas, ease stiffness, reduce inflammation and the appearance of bruising it conditions skin too. Endota Spas and Stockists www.endota.com.au.
Nudes are now! Earthy simplicity and a natural nude lip are great to highlight your natural beauty. And luscious lips, not to mention nude goes with practically everything. Inspired by Nature’s colours, the natural Lipsticks and Pencils come in earthy shades to suit all skin types. Enhanced with the fresh scent of lavender and rich in emollients for a longlasting all-day wearability, lips feel soft and nourished. Natural Lipstick RRP $28.00 Shadow Compacts This Mini Compact, with mirror and space for four colours or large with 10 colours is designed to fit perfectly into a small clutch to be carried with you at any racing event; it even has space to include your brushes as well! Environmentally friendly Compacts allow you to interchange and refill your colours whilst using the one compact. Stockists call 03 9764 0966 or visit www.naturalcompatibles.com.au
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A Flawless Finish Achieve an immediate ‘airbrushed’ fffect plus skin rejuvenation benefits!
Want a flawless, airbrushed look every day? Age Intervention Prime, by Jan Marini Skin Research, is a new revolutionary innovation in the facial primer category that is unlike anything on the market! Age Intervention Prime provides the skin with an appearance of an immediate ‘airbrushed’ effect while at the same time providing remarkable skin rejuvenation benefits that are simply amazing! Newly developed topical agents target elasticity, skin volume, inflammation and wrinkling in an innovative and proprietary formula with extraordinary results. Firstly, Age Intervention Prime instantly perfects skin and provides an appearance of a more radiant plumped and refined surface. Wear it with foundation for an incredibly
“I must say the sun protection is fantastic – I just had 2 weeks in tropical, above the equator heat and sunshine...and no sunburn at all.” Sandra Sully – Channel 10 News presenter
smooth and flawless, longwearing finish. Even without foundation, skin looks more polished and beautifully reflective while pores and imperfections are minimised.
Secondly, Age Intervention Prime delivers a potent combination of anti-aging and skin-soothing technologies that dramatically improve the appearance of ageing and sun-damaged skin. Skin looks and feels fresher and younger from the first application and results are progressively more noticeable with continued use. Our testers told us that after only one application they knew it was the best primer they had ever used. After the second, they loved Prime. By the third application, the consensus was they “couldn’t live without it!” … and the results only get better! For information visit www. janmariniaustralia.com.au or www.erase.com.au
“This product is brilliant. It gives you and even, flawless finish as a base to any foundation.” Cathryn Meredith Women In Racing Magazine
“FINALLY made it to my Jan Marini facial and I’m in love! My skin looked sensational afterwards and have been recommending it to everyone ever since. Have been using my products religiously and even though it’s only been four days I’ve already noticed a change in my skin…it’s fresh, smooth and glowy. Love it!” Sigourney Cantelo Beauty Director, Vogue Magazine
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“To be honest, my skin has never looked better! I wondered if it was just a coincidence at first but my skin has stayed glowing and blemish free. As you understand, wearing lots of makeup under lights is a recipe for disaster... so I’m really, really pleased with the results.” Kim Watkins – Co-host Network Ten “9am with David & Kim”
“I have been using skin products on a daily basis for over twenty years. In the past three months since I have switched to Jan Marini my skin has never looked better. I am thrilled with the Jan Marini Skin Research and wish I had made the move a lot earlier.” Brigitte Duclos Television and Radio Presenter
“What can I say?? You were right. I absolutely love the product (have read up about it on the internet too, very impressive). I have given all of my other skin care products to my mum and sis, this is all I use now!!” Melissa Hetherington Actor and Television Presenter
“I’ve tried many different products to try to control my problem skin and thought it was as clear as it could get. But after using Teen Clean for only a few weeks I had no pimples at all for the first time in years! Finally my skin is manageable again.” Sam Clark – Actor
“Being the Hair and Make-Up Supervisor for Neighbours I understand that skincare is one of the most important factors in keeping the cast looking and feeling their best. Throughout the years I have tried so many products but never has a product range worked as well as Jan Marini. I am thrilled to have finally found a skincare range that delivers in its promise each and every time”. Helen Magelaki – Supervisor Hair and Make-up Neighbours
Intelligent Skincare “Despite the intense marketing of the slipslop-slap campaign over the last 20 years, one
A RATIONAL APPROACH TAKING SKIN C ARE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Australian still develops a skin cancer every
The new formulations, among which are
There could be nothing more flattering than to
19 seconds!”
Niacinamide, retinaldehyde and nanonized Zinc,
receive a genuine compliment about the quality
A new dimension in skincare has arrived with the
have taken the dermatological world by storm,
of your skin, and all too rarely in this climate
new Medical-Grade, Doctor only, TGA approved
and with the proven cosmetic benefits, everyone
does one see truly great skin, especially in
range of skin products. The Therapeutic Goods
really passionate about their skin now can have
people over 35. The weather-beaten face and
Administration sets rigorous standards in
the confidence that their doctor is backing the
décolletage area is becoming the norm, and
approving medical products for use in Australia.
product’s benefits.
other parts of the body are not spared.
It seems just about everyone now wants to
While doctors traditionally target heart attacks,
Finally there is now a range of superior,
brand their own skin products, and anyone can
stroke, colon cancer and prostate disease,
medical-grade products that is already making a
mix a bit of clay from the outback, put it in a
the skin, our largest organ and source of
difference to a select few who rely on respected
bottle, rustle up some ‘scientific studies’ and
horrific diseases, is often
science in choosing nothing less than the very
with clever marketing make a killing in sales.
overlooked as a priority.
best for their skin.
The Australian-made Rationale range of
Dr Abraham’ Clinic now offers a range of
skincare products is based on the themes
cosmetic enhancers, botox, fillers and anti-
“anti-cancer, anti-ageing, rejuvenating”,
aging consultations.
and is one of the very few genuine TGAapproved skincare products.
Full range of rationale products is available at Dr Jim Abrahams Clinic. For more information contact Louise or Jodie. Phone: + 61 (0)7 5527 8880 Fax: + 61 (0)7 5564 8859 Email: jimabrahams@yahoo.com
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October 2010 Oct 13 Caulfield: Thousand Guineas Oct 13 Murray Bridge: Murray Bridge Gold Cup Oct 13 Caulfield: Debutants Stakes; Ladies Day Vase Oct 14 Moe Racing Club: GPG Moe Cup Oct 15 Thoroughbred Park: Open Family Charity Race Day Oct 16 Avoca Shire Turf Club: PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup Hamilton Racing Club: Girls Day Out Caulfield Cup Day Caulfield: BMW Caulfield Cup; Caulfield Sprint; Tristarc Stakes; Coongy Handicap; Norman Robinson Stakes; Harrolds 101 Stakes Ascot: Northerly Stakes; Belgravia Stakes Morphettville: Durbridge Stakes Royal Randwick: City Tatt’s Club Cup; City Tatts Lightning Hcp; Brian Crowley Stakes Caulfield: Gothic Stakes Oct 17 Wimmera RC: Miller Contractor & Plant Hire Horsham Cup Gosford: Belle Of The Turf Stakes Seymour: Seymour Cup Oct 20 Geelong: Geelong Cup; Geelong Classic Oct 22 Benalla Racing Club: Pryda Race Day Mornington– Hats ’n’ Hooves Charity Luncheon Oct 23 Moonee Valley: Tattersall’s Cox Plate; Schweppervescence St; Cathay Pacific Airways Cup; Crystal Mile Ascot: Aami Vase Oct 23 Ascot: Prince Of Wales Stakes Moonee Valley: City Pacific Finance Stakes; Inglis Mile; Arrow Training Services St Wimmera RC: RK Macey St Amaud Cup Yarra Valley Racing: Yarra Valley Food And Wine Race Day Oct 27 Bendigo: Bendigo Cup Oct 30 Flemington: Victoria Derby; Ascot Vale Stakes; Mackinnon Stakes; Myer Stakes; Seppelt Salinger Stakes; Wakeful Stakes; Carbine Club Stakes; Saab Quality; Yallambee Stud Stakes; Aami Victoria Derby Day Ascot: Asian Beau Stakes; Burgess Queen Stakes; Fairetha Stakes Oct 31 Mornington: T’Gallant Peninsula Cup 92
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November Nov 1 Swanston Street: Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade Nov 2 Thoroughbred Park: ACT Tab Melbourne Cup Race Day Echuca Racing Club: Melbourne Cup Day at Echuca Mildura Racing Club: Melbourne Cup Day Moe Racing Club: Melbourne Cup at Moe Wangaratta Turf Club: Melbourne Cup Day at Wangaratta Wimmera RC: Melbourne Cup Day at Horsham Wodonga Turf Club: Melbourne Cup Day at Wodonga Bairnsdale Racing Club: Dahlsens Melbourne Cup Day at Bairnsdale Mansfield Racing Club: Mansfield Picnic Cup Flemington: Emirates Melbourne Cup Day; Melbourne Cup; Ritzenhoff Stakes; Hong Kong Jockey Club Pl; Seppelt Wines Handicap; Liberty Financial Plate Nov 3 NMIT Kyneton Park: Nmit Kyneton Cup Crown Palladium: Vrc Oaks Club Luncheon Nov 4 Pakenham Racing Club: Pakenham Gazette Oaks Day Warmammbool Racing Club: Warmammbool Mazda Oaks Day
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Nov 4 Flemington: Crown Oaks; The Lexus Stakes; John West The Best St; Schweppervescence St; Crown Mares Trophy Hawkesbury: Hawkesbury Gold Cup; Yalumba Cup Nov 6 Ballan Jockey Club: Ballan Cup Flemington: Emirates Stakes; The Patinack Farm Classic; Matriach Stakes; Maribyrnong Plate; Queen Elizabeth Stakes; Hilton International St Ascot: Lee Steere Stakes; Ascot Gold Cup Nov 7 Wimmera RC: Nmit Araarat Gold Cup Nov 10 Seymour Racing Club: Seymour Spring Classic Nov 13 Dunkeld Racing Club: Betfair Dunkeld Races Ascot: W.A. Guineas; Colonel Reeves Stakes; R.J. Peters Stakes; Jungle Mist Classic Sandown: Sandown Classic; Sandown Guineas; Eclipse Stakes; Race-Tech Stakes; Twilight Glow Stakes; Triple M’s Rockin Horse St; Summoned Stakes; Kevin Heffernan Stakes Eagle Farm: Brisbane Handicap Nov 14 Wimmera RC: Donald Cup Geelong Racing Club: Thirsty Camel Ladies Day Eagle Farm: Brisbane Handicap Nov 17 Ballarat: Ballarat Cup Nov 18 Launceston: Tasmanian Newmarket Hcp Gosford: Gosford Gold Cup Nov 20 Ascot: Railway Stakes; Carbine Of Wa Stakes; Placid Ark Stakes; Tattersall’s Cup
Event s Nov 21 Ballarat Turf Club: Ballarat Cup Cranbourne: Christmas Carnival Race Day Nov 27 Toow TC: Magic Millions 2Yo Plate Yarra Valley Racing: Early Christmas Race Day Ascot: Winterbottom Stakes; Aquanita Stakes; Jungle Dawn Classic Eagle Farm: Recognition Stakes; Tattersall’s Classic Nov 28 Tatt RC: Carlton Draught Classic; Tattersall’s Recognition Stakes Wodonga Turf Club: Ss&A Wodonga Cup Canberra: Canberra Cup
December Dec 4 Ascot: Kingston Town Classic Caulfield: Cystic Fibrosis Victoria Race Day Dec 5 Tatura & Shepparton Racing Club: Italian Plate Day Cranbourne: Christmas Carnival Race Day Doomben: George Moore Stakes; Mode Plate Dec 9 Bendigo Jockey Club: Christmas Twilight Meeting Dec 10 Mildurea Racing Club: Xmas Party Twilight Meeting Mornington: Christmas Celebration Races Dec 11 Wimmera RC: Nmit Stawell Christmas Race Day
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A Toast
to the Melbourne Cup The Victoria Racing Club and the international liquor company Pernod Ricard today confirmed that the iconic French Champagne G.H. Mumm has been appointed the exclusive Champagne of the VRC and Flemington Racecourse in a three year sponsorship agreement.
synergy between our brands”, said Ford.
Ending months of speculation, G.H. Mumm, the fastest growing Champagne brand in Australia and the best selling Champagne in France, will be poured at bars and restaurants across Flemington.
According to Julien Marteau, Brand Manager for G.H. Mumm, the discerning, distinctive and stylish Champagne brand that is G.H. Mumm is looking to breathe new life into the Champagne market with a significant campaign during the Melbourne Cup Carnival through retail, restaurants, bars and key partners across the country where Champagne is part of the Carnival celebration.
Specifically, the agreement affords G.H. Mumm Australia-wide marketing rights as the official champagne of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and Flemington, which will be the driving force behind an extensive on-premise and retail promotional program, the likes of which the G.H. Mumm brand has not seen before in Australia.
“The three-year sponsorship agreement will see G.H. Mumm place the Melbourne Cup Carnival at the heart of its marketing program. It will be supported by three G.H. Mumm branded bars and track signage at Flemington, as well as through advertising, heavy retail branding, and on-premise promotions”, said Julien Marteau.
Following an extensive evaluation process, the VRC selected G.H. Mumm as it’s exclusive champagne partner in a sponsorship agreement that will start on the 150th anniversary of the Carnival and will carry through for three years. Brendan Ford, General Manager Sponsorship and Corporate Hospitality for the VRC said that G.H. Mumm had enthusiastically embraced the new partnership.
The sponsorship agreement includes the pouring rights, branded bars and retail market position as the 86th official champagne of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and Flemington. It will also provide G.H. Mumm with a presence in the Birdcage by way of a corporate marquee on all four race days as well as the naming rights to its own race on Crown Oaks Day: The G.H. Mumm.
“In celebrating the 150th Melbourne Cup, the VRC is excited to welcome G.H. Mumm as our new, exclusive champagne sponsor. G.H. Mumm, the VRC and Flemington have a strong association with celebrations, international events and sophistication. We look forward to working together to further strengthen the
On track, the G.H. Mumm branded bars at Flemington include the G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar, The G.H. Mumm Champagne Terrace and the G.H Mumm Lawn Bar. Almost 400,000 people attend the Melbourne Cup Carnival each year, and for the first time will be able to enjoy the number one selling champagne in France.
About G.H. Mumm The House of G.H. Mumm was established in 1827. Emblematic of the richness and finesse that characterise its own vineyards, Cordon Rouge (G.H. Mumm’s flagship cuveé) has worn its famous red sash since 1875 as a tribute to the Legion of Honour – France’s most prestigious distinction – still given today by the head of state to reward exceptional achievements. G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge epitomises Georges Hermann de Mumm’s maxim of Only the best. The G.H. Mumm house style is always fruitiness, elegance and finesse. Over 180 years of passion, dynamism and a relentless pursuit of excellence have led to G.H. Mumm becoming the No. 3 Champagne brand in the world, with a production of eight million bottles a year. New to Australia Spinwine is the latest aeration sensation. Taste wine the way the winemaker meant it to taste without the wait! What SpinWine does is aerate the wine during pouring, dissipating some of the tannins and chemicals left behind in the aging process. The interaction with air and a double helix spin process helps break these compounds up and structurally reforms the wine to bring both flavor and texture to its full potential. Designed and manufactured in Denmark the SpinWine unit is lightweight, made of polished steel and high-quality acrylic making it easy to take with you to any restaurant or party. For more information visit www.vintwist.com.au
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