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Corporate Entertainment Guide 2012 / 2013 Major Sponsor of Cranbourne Turf Club

CRANBOURNE TURF CLUB A Great Day and Night Out The Cranbourne Turf Club holds close to its heart a very proud history dating back to 1867. In the racing season of 2012/13, in its 146th year, the Cranbourne Turf Club opens the most exciting chapter in the club’s history with the running of the inaugural TAB Cranbourne Cup Carnival and the first full Browns Sawdust & Shavings Night Racing Season.

The Cranbourne Turf Club has long been known as a progressive racing club being crowned as Victorian Country Racing Club of the Year in Season 2010/11 and in March 2012 became only the second thoroughbred racing club in Victoria to race under lights, broadcasting live to millions throughout Australia, Asia, America and Europe.

Hospitality packages at Cranbourne Turf Club provide an exciting and unique way to entertain your current or prospective clients, suppliers or staff. Packages can be tailor made to suit your style with optional extras including marquee lining, chair covers, flooring, punters’ club hosts, beverage upgrades, entertainment and more.

Whether you’re enjoying TAB Cranbourne Cup Day, celebrating the festive season at one of the four amazing Christmas Celebration Race Nights or getting swept up in the excitement and emotion of night racing, the Cranbourne Turf Club has a package to suit your style and your budget.

For fantastic entertainment all year round, you can’t beat a day... or a night... at the races. So what are you waiting for?

RACING SEASON 2012/2013 Sunday Racing - Sunday, 12 August 2012 Midweek Racing - Thursday, 6 September 2012 TAB Cranbourne Cup Carnival Night - Friday, 12 October 2012 TAB Cranbourne Cup - Sunday, 14 October 2012 Browns Sawdust & Shavings Night Season

- Friday, 19 October 2012 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 9 November 2012 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 23 November 2012 - Tricodes Night

- Saturday, 1 December 2012 - Christmas Race Night

- Saturday, 15 December 2012 - Christmas Race Night

- Saturday, 22 December 2012 - Christmas Race Night

- Friday, 28 December 2012 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 4 January 2013 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 11 January 2013 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 18 January 2013 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 8 March 2013 - Night Meeting

- Thursday, 28 March 2013 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 5 April 2013 - Night Meeting

- Friday, 12 April 2013 - Night Meeting Saturday Racing - Saturday, 11 May 2013 Sunday Racing - Sunday, 26 May 2013 Sunday Racing - Sunday, 9 June 2013 Sunday Racing - Sunday, 23 June 2013 Midweek Racing - Thursday, 18 July 2013

TAB CRANBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL Friday Night 12 October 2012 Cranbourne Turf Club comes alive on Friday 12th October with the first night of the TAB Cranbourne Cup Carnival which coincides with the first meeting of the 2012/13 Browns Sawdust & Shavings Night Racing Season at the Cranbourne Turf Club.

After a successful inaugural Browns Sawdust & Shavings Night Racing Season in 2011/12, the excitement has grown for race meetings held under lights at the Cranbourne Turf Club.

The hustle and bustle on the track will begin with the first race at 6:45pm while the last of eight races will be run at 10:15pm. It won’t be just the local trainers trying their luck to win the inaugural running of the $80,000 Pinker Pinker Plate.

X-Games Gold Medalist Cam Sinclair and some of the other boys from NITRO CIRCUS are back and will be thrilling the crowd with a freestyle motocross stunt show. Will Sincs be able to pull off the double back flip in front of his home crowd? You do not want to miss this one!

The kids won’t be left disappointed with free kids rides and activities on course from 5pm including a jumping castle and chair-o-plane.

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES TAB Cranbourne Cup Carnival Night is the perfect night for your corporate function in your own fully catered private marquee.

Cranbourne Turf Club’s food & beverage packages are competitively priced, they all have fantastic views of the track and are a great alternative to corporate hospitality at metropolitan racing clubs.

Committee Room Dining

Gourmet Buffet Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Three course meal • Full cash bar • Tea & coffee facilities • Private totaliser facilities • Mix & mingle function • Tables of 10, otherwise share.

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Gourmet BBQ dinner • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Dinner & drinks served from marquee • Suitable for a minimum of 40 people

$65.00 Per Person

$105.00 Per Person

Gourmet Platter Marquee

Mini Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Cold gourmet platter • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Suitable for a minimum of 10 people

• 3m x 3m marquee • Table & ten chairs • Does not include admission • Food & beverage package not available • Suitable for groups of 10 • Larger groups can join up to four marquees together.

$105.00 per person

$330.00 per Mini Marquee

TAB CRANBOURNE CUP DAY Sunday 14 October 2012 TAB Cranbourne Cup Day is the biggest social event in the City of Casey and forms a part of one of Victoria’s premier sporting events, the Spring Racing Carnival.

TAB Cranbourne Cup Day will once again provide an entertaining racing programme with ten races including the feature $200,000 TAB Cranbourne Cup and the $100,000 Procon Developments Apache Cat Classic. The best jockeys and trainers will embark on Cranbourne to win the coveted Cranbourne Cup. Look for local trainers to be dominant in the winners circle!

The action is not only confined to the track as the fillies will also flock from all over Melbourne showcasing the latest Spring fashions as they compete in Myer Fashions on the Field. With $5,000 worth of Myer gift cards in prizes, the 2012 Myer Fashions on the Field will be hotly contested.

There is also free entertainment and rides for the younger kids around the grounds with a jumping castle, giant slide and our new fantastic playground.

For a great day out during the Spring Racing Carnival you can’t beat TAB Cranbourne Cup Day.

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES

TAB Cranbourne Cup Day is the perfect day for your corporate function in your own fully catered private marquee. Cranbourne Turf Club’s food & beverage packages are competitively priced, they all have fantastic views of the track and are a great alternative to corporate hospitality at metropolitan racing clubs.

Champions Room Dining

Gourmet Buffet Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Four course lunch • Beverage package • Tea & coffee facilities • Official MC hosting the room • Private totaliser facilities • Mix & mingle function • Tables of 10, otherwise share

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Buffet lunch & afternoon tea • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Lunch & drinks served from marquee • Suitable for a minimum of 40 people

Gourmet Platter Marquee

Mini Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Gourmet lunch & afternoon tea • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Suitable for a minimum of 10 people

• 3m x 3m marquee • Table & ten chairs • Does not include admission • Food & beverage package not available • Suitable for groups of 10 • Larger groups can join up to four marquees together

$150.00 Per Person

$140.00 per person

$140.00 Per Person

$300.00 per Mini Marquee

CITY OF CASEY TRICODES NIGHT

Friday Night 23 November 2012

They’ll be racing, pacing and chasing again on Friday 23 November at Cranbourne Racing Centre, but this time under lights!

The thoroughbred, harness and greyhound race tracks will be lit up on Friday 23 November when we run 24 races in one night - 8 thoroughbred races, 8 greyhound races and 8 harness races - the action never stops on City of Casey Tricodes Night!

All our hospitality marquee packages are located in the Home Straight Enclosure or on the Terrace so you’ll have great views of the harness, greyhound and thoroughbred tracks and it’s guaranteed that a TAB won’t be too far away!

It’s a punters paradise with 24 races in total held throughout the night so get in quick to book your prime location on course so you don’t miss a minute of all the racing action.

There really is no other racing event in the world like Tricodes Night when we see the best of the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound industries on display at the one venue and on the one night.

The night is full to the brim with entertainment including free rides and activities for the kids, so join us for 24 fantastic races on 23 November!

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES With City of Casey Tricodes Night held in late November, it’s the perfect time to organise a group of friends, clients or work colleagues together and experience all the thrills of racing in your exclusive marquee for your Christmas party. A marquee package is ideal for all social occasions and also offers companies a great opportunity to develop relationships with valued clients and staff.

Elegance Marquee

Gourmet BBQ Party Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Xmas inspired 3 course dinner • Beverage package • Tea & coffee facilities • Official MC hosting the room • Private totaliser facilities • Mix & mingle function • Tables of 10, otherwise share.

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Hot gourmet BBQ dinner • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Dinner & drinks served from marquee • Suitable for a minimum of 40 people

$130.00 Per Person

$130.00 Per Person

Gourmet Platter Marquee

Mini Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Xmas inspired cold gourmet platter • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Suitable for a minimum of 10 people

• 3m x 3m marquee • Table & ten chairs • Does not include admission • Food & bev package not available • Suitable for groups of 10 people • Larger groups can join up to four marquees together

$130.00 per person

$330.00 per Mini Marquee

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION RACE NIGHTS November & December 2012 There’s only one way to celebrate Christmas this year with your family, friends and colleagues and that’s with a fantastic marquee package at one of Cranbourne Turf Club’s four Christmas Celebration Race Nights. For the first time in history, our Christmas Celebrations Race Meetings will be run under the bright lights of the Cranbourne Racing Centre.

Organising your end of year function for clients or staff in one of our affordable, fully catered marquees is easy with packages to suit small or large groups, adults and kids.

There’s something for everyone including a visit from Santa and a jumping castle and chair-o-plane. With great food, entertainment and non-stop action, Christmas at Cranbourne Turf Club is the perfect way to celebrate with clients, colleagues and friends this festive season!

Below are the race dates for our Christmas Party Race Nights in Season 2012/13: • • • •

Friday, 23 November 2012 (City of Casey Tricodes Night) Saturday, 1 December 2012 Saturday, 15 December 2012 Saturday, 22 December 2012

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES Get a group of friends, clients or work colleagues together and experience all the thrills of racing in your exclusive marquee this Christmas. Enjoy the occasion mixed with all the colour, glamour and excitement that racing has to offer. A marquee package is ideal for all social occasions and also offers companies a great opportunity to develop relationships with valued clients and staff.

Committee Room Dining

Elegance Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Four course dinner • Beverage package • Tea & coffee facilities • Private totaliser facilities • Mix & mingle function • Tables of 10, otherwise share.

• Admission & racebook • Xmas inspired 3 course dinner • Beverage package • Tea & coffee facilities • Official MC hosting the room • Private totaliser facilities • Mix & mingle function • Tables of 10, otherwise share.

$130.00 Per Person

$130.00 Per Person

Gourmet BBQ Party Marquee

Gourmet Platter Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Hot gourmet BBQ dinner • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Dinner & drinks served from marquee • Suitable for a minimum of 40 people

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Xmas inspired cold gourmet platter • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Suitable for a minimum of 10 people

$130.00 Per Person

$130.00 per person

Mini Marquee Available - $330.00 per Mini Marquee

BROWNS SAWDUST & SHAVINGS NIGHT RACING SEASON Cranbourne Turf Club is set to shine for the Club’s first full Browns Sawdust & Shavings Night Racing Season beginning from Friday 12 October 2012. This also coincides with the opening night of the inaugural two day TAB Cranbourne Cup Carnival.

On Friday 9 March 2012, the Cranbourne Turf Club became only the second club in the history of Victorian thoroughbred racing to conduct night racing. In Season 2012/13, the club will host 15 night race meetings giving not only Casey’s passionate racing community, but for all Victorian racing fans, the opportunity to experience the thrill of country racing under lights at Cranbourne.

Below are the race dates for this seasons’s Browns Sawdust & Shavings Night Racing Season (Please note that Christmas Carnival dates are not included in this section): • Friday, 12 October 2012

• Friday, 18 January 2013

• Friday, 19 October 2012

• Friday, 8 March 2013

• Friday, 9 November 2012

• Thursday 28 March 2013

• Friday, 28 December 2012 • Friday, 5 April 2013 • Friday, 4 January 2013 • Friday, 11 January 2013

• Friday, 12 April 2013

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES The first race of each night meeting will begin at 6:45pm with the last of eight races held at 10:15pm. Please note that race times are only approximate and will be confirmed at midday on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. With great food, entertainment and non-stop racing action, our hospitality packages are the perfect way to enjoy racing under the country stars with clients, colleagues and friends.

Committee Room Dining

Gourmet Buffet Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Three course meal • Full cash bar • Tea & coffee facilities • Private totaliser facilities • Mix & mingle function • Tables of 10, otherwise share.

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Gourmet BBQ dinner • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Dinner & drinks served from marquee • Suitable for a minimum of 40 people

Gourmet Platter Marquee

Mini Marquee

• Admission & racebook • Fully furnished marquee • Cold gourmet platter • Beverage package • Exclusive furnished outdoor area • Suitable for a minimum of 10 people

• 3m x 3m marquee • Table & ten chairs • Does not include admission • Food & beverage package not available • Suitable for groups of 10 • Larger groups can join up to four marquees together.

$65.00 Per Person

$105.00 per person

$105.00 Per Person

$330.00 per Mini Marquee

NON RACING EVENTS Venue and Function Room Hire No matter what the occasion or the event, Cranbourne Turf Club can cater for your next function with plenty to offer at the Cranbourne Racing Centre. Cranbourne Turf Club has a number of function rooms and outdoor areas available for non race day hire.

The venue can cater for different size events and all our function rooms have their own special appeal.

Surrounded by tranquil gardens and panoramic views of the racecourse, Cranbourne Turf Club provides a serene environment for your next event.

Cranbourne Racing Centre is a multi-faceted venue, tailoring packages to your specific needs, from corporate and business functions to social and special events. Cranbourne Racing Centre is the perfect venue for every occasion – Conferences, Seminars, Meetings, Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties, Dinner Dances, Luncheons, Trade Shows and Exhibitions. The facility is accessible for all with lift access to the Grandstand and has disabled parking in the well lit on-site car park.

With a blend of modern, Australian cuisine, the culinary delights provided by our Chef are the perfect compliment to your special event. Buffet, banquet or finger food meal selections are available for groups of 40 to 400, beverages are served from bars located within your room and production, guest speakers and entertainers can all be booked through us so there’s everything you’ll need for your next successful function.

FUNCTION ROOMS Committee Room The Committee Room is situated on Level One of the Lawson Poole Grandstand and has outstanding panoramic views of both the racecourse and countryside. The Committee Room creates the ideal setting for your next banquet and holds between 50 - 80 guests for a banquet dinner.

The Committee Room has the flexibility to cater for any conference set up. Catering is served from the adjourning Members dining room, giving your delegates a much needed break. The function space can also hold up to 100 delegates in a theatre style set up or can be transferred into a intimate environment for smaller group parties.

Members Dining Room The Members Dining Room is situated on Level One of the Lawson Poole Grandstand and hosts uninterrupted views of the racecourse. This comfortable and spacious surround is perfectly suited to anything from a sporting dinner to a black tie event.

Dress it up or dress it down, this flexible room can be designed to suit your individual requirements. The Members Dining Room can cater up to 180 guests for a seated function and has a wall mounted projector and audio visual system.

Champions Room The Champions Room also situated on Level One, is suited for more intimate functions. Accommodating and catering for up to 150 guests. This private room is most suited for formal wedding and special occasion dinners.

Betting Ring & Grounds The Betting Ring & Grounds suit outdoor expos, markets & fairs.

With ample undercover and powered sites the Betting ring can hold up to 100 stalls.

Major Sponsor of Cranbourne Turf Club

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