Oakbank Racing Club | Fallen Log News | September 2013

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Next Meeting - ‘Christmas in the Hills’ - Friday 13th December 2013

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS The Oakbank Racing Club has a fantastic range of hospitality packages available at this year’s festive race meeting - ‘Christmas in the Hills’ on Friday 13th December 2013 from approximately 3 - 7pm.

Celebrate the silly season with work colleagues, clients, family and friends at Oakbank this year in a syndicated package, private function area or arrange a trackside picnic at this stunning Adelaide Hills location. Enjoy live thoroughbred racing, plenty of Christmas cheer and FREE activities for the little ones including pony rides, petting zoo and the Stable Stars Kids Club. Not to mention a visit from Father Christmas himself.

General Admission - Christmas in the Hills 2013 /2014 Oakbank Members: FREE Adults: $15 Pensioner concession: $10 (upon presentation of pensioner concession card) Children 13 – 17: $5 Children under 13: FREE Family: $30 (2 Adults & any number of children under 18 years) Car parking: FREE

Guests are welcome to pack a picnic, enjoy the great range of food & beverage vendors or book one of the many hospitality packages on offer.

Hospitality Packages - Christmas in the Hills Reserved self catered picnic sites

$30 per person You bring the catering, we supply everything else

Jingle Bells syndicated package

$95 per person Join this fully inclusive party in a prime location

Festive Fun group package

$65 per person BBQ buffet & private outdoor undercover area

Corporate Box group package

$155 per person Overlook the winning post and enjoy all the spoils

Private function room or From $80 per person marquee Reward your clients or staff with a truly unique Christmas party

The Lights of Lobethal After the races, why not take in the ‘Lights of Lobethal’? - just a 10 minute drive from Oakbank and a South Australian Christmas tradition.

For more information about hospitality options and package inclusions, download the ‘Christmas in the Hills’ hospitality brochure from the Oakbank Racing Club website: www.oakbankracingclub.com.au or contact the office on (08)8388 4072.

We look forward to welcoming you for a festive celebration at ‘Christmas in the Hills’.

Oakbank Racing Club - Oakwood Road, Oakbank, SA Postal Address: PO Box 26, Oakbank, SA, 5243 Telephone: (08) 8388 4072 Facsimile: (08)8388 4195 Email: info@oakbankracingclub.com.au Web: www.oakbankracingclub.com.au

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OAKBANK MEMBERSHIP AND BE REWARDED FOR EARLY RENEWAL OR PURCHASE The 2013/14 Oakbank Racing Club Memberships are now available for purchase or renewal and early birds will enjoy the most from their membership and be in the running to win a fantastic prize:

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WIN WIN WIN! Those who purchase or renew their Oakbank membership before 31st October 2013, will automatically be entered in the draw to win a Magnum of 2008 Yalumba Menzies valued at $80 .

Simply purchase your membership before 31st October 2013 to enter!

There are a range of Oakbank Racing Club Memberships available to suit any budget and number of guests. Renew or become a member of Oakbank prior to ‘Christmas in the Hills’ to enjoy the maximum benefit from your membership.

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Admission to all Oakbank race meetings: - Christmas in the Hills - Friday 13th Dec 2013 - St Patrick’s race day - Sat 15th March 2014 - Easter Saturday - 19th April 2014 - Easter Monday - 21st April 2014 Access to members only areas and car parking at Easter race meetings Additional fully transferable Member’s Guest passes are included in each pack as outlined in the various membership categories

Access to reserved car parking areas at Easter race meetings within the Member’s car park at an additional fee The right to vote on issues pertaining to the Club and to nominate/elect Members to the Committee in Club elections Members enjoy a discounted price for syndicated hospitality packages, hire of club facilities for non-race day functions and merchandise purchased through the Secretary’s office

2013/14 Oakbank Membership categories & pricing: Silver Membership $110 1 member’s ticket, 1 member’s guest ticket, 1 member’s car park Gold Membership $170 1 member’s ticket, 3 member’s guest tickets, 1 member’s car park Platinum Membership $250 1 member’s ticket, 5 member’s guest tickets, 2 member’s car parks Under 25 Membership $150 (available to members under 25 years) 1 member’s ticket, 3 member’s guest tickets, 1 member’s car park (limited to 1 per applicant) Extra Member’s Guest tickets $60 (only available to current Oakbank members) NEW - Easter Monday Membership $45 (available for Easter Monday only) 1 member’s ticket & a complimentary drink voucher for the member’s bar Make the most of your Oakbank membership by purchasing your member’s tickets before ’Christmas in the Hills’ to experience all four Oakbank race meetings this season.

Book your membership on-line via the Oakbank website: www.oakbankracingclub.com.au or by contacting the office on (08)83884072

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2013 EASTER CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS 2013 EASTER RACING HIGHLIGHTS

2013 FASHION AT THE RACES REVIEW The 2013 Oakbank Fashion at the Races heat held on Easter Monday was a dazzling display of colour and stylish Autumn race-wear. Over 50 fashion savvy entrants (male & female) registered to grace the catwalk for their chance to win a host of great prizes and a shot at the overall state prize - a new car.

The 138th Easter Racing Carnival was another exciting chapter in Oakbank’s history. Easter Saturday rose in popularity again with 35,660 in attendance.

Ken Sweeney’s ‘Riziz’ kicked off his Autumn campaign winning the feature flat race of the carnival the (listed) Oakbank Stakes 1100m ($80,000). The feature jumping event, the von Doussa Steeplechase 3250m ($100,000) was taken out by the Payne trained ‘Lord of the Song’ and ridden by leading jumps rider Steven Patemen.

Easter Monday saw 31,338 racegoers witness thrilling racing. Victorian ‘Gotta Take Care’ took out the feature hurdle race - the Yalumba Classic Hurdle 3600m ($100,000) while ‘Tommy Two’ trained by Jim Smith timed his run to perfection, storming home to take out the Onkaparinga Cup 2150m ($50,000).

Leading jumps trainer Ciaron Maher won the Great Eastern Steeplechase 4950m ($166,000) with ‘Man of Class’ backing up from his second in the von Doussa Steeplechase, beating previous winner ‘Tobouggie Nights’ by 1 1/2 lengths. Steven Pateman (jumps) and Jamie Kah (flat) took out leading rider awards for the Carnival.

For those who missed it on the day—the winner of the Oakbank heat was Lisa Wellings of NSW. Wowing the judges in a red peplum detailed jacket and matching pencil skirt, Lisa wore a Liza Stedman headpiece and accessorised with Christian Louboutin black shoes and a vintage handbag. Although she went on to compete at the Fashion at the Races state final, Lisa was not successful in her bid to drive away in a brand new Mini Ray. Congratulations to Lisa and all of those who took part in the 2013 Oakbank Fashion at the Races. We look forward to welcoming fashion forward racegoers at next year’s Fashion at the Races competition to be held on Easter Monday - 21st April 2014. The winner of the 2014 Oakbank Fashion at the races will compete for the ultimate prize - a trip to Paris!

Winner - Lisa Wellings (dressed in red - below / right)

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ORC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Oakbank Racecourse on Friday 27th September 2013, commencing at 6pm and Oakbank Racing Club members are cordially invited to attend.

Alternatively, the annual report will be available on the Oakbank website prior to the AGM. Thank you again for your support last season and we look forward to your continued support in 2013/14.

A copy of the Agenda will be placed in the Public Notices of the Adelaide Advertiser on Saturday 31st August and will also be available on the Oakbank website from that time. Members who wish to receive a copy of the Annual Report can request a copy by contacting the Club on (08)8388 4072 or via email: info@oakbankracingclub.com.au

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