2013-14 RACEDAY HOSPITALITY PACKAGES
THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTMAS CUP Sunday 1 December 2013 This popular event is one of the best family social race days on the thoroughbred racing calendar. The beauty of the Christmas Cup is that it offers something for everyone - great food, racing and entertainment for the whole family, all in an atmosphere of good cheer and celebration. Featuring rides, clowns, face painters, prizes, giveaways, the Stable Stars Kids Club and an appearance from Santa himself. It’s a special Christmas occasion to be enjoyed by all.
AUSTRALIA DAY RACES Sunday 26 January 2014 Murray Bridge racecourse may be 50km from the beach, but that’s not stopping the club from putting on what could be the biggest beach party of the year! Australia Day Races is a celebration of our great Aussie lifestyle. Enjoy an ice cold beer or Daiquiri at the bar, grab a plate of fresh seafood or even a prawn off the barbie, and get into the trackside atmosphere. There’ll be racing, live music and lots of fun things for the kids.
Marquee packages are very popular, offering one of the most extensive and variable racing hospitality packages going around. Be sure to book early and secure your spot for a great day at the races.
2013-14 MURRAY BRIDGE RACE DATES AUGUST 2013 28 Transporters’ Raceday
FEBRUARY 12 Murray Bridge Raceday
SEPTEMBER 25 Murray Bridge Raceday
MARCH 2 Tailem Bend Raceday 26 Autumn Raceday
OCTOBER 16 Carlton Draught Murray Bridge Gold Cup
APRIL 23 Murray Bridge Raceday
NOVEMBER 13 Spring Raceday
MAY 21 Hotelier’s Raceday
DECEMBER 1 Thomas Foods International Christmas Cup
JUNE 9 Queen’s Birthday Holiday Raceday
JANUARY 2014 2 New Year’s Raceday 15 Summer Raceday 26 Australia Day Raceday
JULY 2 Winter Raceday 23 Thomas Foods International Supporters’ Raceday
RACEDAY HOSPITALITY Murray Bridge Racing Club offers a range of hospitality packages for corporate functions and social occasions throughout the racing season. Committee Room $80 per person ($70 per member) feature racedays - excluding Gold Cup $70 per person ($60 per member) non feature days Committee Room hospitality can be booked on most race days where you can enjoy your day at the races in style. Package includes: • general admission • two course buffet luncheon, which may include - selection of seasonal produce including tender roast lamb, beef or pork, tasty chicken schnitzel, hearty lasagne, roast potatoes and vegetables - an assortment of light, fluffy cakes, flavoured cheesecakes and pavlova • four and a half hour beverage package - Beer, including Carlton Draught, Carlton Mid Strength, Cascade Premium Light - Wine, selection from a range of Rosemount blends including Semillon, Traminer Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot, Penfolds Seventy Six Cabernet, Annies Lane Moscato, Angels Cove Sauvignon Blanc and Wynns Coonawarra Shiraz • racebook • reserved seating
SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT? Tailoring to your needs The Murray Bridge Racing Club prides itself on tailoring hospitality packages to suit individual needs. Everyone wants something different at their race day function, and we will go out of our way to accommodate everyone. Simply give us a call or email us, and we will endeavour to make your race day one to remember. Packages can be tailored to suit your needs and budget. Have you thought about? • • • • •
Furniture - round, trestle or tall tables Garden chairs or maybe a lounge Formal or casual dining Bar staff or self serve TV’s, TAB staff
Your marquee is only limited by your imagination, talk to our friendly office staff to discuss available options. Patrons can supply their own food for the day, or choose from our selection of delicious menus*. We have a strict no BYO alcohol or soft drinks policy at the racecourse, but can discuss beverage packages with you. All marquee bookings receive discounted drink prices. *Minimum numbers required.
Basic Marquee Package - uncatered $36.00 (inc GST) per person - minimum 10 guests $34.50 (inc GST) per person - group bookings between 21 - 40 guests $33.00 (inc GST) per person - group booking between 41 - 79 guests $31.00 (inc GST) per person - group booking 80+ guests Package includes: • marquee tailored to size of group • round tables • white garden chairs • umbrella • general admission • picket fencing Beverages A selection of beverages can be purchased from the club and are listed within this brochure. We have a strict no BYO alcohol or soft drinks policy at the racecourse, but can discuss beverage packages with you. All marquee bookings receive discounted drink prices. Gourmet food packages A broad selection of food packages are available to suit your tastes and budget. Patrons may supply their own food.
Finger Food Platters (minimum 20 guests) $22.00 per person - your choice of any three cold and any three hot platters $25.00 per person - your choice of any four cold and any four hot platters $29.50 per person - your choice of any five cold and any five hot platters Cold entrèe platters Assorted bruschetta Toasted woodoven bread topped with roma tomato, basil and olive oil, olive tapenade, chicken caesar and cos lettuce crostini. Smoked salmon, semi dried tomato and caper mayo mini melba toast. Antipasto Quality selection of cured in SA meats with regional influences, mediterranean style stuffed mushrooms, marinated char grilled vegetables, marinated calamari, cocktail pickles, bocconcini, marinated kalamata olives and grissini. Mezze Wood oven ciabatta with balsamic vinegar and SA olive oil. Accompanied with chefs selection of dips, dolmades, fetta and pitas. Cheese and greens with fresh fruit Brie, smoked cheddar, blue and edam with green olives, crackers, wafers, fresh veg cruditÊs and market fresh fruits. Sushi Vegetarian and seafood california rolls.
Hot main course platters Grilled meats Australian spiced chicken skewers, lemon pepper chicken drumettes, marinated beef satay and spicy beefballs. Asian assortment Hot selection of curried samosas, cocktail dim sims, mini vegetarian spring rolls, salt and pepper squid and tempura vegetables with sweet chilli and soy dipping sauces. Selection of savoury bakery pastries Cornish pasties and steak pies with mini quiche, spanokopita and tomato chutney. Gourmet topped mini pizza bites Vegetarian, spicy supreme and bbq chicken topped with mozzarella. Gourmet vegetarian Spanokopita, risotto balls, corn puffs and vegetable croquettes with veg pizza bites. Seafood platter optional extra (additional $180 per platter) Coffin bay oysters served natural, crème fraiche and smoked salmon. Fresh whole South Australian prawns. Assorted Bread Basket Sliced continental and bread rolls. Dessert selection Cheese and Greens with Market Fresh Fruit Brie, blue vein, smoked dutch and presented with freshly cut vegetables, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, crackers.
BBQ Buffet Gourmet BBQ $35.00 per person (50 guest minimum) Premium BBQ $38.50 per person (50 guest minimum) Appetizer platter Seafood Platter (additional $180 per platter) Coffin Bay oysters served natural, crème fraiche & smoked salmon. Fresh whole South Australian prawns. Entrée platters Antipasto Chef ’s selection of dips, dolmades and pitas, with leg ham, peppered salami, kabana, polish sausage, marinated veg and olives with cheddar cheese served with fresh bread and grizzini. Main course selection (served buffet style in heated chaffing dishes) Gourmet BBQ
Premium BBQ
Marinated BBQ beef steaks. Rosemary and red wine beef skewers. Tandoori chicken satay. Lamb souvalaki. Gourmet BBQ sausages - pork and sage, Italian beef and garlic. Mustard, BBQ and Tomato sauce.
Beef fillet Seafood skewers Organic chicken breast skewers Lamb cutlets Gourmet sausages - pork, Italian and steak Mustard, BBQ and Tomato sauce
Summer Salads Greek, coleslaw or German potato.
Summer Salads (choice of 3) Greek, coleslaw, German potato, pasta and Italian bean.
Reserved Outdoor Picnic Hamper $45 per person (min six people) There’s nothing like turning up to the races and just sitting and relaxing. Reserve your location on race days and pre-purchase a Reserved Outdoor Picnic Hamper package. Located on the beautifully manicured lawns, this is the perfect base and a great way to relax, enjoy quality racing and soak up the atmosphere. Package includes: • 3x3 shade marquee • reserved outdoor seating • delicious picnic hamper, including: - gourmet cheeses - cured continental meats - savoury and sweet dips - bread and wafer biscuits - seasonal fresh and dried fruits • complimentary drink voucher per person to help you celebrate the festivities • raceday admission • plates • serviettes
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Yellowglen Jewel Pink (low alc) - $16
Beer
Yellowglen Jewel Yellow (low alc) - $16
Crown Lager - $4.50
Red wines
Carlton Draught cans - $3.50
Pepperjack Barossa Valley Shiraz - $28
Victoria Bitter cans - $3.50
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cab Sauv - $22
Pure Blonde - $4.00 Carlton Midstrength cans - $3.00
Penfolds ‘Retro 76’ Shiraz Cabernet - $22
Cascade Premium Light cans - $2.90
Rosemount Estate Cab Merlot - $17
Spirit mixers Cougar Bourbon & Cola - $5.00 Black Douglas Scotch & Cola - $5.00 Black Douglas Scotch & Dry - $5.00
Wynn’s Coonawarra Cab Shiraz - $24 Rosemount Estate Grenache Shiraz - $17 White wines Devil’s Lair 5th Leg Chardonnay - $24
UDL cans - $5.00
Angel Cove Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - $22
Bundaberg Rum & Cola - $5.00
Annies Lane Moscato - $22
Non-alcoholic beverages Coke cans - $1.40 Diet-Coke cans - $1.40 Sprite cans - $1.40 Fanta cans - $1.40 Lift cans - $1.40 600ml water - $1.80 2L orange juice - $5.00 Sparkling wines Salinger Vintage Pinot Chard Petit Munier - $38 Killawarra Klassic Brut - $15 Seppelts Fleur de Lys NV PNC - $17
Leo Buring Clare Valley Riesling - $22 Rosemount Estate Sem Sauv Blanc - $17 This page must be returned along with the booking and payment forms.
EVENT BOOKING FORM Date of event: ...................................................................................... Name of group: ...................................................................................... Contact person: ...................................................................................... Invoicing details: ...................................................................................... Mailing address: ...................................................................................... Fax: ..................................................................................... Mobile number: ...................................................................................... Email: ...................................................................................... Package details Details NO. Cost Marquee cost ................. ................. $............... Catering cost ................. ................. $............... Beverage package cost ................. ................. $............... Miscellaneous ................. ................. $............... Total $............... Deposit (40% of total enclosed herein) $............... Balance (payable seven days prior to event) $............... In signing this booking sheet, I agree to the following: • • • • •
Bookings cancelled within four calendar weeks of the event will incur a 25% administration fee Cancellations seven working days or less prior to the event will forfeit the deposit No refunds for non arrivals or reductions seven working days prior to the event Bookings cancelled more than four calendar weeks before the event will not incur the administration fee and all deposits paid will be refunded Full payment of the total account must be received by the Secretary of Murray Bridge Racing Club, seven working days prior to the event
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Murray Bridge Racing Club Inc. 2a Maurice Road Murray Bridge SA 5253 08 8532 5676 email@racingmurraybridge.com
METHOD OF PAYMENT Please send payments to: Murray Bridge Racing Club Inc. 2A Maurice Road Murray Bridge SA 5253 Cheque Visa Mastercard Credit Card Number
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Direct deposits can be made to the following account: Account name: Bank: BSB: Account:
Murray Bridge Racing Club Inc. ANZ 015-665 623530120
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Customer name: ................................................. Please forward remittance advice by fax to the finance department on 08 8532 5676 or email to finance@racingmurraybridge.com