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racing at its best

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NEWS FROM THE RACES hristmas racing, The Deck and C Fashion at The Races update

black caviar

A special rose gives back to the racing community

after dark Twilight fashion tips

5 of the best SA bakeries

A road trip to find SA’s finest pastries

eran boyd: the face of KI Our rising star shares her favourite spots

celebrate in style Adelaide Hills summer sparklings

winning post Greg Irvine loves coming home to Ceduna

social scene Calendar of Events

PHOTOS COURTESy of SATC, golding wines, knights nursery, alice healy

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Cover Photo: Alice Healy Emma Childs and Millie Pike embrace the warm weather at Morphettville on Melbourne Cup Day Design: Tracy Larkin Art Direction & Design

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CHRISTMAS racing GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TRACKSIDE AT EVENTs THROUGHOUT SOUTH AUSTRALIA

CHIRSTMAS CHEER AND R ACING COMBINE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER AT R ACE MEETS FROM MOUNT GAMBIER TO PORT LINCOLN These events are a great twist on a day at the races and – with meets at some of South Australia’s finest racecourses – they provide the perfect setting to enjoy a summer afternoon with colleagues, friends, family and, of course, the horses.

Friday, December 5 Beachport Liquid Minerals Mount Gambier Christmas Race Day

Saturday, December 6 Southern Cross Television Ceduna Christmas Race Day Sunday, December 7 Thomas Foods Murray Bridge Christmas Cup Friday, December 12 Jingle Bells Twilight Races at Port Lincoln Racing Club

Mount Gambier Racing Club events always prove popular with corporates and social groups.

Sunday, December 14 Thirsty Camel/ Woolshed Inn

Friday, December 19 SAJC Christmas Twilight Races, Morphettville Racecourse.

Friday, December 26 Adelaide Galvanising Boxing Day Family Races, Morphettville Hospitality packages, including private marquees for corporate groups are available.

For more information on any of these festive race meets visit www.theracessa.com.au/christmas

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Party at the track $135 per person Leilani Room Dress in your best summer race wear • entry into the racecourse • cocktail food followed by dinner hosted

by SAJC board member Olivia Nunn • silver four hour beverage package • South Australia’s very own DJ Leah Mencel • fashion by Feather & Frank and Liquidcore • betting facilities • proudly supporting SA the Basket Brigade project by Magic Moments

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAJC

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he Christmas Twilight Races on Friday 19 December at Morphettville are Adelaide’s biggest Christmas celebration.

There’s a fantastic social atmosphere, entertainment, music and food and wine, combined with the sound of hooves racing down the track on a glorious summer evening.

General admission tickets are just $15 and include live entertainment from All About Her and a selection of gourmet food stalls featuring Argentinian, Mexican, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. The relaxed setting of the Kirin Cider Bar and the Corona Fiesta Bar will ensure a great time is had with friends, family or colleagues.

The Twilight Races will give punters the chance to check out the new elevated area, The Deck. An exclusive, open air, three-tiered platform that puts you right in and amongst the raceday action with great views of the finishing line.

As an added convenience, thanks to the Motor Accident Commission (MAC), there is FREE public transport on all Adelaide Metro Networks, to and from Morphettville for SAJC Members and pre-purchased ticket holders attending this event.

kicking off with the popul ar t wilight r aces, ‘The Deck’ at sajc morphet t ville will be the perfect pl ace to catch the r acing action this summer

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T he Dec k at M or p hett v il l e When: Twilight Races, Friday 19 December 2014 PRICE: $89 This includes race entry, a food voucher and two drinks vouchers More information: www.sajc.com.au

photo courtesy of the SAJC

the deck

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GIF T IDE As

THESE STOCKING FILLERS WILL NOT ONLY PUT A SMILE ON YOUR LOVED ONE’S FACE, BUT ALSO HELP A GREAT CAUSE

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hristmas is just around

cases where jockeys and/or

the corner and the mad

their families are plunged

scramble for gifts is

into financial hardship.

underway. If you’re looking

The National Jockeys Trust’s

for that something special, look

goal is to relieve this financial

no further than the National

hardship and provide these

Jockeys Trust gift range.

families with the support,

It includes stylish pieces, such as ties, cufflinks and scarves that will be happily received by any

kindness and recognition that they deserve.

As a registered charity

family member or friend with a

organisation since 2004, the

love for racing and comes with

National Jockeys Trust has

the added bonus of helping a

helped more than 180 jockeys

great cause at the same time.

and their families.

Australian jockeys are elite

From their quality jockey

athletes who place their lives

merchandise to numerous

on the line every time they

functions and events, including

compete in a race.

National Jockeys Celebration Day,

Sadly, serious injuries can

the NJT are constantly searching

occur. While accident insurance

for ways to raise these much

has become an essential feature

needed funds and provide

of racing, all too often there are

meaningful assistance.

National Jockeys Trust Scarf, Cufflinks and Tie. Visit the National Jockey’s Trust website to purchase www.njt.org.au/shop

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• update • fashion at the races qualifiers Spring is all about colour and our recent Fashion at The Races qualifiers certainly delivered on this front. Some familiar faces stood out from the crowd in bold geometric prints and eye-catching millinery. There are nine places remaining in the state final, so, don’t forget to dress your best at upcoming race days.

F or more informat ion visi t fashionattheraces.com.au

From Top left: Laura Soden, Balaklava Cup Jayd Foote, Murray Bridge Gold Cup Rose Ampt, Gawler Cup Melissa Barnes, Melbourne Cup at Morphettville

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All the action of autumn is just around the corner

autumn carnival

of South Australia’s most renowned racing events

key autumn events not-to-be-missed:

including the ever popular

Oakbank Easter Races. The Oakbank

Racing Club is one of the country’s oldest racing clubs and the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival is a spectacular two day event steeped in tradition.

Widely recognised for its vibrant picnic race meet atmosphere, Oakbank occupies a special place in the hearts

Port Lincoln Cup Day: Friday, march 6 The Port Lincoln Cup is one of the premier features on the Eyre Peninsula sporting calendar. The Eden Marquee adds a touch of luxury to this great day of racing with local delicacies tuna and abalone featuring on the menu.

and minds of many South Australians.

The Paddock will return with its

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eclectic mix of artisan producers,

Monday, march 9

Adelaide Hills wineries and laid back vinyl on the decks. Celebrating Panache in The Paddock, this bespoke hospitality area is the perfect place to spend your Easter long weekend.

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The Tattsbet Adelaide Cup at Morphettville is a day of high-quality racing and fabulous fashion, with a range of hospitality options on offer for every budget.

It’s the perfect way to spend your public holiday. Myer will once again host the SA final of their national Fashions on the Field Competition so be sure to dress your best.

O’Dea Electrical Clare Easter Races: Saturday, April 4 The Clare Easter Races has become a not-to-be-missed event for many.

The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to escape and enjoy country racing in the Clare Valley – one of South Australia’s most beautiful wine regions.

Visit www.theracessa.com.au for more details about these events.

photo courtesy of Andre Castellucci

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arch, April and May host some

269-271 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville (08) 7111 0399 www.belcar.com.au

bl ack caviAr WHEN Daniel Knight came across a captivating burgundy rose, sent to his Gawler business from a world-famous breeder in Germany, he wanted to include the word bl ack in its name to reflect the dark colouring.

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As part of an agreement between Knight’s Roses and Black Caviar’s owners, part-proceeds from rose sales are donated to the National Jockeys Trust. This included a $24,000 cheque handed to Trust representatives at Morphet tville in October.

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s rigorous testing and propagation of the roses got underway, Mr Knight nicknamed it Black Caviar.

The record-breaking racehorse

“I’d say it’s our most successful,” Mr Knight says.

“The name itself brings in a lot of interest, but as soon

was well into her unbeaten

as you smell it, it’s hard not

record-breaking streak of 25 wins

to fall in love. It has a vanilla

in Australia and Britain, rewriting

and honey jasmine fragrance

the history books and capturing

that’s beautiful.”

the nation’s hearts.

The rose may not have matched

photos courtsesy of KNIGHTS NURSERY, atkins photography

cultivars last year.

VALE CAITLIN FORREST Caitlin Forrest died from injuries suffered in a fall at the Murray Bridge Cup in October. Aged just 19, Caitlin’s death deeply saddened the Australian racing community. Caitlin is remembered as a beautiful and talented daughter, sister, girlfriend, friend and jockey with a heart of gold whose smile lit up the room.

The National Jockey Trust is a charitable fund established in 2004 to provide funds to jockeys and their families left in hardship because of severe injury, permanent disability or the death of a rider.

“We know how tough it can be for jockeys, they put their lives on the line and that’s really been brought home recently.”

Black Caviar was retired after winning her 25th

Sold as a potted plant, the

win from 25 starts

Black Caviar rose is popular

the salmon pink usually associated

with gardeners and nursery

at Randwick last April and produced

with the superstar mare, but Mr

owners but Mr Knight has bigger

a beautiful filly with champion sire

Knight decided to approach Black

plans for its distribution.

Exceed and Excel in the Hunter

Caviar’s owners about using her name.

The answer was a unanimous yes and the cultivar, bred by Rosen Tantau in the German town of

“I would like to see it at every race track in Australia at some

Valley in September.

She won 15 Group 1 races, including

stage, that’d be the ultimate

the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal

goal,” he says.

Ascot in 2012.

As part of an agreement between

In late October, news broke she

Uetersen and reproduced at the

Knight’s Roses and Black Caviar’s

was pregnant with her second foal,

family-run Knight’s Roses, was

owners, part-proceeds from rose

this time to another champion sire,

launched in June 2012.

sales are donated to the National

Golden Slipper winner Sebring.

In the almost three years since,

Jockeys Trust. This included a

Knights Roses, which started five

the Black Caviar rose has become

$24,000 cheque handed to Trust

decades ago, is an agent for leading

the best-selling rose at Knight’s

representatives at Morphettville

international rose breeders and one of

Roses. It’s an impressive feat

in October.

Australia’s largest rose suppliers. Based

given the business sells about

“We want to give back to the

at the gateway of the Barossa Valley,

700 different varieties of roses

industry and support jockeys as

the company’s office and distribution

and grew about 300,000

much as we can,” Mr Knight says.

centre stretches across 23 acres.

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afterdark Last Dance Hardcase $229.00, mimco.com.au

David Lawrence Blurred Lines bangle with gift box $69, myer.com.au

Gregory Ladner lace head band $19.95, myer.com.au

You can also take your style cue from Rebecca Judd, Miranda Kerr, Megan Gale and Jessica Gomes, who have made this youthful take on traditional favourites their own and paired it with feline-inspired winged eyeliner and bold lips. It’ll take you from the racetrack to the hottest nightspots in the blink of a dark, smoky eye.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, 30ml $90, myer.com.au

Marc By Marc Jacobs Skeleton rose gold round watch, $379, myer.com.au

Keepsake Light Fields dress in black, $199.95, fashionbunker.com.au

Wayne By Wayne Cooper Alexa blue pump, $169.95, myer.com.au

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Racy lace, playful headbands, delicate metallics and dark, decadent hues Embrace late-night glam at this summer’s twilight races by mixing edgy outfits in shades such as midnight blue, deep red and charcoal with a sequinned clutch in shimmering rose gold or glistening silver heels

Fiona Powell delilah stripe large twist fascinator $239, myer.com.au Miss Shop cat eye mask $16.95, myer.com.au

Don’t be afraid to veer away from traditional floral fascinators Bejewelled cats ears favoured by fashionistas such as Jennifer Hawkins and Nicole Richie are a mix of sweet, sexy and subtle.

Look for headpieces adorned with ribbon, lace, Grecianinspired burnished leaves or intricate veils.

Morgan & Taylor Alana large pole flower headband, $79.95, myer.com.au

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Keepsake Same Love mini dress in black diamond floral $179.95, fashionbunker.com.au

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Morgan & Taylor Sonya flower ears headband $39.95, myer.com.au

C hr i stmas T W ILIG H T R A C E S AT M O R P HE T tVILL E Date: Friday 19 December 2014 Cost: General admission $25 Packages: Hospitality packages from $35 per person Website: www.sajc.com.au

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of the b est S ou th Austra l i an b a k eries

Few things signify a road trip like an indulgent pastry from a country bakery and South Australia is home to plenty of mouth-watering options. Here we’ve picked five that are far from flaky.

Van Leuven L’artisan Bakery Patisserie Indulgent treats such as croissants, macaroons, éclairs and mille feuille (French vanilla slice) are the order of the day at this exquisite South-East patisserie.

Passionate pastry cook Jason van Leuven opened the business five years ago to much acclaim and also specialises in sourdough bread and innovative salads.

You’ll find a slow cooked, pulled pork and waldorf salad and an Israeli version, with humus and chickpeas, on the menu here.

31 Ormerod St, Naracoorte

Bordertown Bakery A few streets back from the main thoroughfare of North Terrace is the Bordertown Bakery, an eatery favoured by locals for its fresh breads, selection of sweet slices and hot foods. The vanilla slice and chicken mushroom triangles are among the biggest hits. Open Monday through until Saturday.

99 Farquhar St, Bordertown

OK Pie Shop Another bakery popular with South-East residents, the Cornish pasty, cream buns and custard tarts have won their tick of approval. The almost always bustling diner is also noted for its courteous customer service.

66 Commercial St West, Mount Gambier

Pestka’s Bakery Fancy a pie with a twist? Try Pestka’s Ned Kelly pie, which comes complete with a fried egg on top. For a more conventional snack, opt for the steak and onion, cheese and bacon or potato versions of this traditional Aussie favourite.

17 Dawson St, Strathalbyn

Windara Bakery Sweet tooths take note. The Windara Bakery is the place to satisfy sugary cravings in picturesque Penola. Carrot cake, mini-mud cake, vanilla and chocolate slice are among the satisfying options.

35 Church St, Penola

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Bor d ertown C u p Fashion at The Races heat Family friendly event Live band Trespass after last race Date: Sunday 14 December Cost: General admission $15 Packages: Hospitality packages and private marquees available Website: www.theracessa.com.au

Coast to the finish line on Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island Food & Wine Gourmet Gallop

Saturday 24th January 2015

Journey to Kangaroo Island and enjoy a great day of country racing combined with a celebration of local produce including seafood, lamb, olive oil, honey, stunning local wines and entertainment.

Admission is a gold coin donation, with proceeds to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Full Day Race Package from $152pp* includes: Return SeaLink coach from Adelaide to Cape Jervis Return SeaLink ferry travel Return SeaLink shuttle to and from the Kingscote racecourse

Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival

13th – 15th February 2015

The Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival has become famous for its three-day celebration of racing (Friday and Sunday), entertainment, food, wine and fun in a spectacular Island setting.

Coopers Long Lunch Only, Sunday 15th February. $160pp Racecourse entry and racebook 3-course lunch with drinks TV screens and private betting facilities Coopers Long Lunch Day Package, Sunday 15th February.

From $313pp* Return ferry and coach transfers from Adelaide Coopers Long Lunch Package as above KI Cup Self-Drive Packages. From $237pp* Return ferry with your own car, overnight accommodation General admission entry to the racecourse

Call 13 13 01 or visit sealink.com.au *Conditions apply, please refer to sealink.com.au for details. Prices valid for dates stipulated. ABN 69 007 122 367.

Eran Boyd the FACE OF KANGAROO ISLAND

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angaroo Island’s rugged coastline, pristine beaches and diverse wildlife leaves thousands of tourists in awe each year. But it wasn’t until apprentice jockey Eran Boyd left her childhood home in Parndana for mainland South Australia that she realised just how breathtakingly beautiful Kangaroo Island is.

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C oo p ers k an g aroo i s l and c u p carni va l Date: Friday 13 and Sunday 15 February 2015 Cost: General admission $15 Packages: Coopers Long Lunch Marquee $160 per person all inclusive TRAVEL PACKAGES: Contact Sealink Travel www.sealink.com.au Website: www.kiracing.com.au

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“ I had such a great upbringing on KI, but it’s funny, when you’re living there, I think you can tend to take it for granted”, the 22-year-old said.“It wasn’t until I moved away and went back as an adult and visited the places I used to go all the time as a child that I really appreciated just how spectacular it is.”

I’m very lucky weight wise, I don’t struggle with weight like some others do.

What are your hopes for the future?

In my apprenticeship, I’d like to outride my metropolitan claim and I’d really like to ride overseas somewhere such as Singapore.

What’s been your career highlight

Eran joined Thoroughbred Racing

so far?

SA’s Apprentice Academy four

Although it wasn’t my biggest

years ago and has been named

win, riding two winners in the KI

as the face of the 2015 Coopers

Cup in 2013, in my hometown in

Kangaroo Island Cup. It’s an

front of my family and friends,

appointment that recognises

just having everyone there, that

her hometown connection as

was an amazing day.

well as her achievements on

What jockeys do you look up to?

the racetrack and is a role she

Shayne Cahill and Dom Tourneur

takes great pride in.

have both been great mentors to me and given me a lot of advice

Now based in Aldinga and working for trainer John MacMillan, Eran

over the years that has been

has raced 55 winners in 700 starts

really helpful.

Tell us about some of your favourite

photos courtsesy of SATC, Dean Wiles and TRSA

and has a bright future in the industry. Here, she speaks to TRQ

we’ve got a 20-acre property and

spots on Kangaroo Island.

ahead of the Coopers Kangaroo

we used to get the thoroughbreds

Snelling Beach is definitely up

Island Cup on February 15.

off the track and re-home and

there, it’s a big, beautiful beach

TRQ: Congratulations on being named

re-train them. We’d find them a

with lots of clear water. It’s always

the face of the Kangaroo Island Cup

nice home and give them a second

so nice down there and you don’t

for the third time. What does it

chance. I had always ridden horses,

get massive crowds in summer

mean to you?

but I didn’t start as a jockey until I

like you would at a city beach.

Eran: It’s really exciting. It’s good to

was accepted into the Academy. I

Then there’s places like

be able to promote my hometown

really wanted to do it, I rang Bill

Remarkable Rocks. It’s not until

and to give something back to the

Forrestal and had an initial chat

you go back as an adult, that you

locals. My first race here was in

to him, and here I am today four

really appreciate the beauty. I

2013 and I just loved having all my

years later.

think I did take it for granted a bit

family and friends watch on, it

What’s the best thing about being a

growing up. There’s no other

really meant a lot.

jockey and being involved with the

place like Kangaroo Island.

What was it like growing up on

Apprentice Academy?

The island’s known for its fresh

Kangaroo Island?

It’s just such a rewarding industry,

produce, what are you favourite

It was amazing. Just having that

I just love being involved in the way

foods to eat when you go back?

relaxed, country lifestyle, and the

I am. I’ve also learnt so much since

There’s so much seafood to choose

sense of community in Parndana,

I joined the Academy and have

from, I love it all! But I’d have to say

and the island itself, you just can’t

worked with a few different trainers.

the crayfish are a real favourite

beat it. I was always outdoors and

How about some of the biggest

and then of course you’ve got some

spent a lot of time at the beach.

challenges?

nice wineries too. These days it’s

How did you first get involved in racing?

The early mornings and long days

really hard to get back because I race

It’s funny because no-one in my

can be hard and I’ve had a couple of

every weekend, but whenever I

family was involved in racing. But

injuries, but it’s still so rewarding.

get the chance I do try to get back.

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cel ebr at e adel aide hills summer sparklings

in s t y l e

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Date: Sunday 11 January 2015 Cost: General admission $20 • Premium Adelaide Hills wines • Sensational food by ‘The Vendor’ • Perri Cutten fashion parade • Fashion at The Races competition • Live music from ‘The Happy Leonards’ • ‘Summer Sessions’ Enclosure $99 • Thrilling thoroughbred racing Website: www.strathracing.com.au

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K1 by Geoff Hardy Vintage Sparkling 2010

No celebr ation is complete without popping a bot tle of sparkling wine with loved ones, especially during summer when balmy nights allow us to linger outside.

W

hether it’s a big family gathering, a few friends quietly acknowledging an achievement or an intimate dinner for two- there’s always

a reason to have sparkling on hand.

The Adelaide Hills is home to a wide range of top-notch, award-winning sparkling wines and has something to suit all occasions and tastebuds.

Darren Golding, from Golding Wines,

Fresh notes of apple, lime and wild strawberry linger in this delightful Pinot Noir Chardonnay blend, the second vintage of the first sparkling produced under the K1 label. A perfect aperitif, serve this wine with smoked salmon atop bruschetta and a dollop of caviar and dill. Fresh oysters are also a great summer match.

Sidewood Winery Chloe Cuvee 2012 Crisp, complex, dry and focused, the Chloe Cuvee 2012 is a blend of 60 per cent Chardonnay and 40 per cent Pinot. Lifted notes of toasty brioche aromas are complimented by biscotti and green apple flavours. Combine this with most canapés and cheese dishes and you’re onto a winner.

Golding Wines The Last Hurrah Sparkling Vintage 2013

said the region’s warm days and cool nights produce crisp, fresh, lively fruit ideal for sparkling varieties - including the two options his own winery creates.

Other favourites carefully crafted to perfection include Geoff Hardy’s K1 label, Bird in Hand and Sidewood.

Each offering has its own distinct palate, but you’ll find a common thread in fruity flavours such as apple and strawberries and in the suggested accompaniments such as seafood or sweet treats.

These four wineries will be serving their sparkling wines at Strathalbyn Cup Day on Sunday, January 11, providing yet another reason to celebrate in style.

It’s a colourful reminder of provincial racing at its best set against one of the state’s most picturesque backdrops and the ideal spot to continue a

A bright palate with crisp citrus acidity and lifted aromas of strawberry and green apple, this elegant Adelaide Hills sparkling is made with the freshest local ingredients. Try it with smoked salmon or seared scallops. For something sweeter, serve with a lemon curd tart or summer berries.

Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot 2014 A refreshing mix of ruby grapefruit, cherry and strawberries shine through in this top drop made from 100 per cent Adelaide Hills grown Pinot Noir. The sweetness of these succulent fruits is balanced by crisp acidity with a long, clean finish.

Try it with smoked salmon blinis topped with horseradish cream and salmon pearls or the Japanese delicacy of sashimi.

sparkling summer.

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winning pos t

From top left:The famous Ceduna Jetty, Near triple heat, Moon Devil storms away to take the 2014 Ceduna Cup.

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Greg Irvine may be based in Melbourne with the cream of the country’s r acing crop and rub shoulders with royalt y, but he hasn’t forgot ten his roots.

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“I am in Ceduna at least once

orn and bred in Ceduna,

time as an assistant judge as well.

former journalist turned

I remember putting the number

a year for a few weeks. I usually

Magic Millions media

into the frame for Kerrin McEvoy’s

attend the December meeting

manager and award-winning

first ever winner.”

and stay there until Christmas as

photographer Greg Irvine returns

After finishing Year 12 at Ceduna

all of my immediate family live there,” Greg said.

home to the state’s West Coast

Area School in 1996, Greg moved

each year to the racecourse where

to Adelaide and worked as a racing

his love of the industry started.

journalist and photographer

The whole West Coast and Eyre

“Ceduna is a fantastic place.

and as a media consultant for

Peninsula region is a great place

racing reports for the West Coast

Magic Millions before taking

to grow up.

Sentinel at 14 and became one

on his current role in the

of the youngest committee

Victorian capital.

The 35-year-old started writing

members of the Ceduna Racing Club soon after.

It’s a role that includes

“You get to learn the things in life you don’t in a city and the people are first class. Ceduna is a

travelling to all major Magic

perfect place to relax. Its beaches,

Millions sales and the envious

fishing and leisure possibilities

while my uncle Trevor “Bushy”

task of hanging out with the

are first class.”

Trenowden has been a successful

queen’s granddaughter and

trainer in Ceduna for decades,”

Magic Millions Racing Women

Greg said.

Ambassador Zara Phillips.

“My dad followed the races,

“From a young age I was involved

Closer to home, he attended

Here, Greg shares his favourite Ceduna snapshots (see left) Moon Devil races away to win the 2014 Ceduna Cup for Ashley

in racing in Ceduna and remember

the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel

Doyle and Angela Forster. It was

attending races at the former

Ceduna Cup in January.

Ashley’s first win as a rider.

site around the Ceduna Football

The quick visit gave Greg the

Almost a triple dead heat at the

Oval prior to the new course

opportunity to take snapshots of

Ceduna races in December 2013.

opening in 1986.

the race unfolding and enjoy the

The outside horse got home by a

laidback lifestyle he became

nose. Another nose separated the

accustomed to as a child.

second and third placegetters.

“I was one of the youngest committee members and spent

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