MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday, 10 August 2010

THE NSWROA 2010 RACING’S NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS IS ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY

The clock is ticking and the countdown is well and truly on for the Racing Industry’s Night of Nights and the flagship event of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association, Racing’s Night of Champions, which will take place on Thursday, 12 August 2010 at the Grand Pavilion at Rosehill Gardens.

This prestigious event, which not only pays homage to the best New South Wales Racing has to offer in recognising achievements for both horses and their humans, also supports Australia's leading cancer charity – Redkite.

In what will truly be a “night to remember” what better way to preview the night than announce the items that will be offered in the Monster Auction. They are:-

• Lot 1 Royal Ascot Awaits – Rub shoulders with royalty when you grace the Royal Ascot Races with your presence in 2011 thanks to Emirates and Ambassador Travel. The package is for 2 people and includes return business class flights, 4 nights accommodation in London, a sightseeing tour of London, admission to Royal Ascot for the first day of the Carnival (featuring the King’s Stand Stakes) and a day at Newmarket.
• Lot 2 Queen Katarina I, II & III – some classic work of brilliant young artist Addis which has been photographed and framed – these Giclee Limited Editions are individually titled, numbered and signed by the artist.
• Lot 3 Ultimate Paradise – at Laucala Island in the Fijian Pacific archipelago with a 3 night package for 2 people in a one bedroom Plantation Residence, including return economy flights from Sydney.
• Lot 4 Do You Feel the Need – the Need for Speed? – the ultimate Top Gear experience for those who like to live life in the fast lane - package includes a hot lap session for 2 participants in a 1982 Holden Commodore Group C Touring Car (with car video footage), 2 passes to the Australian Muscle Car Masters Race Meeting at Eastern Creek on 4 & 5 September 2010 and 2 seats at the Muscle Car Master Legends Dinner.
• Lot 5 Winemaker for a Day – spend the day as an assistant winemaker at one of Australia’s leading wineries Taylor Wines, located in the beautiful Clare Valley in South Australia.
• Lot 6 Thunderstruck – Be part of the phenomenon that is AC/DC by owning your own piece of memorabilia – a fully authenticated signed and framed guitar.
• Lot 7 In the Lap of Luxury – set sail on the luxurious 50’ yacht Samarkand (with 9 friends, colleagues or clients) as your crew “plots a course” around all the secret nooks and crannies of Sydney Harbour.
• Lot 8 Advertising with the Lot – a wonderful visual and print media package with TVN, the Best Bets or the Winning Post to the value of $10,000.

The Silent Auction will also feature some wonderful prizes in the following categories: accommodation, art, electronics, horse products, memorabilia, millinery, hospitality and technology, to name but a few.

There will also be a raffle with exceptional prizes conducted on the night and a “lucky door prize” will also be awarded.

And to “cap the night off”, one of Australia’s favourite cabaret and Broadway performers, the incredible David Campbell, will be our feature artist for the evening.

Racing’s Night of Champions – an event too good to miss!!

For more information, visit the NSWROA website at www.nswroa.com.au.

ENDS