NSWROA COCKTAIL FUNCTION – CANTERBURY RACECOURSE – 3 DECEMBER 2009

You are cordially invited to join fellow NSWROA members and friends of the Association at a cocktail function to celebrate the opening of the night racing season in Sydney on Thursday, 3 December 2009 at Canterbury Park Racecourse.

The function will take place in the Directors Room, which is situated right in front of the Winning Post, and has its own private lift entry and private tote facilities.

The cost of the function is $50.00 per person which includes free admission to the track, a race book and a cocktail menu with mouth watering treats such as:

• Salt and pepper squid with lemon and lime mayonnaise
• Margarita tomato and buffalo mozzarella boboli
• Assorted dips with grilled Turkish bread fingers
• Mini salmon cakes with sweet and sour dipping sauce
• Mediterranean crumbed risotto balls
• Californian rolls
• Feta, baby rocket and mushroom brushetta
• Tea and coffee
• Mixed berry flan; and
• Dark chocolate tart.

There will also be a cash bar available.

If you are interested in attending, please complete the attached booking form and return to the NSWROA office by Friday 20 November 2009 by:
Email: nswroa1@ozemail.com.au; Facsimile: 9229 3212 or Post: GPO Box 1506 Sydney NSW 2001.

Get the BEST OF THE BEST at LUXBET.COM

Luxbet has two new betting options that have already filled the pockets of some happy Spring Carnival punters. BEST OF THE BEST* (aka BOB) guarantees you the better of Top Fluctuation odds and the Best Tote dividend, whichever pays more. BOB is available up to 40 minutes prior to official start time on this Saturday’s Melbourne & Sydney meetings.

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And don’t forget that you can pocket 12% MORE by joining Luxbet’s CLUBXTRA. ClubXtra is exclusive to owners and trainers and rewards you with an EXTRA 12% win payout on top of Luxbet’s premium odds (which include BOB, LUXDIV and aggressive Fixed Odds) when you bet on a horse you own or train. To take advantage of the ClubXtra 12% bonus, you need to be a Luxbet.com account holder. Visit Luxbet.com for details on how to open an account and register your horses with ClubXtra. Conditions apply, see Luxbet.com for details.

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TREAT YOURSELF AND ASSIST REDKITE AT THE SAME TIME

Do you feel like giving yourself a treat and at the same time assist Redkite, one of Australia’s leading cancer support charities for children?

If the answer is Yes – have we got something special for you!!

How would you like to enjoy the best seats in the house as you experience the thrill of racing at Caulfield Racecourse with two race day tickets and lunch at the Winning Post Restaurant? Your day will be completed with accommodation in a Southbank Review Room at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Melbourne including full buffet breakfast for two. Racing package is available on a non-feature race day for the 2009/2010 racing season whilst the accommodation is valid until 30 June 2010.

This “prize” was originally a Silent Auction item at the 2009 Racing’s Night of Champions but unfortunately the successful bidder has proven unreachable.

Redkite will be accepting “bids” for the prize via Diana Houdijker by email DHoudijker@redkite.org.au or telephone 9219 4012 until 5.00 pm on Friday, 16 October 2009. The highest bidder at that time will be the prize winner.

Your support of Redkite is very much appreciated.

MAX WHITBY ELECTED TO THE SYDNEY TURF CLUB BOARD

On 1st September 2009, the Sydney Turf Club appointed Mr Max Whitby as a Director on its Board to fill the casual vacancy which had arisen following the resignation of Alan Brown. Max has subsequently been re-elected to the position at the STC Annual General Meeting on 28 September 2009.

Commenting on the appointment, STC Chairman Mr Bill Picken said “We are delighted to have been able to appoint someone of the calibre of Max Whitby to the STC Board. Max is a man of enormous standing within the NSW racing industry and has a great history of service in administration within the industry. He will bring his knowledge of racing and its participants to the STC Board as well as providing the strength of his financial and business acumen to an already strong Board”.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

A WINNER – there are no better words for an owner to hear!

As members are aware, as part of our membership renewal process, NSWROA requested members to forward the names of their racehorses in order for us to acknowledge their racing triumphs in our publications.

By popular demand, this feature has been “upgraded” for the 2009/2010 racing season. Accordingly, hereunder are the lucky NSWROA members who had winners in September 2009:

MATTHEW TALBOT HOMELESS SERVICES RACE DAY - 17 OCTOBER 2009

Members are reminded that Matthew Talbot Homeless Services are conducting a Race Day Luncheon at Royal Randwick Racecourse on 17 October 2009, the third day of the AJC’s Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.

This exciting day out is perfectly timed and priced to suit an early office Christmas party; entertain business partners or enjoy time with friends and family, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned marquee with uninterrupted views of the winning post!

This year’s Race Day will raise funds to support a new Matthew Talbot Homeless Service; Vincentian House. Opening later this year in Surry Hills, Vincentian House will accommodate single parents, two-parent families and single women.

Vincentian House is not just about somewhere safe to sleep, but about building sustainable lifestyles. By joining us for a great day trackside, you will give hope to so many families that have hit on hard times. Your presence will show them that tomorrow can be different.

For more information or bookings visit the website www.vinnies.org.au or phone (02) 9568 0273.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

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Yours in Racing
Ray McDowell, President
9 October 2009