Members' Events are held at both Royal Randwick Racecourse and Warwick Farm Racecourse.
Throughout the season the Australian Jockey Club hosts a variety of event’s for Members and their guests, ranging from; cocktail parties, wine luncheons, local and international tours, golf days and workshops.
Watch this page for updates on all upcoming Members’ events.
AJC & Penfolds Winter Wine Appreciation Luncheon
Saturday 7 August 2010
Following on from the success of our 2009 wine appreciation luncheons, the Australian Jockey Club is proud to announce the next race day luncheon in the series for our Members’ and their guests to enjoy a truly fine dining experience.
In association with one of Australia’s oldest and most famous wineries, Penfolds, AJC Members and their guests are invited to an unforgettable day of fine food, outstanding wine and great racing all set amongst the impressive surrounds of the Committee Dining Room.
Our Executive Chef, George Mullen has tailor-made the menu which consists of; canapés on arrival, three course luncheon and afternoon tea that will be perfectly matched with selected wines from Penfolds.
Members $150.00 per person
Non Members $195.00 per person
Please click here for further information or for bookings contact Julie Harris on 02 9663 8517.
Ladies Day at Wyong Race Club
Thursday 2 September 2010
Come and join in all the fun of Ladies Day at Wyong Race Club on the first day of their Spring Carnival!
Day package includes: Return coach from Royal Randwick to Wyong Race Club, racecourse admission, Members’ ticketing and reserved seating, glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 2 course buffet luncheon in the Members’ Murray Doyle Lounge including coffee and tea, race book for each guest, fashions on the field, fashion parades, roving jazz bands and entertainment!
Members and Guests $85.00 per person
For information and bookings, please contact Jo Balzen on phone 02 9663 8419
Brunch at the Stables
Sunday 12 September 2010
Members and their guests are invited to join us for Brunch at Anthony Cummings Racing Stables in High Street Randwick. Come and watch Anthony parade some of the brightest stars of Spring whist enjoying a delightful brunch in the leafy surrounds of the stables. Numbers are strictly limited to 60 guests.
Members $25.00 per person
Members Guests $40.00 per person
Click here to download the booking form or for further information, please contact Jo Balzen on 02 9663 8419.
Early Morning Trackwork Breakfast
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Come along and watch all the stars of the Spring Carnival go through their paces at Royal Randwick. Members and their guests have the opportunity to take in the atmosphere of early morning trackwork in the week leading into the George Main Stakes. A light breakfast will be provided in the infield. Parking will be available via the main drive, Alison Road.
Members and their guests complimentary - RSVP’s are essential.
For information and bookings, please contact Jo Balzen or 9663 8419.
An Evening with Max Presnell and Ken Callander
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Continuing on with the successful “An evening with…” series, Members and their guests are invited to attend an evening with great racing legends Max Presnell and Ken Callander, interviewed by Richard Callander. The evening will commence at 6.00pm in the Panorama Room with cocktail food and beverages provided. This will be an evening full of wonderful racing tales and plenty of laughs. Book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are strictly limited.
Members complimentary
Members’ Guest Card Holders $50.00
Additional Guests $60.00
Click here to download the Evening with Max Presnell & Ken Callander Invitation and Booking Form.
For further information, please contact Jo Balzen on 02 9663 8419.
Future Members’ Quarterly Information Session
Members’ Quarterly Information Sessions are a great opportunity for Members to meet Board and Management about what’s going on at the AJC and the exciting plans for the future. The Board wants to thank all those Members who participated throughout 2009 and given its success, we are planning more over the next 9 months as follows:
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Young Members’ Workshop
Saturday 25 September 2010
AJC Young Members (under the age of 40) and their guests are invited to a punting pointers workshop and morning tea on the morning of George Main Stakes day, the first day of our Spring Carnival. The presentation commences at 11.00am in the Owners Lounge, where prominent racing journalists Ken Callander and Brent Zerafa will take the guess work out of the art of punting.
Members and their guests complimentary - RSVP’s are essential.
For information and bookings, please contact Jo Balzen on 02 9663 8419.
Young Members’ Epsom Calcutta Cocktail Party
Thursday 30 September 2010
Young Members and their guests are invited to this exclusive cocktail style event to be held in the Committee Dining Room – Numbers will be limited, save the date, more details to follow!
Hong Kong Tour
7-14 December 2010
The Australian Jockey Club, in association with Ambassador Travel is pleased to invite you to experience the 2010 Hong Kong International Races, one of the richest race meetings in the world!
Supported by top international sponsors and watched by millions around the globe, the Hong Kong International races is one of the most important global racing events. Now recognised as the ‘Turf World Championships’ the races run at the state of the art Sha Tin Racecourse and offers a combined prize money of HK$62 million spread across 4 Group 1 Races.
Also included is the Hong Kong Jockey’s Championship at Happy Valley, international riders are invited to take part in this prestigious event, to compete for a prize of HK $200K.
This tour has been designed to ensure that your time in Hong Kong is well-balanced with a week of spectacular racing action, sightseeing as well as ample leisure time for you to experience the many delightful attractions in the region. Nothing is more evocative than Afternoon Tea while you listen to string music, beneath the neo-classical arches of the Peninsular Lobby, arranged especially for AJC Members.
You may also take advantage of a range of extensions on offer such as to Macau or China, and explore some of the hidden treasures of these ancient civilisations. Of course you are also able to design your own tours or extend your stay in Hong Kong with the assistance of one of Ambassador Travel’s experienced consultants.
The tour is arranged by Ambassador Travel on behalf of the AJC. Please call Peter Harney on 07 3229 6555 for a brochure or click here for further details.
Dubai Tour
21-29 March 2011
The Australian Jockey Club would like to invite you to join us in Dubai for one of the world’s richest thoroughbred racing events of 2011 – the 16th Dubai World Cup, at the spectacular Meydan Racecourse.
This world class Racecourse set a milestone in racing history last year with it’s grand opening. The complex embodies unparalleled luxury, the utmost comfort and cutting edge technology in one stunningly beautiful location.
You will enjoy the year round sunshine plus the adventure of a unique Arabian experience. Our tour includes travel to Dubai, five-star luxury accommodation, a range of Race Day Seating and Dining options, and exclusively for AJC Members, an unforgettable afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab.
Other exciting activities include Breakfast with the Stars where you will indulge in a lavish breakfast while the top international horses train for Cup Day. As well as a tour of Dubai’s latest and most astonishing architectural developments in the Jumeirah Beach area, and attend a special Desert Safari Dinner set against the majestic desert landscape with the option of upgrading to an Arabian Nights Party hosted by Sheikh Mohammed.
From Dubai, you may choose to join the Discover Egypt or Discover Jordan extension or you may also continue your travels to the rest of the world with the assistance of Ambassador Travel’s experienced travel consultants.
Join us for the Dubai World Cup and take part in a truly special experience that will be treasured for years to come.
The tour is arranged by Ambassador Travel on behalf of the AJC. Please call Peter Harney on 07 3229 6555 for a brochure or click here for further details.