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COAST’S MILITARY ROSE SALUTES IN THE 2010 BMW MAGIC MILLIONS TWO YEAR OLD |
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Date Released: Saturday 9th January 2010 |
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GRACEFUL ANNA CLAIMS 3YO TROPHY
THE Gillian Heinrich-trained, Stathi Katsidis-piloted Military Rose landed a plunge when she bolted home to win today’s $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
It was the first Gold Coast win in the 1200m Classic since Snippets saluted in the inaugural running in 1987.
The run of Military Rose in Queensland’s richest thoroughbred race was simply emphatic - the breakthrough hometown effort the highlight of the $4.6 million raceday.
After a clean jump and a fast first 300m, she rocketed to the front at the turn and within 100 metres had put five lengths between herself and the rest of the field.
Katsidis kept her going to the line and was never headed – going on to record a three and three quarter length win over Ambers Waltz (Corey Brown) in a race time of 1:10:27.
The hot pink-themed Heinrich Bloodstock Syndicate members were ecstatic as their $155,000 2009 Magic Millions Sales pickup instantly delivered a more than sevenfold return.
In the other seven figure feature, the David Pfieffer-trained Graceful Anna took out the $1million Queensland Racing Magic Millions 3YO Trophy.
The Warwick Farm-based filly covered the final 600 metres of the 1400m journey in 35:19 to hold off Tallow (Corey Brown) and Love Conquers All (Darren Beadman) to deliver one of the biggest wins of jockey Peter Rohl’s career.
“She’s the toughest filly I’ve ridden,” Rohl said.
“They are all special, but this one is right up there for me,” he said.
It was the fifth win from six starts for Graceful Anna who won by a long neck and a nose.
It was a day of top racing, high air temperatures and even higher glamour and Gold Coast Turf Club Chief Executive Grant Sheather said the Club was ecstatic with today’s event.
“The weather Gods were kind after a rainy week and the crowd was magnificent,” Mr Sheather said.
“The mood on course was sensational, our corporate and public areas were packed and the racing was exceptional across the entire program.
“Queensland’s biggest raceday just came together perfectly,” he said.
Earlier in the day Queensland Racing Minister Peter Lawlor confirmed a State Government funding package of more than $80 million over four years to develop key facilities across the state.
The package, sourced from the redirection of half of the revenue gained from wagering taxes, is designed to help revitalise the industry with a major redevelopment of the Gold Coast Turf Club identified as a priority.
Gold Coast Turf Club Chairman Andrew Eggleston welcomed the announcement but said he is keen to see the fine detail.
“Any injection of funding like this is of course warmly welcomed, but it’s a matter now of working closely with Queensland Racing to ensure the best possible outcomes for the industry and the Gold Coast.
“With regards today’s on-track activity, sincere congratulations must go to everyone involved in delivering the racing component of the 2010 BMW Magic Millions.
“The racing was fantastic and the crowd behaviour was exceptional,” he said.
 Excitement was also sky high in the David Jones Fashions on the Field with Brisbane entrants scoring a double in the men’s and women’s categories.
Kelly Power (30) from Wellington Point adopted a Katherine Hepburn look to take out the David Jones Most Stylish Female Racegoer.
Her simple but elegant 1950’s-inspired silver trench coat from Seduce and Midas black open toe shoes were enough for the judges to win the professional dancer and choreographer today’s supreme fashion award.
Twenty-one-year-old landscape architecture student Cliff Dean from Narangba took the men’s honours with an apricot pork pie hat, shirt and tie, grey trousers with braces and brown shoes…all chosen by girlfriend Ashleigh Robson.
Kelly and Cliff both received a David Jones shopping spree to the value of $4000 – Kelly also scoring for herself her own private stylist for a day.
Judge and David Jones stylist Kimberley Gardner praised the ‘stylish and chic’ fashions.
“The main trend today is a vibrant fusion of colours, pinks and pastels particularly – summer trends meeting raceday trends,” she said. |
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Over 500 celebrate at the GCTC Magic Millions cocktail party |
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Date Released: Thursday 7th January 2010 |
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 Glitz and Glamour at the Gold Coast Turf Club Magic Millions Cocktail Party
The night abounded in sparkle and style at the annual Gold Coast Turf Club Magic Millions cocktail party on Wednesday January the 6th.
Over 500 members, VIP's, sponsors and friends turned out for a Moulin Rouge inspired event. Club CEO Grant Sheather said it was a night to reward members. He also enthused "there's a real buzz about it this year".
See if you got snapped! Click here for more photos...
 
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Fashion Hot To Trot at Girls Day Out |
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Date Released: Monday 4th January 2010 |
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Fashion Takes Centre Stage at the Gold Coast Turf Club
 The girls were dressed to impress at the Gold Coast Turf Club's Magic Millions 'Girls Day Out' on Saturday the 2nd of January.
Visitors were massaged and pampered by L'Aqua Day Spa, and got the latest tips in upcoming racing fashion, as well as treated to a stellar fashion parade by Igedo.
Ladies kicked up their heels and strutted their stuff down the catwalk for the Fashions On The Field Competition. The lads also put their best foot forward (plus a dance or two!) in order to win the Best Dressed Male category.
An absolute smashing basket of prizes were up for grabs for each category including Bruce Lynton BMW Mini weekends, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort accomodation, photo packages from Star Shots Surfers Paradise, designer sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, pearl bracelets from Susan Pender, Fitness First memberships, vouchers from Frockshop.com.au, Esteem Beauty and Day Spa, Simone Perele, Fancy A Fascinator, Escape Travel, Princess Chic, L'Aqua Day Spa plus much much more!
 Winners were:
Best Classic Racewear: Natalie Letford
Best Contemporary Racewear: Ashleigh Robson
Best Hat/ Fascinator: Glenda Newick
Best Dressed Male: Troy Martin
With the stunning array of outfits on display, it will be exciting to see the contenders for the David Jones Fashions On The Field competition on January 9th, as part of the BMW Magic Millions Raceday! |
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Magic Millions sets the standard for Summer Racing Fashion |
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Date Released: Thursday 24th December 2009 |
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David Jones Fashions on the Field
to bring prestige to Magic Millions
David Jones will host this year’s Fashions on the Field at the BMW Magic Millions Race Day on Saturday 9th January 2010 at the Gold Coast Turf Club. The who’s who of Australian racing will be at the 2010 BMW Magic Millions Carnival & Race Day, setting the scene for a day filled with the colour and glamour that only a summer racing carnival can provide.
Entrants for David Jones Fashions on the Field will be vying for the David Jones Most Stylish Female race-goer and Most Stylish Male race-goer, which will be nationally televised on Channel Nine. Also announced on the day will be the inaugural Paspaley Magic Millions Style Hall of Fame Award.
The event will be judged by a number of reputable fashion authorities from David Jones, Paspaley, and Harpers Bazaar and will be MC’d by prominent racing fashion authority Kate Waterhouse.
Magic Millions Director, Katie Page-Harvey said, “We are delighted to have David Jones as our Fashions on the Field sponsor for the 2010 Carnival. A partnership with a prestigious brand such as David Jones acknowledges that the Magic Millions Carnival has come-of-age in a fashion sense.
“David Jones Fashions on the field represents the culmination of fashion events running over the Magic Millions Sales week in the lead up to the Saturday race day including the Paspaley ‘Ladies of Magic Millions’ High Tea and the BMW Gourmet Dinner. These events celebrate the fascinating and ever-stylish men and women of the Australian thoroughbred horse-racing industry and Fashions on the Field will be a chance for all lovers of racing and fashion to be involved in carnival style.”
David Jones Group General Marketing Manager, Damian Eales said, “David Jones is proud of our long term commitment to Australian racing and we are delighted to extend this to officially sponsor Magic Millions and their Fashions on the Field program for 2010.
“David Jones has the best portfolio of local and international brands - cementing itself as the leading one stop destination for all racewear needs”.
Winners of David Jones Fashions on the Field's - Most Stylish Female Race-goer will receive a shopping spree to the value of $4000 including their own private Stylist for the day and the David Jones Most Stylish Male race-goer will receive a $4000 gift card from David Jones.
KEY TIMINGS for David Jones Fashions on the Field Saturday, 9 January 2010
11am – 12.30pm: Fashions on the Field Registration.
Those wishing to enter in the judging for David Jones Fashions on the Field must register at the Preliminary Judging Area, the Fountain Lawn, Gold Coast Turf Club between 11am and 12.30pm on race day.
12.30pm – 2pm: Preliminary Judging.
Preliminary judging will occur at the Fountain Lawn Area Gold Coast Turf Club starting at 12.30pm. Each registered contestant will be given a registration number and will parade in front of a panel of judges.
2:45pm – Fashions on the Field Finals
Held in the Paspaley Marquee area, trackside, the ten female and ten male finalists will vie to catch the eye of our judging panel while parading in front of the VIP tent members.
3pm – Winners of Fashions on the Field Announced
Kate Waterhouse will announce the winners of David Jones Fashions on the Field at the David Jones Fashions on the Field Stage, which will be broadcast on Channel Nine.
Channel Nine Broadcast details
Cameron Williams will host Channel Nine’s racing coverage throughout the day and will broadcast David Jones Fashions on the Field with special fashion and racing commentary by Emma Freedman.
Racing expert Simon O’Donnell and Wayne Harris will provide in depth coverage from the track, supported by Jo McKinnon and Anthony Mither.
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GIRL’S DAY OUT TO BE BMW MAGIC MILLIONS HIGHLIGHT |
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Date Released: Wednesday 23rd December 2009 |
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FASHIONISTAS SET TO LOOK A MILLION DOLLARS!
THE 2010 BMW Magic Millions Girl’s Day Out is set to attract thousands of well heeled women to the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday 2nd January.
It’s the second of the three Magic Millions race days, following the Carlton Draught Goldmarket on New Year’s Day. And with a stellar program of racing, fashions, food and entertainment, organisers anticipate Girl’s Day Out – the traditional ‘ladies day’ of the carnival - will be a major highlight.
Turf Club Chairman, Andrew Eggleston, said his club is keen to establish the day as much more than a curtain raiser to the BMW Magic Millions feature day on Saturday 9th January.
“And as part of our never-ending efforts each year to progress the carnival race days we’ve really put everything in to making Girl’s Day Out a feature in itself,” Mr Eggleston said.
“Fashions have become such a huge part of our feature race days that we believe Girl’s Day Out deserves plenty of recognition as the day when the focus is squarely on fashions and the fashionistas.
“We’ve also signed a number of prestigious new fashions sponsors to ensure the glamour aspect of the event reaches new heights,” Mr Eggleston said.
Ladies taking part in the hotly contested Fashions on the Field competition will vie for some great prizes, including holidays, beauty and indulgence packs and more.
The 2010 categories are Best Classic Racewear, Best Contemporary Racewear, Most Fashionable Hat and Best Dressed Male.
The competition is free to enter and entrants simply register on the day.
There will also be a spectacular fashion parade by Igedo at noon and a free Fashion and Beauty Precinct will be located in the air-conditioned Dome.
It’s where the ladies can spoil themselves with complimentary make-up and hair touch ups, beauty tips and mini massages.
The on-track highlights of Girl’s Day Out include the running of the $85,000 Magic Millions 2YO Prelude and the Attwood Marshall Lawyers Bat Out Of Hell Quality Handicap – both over the sprint distance of 900m.
Sponsors of the day include Susan Pender Jewellery, Igedo, L’Aqua Day Spa, Bruce Lynton BMW Mini, Sunglass Hut, Starshots Surfers Paradise, Esteem Beauty and Day Spa, Princess Chic, Fancy A Fascinator, Simone Perele, Surfers Paradise Marriott, Blooming Tea, Cadbury Roses, Qdeck, Perfume Connection, Birch Carroll and Coyle and Frockshop.com.au.
There’s free racecourse entry for the ladies and gate entrance is only $10 for the men.
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Annual Christmas Party at the Gold Coast Turf Club -A Blast! |
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Date Released: Tuesday 22nd December 2009 |
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A fun day out at the Gold Coast Turf Club
The Gold Coast Turf Club annual Kids Christmas Party was a fantastic event. Santa stopped by for a visit during a day of fun and excitement - for both kids and adults alike!
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GOLD COAST TURF CLUB CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCED |
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Date Released: Monday 9th November 2009 |
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HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB CEO TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES
THE Gold Coast Turf Club today officially announced the appointment of its senior executive.
Turf Club Chairman Andrew Eggleston said former Chief Executive Grant Sheather (41) will return from a management role on Hamilton Island to take the CEO reins from John Cameron who resigned in October.
High profile NSW racing administrator Brian Fletcher has been signed as a racing advisor and will work closely with Mr Sheather in the day-to-day operations of the club.
“Today’s announcement is significant in that we have two very experienced, capable and proven racing industry operators joining us,” Mr Eggleston said.
“Grant grew up on the Gold Coast, had twenty-two years experience in the racing industry before choosing to head to Hamilton Island in June 2008 and has held every position from operations, beverage and catering management to CEO.
“He has a Bachelor of Business and returns as someone who knows our operation inside out.
“Brian is widely regarding as one of the most progressive racing administrators in Australia and his services have been sought by many metropolitan clubs over the years, so we consider ourselves very fortunate that he’s agreed to be involved with us in this capacity,” he said.
Mr Eggleston said the immediate focus of the Board and executive will be to complete final planning for January’s 2010 Magic Millions Racing Carnival while continuing the rollout of a raft of club infrastructure improvements and raceday plans.
“Grant and Brian have come on board at what is both an exciting and critical time as the Gold Coast Turf Club moves forward.
“The future of racing on the Gold Coast is looking very bright indeed.
“But to achieve the heights I know we are capable of over the coming years, it’s going to take a lot of hard work at the top and unprecedented cooperation of the Board, staff, Members, trainers, owners, sponsors, government and every single person associated with our industry,” Mr Eggleston said. |
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Heels kicked up in true Melbourne style at Gold Coast Turf Club |
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Date Released: Tuesday 3rd November 2009 |
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NOTHING SHOCKING ABOUT HUGE COAST CELEBRATIONS
THE heels were kicking up on and off the track at a spectacular, sun soaked 2009 Melbourne Cup meeting at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
While Shocking, jockey Corey Brown and trainer Mark Kavanagh raised the roof at Flemington with their stunning breakthrough win, high fashion dominated the function rooms, marquees and lawns of the Coast club.
A bumper crowd of over 11,000 filed through the gates to take in all the excitement of the time-honoured Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival feature event and a full eight-race program of local racing under cloudless skies.
"It was a classic Gold Coast Melbourne Cup event," said Turf Club Acting CEO Kevin Ahrens.
"The brilliant weather brought with it a huge crowd and a sensational vibe around the track…incredibly upbeat and probably one of the happiest, relaxed crowds we’ve seen," he said.
Mr Ahrens said a number of recently renovated Club facilities passed their first real test with flying colours. “The upgraded Members facilities and bar areas worked magnificently today and our no-glass policy in the public areas was another huge success,” he said.
Punters en masse headed trackside from 9:00am to enjoy the live racing and the interstate coverage on the big screens – a steady stream of people coming through the gates right up until the Melbourne Cup runners were at the barriers.
 In the Fashions on the Field stakes judges Chloe Maxwell, Mat Rogers, Jade Sutcliffe and Jay Pask had their work cut out selecting winners in the categories of Best Dressed Female, Best Dressed Male and Most Fashionable Hat.
And as it turned out, the winner of the best dressed lady on course was a real traffic stopper. Brisbane 25-year-old Jacqui MacArthur spied her Principessa silver pleated dress while waiting in a traffic jam at Fortitude Valley. “I saw it, I knew it was fate and I pulled up straight away and bought it,” Jacqui said.
The debutante winner combined the dress with a purple floral Morgan and Taylor fascinator, purple gloves and shoes to take home gifts from the Surfers Paradise Marriott, Dr LeWinn’s, Watermark Hotel, Esteem Day Spa, Roses Only, Star Shots and hundreds of dollars of other prizes and fashion gift vouchers.
Melbourne holidaymaker Christina Cainday (24) took out the Best Hat category, wearing a black feather and net fascinator she bought “on a whim” at Marina Mirage.
The Best Dressed Male was Tom White from the Isle of Capri who scored hundreds of dollars of prizes by going ‘family retro’. The 23-year-old solicitor combined a grey suit custom made in Singapore with his father’s 1962 vintage tweed tie, some comfortable black Julius Marlow shoes and wire-framed Dita ‘Midnight Special’ shades from the Sunglass Shop.
 Barely had today’s final race been run when Turf Club attentions turned to January’s Magic Millions Carnival.
“We’ve just released our dining packages and bookings are already coming in thick and fast,” Mr Ahrens said.
“We start with the iconic Goldmarket Raceday on Friday 1st January, we head into Ladies Day on Saturday 2nd and then all stops are out for the 2010 Magic Millions Raceday on Saturday 9th January.
“The packages include the Corporate Chalet which offers private functions for up to 40 guests, two-day packages in the Skyline Gold and some sensational hospitality in the Emporium Marquee, Trackside Village and Magic Millions Lounge, to name but a few.
“Our advice is for anyone considering booking for any of those racedays, that they get in and do so quickly,” Mr Ahrens said.
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New Gold Coast Turf Club Board Announced At Annual General Meeting |
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Date Released: Thursday 22nd October 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
NEW GOLD COAST TURF CLUB BOARD ANNOUNCED AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE 2009-2010 Gold Coast Turf Club Board was announced at today’s Annual General Meeting at the Bundall racecourse.
The all-new executive is comprised of the three youngest members of the Board, Chairman Andrew Eggleston, Deputy Chairman Brett Cook and Steve Hawkins as Treasurer.
Hoss Heinrich, Andy Sims, Yvonne Smith, Mike McCabe and Mick Barry were returned.
Solicitor Jeff Garrett is the only debutant Board member after taking the place of former Deputy Chairman Larry Klinge who was not re-elected. |
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Punters toast 'No Glass' initiative at Gold Coast Turf Club |
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Date Released: Tuesday 20th October 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
PUNTERS TOAST NO GLASS INITIATIVE AT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
THE public areas of the Gold Coast Turf Club will be a ‘glass free zone’ on this year’s Melbourne Cup day.
The change from glass to plastic cups was introduced two weeks ago without a single complaint from punters.
According to Gold Coast Turf Club Chairman, Hoss Heinrich, the move, which doesn’t apply to the Members or corporate function areas, is one of a number of initiatives designed to ensure the safest possible local Spring Racing Carnival environment.
“We take our duty of care responsibilities very seriously and the change from glass to plastic has already been very well received,” Mr Heinrich said.
“On Melbourne Cup Day our security will be very visible, we have camera surveillance of the entire racecourse and we’ve organised plenty of free shuttle buses to and from all parts of the city,” he said.
Mr Heinrich said ever-growing Saturday crowds and a 4500-plus attendance at Saturday’s Caulfield Cup raceday suggest a bumper roll up on the first Tuesday in November.
“It’s traditionally the second biggest day of the year for us after the Magic Millions Raceday and we’re pulling out all the stops to make it the best ever.
“We’re expecting a very large crowd as we present a full eight-race local program, Fashions on the Field, excellent food and beverage and plenty of entertainment,” he said.
People wanting further information can contact the Gold Coast Turf Club on (07) 5538 1599 |
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Gold Coast Turf Club Announces Impressive Crowd Increases |
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Date Released: Tuesday 20th October 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB ANNOUNCES IMPRESSIVE CROWD INCREASES
LATEST FIGURES DEFY GLOBAL ECONOMIC SITUATION
THE Gold Coast Turf Club today released attendance figures that reveal major increases in patronage over the past year.
They show recent general attendances at the Bundall racecourse are up as much as 46.80% compared to the corresponding 2008 raceday with Member numbers at one September race meeting increasing by over 80%.
According to Gold Coast Turf Club Chief Executive John Cameron the figures are a pointer to the healthy state of racing on the Gold Coast.
“The results say as much about the quality of the local thoroughbred racing product as it does about our club and the racing experience we continue to improve and deliver week after week,” Mr Cameron said.
“Last Saturday (17th) for example we had a crowd of 4569 on track which was 15% up on 2008 while our functions saw a 6.1% improvement.
“But most significant of all on Saturday was the massive 50% increase in Member attendance – an amazing figure on its own but one eclipsed by even stronger Member support on the September 12th raceday when 83.6% more Members attended than the previous year.
“We have the V8’s in town this week, but there’s nothing to suggest we can’t have another bumper crowd along on Saturday after we posted a 13.5% general patronage increase on AFL Grand Final Day this year,” he said.
Mr Cameron said function bookings had increased on some days by as much as 36.9% (19th September).
People wanting further information can contact the Gold Coast Turf Club on (07) 5538 1599 |
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Spring Fashion High Tea at Gold Coast Turf Club |
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Date Released: Thursday 15th October 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
SPRING HIGH TEA AT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
Saturday October 10 saw a multitude of lovely ladies gather to celebrate the latest spring fashion season!
 With a stunning parade by The Oasis Shopping Centre, featuring pieces by Igedo, Gearbox and Donna Uomo, the ladies were also treated to complimentary pampering by the fab girls at FHAB cosmetics.
Also on board to assist with the latest trends were Petalo Shoes and Roseberry Designs.
It was an incredible day, with lots of high-tea canapes, cakes and bubbly, all in the company of good friends.
 
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Phase 2 of renovations at GCTC begin |
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Date Released: Thursday 1st October 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
PHASE 2 OF RENOVATIONS AT GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
The Gold Coast Turf Club’s commitment to its members and supporters continues as promised with ‘Phase 2’ of Building upgrades and renovations to commence Monday 5 October.
Interior refit of the Snippets Bar and Verve Cliquot Bar will commence next Monday with the aim of being completed prior to Melbourne Cup.
Current Club upgrades you may have noticed that enhance the image of the Gold Coast Turf Club include:
• Additional Members’ furniture
• New Plasma screens in the Members’ Betting ring
• Fire Hydrant Upgrades
• Members Mezzanine furniture upgrade
• New carpeting within the Dome, Winners’ Circle and Paradise Rooms
• New plasma screens in the Dome
• Carpeting of the Sports Bar
• Magic Millions Bar redevelopment
• New Fire Exit to Members’ Stairway
These improvements are examples of how the Board is keen to provide our members, industry participants, corporate guests and the public with better facilities. We are very excited to be working closely with Queensland Racing and the Queensland Government regarding potential upgrades to the Bundall site.
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Melbourne Cup Tours Gold Coast |
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Date Released: Wednesday 30th September 2009 |
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NEWS RELEASE
MELBOURNE CUP TOURS GOLD COAST
DATE RELEASED: WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 09
The 2009 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour will make a flying visit to the Gold Coast Turf Club on Monday 5 October spurring excitement amongst the local racing fraternity in the prelude to the Spring Racing Carnival.
The first time the Cup has been to the Coast, Turf Club CEO John Cameron said “We welcome the opportunity for Gold Coast racing supporters to share this treasured Australian icon that is in our presence for a short time”.
Women In Racing Inc will host a Melbourne Cup Tour Luncheon in the Club’s exclusive Board Room venue attracting some very distinguished guests.
3 times Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim Johnson is set to attend the event as is Mary Roosevelt, granddaughter of American Ex-President Roosevelt, former QLD Premier the honourable Robert Borbidge and Mrs Jenny Borbidge, Professor Mark von Itzstein Executive Director of the Institute for Glycomics, and local media personalities Rob Readings and Regina Tucker.
Women In Racing representative Jennifer Bartels said “It will be so wonderful to have the Cup here on the Coast. We are passionate about this event which came about after a five years of close association with the VRC Melbourne Cup Tour. It’s such an honour and privilege to be recognised as a worthy promoter of the Cup in Queensland and I’m thrilled Mary (Rosevelt),Bob (Borbidge) and Jim (Johnson) will be on-hand to celebrate the occasion” she said.
Guests will have the opportunity to have a photo taken with the cup and enjoy a fun afternoon of fashions, raffles and great company.
The iconic 18 carat gold Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy will visit 23 cities before returning to Flemington on Tuesday 3 November for the running of the 149th emirates Melbourne Cup.
For further information, people can visit www.goldcoastturf.com.au or call 5538 1599.
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Fort 'n' Won Claims a stunning victory in the Emirates Airline Stakes |
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Date Released: Monday 15th January 2007 |
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Egged on by the deafening roars from the crowd Fort ‘n’ Won gave spectators something to cheer about today after winning the Emirates Airline Stakes at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
Beating stable mates Inthemix and July in the 2,200 metre Stakes, Fort ’n’ Won left its competition in its tracks to rightfully claim the $50,000 prize purse.
As part of the Emirates Ladies Day action, Emirates’ Mike Simon, Divisional Senior Vice President Corporate Communications was on hand to award owners Sean Darcy, Jockey Brad Stewart and trainer Gerald Ryan their trophies.
Mike Simon said the atmosphere and electric excitement surrounding the Gold Coast and the Magic Millions rivalled many of the horse racing events around the world.
He said: “We are proud to partner with the Gold Coast Turf Club and in these last three years of our involvement with the Magic Millions Carnival, we have seen the event growing in stature on the world stage and earn its stripes as a premier race meeting. 2007 marks Emirates’ fourth year of service in Brisbane and we want a major platform such as this one to say a big thank you to Queenslanders for their unstinting hospitality and support.”
This year’s Magic Millions Carnival is the third consecutive year that Emirates Airline has sponsored several events, both on and off the track, as part of their sponsorship with the Gold Coast Turf Club.
In addition to the outstanding day at the track, Emirates Airline also sponsored six other races including the Emirates SkyCargo Cup, The Skywards Plate, The Emirates Airline Challenge, Emirates Group Classic, Emirates Airline Handicap, and The Emirates Holidays Handicap.
With their reputation for exclusive trackside functions, Emirates invited a select group of guests to attend a VIP event in the Dome, overlooking the racing action.
Another major drawcard on the day was the colourful Emirates Airline Fashions on the Field that showcased the day’s finest off track competition.
The lucky winner of the highly competitive Most Contemporary Racewear category, Kara Wilmot from Albany Creek, received two business class return airfares flying Emirates to Dubai. The prize package for claiming the Emirates Airline Fashions on the Field crown is valued at A$5,000.
Fashionistas intending to compete at the Magic Millions Raceday this Saturday can enter the Emirates Airline Fashions on the Field from around 10.30am at the Fashions on the Field marquee, which will be situated at the beauty precinct lawn located to the left of the main turnstyle.
Emirates offers 49 weekly flights from Australia to Dubai, conveniently connecting passengers to its vast network of destinations in Europe, Middle East and Africa. From Brisbane, Emirates flies daily to Dubai via Singapore. Emirates also offers double dailies to Dubai from Sydney – a daily non-stop service and a daily via Bangkok; Melbourne – direct and via Singapore; and Perth – both non-stop services.
Emirates Airline is the Principal Partner of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the Australian horse race that stops the nation, The Emirates Melbourne Cup, as well as Exclusive Official Airline Partner of the Australian Jockey Club.
About Emirates:
Since its launch in 1985, Emirates Airline has received more than 300 international awards in recognition of its efforts to provide unsurpassed levels of customer service.
Emirates is the world’s third most profitable and among the fastest growing and 20 largest international airlines. It is based in Dubai, one of the few cities in the world that pursues an open-skies policy, with more than 110 airlines in free and fair competition.
Emirates operate services to 87 destinations in 59 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, Indian subcontinent and Asia-Pacific.
Emirates operate 28 flights per week into New Zealand - daily into Christchurch from Sydney and thrice daily into Auckland from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Visit Emirates online at: www.emirates.com/au
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Mimi Lebrock takes the spoils in the 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic |
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Date Released: Monday 15th January 2007 |
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FAVOURITE Mimi Lebrock ($5.30) romped home to win one of the closest Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classics at the Gold Coast Turf Club today in front of a record crowd of 18,665.
It was the second victory in the Classic for jockey Hugh Bowman after his breakthrough win on Bradbury’s Luck in 2005 and also for legendary trainer Bart Cummings who trained Malibu Magic to her win in 1989.
And one of the most open Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Classics betting-wise was a hard fought affair.
After Puss ‘N’ Boots and Husson Lightning set the early pace, Bowman pulled his mount two off the rails and made the running over the last 200 metres to take the race by the slender margin of a short neck from Husson Lightning with Royal Asscher a mere long neck further back.
Mimi Lebrock covered the 1200 metre distance on a brilliantly prepared track in a time of 1:09:98
Earlier in the meeting Gold Edition took out the $1million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy, giving trainer Toowoomba-based Ron Maund and top jockey Darren Beadman their first Magic Millions victory together.
The Toowomba-based flyer took the honours by a runaway five lengths in the time of 1:21:07 from Grand Reve (Jim Byrne) and luckless third placegetter Sequential Charm (Jason Holder) which finished another length further back.
Red-hot favourite, John Singleton’s Publishing, started well but faded in the straight to finish well out of the placings - despite being urged on in a private room off the Mounting Yard by the flamboyant Magic Millions co-owner and his guest, Hollywood starlet Tara Reid.
Gold Coast Turf Club Chief executive, Grant Sheather, said the Club was understandably ecstatic with today’s event and record turnout.
“Many came to see, and just as many came to be seen, but either way, the record 18,665 crowd who turned out today showed just why this event is clearly Queensland’s premier day of racing.
“Our new traffic and parking arrangements worked a treat, we had plenty of extra tables and chairs on site and, despite it being a blue sky day, patron comfort was very high.
“It was also a very safe day for our crowd with an increased security presence and CCTV cameras keeping a close eye on things,” he said.
Turf Club Chairman, Bill Millican, thanked the Gold Coast community for backing today’s event.
“Although this event now has an obvious global reach, today’s attendance really cemented it as very much a Gold Coast-supported event,” he said.
“While we had a lot of overseas and interstate visitors come through the gates, it was the Gold Coast support that saw us break the crowd attendance record.
“And it was terrific to see Gold Coast horses do so well today, particularly Gillian Heinrich’s stables winning the first and last races of the day,” he said.
Mr Millican, said the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival was the ‘standout performer’ in the new look Queensland Summer Racing Carnival.
“The re-vamped summer racing calendar has proved an outstanding success and we couldn’t be happier,” he said.
And while the stakes were high on the track, they were also up there in the Emirates Fashions on the Field with Contemporary Racewear winner, Brooke Wilmot (21) from Albany Creek in Brisbane winning a $10,000 VIP trip for two to the spectacular Dubai World Cup.
Her stunning black and white ensemble was a popular choice with both the judges and an appreciative crowd.
Her win also made the 2007 Emirates fashions competitions a family affair after her twin sister Kara won a Dubai trip at Wednesday’s Emirates Ladies Day – setting the girls up for their very first overseas trip.
Sydney’s Nicole Cassidy (19) from Sydney wore an Isabella O’Shea hat to take out the Most Fashionable Hat category, while Southport’s Samantha Honeyman donned a stunning silver and grey Monica Silk design to snare the Classic Racewear honours.
The Best Dressed Man on course was Arundel’s Ben Crilly-Hargrave (23) – a primary school physical education teacher and part-time fashion designer who chose a black shirt, pants, braces and a lime tie to catch the judge’s eyes.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
Gold Coast Turf Club
07 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
07 5591 2556
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Turf Club Magic Millions On Site parking will be at a premium |
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Date Released: Thursday 21st December 2006 |
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PARKING at the Gold Coast Turf Club on the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions feature raceday (13th January) will be at a premium Club officials have warned.
The Club want people to seriously consider public transport as their preferred method of getting to and from the track.
Earlier this week details were released outlining temporary private vehicle traffic changes – a masterplan devised by Club management, Queensland Transport, Queensland Police, Gold Coast City Council, Surfside Buslines and Regent Taxis.
But they say leaving the car keys behind and jumping in a train, bus or taxi is the best way to be a winner on the day.
Gold Coast Turf Club Chief Executive, Grant Sheather, says extra buses from Nerang Rail, Paradise Point and Tweed Heads will run on the day, as well as free Shuttles to Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise after the races.
“Parking around the track itself is very much at a premium this year, so we’re asking people to consider alternatives to trying to drive right to the front gate,” Mr Sheather said.
“We’ve arranged to use the Gold Coast City Council Evandale Administration Centre carpark on Bundall road for parking and free shuttle bus pick up and drop off during the day, so people who are unable to catch a bus or a taxi at least have that alternative,” he said.
Mr Sheather said the traffic changes involve temporary road closures at all three access roads to the Club.
“Closures to private vehicles will be established on Racecourse Drive at the intersection with Ken Russell Court (southern access) and Waterford Court (northern access).
“No private vehicles will be allowed to enter past the Crombie Avenue – Upton Street roundabout, Ken Russell Court or Waterford Court after 2.00pm.
“The police will re-open the road at approximately 6.30pm depending on the traffic flow.
“Vehicles parked in the car parks of the Turf Club leaving the precinct after 2.00pm will be able to exit with ease and - as per normal racedays - cars leaving the carparks will only be allowed to turn left onto Racecourse Drive.
"There will be an increase in public transport available for all budgets and buses, limousines and taxis will have virtually unhindered access all day.
“If people must drive to the racecourse, they need to arrive early.
"We'll have plenty of police on ‘special services duty’ controlling traffic at various points to ensure a smooth traffic flow," he said.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
07 5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
(07) 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917
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Birkbeck's announce Bat Out of Hell Sponsorship |
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Date Released: Thursday 21st December 2006 |
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LEADING Gold Coast jewellers, Birkbecks, have taken naming rights of a major raceday during the 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival (1st – 19th January).
The Southport-based family business has taken sponsorship of the Birkbeck's Jewellers Bat out of Hell family raceday on Saturday 6th January.
Their support sees them take naming rights of the 900 metre Bat out of Hell feature race which offers $25,000 prizemoney as well as trophies for the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
Birkbecks also receive naming rights to four other races on the day.
According to Gold Coast Turf Club Chairman, Bill Millican, the iconic firm has been one of the Turf Club’s greatest supporters over the years.
“Birkbecks was founded at Southport over 90 years ago and are one of the Gold Coast’s true family business success stories,” Mr Millican said.
“The support we have had over the years from Michael and Liz Ford has been tremendous and I’m rapt that the Birkbecks name will feature so prominently during January’s Magic Millions,” he said.
Mr Millican said the day will feature family entertainment with ‘Racing Rascals’ free entertainment, pony rides, jumping castle and face painting.
The ladies will enjoy the summer fashion parades and fantastic prizes are also on offer in the Pacific Fair Fashions on the Field.
Entry for under 18’s is free and the gates open at 10am.
Free courtesy buses will run from Tweed Heads and Paradise Point.
For more information on the Birkbecks Jewellers Bat out of Hell raceday or the 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival people can visit www.goldcoastturf.com.au or contact the Gold Coast Turf Club on 07 5538 1599.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR
Birkbeck’s Jewellers have enjoyed an unsurpassed reputation for quality and service for more than 90 years.
It was 1912 when Vic Birkbeck first opened his original shop on Nerang Street, Southport. His daughter, Helen, continued the family involvement with the business until her retirement after a lifetime of service in 1990.
Today Michael Ford, Vic’s grandson, and wife Liz, continue the tradition. Amongst their valued customers are many whose families have shopped at Birkbecks since Vic first opened his store all those years ago.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
07 5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
(07) 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917
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2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival Media Accreditation |
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Date Released: Friday 1st December 2006 |
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ALL Media representatives who do not hold an annual Queensland Racing media pass and who are seeking accreditation to the 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival must apply for accreditation no later than Friday 15th December 2006.
Applications, signed by the Chief of Staff on your organisation's letterhead, should include the applicant's publication, position with publication, complete contact details and dates media passes are required for.
Applications should be forwarded to:
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
PO Box 5070
Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726.
Media passes are valid for the following 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival days;
- Carlton Draught Goldmarket Raceday - Monday 1 January 2007
- Bat Out of Hell Raceday - Saturday 6 January 2007
- Ladies Day at the Gold Coast Turf Club - Wednesday 10 January 2007
- Official Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Raceday - Saturday 13 January 2007
Each day has separate passes so please indicate which days a pass is required when making application.
Media seeking accreditation to the Magic Millions Sales can obtain full application details by visiting www.magicmillions.com.au
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Sophie Hickson
HicksonMedia
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Celebrate Kids Christmas at Turf Club |
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Date Released: Thursday 23rd November 2006 |
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SANTA Claus is coming to town for the Gold Coast Turf Club Kid's Christmas Party Raceday on Saturday 9 December 2006 from 10am.
There will be free entertainment from 11:00am onwards with a jumping castle, pony rides, Cray-Z the Clown, face-painting and the main man - Santa Claus – who will be giving out free lolly bags.
A 'Kidz Karaoke Kompetition' will run from 11:30am in the categories of 2-6 years from 11:30-12:30 and 7-12 from 12:30-1:30 with the finals being held at 2:00pm on the Fountain Lawn. Registration for all ages from 10.30am
Gold Coast Turf Club Chairman, Bill Millican, says this family event will be 'one of the Coasts biggest free Christmas parties.'
"There is non-stop entertainment all day and free courtesy buses as usual from Paradise Point and Tweed Heads.
"The whole family can come and celebrate the Christmas season early.
"It's always a great day and, best of all, children under 18 can enjoy all the Christmas party activities absolutely free," Mr Millican said.
Adults are just $6.00 and concession is $3.00 – a small price to pay for one of the Gold Coasts biggest free Christmas parties.
In the lead up to the big day, there is a colouring-in competition with great prizes to be won. Visit www.goldcoastturf.com.au for all the details.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
Gold Coast Turf Club
07 5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
Gold Coast Turf Club
(07) 5538 1599
0417 874 530
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917
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Heels kicked up Flemington Style at the Gold Coast Turf Club |
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Date Released: Wednesday 8th November 2006 |
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THE heels were kicking up on and off the track at today’s spectacular 2006 Emirates Melbourne Cup meeting at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
While the unfancied Japanese runner Delta Blues raised the roof at Flemington, high fashion dominated the function rooms, marquees and lawns of Queensland’s premier thoroughbred racing club.
A record crowd of 13,057 filed through the gates to take in all the excitement of the time-honoured Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival feature event and a full eight race program of local racing.
"We had some spectacular weather, incredible racing and a truly sensational Melbourne Cup event," said Gold Coast Turf Club Chief Executive, Grant Sheather.
"The crowds arrived early and there was a fantastic atmosphere right around the racecourse right from the start.
"Our decision to increase the family content of the day, beef up security and implement our most comprehensive traffic plan ever really paid dividends as I don't think we have ever seen a better behaved Melbourne Cup crowd ever.
"It’s been absolutely magnificent," he said.
The traffic plan was the result of a collaborative effort involving club management, Queensland Transport, Queensland Police, Gold Coast City Council, Surfside Buslines and Regent Taxis, while the increased security involved the installation of a number of CCTV cameras around the racecourse.
In the $6000 Southport Central Fashions on the Field, today’s Most Contemporary Racewear winner Penny Lemonis from Runaway Bay took away a fabulous Golden Slipper Tour - return airfares, accommodation, transfers and ticketing to the Golden Slipper courtesy of Ambassador Travel.
Penny also took away a prize pack valued at over $2000.
Robina’s Ingrid Frincu was the Most Classic Racewear winner – Ingrid also scoring a fabulous prize pack, as did Biljana Kostouski whose inventive creation saw her crowned the wearer of the Most Fashionable Hat.
Keeping the flag flying for Robina and the blokes on-course was today’s Best Dressed Male, Ryan Milligan.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
(07) 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917
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Turf Club Cup Day Traffic Plan - Not Traffic Jam |
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Date Released: Saturday 28th October 2006 |
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A STRATEGIC management plan designed to provide optimum traffic flow around the Gold Coast Turf Club for the Melbourne Cup and other feature racedays has been devised.
It’s the result of a collaborative effort involving club management, Queensland Transport, Queensland Police, Gold Coast City Council, Surfside Buslines and Regent Taxis.
Gold Coast Turf Club Chief Executive, Grant Sheather, says new traffic arrangements - described as the most extensive ever implemented around the Bundall racecourse precinct - will 'increase the flow and ease any traffic strains'.
“The plan involves temporary road closures at all three access roads to the Club,” Mr Sheather said.
“Closures to private vehicles will be established on Racecourse Drive at the intersection with Ken Russell Court (southern access) and Waterford Court (northern access) on Emirates Melbourne Cup Raceday (Tuesday 7th November).
“No private vehicles will be allowed to enter past the Crombie Avenue – Upton Street roundabout or beyond Strathaird Road after 2.00pm.
“The police will re-open the road at approximately 6.30pm depending on the traffic flow.
“Vehicles parked in the car parks of the Turf Club leaving the precinct after 2.00pm will be able to exit with ease and - as per normal racedays - cars leaving the carparks will only be allowed to turn left onto Racecourse Drive,” he said.
Mr Sheather said the idea is to get people to and from the track with minimum delay, with public transport promoted as the best option.
"There will be an increase in public transport available for all budgets and buses, limousines and taxis will have virtually unhindered access all day.
“If people must drive to the racecourse, they need to arrive early.
"We'll have plenty of police on ‘special services duty’ controlling traffic at various points to ensure a smooth traffic flow," he said.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
07 5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
(07) 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917
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GCTC Melbourne Cup Celebrations to be huge |
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Date Released: Saturday 28th October 2006 |
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THE Gold Coast Turf Club’s 2006 Melbourne Cup Raceday will see high fashion meet loud shirts and shorts as Gold Coasters and holidaymakers celebrate ‘the race that stops the nation’ in inimitable style on Tuesday 7th November.
Some 12,500 racegoers are tipped to walk through the Turf Club gates at Bundall to indulge in over nine hours of horse racing, fashion, hospitality and entertainment.
According to Turf Club Chief Executive, Grant Sheather, the Melbourne Cup at the Gold Coast track is ‘without a doubt the next best place to Flemington to watch the race’.
“Melbourne Cup is one of our largest events crowd-wise, second only to January’s Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions feature raceday,” Mr Sheather said.
“It’s a fantastic day, plenty of great fashion where we see ladies in hats and heels and the men in funky suits. Everyone can enjoy the fashion competitions, fashion parades, free entertainment and place a few bets on the big race …it really is the best place to be if you’re not at Flemington.
“This year we’re expecting another huge crowd to cheer with the rest of the nation as they jump from the barriers in one of the world’s truly great thoroughbred races,” he said.
Mr Sheather said the Turf Club is geared up ‘whatever the crowd, whatever the weather’, the club recently announcing a major security upgrade.
And he says, with patron comfort at an all time high, the Southport Central Fashions on the Field competition will be a highlight not to be missed.
“Fashions on the Field entrants must register at the Fashions on the Field Marquee on the Fountain Lawn from 10.30am and the most exquisitely dressed racegoers will take to the runway for the final judging at 1.00pm,” Mr Sheather said.
“The fashions are always fantastic and the ladies and gents always manage to turn plenty of heads on the day.”
This year’s Most Contemporary Racewear winner will win a fabulous Golden Slipper Tour - return airfares, accommodation, transfers and ticketing to the Golden Slipper courtesy of Ambassador Travel.
They’ll also walk away a $600 gift voucher courtesy of Caitlin Fisher, $200 gift voucher and a one-on-one consultation with Jay Pask, a pamper package from Mind Body Me, a $250 gift voucher courtesy of Arianne Lounge wear, a Voodoo Hosiery pack, a Tracey Mac millinery voucher, a $70 voucher to NV Lifestyle Hair Salon, a month’s supply of Mount Franklin Sparkling Water, a magnum of Champagne and a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Roses Only.
The Most Classic Racewear winner will take away a $600 voucher courtesy of Caitlin Fisher, a $150 dinner voucher courtesy of Sofitel Gold Coast, a pamper package from Mind Body Me, a $250 voucher courtesy of Arianne Lounge Wear, a Voodoo Hosiery pack, a Tracey Mac millinery voucher, a $70 voucher to NV Lifestyle Hair Salon, a month’s supply of Mount Franklin Sparkling Water, a magnum of Champagne and a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Roses Only.
The wearer of the Most Fashionable Hat will enjoy a Tracy Mac millinery voucher, a pamper package from Mind Body Me, a $250 voucher gift voucher courtesy of Arianne Lounge wear, a Voodoo Hosiery package, a $70 voucher to NV Lifestyle Hair Salon, a month’s supply of Mount Franklin Sparkling Water, a magnum of Champagne and a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Roses Only.
The Best Dressed Male will win for himself a voucher from Volplane Menswear, a $70 voucher to NV Lifestyle Hair Salon, a month’s supply of Mount Franklin Sparkling Water and a magnum of Champagne
Fashion parades, featuring a selection of the very best spring designs from Jay Pask, Edge Boutique, Hills in Hollywood and Volplane Jeanery will take place on the Fountain Lawn at noon and 12.45pm.
As well as the Beauty Precinct where ladies can stay glamorous all day thanks to NV Lifestyle salon at Southport Central, Perfume Connection, the 3-Minute Massage Angels and Napoleon Perdis on the Southern Lawn from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Other on-course entertainment includes the Ganz Trio on the Southern Lawn. They’ll commence after the Melbourne Cup is run and won.
The ever-popular Fashion Police and plenty of other roving entertainment will also entertain throughout the day.
Gates open at 9:00am in time for the first live race from Flemington at 9:20am, with the first Gold Coast race getting underway at approximately 12.30pm.
Public bars open at 9:00am, full bookmaker and TAB facilities will operate on the day and a big screen will be set up on the infield of the track.
Two courtesy buses will operate from Tweed Heads, departing at 10:30am and 11:00am, stopping at all the usual stops along the Gold Coast Highway. A third courtesy bus will depart at 11.00am from the Burleigh Heads bus stop, outside the Primary School, stopping at various points along the Gold Coast Highway to Surfers Paradise as well as the recently introduced Northern courtesy bus picking up patrons from Paradise Point all the way down the highway to the Club from 11am.
Return courtesy bus services to Tweed Heads and Paradise Point will depart 15 minutes after the last Gold Coast race.
Free Surfside shuttles to Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach will run from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
07 5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
(07) 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917
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Picnic Cup day atmosphere at Turf Club |
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Date Released: Thursday 26th October 2006 |
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RACEGOERS TO INDULGE IN TRUE COAST STYLE AGAIN
WHILE life will be no picnic for the runners in the 2006 Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington, it certainly will be for cup day racegoers at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
Catering to those who enjoy the feel of grass under their feet, the Turf Club is once again inviting patrons to bring a picnic rug and chairs and enjoy a perfect picnic platter of prawns, oysters, smoked chicken, ham, anti pasto and cheese, bread rolls and a bottle of bubbly.
“It’s a concept we introduced last year after our function rooms were sold out months in advance,” said Turf Club Chief Executive, Grant Sheather.
“We knew the demand was there for pre-ordered catering right throughout the racecourse, particularly down on the Southern Lawn, but we certainly weren’t expecting the orders to go through the roof like they did.
“It seems everyone wants a picnic on Melbourne Cup Day, so we’re happy to oblige,” he said.
Mr Sheather said the Turf Club gates will open at 9am to “the traditional atmosphere and excitement we have come to expect on Melbourne Cup Day on the Coast.”
“Melbourne Cup Day is one of our largest days of the year and, with another huge crowd expected this year, we have tried to make it more comfortable and the grounds easily accessible for all racegoers.
“Just a few weeks ago we announced major security upgrades and our air conditioning, general catering and betting facilities are the best they’ve ever been.
“The Fountain Lawn will once again feature fashion parades, the Southport Central Fashions on the Field competitions and live entertainment throughout the afternoon.
“Also for the ladies, and gents of course, make-up artists from Napoleon Perdis and Hair stylists from NV Hair Salon at Southport Central will be right in the middle of the action on the Southern Lawn keeping them looking glamorous all day long in the hugely-popular Beauty Precinct,” Mr Sheather said.
The Turf Club’s Picnic Platters cost $149, they cater for four people and orders need to be placed through the catering department at the Club no later than Friday 3rd November by telephoning
5538 1599.
Each group that pre-order a fabulous platter will also each receive the option to purchase discounted gate entry of $15 per person (normally $20).
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For further information please contact:
Grant Sheather
Chief Executive
07 5538 1599
Lisa Sommerville
Gold Coast Turf Club
Marketing and Corporate Development Manager
(07) 5538 1599
Wayne Hickson
HicksonMedia
(07) 5591 2556
0407 028 917 |
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