ISSUE 10 September 2013

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS

The Oakbank Racing Club has a fantastic range of

hospitality packages available at this year’s festive

race meeting - ‘Christmas in the Hills’ on Friday 13th December 2013 from approximately 3 - 7pm.

Celebrate the silly season with work colleagues, cli-

ents, family and friends at Oakbank this year in a

syndicated package, private function area or ar-

range a trackside picnic at this stunning Adelaide

Hills location. Enjoy live thoroughbred racing, plenty

of Christmas cheer and FREE activities for the little ones including pony rides, petting zoo and the

Stable Stars Kids Club. Not to mention a visit from Father Christmas himself.

General Admission - Christmas in the Hills

2013 /2014 Oakbank Members: FREE

Adults: $15

Pensioner concession: $10

(upon presentation of pensioner concession card)

Children 13 – 17: $5

Children under 13: FREE

Family: $30

(2 Adults & any number of children under 18 years)

Car parking: FREE

Guests are welcome to pack a picnic, enjoy the

great range of food & beverage vendors or book

one of the many hospitality packages on offer.

Hospitality Packages - Christmas in the Hills

The Lights of Lobethal

After the races, why not take in the ‘Lights of Lobe-

thal’? - just a 10 minute drive from Oakbank and a

South Australian Christmas tradition.

For more information about hospitality options and

package inclusions, download the ‘Christmas in the

Hills’ hospitality brochure from the Oakbank Racing

Club website: www.oakbankracingclub.com.au or contact the office on (08)8388 4072.

We look forward to welcoming you for a festive cele-

bration at ‘Christmas in the Hills’.

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Oakbank Racing Club - Oakwood Road, Oakbank, SA

Postal Address: PO Box 26, Oakbank, SA, 5243

Telephone: (08) 8388 4072 Facsimile: (08)8388 4195

Email: info@oakbankracingclub.com.au

Web: www.oakbankracingclub.com.au

Next Meeting - ‘Christmas in the Hills’ - Friday 13th December 2013

Reserved self catered picnic sites

$30 per person

You bring the catering, we

supply everything else

Jingle Bells syndicated package

$95 per person

Join this fully inclusive party

in a prime location

Festive Fun group package

$65 per person

BBQ buffet & private out-

door undercover area

Corporate Box group package

$155 per person

Overlook the winning post

and enjoy all the spoils

Private function room or marquee

From $80 per person

Reward your clients or staff

with a truly unique Christ-

mas party

ISSUE 10 September 2013

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OAKBANK MEMBERSHIP AND

BE REWARDED FOR EARLY RENEWAL OR PURCHASE

The 2013/14 Oakbank Racing Club Memberships are

now available for purchase or renewal and early

birds will enjoy the most from their membership and

be in the running to win a fantastic prize:

There are a range of Oakbank Racing Club Mem-

berships available to suit any budget and number of

guests. Renew or become a member of Oakbank

prior to ‘Christmas in the Hills’ to enjoy the maximum

benefit from your membership.

2013/14 Season Membership includes:

• Admission to all Oakbank race meetings: - Christmas in the Hills - Friday 13th Dec 2013 - St Patrick’s race day - Sat 15th March 2014 - Easter Saturday - 19th April 2014 - Easter Monday - 21st April 2014

• Access to members only areas and car park-

ing at Easter race meetings • Additional fully transferable Member’s Guest

passes are included in each pack as outlined

in the various membership categories

• Access to reserved car parking areas at Easter

race meetings within the Member’s car park at

an additional fee

• The right to vote on issues pertaining to the

Club and to nominate/elect Members to the

Committee in Club elections • Members enjoy a discounted price for syndi-

cated hospitality packages, hire of club facili-

ties for non-race day functions and merchan-

dise purchased through the Secretary’s office

2013/14 Oakbank Membership categories & pricing:

Silver Membership $110

1 member’s ticket, 1 member’s guest ticket, 1 mem-

ber’s car park Gold Membership $170

1 member’s ticket, 3 member’s guest tickets, 1 mem-

ber’s car park Platinum Membership $250

1 member’s ticket, 5 member’s guest tickets, 2 mem-

ber’s car parks Under 25 Membership $150

(available to members under 25 years)

1 member’s ticket, 3 member’s guest tickets, 1 mem-

ber’s car park (limited to 1 per applicant) Extra Member’s Guest tickets $60

(only available to current Oakbank members) NEW - Easter Monday Membership $45

(available for Easter Monday only)

1 member’s ticket & a complimentary drink voucher

for the member’s bar

Make the most of your Oakbank membership by

purchasing your member’s tickets before ’Christmas

in the Hills’ to experience all four Oakbank race

meetings this season.

Book your membership on-line via the Oakbank

website: www.oakbankracingclub.com.au or by

contacting the office on (08)83884072

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Those who purchase or renew their

Oakbank membership before 31st October

2013, will automatically be entered in the

draw to win a Magnum of 2008 Yalumba Menzies valued at $80 . Simply purchase your membership before 31st October 2013 to enter!

WIN WIN WIN!

ISSUE 10 September 2013

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2013 EASTER CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

The 138th Easter Racing Carnival was another excit-

ing chapter in Oakbank’s history. Easter Saturday rose in popularity again with 35,660 in attendance.

Ken Sweeney’s ‘Riziz’ kicked off his Autumn cam-

paign winning the feature flat race of the carnival -

the (listed) Oakbank Stakes 1100m ($80,000). The feature jumping event, the von Doussa Steeple-chase 3250m ($100,000) was taken out by the Payne trained ‘Lord of the Song’ and ridden by

leading jumps rider Steven Patemen.

Easter Monday saw 31,338 racegoers witness thrilling racing. Victorian ‘Gotta Take Care’ took out the

feature hurdle race - the Yalumba Classic Hurdle 3600m ($100,000) while ‘Tommy Two’ trained by Jim Smith timed his run to perfection, storming home to

take out the Onkaparinga Cup 2150m ($50,000). Leading jumps trainer Ciaron Maher won the Great Eastern Steeplechase 4950m ($166,000) with ‘Man of Class’ backing up from his second in the von

Doussa Steeplechase, beating previous winner

‘Tobouggie Nights’ by 1 1/2 lengths. Steven Pate-

man (jumps) and Jamie Kah (flat) took out leading

rider awards for the Carnival.

The 2013 Oakbank Fashion at the Races heat held on Easter Monday was a dazzling display of colour

and stylish Autumn race-wear. Over 50 fashion sav-

vy entrants (male & female) registered to grace the

catwalk for their chance to win a host of great priz-

es and a shot at the overall state prize - a new car.

For those who missed it on the day—the winner of

the Oakbank heat was Lisa Wellings of NSW. Wow-ing the judges in a red peplum detailed jacket and

matching pencil skirt, Lisa wore a Liza Stedman

headpiece and accessorised with Christian

Louboutin black shoes and a vintage handbag. Alt-

hough she went on to compete at the Fashion at

the Races state final, Lisa was not successful in her

bid to drive away in a brand new Mini Ray.

Congratulations to Lisa and all of those who took

part in the 2013 Oakbank Fashion at the Races. We

look forward to welcoming fashion forward racego-

ers at next year’s Fashion at the Races competition

to be held on Easter Monday - 21st April 2014. The

winner of the 2014 Oakbank Fashion at the races

will compete for the ultimate prize - a trip to Paris! Winner - Lisa Wellings (dressed in red - below / right)

2013 EASTER RACING HIGHLIGHTS

2013 FASHION AT THE RACES REVIEW

ISSUE 10 September 2013

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UNSUBSCRIBE with your details to the following email address:

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The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be

held at the Oakbank Racecourse on Friday 27th September 2013, commencing at 6pm and Oak-bank Racing Club members are cordially invited to

attend.

A copy of the Agenda will be placed in the Public

Notices of the Adelaide Advertiser on Saturday 31st

August and will also be available on the Oakbank

website from that time. Members who wish to re-

ceive a copy of the Annual Report can request a

copy by contacting the Club on (08)8388 4072

or via email: info@oakbankracingclub.com.au

Alternatively, the annual report will be available on

the Oakbank website prior to the AGM.

Thank you again for your support last season and

we look forward to your continued support in

2013/14.

ORC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING