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TATTS COX PLATE editionspring 2010$6.95 (inc gst)THE NIGHTSCOME ALIVE ATTHE VALLEYIn Depth withPeter MoodyMEET THETATTS COX PLATECONTENDERSRichard Callander onShoot OutCaroline Searcy onSo You ThinkThe Legendof TullochISSN 1838-3483019771838 348008

The magic is in the mix.GET YOURTicketto WIN IT!SCHEWEPPS ADPlus win an invitation for two to dinein the Committee Room on Tatts Cox Plate DayOne lucky entry will be drawn on Tatts Cox Plate Preview Day, 11 September, 2010. If the same horse winsboth the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes on Tatts Cox Plate Preview Day and the Tatts Cox Plate, the entry drawn willwin $90,000. Plus, the entry drawn on 11 September will receive an invitation for two to dine in the Committee Roomon Tatts Cox Plate Day. Get your ticket to win $90,000 only at Tatts Cox Plate Preview Day.Terms & Conditions The entry drawn on Tatts Cox Plate Preview Day, 11 September 2010 will win $90,000 if the horse thatwins the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes on Tatts Cox Plate Preview Day also wins the Tatts Cox Plate on 23 October, 2010.For full terms & conditions, please visit mvrc.net.au Vic Permit No. 10/2765.

It was a warm summer’s night in 1998 when the lightswere first switched on for Group 1 thoroughbred racingat Moonee Valley, with more than 32,000 fans on courseto witness racing unlike elsewhere in Australia.Avenue wins the TBV Champagne Stakes, 2009This year, Moonee Valley Racing Club will hostSeason 14 of Night Racing, with almost $11million in prizemoney and bonuses on offeracross the 144 races over 18 race meetings.The nights will come alive at Moonee Valley throughoutSeason 14 with great racing, entertainment and dining.MVRC Chairman Bob Scarborough is excited with thegrowth in night racing over the past three seasons.“With the support of Racing Victoria, Moonee Valley RacingClub has been able to increase prizemoney for night racingfrom $3.225 million in 2006 / 2007 to a record $10.7million in prizemoney and bonuses in 2010 / 2011.“With the introduction of Moonee Valley’s Premium NightRacing strategy in Season 13, the Club has experienced avast improvement in the quality of the racing at our keynight meetings, which has given the industry the confidenceto grow our commitment to night racing for Season 14 andfor Season 15 next year”.Season 14 will see eleven Black Type races scheduled forfeature night meetings at Moonee Valley.The Night Racing Season Launch on Friday 24 Septemberwill see more than $1.3 million in prizemoney on offer, withfour Group races to feature on this night:• $500,000 Sportingbet Manikato Stakes (Group 1)• $200,000 Statue of Liberty Stutt Stakes (Group 2)• $200,000 Tatts Group JRA Cup (Group 3)• $150,000 TBV Champagne Stakes (Group 3)Following a revamp of the Melbourne Festival of Racing,MVRC amended the February / March programs to bolsterthe end of the Night Racing Season. Previously, the Group1 Pulse Pharmacy William Reid Stakes and the Group 2 TopCut Alister Clark Stakes were run mid February in the leadupto the Flemington Super Saturday meeting.There have been significant changes to both MelbourneRacing Club’s Autumn Carnival schedule and bothFlemington Super Saturday and Blamey Stakes programs.With the congestion through this four-week period inVictoria, MVRC decided to reprogram its two key autumnraces to align with the Sydney Autumn Carnival.The Group 2 Top Cut Alister Clark Stakes will be run onFriday 18 March 2011, with prizemoney increasing from$200,000 to $300,000.With the Group 2 Top Cut Alister Clark Stakes on Friday 18March, it will give the 3-year-olds 13 days after the Group 1Australian Guineas at Flemington and 8 days into the RosehillGuineas in Sydney.To support the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes, MVRC hasprogrammed the Listed $100,000 St Alban’s Stakes for the2-year-olds aiming for the Golden Slipper Stakes in Sydney.The $500,000 Group 1 Pulse Pharmacy William Reid Stakeswill be staged on the final night of Season 14 and will featureAustralia’s leading sprinters over the 1200 metre journeyat Moonee Valley. In 2011, the VRC Newmarket Handicapwill be run on Saturday 12 March, which will then provide a13-day lead-in to the Group 1 Pulse Pharmacy William ReidStakes on Friday 25 March. This then will provide a 15-daylead-in to the Group 1 T J Smith at Randwick on Saturday 9 April.With the changes to the Melbourne Festival of Racing, therehas been a minor rescheduling of the Group 2 EssendonMazda Australia Stakes. Originally scheduled on Friday 21January 2011, the Australia Stakes meeting will now be heldon Friday 28 January 2011.Another highlight of Moonee Valley’s Night Racing Season 14will be the New Year’s Eve meeting on Friday 31 December2010. The Valley will see out 2010 with an 8 race programand provide a variety of entertainment for those wishing tocelebrate the New Year in style.In recent years, night racing at Moonee Valley has producedsome tremendous racing highlights. Racegoers havewitnessed some of Australia’s best thoroughbreds competeunder lights at Moonee Valley, including Typhoon Tracy, BlackCaviar, Whobegotyou, Danleigh, Purple, Lucky Secret andNicconi. With almost $11 million on offer in 2010 / 2011,the competition is sure to be hot.An added highlight of Season 14 will be the introductionof the Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge. Each nightmeeting will feature a sprint race of 955 metres, where thechallenge will be to see which horse and rider can breakthe 55 second mark.8>>>9

MVRC has a long-term goal to beone of the leading providers of highquality night thoroughbred racingThe Premium Industry Rewards Program extends to jockeysfor the Night Racing Season. The jockey that wins more than$1 million in prizemoney and Super VOBIS bonuses will receivethe major prize of a Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 7-55 valuedat $33,500.If a jockey wins between $750,000 and $999,999, the prize willbe a $10,000 travel gift certificate. Prizemoney and bonusesbetween $600,000 and $749,999 will achieve a $5,000 giftcertificate from Adriatic Furniture. A jockey that reachesbetween $450,000 and $599,999 will be awarded a classictimepiece valued at $3,500.MVRC Chief Executive Michael Browell believes thatthe Premium Industry Rewards Program will deliveran additional point of interest throughout theNight Racing Season.“Trainers and jockeys should be rewarded for their effortsand MVRC has been proactive in the development of aleading incentive program to encourage wider participationacross our Night Racing Season. The Premium IndustryRewards Program will be the additional bonus for anexceptional sustained performance across the season fortrainers and jockeys.With almost $11 million on offer across Season 14, theopportunity exists for both trainers and jockeys to winthe top prize in their respective categories. We lookforward to an exciting period through March 2011 as theprizemoney tally starts to approach these targets.”The trainer that prepares the fastest horse during theEssendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge will drive away witha $55,000 Mazda CX 9 Classic from Essendon Mazda, withthe jockey aboard the fastest horse to receive $10,000from Essendon Mazda.MVRC welcomes Canterbury to the Friday night timeslot in2010 / 2011. After successfully renegotiating the agreementwith Harold Park trots to allow for thoroughbred racing atCanterbury on a Friday night, there will be 7 meetings runin conjunction between Moonee Valley and Canterbury.Punters will now have two high quality metropolitanthoroughbred meetings on a Friday night, as well asracing from Singapore.Another new initiative for the coming Night Racing Seasonis the introduction of the Premium Industry RewardsProgram. Trainers will be aiming to win a Mercedes-BenzDanleigh wins the Group 1 Sportingbet Manikato StakesAnother new initiative for the comingnight racing season is the introduction ofthe Premium Industry Rewards Program.GL 350 from 3 Point Motors, valued at $134,000. To driveaway in the Mercedes-Benz, a trainer will need to win totalprizemoney and Super VOBIS bonuses of more than $1million over the Night Racing Season.If a trainer wins between $750,000 and $999,999, they willwin a $25,000 luxury holiday for two to Hong Kong, flyingCathay Pacific, with premium tickets for HKJC’s InternationalMeeting in December 2011. Trainers that win between$600,000 and $749,999 in prizemoney and bonuses willreceive a $10,000 gift certificate from Harrolds. A trainerthat wins between $450,000 and $599,999 will win a classictimepiece valued at $5,000.To drive away in the Mercedes-Benz, atrainer will need to win total prizemoneyand bonuses of $1 million.The future of night racing at Moonee Valley looks assured,following the signing of a two-year agreement betweenRacing Victoria and Moonee Valley for prizemoney andmarketing support.MVRC Chairman Bob Scarborough is confident that Fridaynight racing at Moonee Valley has a bright future.“MVRC and RVL have invested heavily in the night racingproduct. With new contracts in place for prizemoneyfunding and a commitment towards the Premium NightRacing strategy, Moonee Valley will deliver high quality nightthoroughbred racing to not only the domestic market, butalso to a growing international audience that receives ourvision, and that now have the opportunity to wager onour product. MVRC has a long-term goal to be one of theleading providers of high quality night thoroughbred racingalongside Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, and theClub continues to focus on growing our returns fromnight racing”.Season 14 promises to be the best night racing season thatthe Moonee Valley Racing Club has delivered.With 144 races over 18 world-class race meetings, almost$11 million in prizemoney and Super VOBIS bonuses onoffer, the nights will come alive at Moonee Valley.10Alcopop wins the Listed Tatts Group JRA Cup11

The big question is:‘Will the 55 secondmark be broken?’As part of the landmark Night Racing Season 14, Moonee Valley Racing Clubhas launched the inaugural Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge.The Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge race will belimited to 10 starters in each heat and will be programmed asRace 4 at 8:15pm at each of the night meetings.The 1000 metre race record at Moonee Valley is 57.22seconds and is held by Miss Andretti. Miss Andretti’s racerecord would be adjusted back to 54.65 for 955 metres.With a thoroughbred traveling at speeds in excess of 60 km/h,they can cover up to 20 metres a second.The Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge will be an excitingnew initiative for the 2010 / 2011 Night Racing Season atMoonee Valley. The big question is: ‘Will the 55 second markbe broken?’Be on track at Moonee Valley to experience thoroughbredracing at its fastest.The Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge will be a puretest of speed over a new race distance of 955 metres.The barriers will be positioned in the 1000m chute and thechallenge will be to see which horse and jockey can breakthe 55 seconds across the Night Racing Season.On each of the 18 night meetings in season 2010 / 2011,MVRC will be staging a heat of the Essendon Mazda 55Second Challenge over 955 metres, with each heat carryingprizemoney of $55,000. In addition to the prizemoney onoffer, the trainer of the horse that runs the quickest timeacross the 18 races within the series will drive away in a$55,000 Mazda CX 9 Classic courtesy of Essendon Mazda.The jockey that posts the quickest time through the 55Second Challenge will receive $10,000 from Essendon Mazda.Speed queen, Miss Andretti holds thefastest race record at Moonee Valleyover 1000 metresEssendon Mazda345 Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields VICPh: (03) 9374 2222

Friday NightsMove Your OfficeTo The ValleyTATTS COX PLATE2010 contendersGet the lastest word on the contenders forthis year’s Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.Celebrate the end of the working week - get your work mates together for a Friday night with a twist at Moonee Valley’s Premium Night Racing.You’ll enjoy great food, drinks and the excitement of live thoroughbred racing under lights. With a vibrant, friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect way towrap up your week at work and we can even arrange to pick you up from the city. Make your Friday night come alive at the Valley.Friday Night Group Package(4.5 hours for 40 people)^• Gourmet hot & cold canapés• Racecourse admission• Beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks • Race book for all attendees• Private function room• CBD bus transfers*$99 per person (Standard Night Race Meetings)$109 per person (Feature Night Race Meetings)*CBD return bus transfers quote upon request.^ minimum 40 peopleUpgrades available (includes spirits, desserts, cheeses and guest tipster).To make a booking, please contact:Darian Misko at Moonee Valley Racing Club T 9373 2308 E Darian.Misko@mvrc.net.auSO YOU THINKReigning Tatts Cox Plate champion, So You Think, created history lastyear winning the race at his fifth career start, in a race time secondonly to the grand Might And Power in 1998. Trained by the master,Bart Cummings, the bold colt delivered Bart his fourth Cox Plate(Taj Rossi, Saintly, Dane Ripper) and owner Dato Tan Chin Nam hissecond (Saintly), the only owner in the race’s history to have twoindividual winners. Following his Tatts Cox Plate dominance in 2009,So You Think ran a gallant second in the Emirates Stakes a fortnightlater to All American.The impressive colt has not raced since and questions remain inregards to the horse’s eventual return, but it would be a brave personto write off the chance of a Bart Cummings charge and reigningCox Plate champ.SHOOT OUTThe John Wallace trained Shoot Out shone in the latest running ofthe Group 1 AJC Derby, winning in a canter, backing up his maidenGroup 1 win in the Randwick Guineas a month prior. Five horses inCox Plate history have won the AJC Derby, then the Cox Plate as afour-year-old including Phar Lap, Dulcify, Kingston Town, StrawberryRoad and Bonecrusher. Connections then intend to push on towardsthe Melbourne Cup. Again, only five horses have won the Cox Plate/Melbourne Cup double in the same year, including Makybe Diva,Saintly, Rising Fast, Phar Lap and Nightmarch. Clearly the son ofHigh Chaparral is well regarded. A $15,000 yearling, Shoot Out hasan exciting spring campaign on the horizon.TYPHOON TRACYTyphoon Tracy has come a long way since her maiden win underlights at Moonee Valley in September, 2008. The now five timeGroup 1 winner looks to have all before her, but the mare is yet towin past 1600 metres, which offers the first hurdle in claiming the2010 Tatts Cox Plate. A favourite of Australian racing, the PeterMoody trained galloper scored four consecutive Group 1 triumphs butfailed last start in the Doncaster over the mile trip. Her class cannotbe disputed, but is the 2040 metres beyond her? It is hard to countout a four time Group 1 winner at weight-for-age conditions.WHOBEGOTYOU & SHOCKINGLast year’s race favourite, Whobegotyou will be back again tochallenge for the Tatts Cox Plate title in 2010. The Mark Kavanaghtrained gelding is a two-time Group 1 winner with triumphs in theYalumba Stakes and Caulfield Guineas. The 2009 Group 2 Dato TanChin Nam Stakes winner has had an interrupted preparation sincehis sixth placing in last year’s Tatts Cox Plate. Having just two racestarts in 2010 over the unsuitable distances of 1350 and 1400 metres,>>>So You Think>>>

WhobegotyouShoot OutRAIHANAThe previously Dubai based Raihana raced a luckless secondbehind UAE Derby winner Musir at the 2010 Dubai World Cupmeeting. Both horses were transferred to the Sydney basedDavid Payne stable after their Dubai run, in preparation for anassault on Melbourne’s spring riches. Musir will miss the comingspring, but Raihana, winner of the UAE Oaks, may take the stablemantle and challenge for Cox Plate glory.Typhoon TracyWhobegotyouthe gelding has been gallant, both at Group 1 level. The best is stillto come for Whobegotyou, once he stretches out past the mile.Melbourne Cup winner Shocking will attempt to make the nextstep-up in grade and compete at Group 1 weight-for-age conditions.The burly entire is sure to be trained to the minute by the astuteMark Kavanagh.The winner will achieve thepinnacle of Australian racingZIPPING & LINTONThe lightly raced nine-year-old, Zipping will be back after his Tatts CoxPlate second placing in 2008, behind Maldivian and third placing lastyear behind the three-year-olds, So You Think and Manhattan Rain. TheLloyd Williams owned galloper has saluted the judge 14 times in his41 starts, with his last win the most significant of his career, the Group1 Australia Cup over 2000 metres at weight-for-age conditions. Hislast start victory was his maiden Group 1 win, and this grand galloperfollows the adage that, ‘things get better with age’. Watch for him late.Last season’s Top Cut Alister Clark winner, Linton produced a rousingfinal furlong to capture the Group 2 mile event at the Valley. Anotheryear older and stronger no doubt, the grey flash may be another oneout of the Williams’ camp to keep a watchful eye on.DARIANA, FAINT PERFUME & ROCK CLASSICAside from So You Think, Bart Cummings again looks to have a stronghand of Tatts Cox Plate contenders including Dariana, Faint Perfumeand Rock Classic. This brigade of recently turned four-year-olds are allGroup 1 winners, Dariana at 2400 metres and Faint Perfume at 2000metres and 2500 metres. Rock Classic’s Group 1 victory came at themile, but the gelding was nosed out in the Group 1 Rosehill Guineasover 2000 metres two starts back, signalling the 2040 metre journeyshould not be an issue.PREDATORY PRICERBy no means a forgotten galloper, the potential of Predatory Pricerwas never quite realised. Now trained by Mick Price, the son ofStreet Cry has the opportunity to reach the lofty heights oncepromised on the racetrack. A Group 2 winner at weight-for-ageover 1400 metres, the entire showed ability at the middle-distances,with a fourth placing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth, a thirdplacing in the Group 1 AJC Derby and a second to Efficient in ablanket finish in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes. Predatory Pricer is yetto win past 1800 metres.As is the case everyyear, the Tatts Cox Platewill attract the premiumgallopers in Australasia.THESEO & MORE JOYOUSThe Tatts Cox Plate is one of the few major prizes missing fromGai Waterhouse’s trophy cabinet. Could 2010 be the year? Theseois one of the country’s toughest weight-for-age performers, winningthree Group 1’s at 2000 metres, including the Ranvet (twice) andthe MacKinnon Stakes. The Sydney based galloper has twice wonin Melbourne from 5 attempts in the Group 2 St George and theGroup 1 MacKinnon, along with a fifth placing in the 2008 Tatts CoxPlate. Waterhouse’s mare, More Joyous, may look towards the CoxPlate, boasting 6 wins from 9 starts including victory in the Group 1Flight Stakes, but is yet to win past the mile.METAL BENDER, PRESSDAY & TRIPLE HONOURChris Waller lost Rangirangdoo for the spring, but has three ablechances to challenge for the 2010 Tatts Cox Plate. As a three-yearold,Metal Bender won the Group 1 Randwick Guineas and theGroup 1 Rosehill Guineas double. More recently the $160,000yearling claimed the Group 1 Doomben Cup over 2020 metresand the Group 2 Hollindale, both at weight-for-age conditions.Pressday represents the first three-year-old to be considered, withthe colt to carry 49.5 kilograms if he was to gain a start. A winnerof 4 races from 6 starts, including the Group 1 TJ Smith over 1600metres, the son of Domesday is a rough chance, although he hasnot won past the mile. Waller’s third chance is the 2008 Doncasterwinner, Triple Honour, a last start winner of the Group 2 Eagle FarmCup over 2200 metres (first victory in two years), this warhorsewho can boast a Group 1 victory and recent winning form over2000 metres.LUEN YAT FOREVERThe Macau based Luen Yat Forever is an interesting internationalcontender, who recently created history to become the firstwinner of the Macau Triple Crown. A $32,000 weanlingpurchase at a Magic Millions sale in 2006, the son of Honours Listhas developed into an outstanding type, standing over 16 handshigh and weighing in at 550 kilograms. Prepared by Steven Choifor owner Tony Chan, Luen Yat Forever has yielded 12 wins and9 placings from his 23 race starts and amassed the equivalent of$A825,000 in prizemoney.ROTHESAYTrainer Gerald Ryan has an interesting contender in a sonof Fastnet Rock. Rothesay appears to relish the longer trips,contesting restricted races in 2009 with an honest fourth inthe Roman Consul. In 2010, the colt has shown great abilitywith victory in the Group 3 Lord Mayor and Group 2Queensland Guineas.As is the case every year, the Tatts Cox Plate will attract thepremium gallopers in Australasia. The winner will achieve thepinnacle of Australian racing and will be immortalised as achampion of the turf, in the 90th running of the Tatts Cox Plate,‘The Race Where Legends Are Made’.Faint PerfumePredatory PricerRock Classic16 ON TRACK MAGAZINE page 15

MVLEGENDSPRESENTSTATTS cox plateInternational Promotion FundTATTS COX PLATE DAY LUNCHSaturday 23 OctoberLegends, Moonee Valley’s lively dining and entertainment venue offers a premiumhospitality package and a relaxed, comfortable setting with sweeping racetrack views.• Four-course luncheon • Premium beverages • Live entertainment• Waiter service & reserved table • Racebook • And much more$265 per personMELBOURNE CUP DAY LUNCHTuesday 2 NovemberCelebrate Melbourne Cup Day with a delicious buffet lunch at our Trackside Bistro. Enjoy a glass ofsparkling wine on arrival, watch the race on the big screen and go in the draw to win a fabulous Cup Day hamper.The Tatts Cox Plate WFA GlobalChampionship has been developed byMVRC to expand its exempt race policyby earmarking 10 international Group 1 eventsin which the winner will be exempt from the 2010Tatts Cox Plate ballot and guaranteed a start overthe 2040 metre journey.MVRC will maintain its International Promotion Fund,which aims to attract quality international runners tocompete against Australasia’s leading weight for agehorses. Through the International Promotion Fund,overseas runners will be eligible to receive a $100,000payment if they do not finish in the first 8 placings in the2010 Tatts Cox Plate on Saturday 23 October.The only condition that will be placed on the InternationalPromotion Fund will be that international horses willneed to be trained by international trainers with trainingbases outside of Australia and New Zealand. All horsescompeting in the Tatts Cox Plate are required to pay anomination and 2010 acceptance fee.Date Country Race status Distance Winner27 March 2010 Dubai Dubai Duty Free Group 1 1800 metres Al Shemali25 April 2010 HK Queen Elizabeth II Cup Group 1 2000 metres Viva Pataca2 May 2010 France Prix de Ganay Group 1 2100 metres Cutlass Bay16 May 2010 Singapore International Cup Group 1 2000 metres Lizard’s Desire23 May 2010 Ireland Gold Cup group 1 2100 metres Fame And Glory16 June 2010 England Prince of Wales Group 1 2000 metres Byword27 June 2010 Japan Takarazuka Kinen Group 1 2200 metres Nakayama Festa3 July 2010 England Eclipse Stakes group 1 2000 metres Twice Over25 July 2010 Germany Grosser Preis Dallmayr Group 1 2000 metres Lady Jane Digby21 August 2010 USA Arlington Millions Group 1 2000 metres Debussy$38 Adults $15 Children 10 – 16 $9 Children under 1010% deposit required at time of bookingBookings essential. Lunch served 12.30pm – 4.30pmOAKS DAY LUNCHThursday 4 NovemberJoin us for a special Oaks Day smorgasbord, sparkling wine and live entertainment.Lunch includes sparkling wine on arrival and a fresh seafood selection with prawns, oysters and salmon.Dress to impress for your chance to win the prize for Best Hat! Live music from 5pm at the Terrace Café.$47.50 per personBookings essential. Please select an arrival time: 11.45am, 12.30pm or 1pm.10% deposit required at time of booking. Full payment prior to day.BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION: Moonee Valley Legends 03 9326 1277Byword defeats Twice Over, in the Group 1Prince of Wales Stakes, Royal Ascot.

TATTS COX PLATEWeek EventsExperience the excitement in the lead-up tothe Tatts Cox Plate with a series of highlyanticipated events at Moonee Valley for theSpring Racing Carnival. With everything fromracing tips, live entertainment, exceptionaldining and fabulous fashion, Moonee Valleyis the place to be this spring.BREAKFAST WITH THE BESTTuesday 19 OctoberIn racing, it pays to get up early! It’s well worth making yourway to Moonee Valley to see the Tatts Cox Plate contendersgo through their final paces at Breakfast with the Best.EVENT INCLUDESFree admissionSausage sizzleRADIO SPORT 927 BARRIERDRAW BREAKFASTTuesday 19 OctoberEnjoy a full buffet breakfast after the track gallops and get theinside word on the Tatts Cox Plate from all the top jockeys,trainers and media personalities. You’ll also see the allimportantbarrier draw and get tips from industry experts asthey run through the chances of each contender.EVENT INCLUDESBuffet breakfastSpecial guests & panelMEMBERS $60NON MEMBERS $75TATTS COX PLATE BALLWednesday 20 OctoberCapturing the excitement in the lead-up to theTatts Cox Plate, this black tie event offers the finestin food and live entertainment. Dress to impress andrub shoulders with a host of celebrities and the racingindustry’s elite.EVENT INCLUDESCanapes and pre-dinner drinks on arrivalThree-course dinnerPremium beveragesSpecial guests including racing personalitiesLive entertainmentMEMBERS $130NON MEMBERS $150TATTS COX PLATEBUSINESS LUNCHEONThursday 21 OctoberGet the final word from industry experts for the2010 Tatts Cox Plate.EVENT INCLUDESDrinks on arrivalThree-course luncheonPremium beveragesSpecial guests including racing personalitiesLive entertainmentMEMBERS $115NON MEMBERS $130DAVID JONES LADIES’FASHION LUNCHEONFriday 22 OctoberOne of the Spring Racing Carnival’s most popularevents, the David Jones Ladies’ Fashion Luncheon willshowcase racewear trends from David Jones 2010spring/summer collections. This must-do event is a selloutsuccess each year. Boasting what is consideredthe carnival’s most prestigious gift bag, superbdining, live entertainment from leading performerBrian McFadden and a David Jones fashion paradeshowcasing the latest styles. Guests mingle withcelebrities, fashion and media identities and womenin racing. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.EVENT INCLUDESDrinks on arrivalThree-course luncheonPremium beveragesLive entertainmentDavid Jones 2010 spring /summer paradeLive entertainment from Brian McFaddenMEMBERS $140NON MEMBERS $160

Fashions on the Field2010 TATTS COX PLATEDAVID JONES - OUR PROUD FASHIONPARTNER FOR TATTS COX PLATE DAY.David Jones is delighted to have formed an exclusivelong-term fashion partnership with Moonee Valley Racing Club.The partnership will include naming rights to Fashions onthe Field and the Ladies’ Fashion Luncheon held during theTatts Cox Plate week of events.“The partnership between MooneeValley Racing Club and David Jonesis exciting and important.”David Jones Group General Manager – Marketing & FinancialServices, Damian Eales said, “David Jones is excited about ourcontinued involvement and growth in the Melbourne racingarena, and we are thrilled to be the exclusive fashion partnerof Moonee Valley Racing Club.”“The relationship between David Jones and Moonee ValleyRacing Club is a prestigious and strong fit and enables us tobring together Melbourne’s love of high caliber fashion andfirst-class racing.“David Jones has an unparalleled portfolio of the best localand international fashion, accessory and millinery brands thatrace goers know and love. We look forward to enhancingthe fashion stakes and bringing colour to the track,”Mr Eales concluded.MVRC Chief Executive, Michael Browell said, “Thepartnership between Moonee Valley Racing Club and DavidJones is exciting and important. It brings together the worldof racing and fashion, aligning Australasia’s greatest weightfor age race, the $3 million Tatts Cox Plate and its week-longcalendar of events with Australia’s leading retailer, David Jones.”“We will see strong style elements throughout our spring andsummer racing events as we move into an exciting time atMoonee Valley,” Mr Browell added.The chic David Jones Ladies Fashion Luncheon will featurethe very latest fashion and millinery from David Jones.FASHIONS ON THE FIELD –JUDGING PANELWe are proud to continue our stellar selection ofFashions on the Field judges at the 2010 Tatts CoxPlate. The judging panel comprises world-classmilliners, fashion designers, stylists and celebrities.Caterina DiBase from Melbourne’s leading hairand beauty salon ‘Heading Out’ will return to judgethis year, and Yolanda Finch from Loreal MelbourneFashion Festival will join us for the first time.We look forward to seeing the latest trends inracing style in the Cheval Enclosure on Tatts CoxPlate Day, Saturday 23 October.DAVID JONES FASHIONSON THE FIELD 2010SATURDAY 23 OCTOBERSee Melbourne’s style innovators and fashionenthusiasts vie for the coveted David Jones Fashionson the Field 2010title at the Tatts Cox Plate. Thisyear’s event features four categories including:• Head Turning Hats• Mens’ Signature Style• Ladies’ Classic Racewear• Young Contemporary23

TATTS COX PLATE favouritesenclosures and marqueesCHEVAL enclosureMEMBERS $165NON MEMBERS $220Offers first class viewing of David Jones Fashions on the Field. TheCheval Enclosure was the place to be last year and sold out withinweeks, so get in early so you don’t miss out.Package includes:• David Jones Fashions on the Field 2010 within the enclosure• Grazing platters served throughout the day including hot &cold canapés and petit desserts• Five beverage vouchers (beer, wine, sparkling wine, pre-mixspirits and non alcoholic beverages)• Espresso coffee• Cash facilities for additional beverage vouchers($6 per drink voucher)• Live entertainment within the enclosure• Outdoor garden setting with tables, chairs and shade covering• TAB betting facilities within the enclosure• Bookmaker access• Racecourse admission for Non MembersNOVA pure pleasureenclosureMEMBERS $255NON MEMBERS $310Take centre stage at the stylish and fun-filled Nova Pure PleasureEnclosure. Mix with celebrities and enjoy great food and live musicfrom Nova DJs in a spacious alfresco setting.Package includes:• Racecourse & Nova Pure Pleasure Enclosure admission• Grazing platters served throughout the day including hot& cold canapés and petit desserts• All inclusive beverages (Rosemount wines, Yellowglen Yellowsparkling wine, Pure Blonde, Carlton Draught, CascadePremium Light, soft drinks & bottled water)• Live entertainment• Outdoor garden setting with tables, chairs & shade covering• TAB betting facilities within the enclosure• Bookmaker access• Big screen with live vision of the racing action• Race bookNORTHERLYsyndicated marquee$520 PER PERSONThe Northerly marquee provides a memorable raceday experience. Witha reserved seat in the adjacent Upper Burston Grandstand,you won’t miss a minute of the live racing action.Package includes:• Furnished private marquee• Private viewing platform• Four-course luncheon - entrée, alternate main, dessertand Australian cheese platter• Premium beverages including: Beer – Crown Lager,Pure Blonde, Carlton Draught & Cascade Premium Light,White wine – Rosemount Diamond Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc,Red wine – Rosemount Diamond Shiraz & Pinot Noir, Sparklingwine – Seppelt Fleur De Lys, Spirits – Bourbon, Vodka & Scotch,Non-alcoholic – soft drinks & bottled water• Waiter service• Evaporative cooling• Racecourse admission• TAB betting facilities in your marquee• Race book per guest• Tatts Cox Plate souvenir pen per guestRound tables of 10, 11 and 12 are available.Bookings of less than 10 people will be required to share.FIELDS OF OMAGHsyndicated marquee$510 PER PERSONPositioned in the racetrack infield within the Home Straight marqueeprecinct, this marquee offers smaller groups the chance to experiencethe Tatts Cox Plate in a signature marquee.Package includes:• Furnished private marquee• Four-course luncheon - entrée, alternate main, dessertand Australian cheese platter• Premium beverages including: Beer – Crown Lager,Pure Blonde, Carlton Draught & Cascade Premium Light,White wine – Rosemount Diamond Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc,Red wine – Rosemount Diamond Shiraz & Pinot Noir, Sparklingwine – Seppelt Fleur De Lys, Spirits – Bourbon, Vodka & Scotch,Non-alcoholic – soft drinks & bottled water• Waiter service• Evaporative cooling• Live entertainment• Racecourse admission• TAB betting facilities in your marquee• Televisions within the marquee• Big screen viewing access• Race book per guestRound tables of 10, 11 and 12 are available.Bookings of less than 10 people will be required to share.THE RACE whereLEGENDS are madeSELLING FASTTo book, please contactMoonee Valley Customer Service 1300 79 79 59

2010REFER A NEW MEMBERAND YOU COULDWIN A TRIP TOTHE JAPAN CUP!WORTH $12,000Night RacingSeason LaunchJapanCupPRIZE INCLUDES2 premium economy return flights to Japan5 nights at the Ritz Carlton Tokyo for 22 tickets the Japan Cup 28 Nov 2010$2,000 (AUD) spending moneyCollect an application form today from the MembershipMarquee or Members’ Information Booth at Moonee Valley.Prize drawn 24 September, 2010. Call 1300 79 79 59 or visitmvrc.net.au for full terms & conditions.Vic Permit No. 10/2809membersMVRC NIGHT RACING SEASON LAUNCH DINNERGrand Final eve, FRIday 24 SEPTemberFeaturing the Sportingbet Manikato Stakes. Includes dining, drinks and all things football with host Kevin Bartlett! Get the final wordfrom our panel of AFL footballers and personalities, live entertainment from Russell Robertson and comic Vince Sorrenti.$79 Members | $99 Non MembersMoonee Valley Customer Service 1300 79 79 59PREMIUM NIGHT RACING

Shoot Outshoot OutBy Richard CallanderCox Plate bound galloperShoot Out is a perfect exampleof how a small outlay can keepa dream alive.Don’t worry that the just-turned four-year-oldhas already won an AJC Australian Derbyand a Randwick Guineas. The dreamis alive for Shoot Out to win the highlysought after Cox Plate in October.“He is an absolute star,” explains trainer, John Wallace.“Have a look at his record, that will show youthat much.”Shoot Out has only raced 13 times. With seven winsand two second placings he has already earned $1.56million in prizemoney.Not bad for a horse that cost owners Linda and GrahamHuddy a paltry $15,000.“Linda picked him out at the Magic Millions sales and Iwas lucky enough to be there at the same time and wasasked to train him,” said Wallace.“I wasn’t expecting to get the horse but when Lindapicked him out I was happy.”“When you look at what he’s done since then, yourealise how happy I am to have him.”Shoot Out is a son of stallion High Chaparral, whoproduced the 2009 Cox Plate winner So You Think, plusthe first three placegetters in this year’s AJC AustralianDerby as well as the winner of the Victoria Derby lastspring, AJC Australian Derby placegetter, Monaco Consul.“The stallion seems to be a good sire of stayers,” saidLinda Huddy.“He has a proven track record now and we have a horsefrom that progeny that should get right on with the job.”Shoot Out debuted with a runaway victory at the GoldCoast by more than five lengths. If that wasn’t impressiveenough, the gelding came out to win the QTC Sires’Produce Stakes at just his second start.While the margin was just over one length, the victorywas remembered as one of the most impressive in thehistory of one of the legs of the Queensland two-year-oldfeature race double.Shoot Out failed to win when resuming in the Gold EditionPlate at Doomben, before finishing a close second to GracefulAnna in the Vo Rogue Plate.“He had him perfectly positionedand when he asked for the effort heblitzed the rest of them.”He was then far from disgraced when just behind the placingsin the Magic Millions Trophy for three-year-olds at the GoldCoast when, according to Wallace, nothing went his way.“We went to Sydney after that and after a freshen-up hemanaged to win the Royal Sovereign Stakes over More ThanGreat,” Wallace said of a deceptive finish that appeared to haveMore Than Great the winner.“But after that we came out and ran second to Monton inthe Hobartville Stakes. It was a great run from a horse thatdoesn’t really relish racing at Rosehill.“We next went to Randwick and won the Guineas.“Then it was back to Rosehill for an unplaced Guineas run.We were quite happy with the run, it just wasn’t run tosuit him.”Next stop for Shoot Out was the AJC Australian Derby, withregular jockey Stathi Katsidis in the saddle.“He’s the best horse I have evertrained and I think he will provethat by the end of the SpringCarnival in Melbourne.”“Stathi knows the horse better than anyone and he rode him atreat in the Derby in Sydney,” said Wallace.“He had him perfectly positioned and when he asked for theeffort he blitzed the rest of them.”On the path to Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, Shoot Out willrace exclusively in Melbourne this spring, with Katsidis stickingwith the staying prospect.Shoot Out has had two Melbourne starts already for two wins- the Bletchingly Stakes and the J.J. Liston Stakes.“He’ll progress through the weight-for-age races on the way tothe Cox Plate starting from the sprints” said Wallace.“The horse is versatile, he can win over any distance, but theextra trips will be what he’s set for this time in.”Wallace has campaigned in Melbourne in the major springraces before with talented stayer Oompala finishing third toJeune in the 1994 Melbourne Cup on the back of a placing inThe Metropolitan in Sydney.“Oompala was a great horse for me,” said Wallace. “He ran hisheart out in all the good staying races.”But when Wallace speaks of Shoot Out, you detect anotherpitch in his voice, an octave that suggests something specialmay be on the horizon.“He’s the best horse I have ever trained and I think he willprove that by the end of the Spring Carnival in Melbourne,”said Wallace.“He’s a superstar. You’ll see.”2829

G R A N D S T A N DE: 05 14 15 16 35 40F: 02 08 10 22 24 32G: 09 18 21Valley Villagea vibrant visionof the future• State-of-the-art lighting with technology that providesa more efficient lighting network and reduced power use.• A fully sustainable irrigation and stormwaterharvesting facility.• Industry participants to benefit from increasedprizemoney through surplus funds following the landsale and redevelopment costs.Mr Scarborough said the Club is committed towards having openand transparent discussions with local residents to keep theminformed of the development, which will enhance the area withimproved facilities and other amenities.“Our proposal includes medium and high-density housing in theredevelopment together with commercial and complementarymixed use.” Mr Scarborough said.“We will also be lobbying for support to have an off-ramp fromthe Tullamarine Freeway into the racecourse and Moonee Pondsarea. This would free up traffic congestion in the area andallow residents to have alternate means of entering and exitingthe area.“The community will benefit from the employment during theconstruction phase and long-term from the retail and commercialopportunities.“We look forward with great enthusiasm towards sharing in theenjoyment that this world-class precinct will bring to the MooneePonds community and the City of Melbourne.”Moonee Valley Racing Club is delighted to inform Members of the exciting long-termcourse redevelopment proposed by your Committee that will transform our venue intoa world-class racing and community centre.The adoption of the MVRC Master Plan would enabledevelopment of 8.6 hectares (20 acres) of theracecourse site for residential, retail, commercial andmixed use that would generate more than $1.2 billioninvestment over the term of the redevelopment.It is our aim to create a modern inner-urban village around theperimeter of the reconfigured racecourse.MVRC plans to construct a four-tier grandstand with city skylineviews on the Wilson Street side of the course and overlooking anextended east-west straight of 317 metres. The new design willretain the amphitheatre effect for which Moonee Valleyis renowned.The MVRC Master Plan is consistent with the Melbourne2030 Vision of the Victorian State Government and also therecommendations of the Maxsted Report that calls for fourmetropolitan racetracks in Melbourne.“These meetings would place us alongsideHong Kong, Dubai and Singapore as keynight racing venues.”The Club is undertaking best practice standards in consultationwith planning authorities and the Moonee Valley City Counciland we plan to have public meetings with the local communityand Members to ensure the project proceeds with theirencouragement.Racing industry participants and Members will soon be invited tolook at our plans and visual presentation.On March 2, 2010, Council adopted the March 2, 2010, it adoptedthe “Moonee Ponds Activity Centre Structure Plan”, whichincorporates the Moonee Valley racecourse within that structure.Further to successful consultation, MVRC will formally lodge itsredevelopment plans early next year. If planning approvals aregranted, the residential development would start as early as 2012.The reconstruction of the grandstand and racecourse facilitieswould start after the 2015 Cox Plate and with racing anticipatedto resume at Moonee Valley from August, 2016.MVRC Chairman Bob Scarborough said that once the newracetrack was constructed, the Club proposes to hold up to40 racemeetings a year with a limited number on Saturdayafternoons, but with a concentrated focus on Friday night racing.“This timing presents a great opportunity for Moonee Valley toexport our night racing vision to a growing international audience,as well as establishing co-mingling arrangements with internationalwagering operators,” Mr Scarborough said.“These meetings would place us alongside Hong Kong, Dubai andSingapore as key night racing venues.”Mr Scarborough said features of the proposed racetrackdevelopment include:• The capacity of holding crowds of 40,000comfortably on feature race days.• Reconfiguration of the track and reducedcircumference to 1702 metres.• Increased width of the track to 30 metres.• Key race distances - 1200m, 1600m, 2040m, 2400mand 3000m.• Improved cambers and increased longitudinal gradingto ensure faster and safer racing.• Removal of the harness racing track andinfrastructure to create more space and make moreflexible use of the infield for car parking, particularlyon feature race days.• Establishment of an infield stripping stalls complex witha tunnel to take horses through to the mounting yard.• A new grass track will incorporate the mostcontemporary innovations for water sustainability.Moonee ValleyRacing ClubMaster Plan** Minimum Div 1 Prize PoolGrab a ticket in-store or buy online30Your ticket to dreamtattersalls.com.auwww.tattersalls.com.auQuick Pick50 number selections / 1 drawA: 12 14 17 19 28 32B: 07 14 17 21 36 40C: 03 04 12 14 18 30D: 02 09 20 22 31 44

MEMBERSHIP NEWSJoin a friend & win a $12,000trip to the 2010 Japan Cup!Members who join a friend or family member to become a MVRCMember before 20 September for the 2010/2011 Racing Seasonwill go in the draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to theJapan Cup this November.• Two premium economy flights to Japan(flying Japan Airlines)• Accommodation for two at the Tokyo Ritz Carlton Hotel(the official hotel of the Japan Cup) for five nights• Two tickets to attend the Japan Cup on Sunday 28november 2010• Transportation on the official bus for the Japan Cupconnections (owners, trainers and jockeys)• $2,000 in spending moneyFor your chance to go in the draw, new Members and Memberproposers are invited to attend the Night Racing Season LaunchCocktail Party, Friday 24 September at Moonee Valley. Entrantswill be drawn randomly and allocated a saddle cloth number for ahorse running in the Tatts Group JRA Cup. The entrant who drawsthe winning horse wins the Japan Cup prize.The first 200 proposers and applicants will receive an invitationto attend a private cocktail party at Moonee Valley’s Night RacingSeason Launch on Friday 24 September from 6pm – 7pm.For terms and conditions relating to this promotion please visit the Members sectionof the MVRC website www.mvrc.net.au.MEMBERS’ EVENTS CALENDARSeptember Saturday 11 Tatts Cox Plate Preview DayMonday 20 Last day to sign up a friendor family member for MVRCMembership to attend theexclusive Members Cocktailparty and enter the draw towin a trip to the Japan Cup tobe held on Night Racingseason Launchfriday 24 Night Racing Season LaunchMembers’ Cocktail PartyOctober Friday 1 Night Racing at the Valleytuesday 12 Members’ Legends Eveningsaturday 23 Tatts Cox Plate Dayfriday 29 Night Racing at the ValleyFAMILY FUN DAY – 12 DecemberAll Members, their families and Junior Jocks are invited to afun-filled family day at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Sunday12 December.Come along and enjoy rides and activities for the kids, and aspecial visit from Santa.MEMBERS’ LEGENDS EVENINGMEMBERSHIP RENEWALSIn order to have your Membership Card ready for the new seasonand in time for the 2010 Tatts Cox Plate, Members arereminded renewals can be completed through thefollowing avenues:1. Phone: Contact MVRC Customer Service on 1300 79 79 592. Post: Send your completed renewal form toPO Box 245, Moonee Ponds VIC 30393. Fax: Fax your renewal form to 03 9373 22184. In Person: At MVRC Administration Building, Gate 1,McPherson Street, Moonee PondsTatts Cox Plate DAYInformationMembers’ Daily Guest PassesMembers are able to purchase up to two Tatts Cox PlateDay Members’ Enclosure Daily Guest Passes for interstate orinternational guests.Adult $225 (includes course entry)Children 13 – 17 years $40 (includes course entry)Children 12 and under FREEThese passes allow course admission and Members’ Reserve accesson Tatts Cox Plate Day. Adult Guest Passes are restricted to peoplewith proof of residence outside Victoria. For more informationcontact MVRC Customer Service on 1300 79 79 59.Vic Permit No. 10/280910% OFFYOUR NEXTFUNCTIONDid you know? As a Member of Moonee Valley Racing Clubyou are entitled to a 10% discount when booking a privatenon-raceday function at the Club. For further informationplease contact Valley Events on 1300 672 300.32Members are invited to an exclusive evening at Legends withwinning Cox Plate trainers Mark Kavanagh and Colin Littleand winning Cox Plate jockeys, Glen Boss and Luke Nolen.Racing identity, Bryan Martin will host the evening.When: Tuesday 12 October 2010Where: Committee Room, Moonee Valley RacecourseTime: 6.30 – 9.00pmTickets: $29 for Members and $39 for guestsTo purchase tickets for this exclusive Members’ event pleasephone MVRC Customer Service on 1300 79 79 59.Members’ Tatts Cox Plate Packages-selling fast!Whether you prefer to watch the excitement of the event unfoldfrom the exclusive Members’ Jockey Bar Dining Room, enjoy theatmosphere of Members’ Concourse Dining Room or share inthe breathtaking moment of the 2010 Cox Plate winner crossingthe winning post from your Grandstand reserved seat, you arereminded that Members’ packages are selling fast and limitedavailability remains in all of these areas.To make a booking, please contact MVRC Customer Service on1300 79 79 59. Members ticketing (including Annual Guest Cards)is required to access these areas.Members’ Reserved Car ParkThe McPherson Street Members’ Reserved Car Park will only beaccessible by Members on Tatts Cox Plate Day who pre-purchasea Reserved Car Park Pass. Passes are still available for $65 each;please contact MVRC Customer Service today to secure a CarPark Pass. The McPherson Street Car Park is not a picnic car parkarea. Members are not permitted to bring food, alcohol or gardenfurniture into this area. This area has limited parking and all carsmust vacate 40 minutes after the last race.>>>33

RECIPROCAL RIGHTSMembers are welcome to attend races and the Members’Enclosures at Flemington, Caulfield and Sandown during selectednon-feature, mid-week and Sunday race meetings throughoutthe 2010 / 11 Racing Season. You will be required to pay theracecourse admission fee and then present your Membership Cardat the hosting club’s Race Day Office.For further information please contact MVRC CustomerService on 1300 79 79 59 or visit our websitewww.mvrc.net.au.Members’ DressRegulations for 2010/11Through extensive Members feedback, Moonee Valley Racing Clubhas decided to restructure the Members’ Dress Regulations for2010 / 11 and reduce to two categories; dress regulations for dayrace meetings and dress regulations for night race meetings.Day Race Meetings (including TattsCox Plate Day)Gentlemen (including children 15 and over) are required to weara collar and tie, tailored trousers and either a suit coat, sports coat or blazer.Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard of dress inkeeping with the distinction of the Members’ Reserve.Night Race MeetingsGentlemen (including children 15 and over) are required to weara collared shirt (polo shirts not permitted) with tailored trousers.No tie is required and suit coat, sports coat or blazer is optional.Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard of dress inkeeping with the distinction of the Members’ Reserve.Please visit the MVRC website at www.mvrc.net.au for furtherinformation and details of clothing not permitted within theMembers’ Reserve.MEMBERS’ ANNUALGUEST CARDSMembers are able to purchase up to two Members’ AnnualGuest Cards for the 2010 / 11 Racing Season. These passes allowracecourse admission and access to the Members’ Reserve at allMVRC race meetings including the 2010 Tatts Cox Plate.Full Members’ Annual Guest Pass $180Young Members’ Annual Guest Pass $140To purchase your Annual Guest Pass please contactMVRC Customer Service on 1300 79 79 59MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUBPREMIUM MEMBERSHIPSGOLD MEMBERSHIPFor a first class racegoing experience, the Gold Membership offers loversof racing an unparalleled range of exclusive privileges and benefits.A Gold Membership includes:• 6 transferable Members’ Guest Passes to all Moonee Valley nightand day race meetings including the Tatts Cox Plate• 3 Members’ Reserved Car Park Passes• Invitations to dine in the Committee Room (for six people on sixselected race days)• Access to MVRC Members’ Reserves• Access to Members’ Only bars and restaurants• Event invitations exclusive to Members• On Track Members’ magazine subscriptionCORPORATE MEMBERSHIPMoonee Valley is the perfect setting to entertain clients and guestsamongst the thrill of world-class thoroughbred racing.A Corporate Membership includes:• 4 transferable Members’ Guest Passes to all Moonee Valley nightand day race meetings including the Tatts Cox Plate• 2 Members’ Reserved Car Park Passes• An invitation to dine in the Committee Room (for four peopleon one select race day)• Access to MVRC Members’ Reserves• Access to Members’ Only bars and restaurants• Event invitations exclusive to Members• On Track Members’ magazine subscriptionPLEASURE LOUNGEGrand final eveFRIday 24 SEPTemberFor more information please contact Commercial Sales on (03) 9373 2346

Legendary Cox Plate WinnerTULLOCH 1960In 2010, we celebrate the remarkable career of racing legend,Tulloch, marking 50 years since his 1960 victory in the greatestAustralasian Weight For Age championship, the W.S. Cox Plate.Foaled1954 at Trelawney Stud,Cambridge, New ZealandBreedingSired by Khorassan (out ofFlorida by Salmagundi)Record53 starts, 36 wins,12 seconds, 4 thirdsEarnings£110,121Trained by the masterful Tommy Smith, who bought the small, sway-backed stallion for750 guineas in 1956, Tulloch was sold to E.A Haley, who admired the horse’s breeding andintelligence, and named him after the Scottish town from where his mother hailed.Despite his small stature, Tulloch showed remarkable strength, winning races at distances from5 furlongs (1,000m) to 2 miles (3,200m) and established records in the 1960 Cox Plate andthe 1957 Caulfield Cup.Dubbed ‘Haley’s Comet’ by the Australian press, 3-year-old Tulloch showed beginnings of achampion, winning 14 of his 15 starts and beating Phar Lap’s 28-year record by more than 2seconds in the AJC Derby. His 3-year-old record remains unmatched in Australian racing history.Tulloch was named favourite for the 1957 Melbourne Cup, but was scratched from the raceby Haley, who deemed the race too arduous for the diminutive horse.In 1958, Tulloch suffered a serious illness that kept him off the racing scene for nearly two yearsand almost resulted in his death. His unlikely but triumphant return to the track was as a 5year old in 1960.In what seemed an impossible challenge,Tulloch won the prestigious Cox Plate.It was the return of a champion in one of the toughest races in the world, and arguably thegreatest win in his impeccable career.Following his Cox Plate victory, Tulloch won the VRC Queen’s Plate, Chipping Norton Stakes,Craven Plate and the PJ O’Shea Stakes in the same season. After his return, Tulloch had arecord of 24:15-5-3 with 1 unplaced run,13 of these wins were at weight for age in stakes races.Tulloch served at Haley’s Te Koona Stud, siring two stakes winners, Dahma Star and Valide.He died at Old Gowang stud in 1969.In 2001, Tulloch was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, alongside other turfimmortals Carbine, Phar Lap, Bernborough and Kingston Town. Throughout his career, Tulloch’senduring spirit showed strength and tenacity to become a true racing legend.Jockey George Moore salutes afteranother victory aboard Tulloch

TULLOCHOne of Australia’sAll-Time Greats“”ByPort wine and brandy.An old time cure for what ailed horse and man,nearly killed Tulloch, who, under any criteriaqualified for the title champion and more.The more comes into play because Tulloch was off thescene for nearly two years with a mystery illness, astrainer Tommy Smith and super-vet, Percy Sykes strivedtirelessly to save him.Tulloch was a shivering and shaking wreck, looking longodds about racing, let alone being the relentless stayingmachine of the 1960 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley,Max Presnelldowning Dhaulagiri, a tough and seasoned top classweight-for-age campaigner.“The horse is going to die,” Smith told Tulloch’s owner,E.A .Haley after the stallion was stricken at the start of hisfourth season.Haley had used his own vets on Tulloch against the adviceof the trainer to get Sykes. And Tulloch lost ground badly.“I won’t have any more to do with them,” Smith declared,according to “The Midas Man, TJ” by Kevin Perkins.” I wantSykes to treat the horse.”Many figure he couldn’t have reached his full potentialdue to the illness and break from competition but hiscomeback efforts hardly confirmed the view.The owner had no option. Tulloch had dehydrated badly.Sykes brought the condition under control using a tincture ofopium and Haley returned Tulloch to the family property atBathurst for recuperation.Part of the process was the bush remedy, port wine and brandy.Tulloch again started to scour and was sent back to Sykes.As a three-year-old, Tulloch won 12 of 14 starts, including hisrecord breaking 1957 Caulfield Cup, earning the best stayer ofhis age in “Australia’s All-Time Greats”.Many figure he couldn’t have reached his full potential dueto the illness and break from competition but his comebackefforts hardly confirmed the view.Tulloch won 15 races, coupled with eight in the first three andhis only unplaced effort being a four length seventh in the 1960Melbourne Cup under 10.1lb. (64kg.), put down more to piloterror by jockey Neville Sellwood rather than lack of horse power.50 years on, Tulloch’s unlikely victory in the 1960 Cox Plate isrecognised as one of the most remarkable stories in racing history.TJ Smith with Tulloch after winning the Queen Elizabeth

TULLOCHBy Dr Percy SykesMy association with Tulloch began when he wasbeing ‘broken in’ as a yearling by Terry Brosnan athis Randwick premises. From then on, histwo-year-old racing performance was spectacular, but froma veterinary viewpoint, uneventful.As a three-year-old, he won race after race, including thethree derbies and the Caulfield Cup. The controversy over hisscratching in the Melbourne Cup is history. His three-year-oldcareer stamped him as a champion and he became an idol.My recollection of the start of Tulloch’s illness was an earlymorning telephone call from T.J. Smith, telling me that thehorse was seriously unwell and scouring badly. When I arrivedat the stables, Tulloch was a very sick horse, depressed andsuffering from an acute febrile, watery diarrhoea which,initially was unresponsive to all medication.Over a period of time, whilst Tulloch’s attitude improved,his diarrhoea persisted with fluctuating periods of increasedintensity. It became possible, however, by alternating a varietyof anti-fungal, anti-protozoal or anti-bacterial drugs to obtainnormal droppings for two to three days at a time, beforereturning to diarrhoea.Tulloch proved his greatness and beatLord in a photo finish.A human preparation, often used for traveller’s diarrhoea,called Enterovioform, consistently stopped the diarrhoea fora couple of days, whereas the others had to be switchedaround to get a temporary effect. This led me to believethat the original Colitis had resultedin an imbalance of the normal bowelflora, allowing overgrowths of eitherProtozoa, such as Giardia, yeasts orfungi or Coliform Bacteria, dependingon the medication. With this in mind,Tulloch was sent out to Mr. Haley’sproperty to get him away from thestable environment and, with luck andtime, correct this imbalance.Unfortunately, this was not to be and he was returnedto Sydney and put into light work whilst controlling hisdiarrhoea with medication. By this stage we were desperateand willing to try anything to effect a permanent cure.One day, on a vague memory, I included a dye, Brilliant Green,among the sensitivity discs on a blood agar plate whencarrying out another faecal culture. Surprisingly, there was nogrowth whatsoever around the Brilliant Green and havingnothing to lose, I decided to find a way to get the dye downas far as the large bowel. This was accomplished by using oneounce gelatine capsules dipped in Formalin which keratinisedthe capsules and delayed the dissolving. It was a matter oftrial and error as, initially, the capsules came through intact,which meant that the capsule had been immersed for toolong. Eventually, we must have fluked the right length of timeso that the capsule dissolved in the large bowel, because, toour surprise, the droppings came back to normal and, whatwas even more surprising, remained normal.To this day, I still cannot believe that anything as simple asthat could perform, to all intents and purposes, a virtualmiracle. It was either that or an incredible coincidence. All Ican say is that month after frustrating month of trying to finda permanent cure, Tulloch was suddenly, overnight, a normalhorse and the reasons why were unimportant.From then, serious training commenced and Tulloch reallybegan to thrive. Serious throught was given to racing, theconcern was whether such a lengthy debilitating conditionhad taken a toll on his stamina and ability as one could neverassess Tulloch on his track work or even on jump-outs.Every attempt was made to avoid him competing againstLord and Dhaulagiri, but this proved impossible. Tullochended up running in the Queen’s Plate at Flemington againstas strong a field as could be found in racing. As it turned out,after a titanic struggle down the straight, Tulloch proved hisgreatness and beat Lord in a photo finish.The celebration that night was interrupted by a phonecall from the stables to say that Tulloch had scoured again,but fortunately, this turned out to be short-lived and wasobviously due to the stress of the race.Those two years had been an emotional roller coaster. Itwas hard to explain how a horse could become such anenormous part of a person’s life. Although one has to admitthat he was not quite the Tulloch of before, he was still achampion and the best horse in the country. The publicloved him, which even prompted one admirer to attempt topluck a hair from his tail on his way from the stalls into theenclosure at the 1960 Cox Plate. When interviewed by thepress in hospital he said, “You can quote me – I got a greatkick out of racing!”4041

THESEOTo win theTatts Cox PlateIt will be the second attempt for Sydney trainer,Gai Waterhouse and Star Thoroughbreds ownerDenise Martin to bring their Sydney champion,Theseo to Moonee Valley to win Australia’sweight-for-age championship, the 2010 Tatts Cox Plate.Theseo headed south to challenge for Tatts Cox Plate titlein 2008 as part of an extraordinary season, which saw thehorse secure the Epsom, the Mackinnon and the Ranvet allat Group 1 level and the Group 2 George Stakes.Theseo went into the Cox Plate that year as one of theearly favourites, however, things didn’t quite go his way asDenise Martin explains.“A couple of years ago, things didn’t work out in Theseo’sfavour. Maldivian lead from start to finish and Theseo overraced early and took some time before he was able tobalance up and let down.”The following year, Theseo was again Cox Plate bound,however a major foot injury grounded the Sydney galloperand required an extended spell.The journey began when Martin purchased the now 7year old gelding from the 2005 Magic Millions yearling salefor $120,000. She describes the lead-up and day that shepurchased Theseo, a son of the 5-time Group 1 winner,Danewin, out of the unraced mare, Ozone Sand (USA).“That year I discussed with Gai that for me to buy higherquality yearlings, I’d need to spend over a $100,000 perhorse. Before that time, I had a ceiling of $80,000.“Theseo was the second horse out in the ring and hewas a beautiful walking colt that possessed balance andpresence. Initially I wasn’t sure about the pedigree at thetime. I remember Gai saying to me, ‘It’s the athlete doingthe running not the pedigree.’”Theseo winning the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes for the second timeStar Thoroughbreds, the syndication company that Martinowns and operates has given this varied group of ownersfrom across Australia the experience of a lifetime with theirinterest in Theseo.Martin describes Theseo as, “a horse that is truly admiredand gives his all”.Theseo’s Career Highlights10 Wins with a total prizemoney of $3,121,580Major Wins:2010 Group 1 STC Ranvet Stakes2010 Group 1 AJC Chipping Norton2009 Group 1 STC Ranvet Stakes2009 Group 2 MRC St George Stakes2008 Group 1 VRC Mackinnon Stakes2008 Group 1 AJC Epsom Handicap2008 Magic Millions Cup, Gold Coast2007 Group 3 BTC Premier’s Cup2006 Listed Dulcify Quality‘It’s the athlete doing the runningnot the pedigree.’When Martin is asked what Theseo’s plans are for thisspring, the response is crystal clear.“To win the 2010 Cox Plate”.This autumn has seen a remarkable return to racing forTheseo, with wins in the Chipping Norton, followed byvictory in the Ranvet.The Cox Plate dream is well and truly alive and a realisticachievement for connections.And Theseo’s favourite distance?Yes, it’s 2000 metres.Gai Waterhouse & Denise Martin43

SO YOU THINKYOU CAN DO IT AGAINby Caroline Searcyhis action, then he looked likely to be an effective galloper. AsBart said, “Just have a look at him, he would be hard to miss”.“Obviously we were taken by him. The late Viewed and SoYou Think were similar types as older horses. You just have toenvisage what they will become from the yearling stage.”“So You Think’s principle targetwill be to defend his Cox Plate.”The master trainer himself remembers the colt as having“good size, a deep girth and great rein.”In the lead up to the hectic sale, Cummings’ Karaka team,comprising vet Neil Walkton and Princes Farm managerSelena Phyllis, discuss the day’s yearling inspections, and makerecommendations to its loyal owners which horses theymight bid on.One of the most successful owners in Australian racing, DatoTan Chin Nam is already the winner of four Melbourne Cups,two Cox Plate wins, one Caulfield Cup, the Toorak Handicapwith Allez Wonder, the Wakeful Stakes, VRC Oaks doubleand Vinery Stud Stakes in Sydney. Dato’s Faint Perfume is afavourite for the upcoming Melbourne Cup.Dato was willing to part with $NZ110,000 for the HighChaparral colt, in partnership with the nephew of one ofThink Big’s owners, Tunku Ahmad Yahaya.After a win in the Gloaming Stakes in Sydney, the two yearold did plenty wrong in the Caulfield Guineas, but Bart knewbest. While skeptics challenged the idea of running sucha young, green colt in the country’s great weight for agechampionship, they should have known never to go againstthe master.Luck too was there in some shape. With a query over thenumbers entered for the race, and the fact he was not yeta group one winner, So You Think may not have even gaineda start in the Cox Plate. But he did and the rest becameanother chapter in the mighty annals of the Bart Cummings’book of training mastery.So what of the future of the colt, whose autumn setbackshave seen him furnish into a stronger, more mature, but stilllightly-raced “four” year-old this spring.Ramage explains, “So You Think’s principle target will be todefend his Cox Plate or “weight for age championship” title.He will have three or four lead up runs into the Cox Plate,to be determined by Bart, he had three as a three year-old,but now a more mature horse he may require one more run.The Yalumba two weeks before the Cox Plate is consideredthe best lead up for the older horses. Three year-old’s whorun in the Cox Plate, as So You Think did, tend to comethrough the Caulfield Guineas. He is likely to resume in eitherthe Liston or the Memsie, both 1400m weight-for-age racesin August.’Whatever the spring holds for this rising weight for age star,remember, if he joins recent back to back winners, Sunline,Northerly and three-time winner Kingston Town as multiplechampions of the great contest, this time he really WILL bea “three” year-old winner of the Cox Plate, with his thirdbirthday on November 10, another 18 days hence.Flashback to October 24, 2009.The accolades, the adulation and the joyon the faces of those who were the storybehind So You Think, the remarkable threeyear old winner of Australia’s championshiprace, the Tatts Cox Plate.Bart Cummings basked in the glory of outwitting his rivalsonce again and his “lucky,” loyal owner Dato Tan ChinNam also enjoyed his repeat success in one of Australia’sgreatest races.“Good size, a deep girthand great rein.”While luck plays a major role in all facets of horse racing,with this particular Cox Plate winner, luck took a back seatto the experience and knowledge of some of the keenestminds in the thoroughbred business, coming together toagain win the great weight for age championship.Among the many astute Australian raiders at the 2008Karaka yearling sale in New Zealand were one of the mostsuccessful teams in Australian racing, Bart Cummings andDuncan Ramage.Between them, they have followed a sales system thathas afforded them great success for many years. Exactingcriteria in seeking a certain type of yearling and findinga way into the famous Leilani Lodge training complexat Royal Randwick, with the very best heading to SaintlyLodge, bordering Flemington racecourse, to be preparedby Bart’s loyal right hand men Reg Fleming and Joe Agrestafor a tilt at the annual spring riches.So what was it about the colt that caught the eye of thiswell-travelled duo? Racing manager for Dato Tan ChinNam, Ramage remembers.“So You Think was a big, raw-boned scopy yearling-geometrically how we like to see them at his age - witha very easy action, evident even at the walk. If he filled hisframe from a November foaling (as he did) and maintained2009 Tatts Cox Plate Champion So You Think with Dato Tan Chin Nam’sRacing Manager Duncan Ramage and owner Dato Tan Chin Nam44

Zarita winstop accoladeTrainer Peter Moody capped an outstanding 2009 / 10 racing seasonwith a swag of accolades including Moonee Valley Racing Club’sTrainers’ Premiership with 22 Moonee Valley wins over the season.Moody was well clear of next best, Robert Smerdon on 15 wins andended the year with a strike-rate of 22%. His major wins includedHanks in the Group 2 AAMI Vase on Tatts Cox Plate Day and BlackCaviar with victory in the Group 2 Essendon Mazda Australia Stakesfollowing on from her early season Listed win in the Crockett Stakes.Grey filly Avenue chalked a pair of Group 3 triumphs in the TBV/ElizaPark Champagne Stakes and the 1300 Australia Stakes, both over1200 metres. Overall, Moody and his team had an outstanding season.Apprentice hoop Jason Maskiell thrives at Moonee Valley, capturingthe Club’s 2009 / 10 Jockey Premiership, 3 wins clear of Luke Nolen.Maskiell’s 24 Valley wins contributed towards his 52 metropolitanvictories that season. Maskiell scored a winning treble on threeseparate occasions at Moonee Valley, including Fast Talker, GoldenHoney and Excuse My French on Friday 18 December, 2009 and thenTrue Persuasion, Oronero and Stella Delago on Monday 5 April, 2010,before completing the hat-trick of trebles with Enzed Girl, Our BabyBonus and Beyond Pardon on Saturday 29 May, 2010.The recently retired Zarita (NZ) secures Moonee Valley’sDandy Kid Award, in Horse of the Year honours, withtwo imposing Group 2 victories in season 2009 / 10.Bred by Lloyd Williams, the bay filly was purchased for$195,000 as a yearling at the 2006 New Zealand Premier Sale.Purchased by the Pendant Equine Syndicate and managed by Mr.Bill Frost and family, the daughter of Pentire bucked her pedigreeand was a two-year-old winner at Yarra Glen at her first career start.Zarita raced through the classes winning the Group 2 WakefulStakes as a three-year-old at her fifth race start. Returning in theautumn, Zarita achieved 4 consecutive Group wins including theGroup 2 Armanasco Stakes, the Group 2 Kewney Stakes, beforeGroup 1 wins in the Schweppes Oaks and then crushed the boysin the SA Derby.Now competing at the highest level, Zarita hit a run of outs,but still her runs were full of merit, including a fourth placing inthe 2008 W.S Cox Plate. Some 18 months passed before thePat Hyland-trained galloper tasted victory again in the Group 2Cleanevent Stocks Stakes over the mile at Moonee Valley in aphoto finish over Cats Whiskers.Zarita returned to the Valley in February 2010 and claimed theGroup 2 Sportingbet Sunline Stakes in a slashing run, justifyingher $1.95 favouritism with punters. Not only did this victorysecure another Group triumph, but the classy mare also claimedthe Dandy Kid Award, which recognises Moonee Valley’s Horseof the Year. Zarita finished her career with 9 wins from 33 startsincluding 7 black-type wins, amassing connections a total of$1,653,250 in prizemoney.Her half-sister sold for $1.3 millionto be the highest priced filly of the2010 Easter Inglis sales.The mare is now enjoying the spoils of retirement with Zarita setto visit Fastnet Rock in her first season at stud. Her half-sister soldfor $1.3 million to be the highest priced filly of the 2010 EasterInglis sales. Congratulations to all involved with Zarita’s magnificentrace career, stacked with accolades, and now the trophy cabinetwill also boast Moonee Valley’s Dandy Kid Award.trainer premiershipTrainer 1st Starters Strike Rate %Peter G Moody 22 99 22Robert Smerdon 15 62 24Michael Kent 14 59 24Lee Freedman 11 69 16Mick Price 10 70 14Tony Vasil 8 52 15David Hayes 8 88 09Robbie Griffiths 8 58 14Darren Weir 7 55 13Peter MoodyZarita wins the Group 2Sportingbet Sunline Stakesdandy kidHorse tOTALZarita 22Black Caviar 18Carrara 18Nicconi 18Mic Mac 18Avenue 18La Rocket 15Philda 15Danleigh 15jockey premiershipJockey 1st Starters Strike Rate %Jason Maskiell 24 128 19Luke Nolen 21 103 20Craig Williams 19 122 16Damien Oliver 14 93 16Glen Boss 11 89 12Dwayne Dunn 10 101 10Nicholas Hall 10 77 13Steven King 9 71 13Danny Nikolic 9 91 10Jason Maskiell4647

Q&Awith Peter MoodyTrainer Peter Moody tells his tipsand tricks of the trade to On Track.What are some of your favourite horses you have trained?Typhoon Tracy & Black Caviar would be up high on the listbut our next winner will be our favourite!After winning the Moonee Valley and Victorian Trainer premiershipsin 2009/2010, what can we expect from the Moody stable this season?You can expect a solid challenge from a great group of trainers inVictoria for the next premiership. That said, we couldn’t be happierwith our team of 3 & 4 year-olds and also the anticipation of2 year-olds coming through.It’s been 50 years since Tulloch won the Cox Plate in 1960.What was it like working for legendary trainer T.J. Smith?It was a great learning experience, not only working for TJ but youlearnt just as much from the great old trainers/rivals that surroundedhim at the same time.You worked for Colin Hayes in your younger days.What were some of the differences between the training methods ofHayes and T.J.Smith?Hayes was a much more patient trainer and also character than TJ’srobust style with everything. Each to his own…If you were at a yearling sale, what would you be looking forin a horse?Product first, pedigree second. There’s more value this way. But thereare usually no rules, just opinion.Who do you regard (outside your stable) as the bestweight for age gallopers in the land?More Joyous looks a great talent and I think everyonewould love to see Whobegotyou in full flight! Come tothink of it, can big Ritchie C back it up this year???You won the Night Racing Premiership at the Valleycomfortably. Now with increased prizemoney and qualityof racing you must be a fan of the product?There are terrific opportunities for owners with such greatprizemoney, but you do need to target the right horses forthe Valley and also the night scenario,or have one good enough to overcome new things& adapt quickly.How’s Black Caviar coming along and what races areyou looking at for his spring campaign?Kicked off a long slow build up in mid July that willhopefully see her back racing in the sprint race at eitherCaulfield Cup or Cox Plate meet. Very pleased with herrehab so far.Peter MoodyWho was your first Group 1 winner and who was your first winner atMoonee Valley?Amalfi was my first Group 1 winner in the VRC Derby. Good sprinterStrategic Image was my first Valley winner.How important is it to have a first class team around you?“You are only as good as the team around you” is something I believein thoroughly.Can you give us an insight into Luke Nolen as a rider and a person?Very laid back which suits our stable, less over analysis as possible.Have your kids taken an interest in the horses or ponies? Buddingtrainers?They enjoy participating competitively at pony club & show jumpinglevel at this stage only.You’re a competitive person. How do you go competing with and isthere a rivalry with your training neighbour, Mick Price?Friendly rivalry only. He’s a great trainer who pushes me professionallywithout him even knowing he is…50How disappointing was the injury to Black Caviar onthe eve of the William Reid Stakes following her Australia Stakesdominance?Extremely disappointing, we held a biased view that she was the bestthree year-old female sprinter and was deserved of theGroup 1 win.What can we expect from Typhoon Tracy this season. Are youcomfortable with her getting the Tatts Cox Plate trip of 2040 metres?She is much stronger and will be trained for it, not going to get a betterchance as she will be a lightly raced five year-old mare at her peak.What young horses should we look out for this spring?Master Harry, Anacheeva, Willow Creek, CurtanaCan you give us a few words on the following horses and theircurrent preparation for the spring?The Group 3 Champagne Stakes and Group 3 Red Anchorwinner Avenue – Coming along well, not far off racing again and willhopefully find a race for her at the Valley in the spring as she doeslove it there.AMMI Vase winner, Hanks – He’s had a few feet issues following avirus in Sydney earlier in the year. He will only make a cameo late thisspring. This will align him for a solid autumn campaign. It’s frustrating,as the AAMI Vase is usually won by horses going somewhere and it’s ashame we still haven’t see the best of big “Tom” yet.Doubtful Jack – Got three races in mind early in spring, Bobby Lewis1200m Flem, Rupert Clarke 1400m Caul, & Toorak Hcp 1600m 9/10.Once these three out the way, we will know if we have a Cox Platehorse or not.Set For Fame – She’s had a big year of ups & downs, but keeps comingthrough. We’ll begin light work in August and the sprint on Cox PlateDay could also be a suitable option for her.Reward for Effort – We’re just going to give him a couple of lightweeks now following his terrific effort to win first up. We’re currentlylooking at a program that sees him run in the Manikato Stakes onGrand Final Eve after another race in September. Perhaps the MittysMcEwen Stakes, as we would love to see him have his lead up atthe Valley.Which 5 guests would you invite to a dinner party?Hitler, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt & Sir John Monash, seeing we won hisrace last week, god bless him!If they are not available: Robert Smerdon, Clinton McDonald, GrahamWoolston, Mick Price & Gerard Moloney. There would be some greatstorytelling but it could end up a bit like “The Usual Suspects”.If you won Powerball, would you turn up to work tomorrow?Yes as it would only make it a bit easier at the next yearling sales, that’s all.Who would you like to spend 3 minutes in the boxing ring with?Angelina Jolie.51

A COX PLATETO REMEMBERExclusive offer - Reserve yourpiece of Cox Plate historyMoonee Valley Racing Club is proud to present its limited edition Cox Platecommemorative collection. Critically acclaimed artist Joseph Rolella hasperfectly encapsulated the spirit of So You Think’s remarkable victory inthe 2009 Tatts Cox Plate.This limited edition of just 500 commemorative plates, produced byMaxwell & Williams are now available for purchase. This collectionmarks the first in a series of commemorative plates for Cox Platechampions and an exclusive opportunity to begin a timeless collection.PRICE: PLATE $50 +MUG $10 +Plate measures 37cm diametre.Available from late September 2010postage &handlingpostage &handlingPLASTIC fantasticMVRC has recently installed the new “Mawsafe”plastic running rail, which will provide the highest safety, andinternational best practice for horses and jockeys competingat Moonee Valley.For several years the industry has been consulting withvarious suppliers of Plastic Running Rail with the aim ofreducing injuries to horse and rider through race impactincidents. The resulting rail systems features frangible poststhat move out of the way on impact, and high flex plasticrailing that gives and rises when in contact with a horseeffectivelycorrecting its course rather than encouraging thehorse to jump the rail.The “Mawsafe” system manufactured by Global BarrierSystems is the most advanced of these systems and has beeninstalled at Flemington and Caulfield. Following discussionswith Global Barrier Systems and Racing Victoria, a versionof the “Mawsafe” system specifically modified to suit theMoonee Valley track profile has been designed and tested.The conventional anchor used is 300mm, to use thesystem in our 270mm Strathayr / Sand based track profilemodifications were necessary to shorten the anchor but stillensure it remained below ground level in the event of animpact.HOW TO ORDERTo place an order, please contactMoonee Valley Racing ClubCustomer Service on 1300 79 79 59.ON SALENOWONLY $20Get yours today.Please contactMoonee ValleyCustomer Serviceon 1300 79 79 59

MVRC LaunchesNew WebsiteMoonee Valley has launched itsexciting new website - mvrc.net.auThe user-friendly site features a brand new design, anexclusive online form guide and all the latest news onMoonee Valley racing, events, membership and more.You can also buy your tickets online for race day diningand events plus MVRC and Tatts Cox Plate merchandisefrom the webstore at mvrc.net.au.The Tatts Cox Plate also has its own micrositewww.coxplate.com.au which has all the latest Tatts CoxPlate information including horse racing, Tatts Cox Plateweek events, Tatts Cox Plate Day, dining, enclosures, andmarquee information.MVRC has also joined the realm of social media, with ourvery own Facebook page.Become a Facebook fan of Moonee Valley to get specialoffers, event news, photos and racing information.Visit facebook.com/MooneeValleyRacingClub to see whatthe fuss is all about.Get YourTatts Cox PlateMerchandiseTattsCox PlateT-Shirt$25TattsCox PlateVest$79tatts cox plate cap$25Cutter & BuckTattsCox Plate Jacket$99Get a free MVRC stubby holder with every online purchase!The new range of merchandise for Tatts Cox Plate 2010 andMVRC is now available for purchase from the Moonee Valley webstore.Visit mvrc.net.au to view the full range.Postage & handling fee $10 for all online purchases.

NOTICE MVRC ANNUALGENERAL MEETINGDear Member60 million litresof water saved in just one year!3OTH NOVEMBER, 2010The Annual General Meeting of Members of the Moonee Valley Racing Club will be held in the Committee Room,Level 4, Moonee Valley Racecourse on Tuesday 30 November 2010 at 12 noon.The business of the Annual General Meeting will include:1. Confirmation of the minutes of the last AGM, held 24 November 2009;2. Consideration of the accounts of the Club and the audit report for the year ended 31 July 2010;3. Election of committee members (if necessary);4. Election of auditors;5. Any general business; and6. Any special business of which notice has been given in accordance with Club rules.The following Committee Members retire in accordance with the Rules and are eligible for re-election:Mr R A Scarborough Mr M K Ralston Mr D H KobritzNominations for Committee close at 5.00pm on Friday 15 October 2009.Nomination forms may be obtained from the Chief Executive.MJ BrowellChief ExecutiveIn our last annual report, we advised Members that theClub had entered into a partnership with City West Waterto develop and implement “WaterMap”, a comprehensiveWater Management Plan for the racecourse.Part of that agreement was joint funding of a major enhancementto our stormwater harvesting activities and the enlargement ofour dam to hold the harvested water. Total project cost wasoriginally estimated at around $700,000, but during the projectwe were able to realise considerable savings, bringing the finalproject cost to approximately $375,000.We are extremely pleased to advise Members that sinceimplementing our Water Management program in August 2009,our potable (drinking) water consumption across the racecoursehas dropped by a staggering 70%. That’s 60 million litres of watersaved in just one year! Or enough water to fill 24 OlympicSwimming Pools.In dollar terms, the savings are around $140,000 in the first yearalone. Besides these economic benefits to the Club, the newstormwater harvesting system is reducing pollution dischargedinto Moonee Ponds Creek and reducing our greenhousefootprint dramatically.There is no doubt the majority of the savings have come fromenhancing our stormwater capture to irrigate the race track.However, we have also deployed many other water savingmethods across the racecourse complex.Our laundry has reduced water consumption by replacing themain washing machine with a machine that recycles the last rinsewater and reuses it as the first wash cycle water on the next load.This saves up to 20% of the Club’s washing machine water used.Toilets have been refurbished throughout the racecourse and arefitted with more efficient flushing mechanisms and in some cases,waterless systems.The gardeners have also played their part by designing andinstalling drought resistant gardens with stone, mulch and directdripper watering systems.At our race meeting on Saturday 24 July 2010, Members andother racegoers were offered the opportunity to save water attheir own homes by talking with City West Water experts.So it is a whole of Club approach that is resulting in thesemassive savings. Well done to all involved!Drinking Water SavedMVRC NYECELEBRATIONSMore announcementscoming soon!KILOLITRES18,00016,00014,00012,00010,0008,0006,0004,0002,0000AUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJUL2005/062006/072007/082008/092009/10

Christmas DINING ON RACEDAYSCelebrate Christmas in style at Moonee Valley, where the thrill of live racing creates the perfect party atmosphere.CHRISTMAS DINING BOXESMoonee Valley’s Dining Boxes are ideally located along thehome straight, offering spectacular viewing and are availablein 3 luxurious options accommodating tables of 2, 4 & 6.Packages include• Christmas themedthree course á la carte mealDELUXE CHRISTMASThe Valley View room is situated along the home straight andlets you experience fantastic views of the track whilst enjoyingthe Christmas atmosphere and day or night racing.Packages include• Christmas themed premiumbuffet including seafood• Beverage package (beer, wine,sparkling wine & soft drink)• Waiter service• Cash bar for beveragesPrices MVRC Members $115 Non-Members $125per personPremium ChristmaSThe Celebrity Room is on the first floor providing easy accessto the grandstand. It features large projector screens, to watchall the race action, whilst partying the night or day away.Packages include• Christmas themed threecourse meal• Beverage package (beer, wine,sparkling wine & soft drink)• Waiter service• Live covers band• Dance floor• Christmas themed roomPrices MVRC Members $115 Non-Members $125No minimum numbersCELEBRATE CHRISTMASIN STYLE• DJ and dance floor• Christmas-themed room• Waiter serviceper personPrices MVRC Members $120 Non-Members $130per personTraditional CHRISTMASThe Inner Circle, located on the third floor of the grandstand,provides a festive atmosphere and easy access to racetrack viewing.Packages include• Premium Christmas buffetincluding seafood• Cash bar for beveragesCARVERY CHRISTMAS• DJ and dance floor• Christmas themed room• Waiter servicePrices MVRC Members $80 Non-Members $90No minimum numbersThe Pavilion is situated along the home straight,offering spectacular racecourse and city skyline views.Packages include• Three course carvery• Beverage package (beer, wine, sparkling wine & soft drink)• Christmas themed roomper personPrices MVRC Members $79 Non-Members $89No minimum numbersper personPRIVATE RACEDAY CHRISTMAS PARTIESMoonee Valley offers a diverse range of raceday hospitalitypackages that can be tailored to suit your needs. Our teamof event professionals will work with you to create an idealenvironment for your Christmas party in an enviable and intimatelocation so you and your guests can relax, enjoy, network and beentertained amongst the thrill of live racing.Packages include• A range of buffet, cocktail and set menus, including premium beverages• Room hire and Christmas theming• Waiter service*A minimum of 40 guests are required for private functionsPrices from $110 per person2010 christmas race meeting dining boxes TRADITIONAL XMAS PREMIUM PACKAGE DELUXE XMAS CARVERY XMASNOV 20 SAT Day Race S* $130 S*NOV 26 FRIDAY NIGHT RACE S* $90 S*dec 03 friday night race $125 $90 $125 $130 $89dec 10 friday night race $125 $90 $125 $130 $89dec 17 friday night race $125 $90 $125 $130 $89MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUB 2010/11 SEASON2010August sat 21 Moonee Valley Season Opener FSeptember Sat 11 Tatts Cox Plate Preview DAY FFri 24 Night Racing Season LaunchsPortingbet Manikato Stakes FOctober Fri 1 nIGht Meeting ssat 23 Tatts Cox Plate Day FFri 29 Night Meeting sNovember Fri 12 Night Meeting ssat 20 Day Meeting sFri 26 Mayoral Charitycommunity Race NightSDecember Fri 3 nIGht Meeting sFri 10 Night Meeting ssun 12 Family Twilight Meeting SFri 17 Night Meeting PFri 31 Night meetingnEW Year’s Eve Celebration P2011January Fri 14 Night Meeting sFri 28 night meetingEssendon Mazdaaustralia StakesFFebruary Fri 4 nIGht Meeting PFri 11 Night Meeting sFri 18 Night Meeting sFri 25 Night MeetingsPortingbet Night CupPMarch Fri 4 Fillies Classic / Night Meeting PMon 14 Family Day / Labour Day SFri 18 Top Cut Alister Clark Stakes PFri 25 Night Racing Season FinalePulse PharmacyWilliam Reid StakesFaPRIL sat 2 day Meeting sJune Wed 8 Day Meeting ssat 18 Day Meeting sJuLy sat 2 day Meeting s58To make a booking or for more information, please contact Moonee Valley Customer Serviceon 1300 79 79 59 Email customerservice@mvrc.net.au Web www.mvrc.net.auS* Standard raceday dining packages available.Please contact Customer Service for further information.F = Feature P = Premium S = Standard59

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