Welcome to the November 2016 Newsletter!With the assistance of your Committee and the expertise of Izennah Hogan, we have pleasure in presenting our second newsletter for 2016.

If you would like to contribute to our Newsletter with Racing News/Photos/Advertising/Members Offers etc. please contact Wendy or Michelle at info@wtrnt.com.au

Congratulations to our 2016 Award Winners!

In 2017 Women in Thoroughbred Racing in conjunction with our Major Sponsor BMW Darwin, and Sponsors, Sarah Lyn Lingerie and Fashion Boutique, Carlton United Breweries, Hyland Race Colours, SkyCity Darwin, La Creche on the Avenue, Parap Village Apartments, Colemans Group, Merit Partners, Southern Cross Television and izennah.com will continue to support our female industry participants. We will continue in encouraging women to become involved in the racing Industry in any capacity.

Thank you to our valued Sponsors! Thank you for believing in our Association!Thank you for your ongoing support!

PRESIDENT’S REPORTMichelle Graham

November 2016

Earlybird Membership Renewal

Renew your Membership by Friday the 24th of November 2016 to go into the Early Bird draw and win back your

membership renewal of $60.00.

Our new horse Ronn’s Moss

Lisa Lefoe – 2016 Alice Springs Trainer of the Year - $500 Hylands Voucher

Jan Cameron –2016 Alice Springs Jockey of the Year - $500 Hylands Voucher

Kerry Petrick –2016 Darwin Trainer of the Year - $500 Hylands Voucher

Felicia Bergstrand – 2016 Darwin Apprentice/Jockey of the Year - $500 Hylands Voucher

Vanessa Arnott – 2016 Hylands Achievement Award - $500 Travel Voucher - Sponsored by La Creche on the Avenue

Wendy Watkinson – 2016 Hylands Recognition Award - $500 Travel Voucher - Sponsored by PVA

Sunday 27th November 2016 Women in Racing Christmas with Friends - Tramontana Restaurant

Thursday 26th January 2017

Australia Day at the Track Wood Lounge. Contact Wendy on

info@wtrnt.com.au to express interest as ticket numbers limited

Wednesday 8th March 2017

AGM – Shenanigans Function Room17:30 for 18:00 start. Come and meet your committee and see the fantastic

contribution that you as part of WTRNT has made in the racing community for all

girls. Drinks and nibbles.

Wednesday 5th April 2017It’s Carnival Time! BMW Showroom.

Sponsored by BMW, Sarah Lyn and Allora

Gardens Nursery. Stay tuned for some very exciting news on this

event!

Thursday 3rd August 2017 Darwin Cup Carnival Luncheon

SKYCITY Beachside Pavilion Splash of Colour

Proposed Racing Tours 2017

Hobart / Launceston Cup Early February 2017

Alice Springs Cup 1st week in May 2017

For more information regarding our events or to make a booking please contact info@wtrnt.com.au

Chairperson Michelle Graham

Treasurer Michele Hogan

Vice Chairperson

Wendy Longuet

Secretary Wendy

Watkinson

Lee Oliver Public Officer

Marilyn Harvey

Tracey Marris

Dianne Jarrett

Andrea Calley

Our 2016 CommitteeSave the Date

Louise De Bomford-

Scott

Lou Croser

Your Committee at The Luncheon

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wrnt.com.au

Marilyn Harvey, Jane Miles, Estelle Cornell, Nadine Jones, Bev Aitken, Lucille Panting, Tui Lowndes, Lyn Hare, Kaliope Loader, Lou Croser

Simon Marshall and Libby Hopwood

Frances Fausett, Collen Abbott, Margaret Himmelreich, Carrie Altumara, Roxanne Gable, Ros Pocock

Christine Heatherington Tait ,Heather Malcom, Mel Frousheger, Kim Ainsle, Vicki Heathcote, Jo Rook,

Lyn Donnelly, Elisha Brown

Sarah Palmer, Marie Loy, Sharon Watson, Leah Bennett, Wendy Longuet, Lee Oliver, Maggie Wilms

Leanne Coburn, Jayne Rothall, Greta Rothall , Janet Sinclair, Jenny Jenkinson, Robyn Lacey, Sue Hyland, Jenny

Pat Fulton, Rosie Curran, Donna Murray, Pam Martin, Marion Poletti, Annette Sullivan, Patty Buntine

Louise DeBomford Scott, Louise’s Mum, Jane Jordon Sally Overton, Linda Coulter, Karen Schallmiener

Jo Moo, Leanne Scott Timms, Katrina Fong Lim, Marie Hardy, Jimmy, Simon Marshall, Libby Hopwood, Bernie Cooper

Nigel Johns, Vivienne Lee, Robyn Cahill, Terri Hart, Tracey Hanrahan, Gail Barlow, Julia Benfield, Kimberly Ong

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wtrnt.com.au

Tables of wonderful members with friends 2016 WTRNT Hyland Race Colours Recognition Award - Wendy Watkinson - Sponsor PVA

“Libby Hopwood’s story is truly inspirational and was such a delight to meet both her and Simon Marshall”. Sally

Darwin Cup Carnival

LuncheonThursday 28 July 2016

SKYCITY Beachside Pavilion

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wrnt.com.au

Then the dancing began!!Winners sister Di Michele and Michelle

“The food, the entertainment and

a whole room of wonderful women

laughing made this one of the best events I have been to. Can’t wait for

next year!” Michele

Major Raffle 2016The annual major fundraiser for WTRNT is the

Darwin Cup Luncheon raffle. Proceeds from this raffle fund our annual awards and other industry support initiatives and help offset the costs of the luncheon. This year after prize

money was paid the net proceeds for WTRNT was $4,963.

The raffle was drawn at the Cup Luncheon by the Master of Ceremonies, Simon Marshall and the winning tickets numbers

and lucky prize winners were:

1st prize $3,000 Ticket No 076 Tony Jarrett

2nd prize $2,000 Ticket No 726 Tom Coburn

3rd prize $1,000 Ticket No 143 Kerrylee Pike

4th prize $500 Ticket No 1429 Heather Malcom

5th prize $250 Ticket No 1377 Michelle Graham

6th prize $250 Ticket No 296 Pat Flanegan

Andrea Calley, Duffy Coleman, Nola Bailey, Pam Fuller, Loretta Anthony, Michelle ? Jill Shillabeer, Clare Beare, Karen Smith

Carol, Joanne, Michele, Margaret, Rosemary, Sue, Sharon, Suzette

Sue Lawrie, Lizzie Glen, Juvy McPhee, Kerry McPhee.

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wrnt.com.au

First Darwin Race - 9/11/16

Report from the stables - Sharlene ClarkeRonn was purchased at the Inglis Sales in

August. We have been happy with his work on the track since arriving in Darwin. First run

on the track Brendon said he just stood in the barriers.

Other than that he handled the dirt as he did get back in the field. Didn’t hang.

So everything else he was happy with but not the start from the barriers. We will put him through the barriers and try and address this problem.

Other than that he pulled up good.

Ronn’s Moss Stable name “Ron” Syndicate 9 Current

A recent purchase for WTRNT Syndicate 9

Ron is a 5-year-old Chestnut gelding.

Current Owners’ are Henry Dwyer Racing Stable who wish to continue to have a share in Ronn’s Moss

The Gary Clarke Stable

Previous form was 2 wins from 21 starts, hopefully he will do better in Darwin.

We had a drinks meet and greet for him on 8/11/16 and his first race was on Friday 9/11/16. He will improve.

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wrnt.com.au

Inferential or “Fergie “ Syndicates 1 & 2 (Retired)Fergie arrived in Darwin on the 5/2/16 and we all had great hopes for her,

She came close to winning on 3 occasions for us and the other owners.

She bled in Katherine in August 16, and pulled up very sore.

It was decided that in the best interests and for the welfare of the horse to retire her.

She moved to a cattle station to be a mum.

Air Striker Syndicates 7 & 8 (Retired)We purchased Air Striker on the 28/4/14 and had a part share with the trainer Stephen Brown and his wife Elisha Brown. Air Striker at the time of retirement by WTRNT was a 7-year-old Brown gelding. After the Darwin Cup of 2015, training of Air Striker was taken over by Journeyman Lodge Carl Spry although ownership remained with Stephen and Elisha Brown and WTRNT.During our ownership Air Striker won the following races: 5/10/14 in Benalla, 8/8/15 in Katherine, 17/10/15 at Fannie Bay, 15/4/16 at Fannie Bay. I know a lot of the girls can remember the excitement of these wins particularly the group of girls who traveled to Katherine after the Darwin Cup in 2015.Air Striker also placed a number of time for us, a second in Pakenham Park during his Melbourne campaign with the Brown’s stable and then on returning to Darwin two seconds and a third at Fannie Bay.Like all of our Syndicated horse we have certainly had some fun with him.

Leica Rocket Syndicates 3 & 4 (Retired)Leica Rocket was a very big horse, but beautifully natured and gentle for his size.

He was purchased by Carl Spry and Journeyman lodge from Mark Kavenagh and we all had great expectations for him.

WTRNT held a 50% share in “The Beast”

Carl very nicely gave us free training until prize money was won.

Unfortunately this never happened, he never lived up to our expectations.

The syndicate was dissolved with a payment of $91.00 per full syndicate share.

Leica Rocket was re homed locally to a family for dressage and jumping, and by all account is enjoying life.

Horse Updates

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Diana, Lisa, Rosemary, Susie, Michele, RosLee, Tracey, Marie, Di, Eileen, KerryHeidi, Simon, Louise

Ladies Day in the Wood LoungeWednesday 13 July 2016

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wrnt.com.au

Welcome to the

WTRNT Carnival LaunchWednesday 15 June 2016

WTRNT is a great group of women of all ages, professions and interesting lives with a common interest in horse racing. Some are

very involved, others a little – it really doesn’t matter we socialise meeting and greeting our horses, at cocktails functions and our very famous and

popular lunch.

Wendy and I have had the pleasure of organising the “Welcome to Carnival Function” which has previously been at Croc Cove. This function gives local milliners, jewellers, boutique owners of fashion, shoes and bags to display and sell their products on the night. This is a great way to

view new trends and fashion for the coming race days. Models wander through the crowd showing how garments are worn and accessorised.

On this informal fun night we mingle, enjoy gourmet canapes, beverages and the company of current and prospective new members and their guests. This is a great start to race season and always a successful evening. - Louise

Who do we support?Once again I would like to thank WTRNT for your previous sponsorship and we are requesting for

sponsorship again this year. Last years $3,500 went towards the students airfare and would be greatly appreciated once again. When in Adelaide, the students will attend breeding,

education, training, racing and life after racing within the 3 codes of racing. They will also get to investigate into further career pathways, visiting TAFE SA and

other Registered Training Organisations.

With your sponsorship, you will enable the students to gain a broader perspective of racing and related industries that

are not available in the Northern Territory.

Kind Regards,

Trudie Clarke Taminmin College

If you have any news to share in the next issue, send them through to info@wtrnt.com.au

If you have any fabulous photos to share, send them through to info@wrnt.com.au

A Night at the DogsFriday 22 April 2016

WTRNT and The Bernborough Club combined forces on Friday the 22nd of April for “A Night at the Dogs”.

WTRNT had 28 members and guest attend with 19 catching the bus from Bogarts Bar and Grill to the Winnellie Greyhound Track and back. Greg Aldam provided free entry into the course (if we all bought a raffle ticket or two – not sure if anyone won anything), and named one race WTRNT Handicap and another The Bernborough Club Handicap on the evening, both clubs had a Calcutta on their respective races with the proceeds retained by the named club.

Finger food was provided throughout the evening, and lubrication available at the bar. Whilst a great time was had by everyone I’m not sure if anyone had any winners, but we did get the opportunity to pat as many greyhound’s as we wished. A fun night!

If you have any news to share in the next issue, send them through to info@wtrnt.com.au

The Objects and Purposes of Women in

Thoroughbred Racing NT

To promote and foster the ongoing inclusion of Women in Thoroughbred Racing Industry throughout

the Northern Territory.

To establish, maintain and conduct an Association of non-political character, to provide for regular fundraising activities among its members and their guests and to invite persons of distinction and attainment to be

their guests of honor at such activities

To provide a social network for its members and to raise funds to support and promote female participants in the NT Thoroughbred Racing network.

To establish an organization that will stand for NT Women in Thoroughbred Racing and provide a voice on matters of concern

to industry participants.

To engage and participate on race days to promote awareness and foster education, training,

sponsorship and any other activities regarding involvement of Women in Thoroughbred

Racing.

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