Month: September 2023

Sydney Strapper of the Year Winner

Ashish Kumar has been named as Sydney Strapper of the Year 2023-2024 When Ashish joined the Bjorn Baker stable in 2017, he was a young man from India with little experience working with horses. Over the past seven years, Ashish has shown exceptional growth thanks to his hard work and strong horsemanship skills. Describing him…

Best Turned Out awards – Saturday Sep 23

In partnership with The Australian Turf Club, ARCC will reward strappers in each of the five feature races held on Golden Rose Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday September 23, 2023. The best presented horse in these races will earn their handler a $200 prize. Jointly sponsored by the ATC and ARCC, the awards will be presented for each of the…

2YO Trials – Strappers’ BBQ – September 18

ARCC hosted a BBQ for strappers at the Official 2YO trials at Royal Randwick on Monday 18 September 2023. In the busy grind of morning trackwork, especially in the pressurised carnival atmosphere, a free sausage and a warm smile is always welcome! Thanks to the ATC for their assistance, and the intrepid volunteers who did…

Thanksgiving Service 8th October 2023

Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy was incorporated in 2003 and over the past 20 years has been providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to participants in the racing industry Kensington Anglican Church (St Martin’s) is hosting a Thanksgiving Service in support of ARCC on Sunday 8 October, 2023 at 10:30am. The church is located at 105…