Merry Christmas! 2024 marked the 15th year that Rev Colin Watts has been fulltime chaplain to the horse racing industry and we thank all those who have supported us over the years as we continue those in need . It is our hope and prayer that you enjoy a happy and holy Christmas. God bless!
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Vale Colin Watts Snr. On Tuesday 3rd December, 2024, harness racing lost one of the greats with the passing of Colin Watts OAM. Colin, aged 97, was highly respected, not only for his ability as a horseman, but also for his administrative skills in the harness racing industry. Colin gave a lifelong dedication to the…
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Thank God for the Racing Chaplains! Kensington Anglican Church (St Martin’s) is hosting a Thanksgiving Service in support of ARCC on Sunday 20 October, 2024 at 10:30am. The intent of the church service is to offer support and encouragement to the racing chaplaincy. We will give thanks to God for the work of ARCC over…
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National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 3rd August as race meetings around Australia pause to observe a minute silence in honour of jockeys who have died in races and to pray for safety as the new season begins. The recent death of jockey Stefano Cherchi in Canberra demonstrates…
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Sardinian-born jockey, Stefano Cherchi, aged 23, died as the result of injuries sustained after a tragic race fall at Canberra on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. He was transported to Canberra Hospital following the incident, where he remained in intensive care up until his passing on Wednesday, April 3rd. His parents Sebastian and Maria, and his…
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“God has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3)
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People from all facets of Sydney racing are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Sydney Racing Fraternity Mass. The Racing Mass, to be held on Sunday 17 March, 2024 at 11am, is attended by people of all denominations and by people who are non-churched, representing all sections of the racing industry and is offered for the…
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We concluded the celebrations for our 20th anniversary with a small gathering of supporters at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia on Tuesday evening (December 5). Mr. Sam Hordern offered the toast, our Chair Dr. Karin Sowada responded, our senior Chaplain the Rev Colin Watts prayed whilst our CEO Mr. James Flavin acted as MC….
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National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 5th August as race meetings around Australia pause to observe a minute silence in honour of jockeys who have died in races and to pray for safety as the new season begins. The recent death of jockey Dean Holland in Victoria demonstrates…
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Thomson last week after a five-month battle with cancer. Ian was the father of Riharna Thomson who died tragically in March 2017 as a result of a trackwork accident at Thoroughbred Park racecourse. Ian was previously a publican in the little town of Walcha, north-east…