Colin Watts

Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy is sad to announce the recent death of Perth-based ARCC chaplain Wayne Trompp following a sudden illness.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, especially his wife Tammy and their children Joshua, Kahlia, Caris, Shania and Mitchell. OCTOBER 31, 2018

Riharna Thomson was a dedicated track rider and stable hand at Thoroughbred Park racecourse. She was a popular, friendly, young woman – who loved horses and was a keen student of politics. She passed away this morning in Canberra hospital, surrounded by her family and friends, following a tragic accident during trackwork at the racecourse…

One of the goals of ARCC is to see chaplaincy spread across racetracks around NSW and indeed Australia.  An important part of this is to build relationships with race clubs, trainers, jockeys etc from across the state and includes travel far and wide. This year included trips to Ascot and Gloucester Park racecourses in Perth,…

The Queen’s Birthday 2013 Honours List MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Brother Paul Daniel STAFFORD, For service to the community of Sydney as a chaplain. Current Catholic Chaplain, Australian Turf Club. Board Member, Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy, since 2003. Honorary Catholic Chaplain to the NSW racing industry. Fundraising Ambassador, St Vincent de Paul Society….

Colin Watts with ambulanceman Trevor Hill at Warwick Farm One of the ever-present features at a race meeting are the ambulance officers. They are there to respond to any accidental injuries that might arise from the racing and/or handling of the horses.  At metropolitan tracks they also attend trackwork sessions each morning. On most occasions…