Christmas Greetings 2022
“The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)” (Matt. 1:23).
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2YO Trials – Strappers’ BBQ – September 19
ARCC hosted a BBQ for strappers at the Official 2YO trials at Royal Randwick on Monday 19 September 2022. 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…
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Best Turned Out awards – Saturday Sep 24
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 24, 2022. 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…
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Leah Kilner Appeal
Leah Kilner suffered a serious fall in a horse race at Grafton Racecourse on July 3, 2022. She sustained significant injuries including a brain injury which has severely impacted her vision. Thankfully, Leah is making substantial progress but she has a long way to go on her path to recovery. With Leah’s permission, ARCC is…
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Jockey Celebration Day at Randwick
Jockeys past and present gathered at Royal Randwick on Saturday 6 August as part of Jockey Celebration Day 2022. Before the running of Race 7, more than 50 former jockeys formed a guard of honour for the current jockeys who then reciprocated by forming a guard of honour for their forebears. After this, NJT CEO Paul…
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Two Jockeys Seriously Injured
The last two days have seen two apprentice jockeys seriously injured in separate race falls. Leah Kilner had a fall at a race meeting a Grafton yesterday, and Elissa Meredith had a fall at Gunnedah races today. Both suffered head injuries and were airlifted to hospital. Our prayers are with Leah & Elissa and their families….
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National Jockey Celebration Day 2022
National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 6th 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. This is perhaps even more poignant this year with the…
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Message from The Chair
Racing can be a high-pressure environment. Beneath the glamour of raceday, many people in racing put in long hours, starting pre-dawn to prepare horses in the hope of success. Racing Chaplains support people in racing with pastoral care in times of trauma, access to services, and a confidential listening ear for those who need it. …
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Easter Greetings 2022
“In my Father’s house are many rooms … I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2)
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ARCC Chaplains Assist Northern Rivers Flood Victims
ARCC chaplains Brendon and Fran Hotschilt run a Christian campsite called Camp Drewe in Lennox Head. In the midst of the flood emergency, they offered the use of their campsite to accommodate those made homeless by the disaster. Originally, it was envisaged to be only a few days, but the days have turned into weeks. Now, with…
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