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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…

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 28, 2024. 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…

ARCC hosted a BBQ for strappers at the Official 2YO trials at Royal Randwick on Monday 23 September 2024. 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…

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…

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…

“God has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3)

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….

UPDATE: Betty’s funeral will be at St Jude’s Anglican Church, 106 Avoca Street, Randwick, commencing 10am on Friday 3rd November.

We’ve recently held our Annual Conference. The cake in the middle of the photo is to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Thanks to the support & partnership of Australian Turf Club, Sports Chaplaincy Australia, Chris Waller Racing, Golden Grove & St Martin’s Anglican Church Kensington. The conference culminated in a Thanksgiving Service at St Martin’s Kensington.

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…