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End of Financial Year Appeal
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To continue operating, we rely entirely on the generous support of our donors who value what we do and contribute towards keeping us going.
Any contribution, large or small, is sincerely appreciated.
Sydney Strapper of the Year – Noms open now
Nominations are now being called for Sydney’s ‘Strapper of the Year’ award for the 2025-2026 season. Now in its seventeenth year, this award endeavours to recognise…
Vale Stephen Meyer
Tamworth-based trainer, Stephen Meyer (aged 71), died as the result of injuries sustained after being kicked by a horse at Scone Race Club on Scone…
Annual Racing Fraternity Mass – Sunday 8 March 2026
People from all facets of Sydney racing are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Sydney Racing Fraternity Mass. The Racing Mass, to be held on Sunday…
Welcome Ian Jones
New chaplain for Brisbane racing We are excited to announce the appointment of Ian Jones as part-time chaplain to the horseracing industry in Brisbane and…
Canterbury Evening Star Strapper Awards
At each Friday night meeting at Canterbury Park during the 2025/2026 night racing season, the Australian Turf Club is presenting a $100 award to the strapper of the…
Thanksgiving Service 19th October 2025
Thank God for the Racing Chaplains! Kensington Anglican Church (St Martin’s) is hosting a Thanksgiving Service in support of ARCC on Sunday 19 October, 2025…
Best Turned Out awards – Saturday Sep 27
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…
2YO Trials – Strappers’ BBQ – September 22
ARCC hosted a BBQ for strappers at the Official 2YO trials at Royal Randwick on Monday 22 September 2025. In the busy grind of morning…