TRSA

Events

Sunday 29 November 2009 - Clare Valley Cup Day
Sunday 14 March 2010 - Clare Valley Ladies Race Day
Saturday 03 April 2010 - Clare Valley Easter Racing

History

The history of racing in the Clare area goes back to the early 1880's, and involved an annual New Year's Day race meeting on a number of local properties. In 1889, the Clare Racing Club Ltd., and acquired a lease on the site of the present racecourse. This "once-a-year" event continued, broken only by racing bans during the World Wars, until the 1950s when the Club was finally able to negotiate race date increases. Over the years since, the Clare Valley Racing Club has seen an increase to four annual events. Throughout the 120-year history of the Club, there is a long list of local racing devotees who gave up thousands of hours of their time in serving on the Club committee for terms unheard of today.

The Club' vision is to ensure long-term sustainable growth in the participation and interest of thoroughbred racing by the residents of South Australia's Mid North region, by providing live and exciting entertainment that appeals to the competitive and sporting nature of rural South Australians.

Geographics :
The town of Clare is situated at the narrowing northern end of a valley named after the town and is approx. 140 kilometres by road, north of the Adelaide GPO. The western half of the racecourse property is located on the side of a hill with its appointments on the upper side of that hill, thereby providing a natural platform for the "live" viewing of racing on a course that is laid out north/south.

Demographics :
Clare is the sole significantly large town (by SA standards) within the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council boundaries, which encompasses an area of approx. 390 square kilometres carrying a population of 8350. It, along with 12 smaller townships and settlements, carry the bulk of the population in a region largely economically dependent upon and agricultural and viticultural pursuits. 28% of the residents are under the age of 20, while 30 to 50 year olds account for a like number. Retirees (65 years plus) total 1330 (16%).

Accommodation and Tourism

Tourist Attractions: Just two hours drive from Adelaide , the Clare Valley is one of South Australia 's world renowned wine growing regions, with more than 30 winery cellar door sales and home to the preserved historic township of Mintaro and one of Australia 's finest stately homes, Martindale Hall. http://www.southaustralia.com/ClareValley.aspx

Accommodation Details: The Clare Valley Racing Club is sponsored by the Clare Country Club (http://www.countryclubs.com.au/clare/ , provider of luxury accommodation and leisure facilities.

Membership details

The Clare Valley Racing Club offer exclusive discounts and benefits to its members. Membership levels include Corporate, Family, Single and a children's Saddle Club. For more info rmation, download the attached application form or contact the Club.

Click here for the Membership Application/Renewal Form.

Sponsorship
2008/09 Sponsors List

West End
Radio 5CS
Clare Country Club
Kirrihill Wines
Jim Barry Wines
Armagh Financial Services
Outback Pest Control

If your organisation is interested in becoming a sponsor of the Clare Valley Racing Club, please contact Rebecca Zajac for a Sponsorship Prospectus.

Hospitality

Dining in comfort and style is a certainty at Clare Valley Racing Club events, with hospitality packages to suit every budget.

The following packages are available for the 2009 Clare Valley Ladies Day Races.

Elegance Marquee from $110 per person
Grazer's Private Marquee from $60 per person
Picnic under the Sail Shade from $45 per person
Hospitality Packages

About us - Contact details

Rebecca Zajac
Event Manager & Secretary
Email:cvrc@bigpond.com

Mobile:

0447 271 840

Clare Valley Jockey Club
PO Box 691
Clare, SA 5453

Fax: Course:

(08) 8842 1033
(08) 8842 1003