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Feature Events

T & R Murray Bridge Christmas Cup, Sunday 2 December 2007
Australia Day Beach Party at Murray Bridge, Saturday 26 January 2008
Murray Bridge Hotelier's Race Day, Wednesday 21 May 2008

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•  Murray Bridge Racing Club was established in 1899, and held its first race meeting at its current location on Maurice Road on July 25 th 1914 . The Murray Bridge Racecourse is situated within 3 kms of the luscious banks of the Murray River..

  In May 2005 the Murray Bridge Racing Club announced plans for relocation of it facilities to a new site. The concept plan included an equine precinct which would surround a worlds best practice training facility. The precinct would include various services within the development including a veterinary clinic. For a preview of the concept plans click here

•  Murray Bridge supports an array of tourist activities and community events, such as the annual Australian Pedal Prix, International Soccer Challenge, National Speedway, National Speed Skiing Championships, Agricultural Show, Relay for Life and the Australian Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea.

•  Murray Bridge Racing Club also plays host to the Rotary Country Markets, Red Cross Blood Bank, Carols by Candlelight, The Australian Childhood Foundation, Diabetes SA and many other community events and functions, in addition to business trade shows and demonstrations.

•  Murray Bridge Racing Club supports local community, business and community groups, and are members of the Murraylands Regional Tourism Association. The Club is also one of the largest not-for-profit employers within the region and contributes significantly to the local economy.

•  The Club's objectives are to promote and further develop thoroughbred horse racing, particularly within the Murraylands region, both as a competitive sport and as a family-oriented recreation activity.

•  The Club's board of management consists of ten member-elected Committee representatives. The Club also employs a full-time Manager, Curator and various grounds and office support staff.

•  The Club relies on its supporter's membership, the operation of the thoroughbred training complex (which operates at the racecourse six days per week), race meeting revenue (with fourteen race meetings per annum) and industry and corporate sponsorship to fund the general administration, on-course developments, off-course activities and projects of the Club.

back to topThe Area

Murray Bridge is situated 78 kms from Adelaide , approximately 40 minutes drive down the South Eastern Freeway and has a population of around 18,000 people. Murray Bridge is a hub of river activities, including water sports, houseboating, fishing and swimming, particularly during the summer months when the town experiences a regular influx of tourists and holidaymakers

Back to topAccommodation and Tourism

Tourist Attractions: Murray River, Speedboat Racing, Speedway, Bowling Alley, Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants, River Boats, Christmas Parade, Museum, Bowls, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis.

Click here for local accommodation and tourism details.

Back to topThe Racecourse

Murray Bridge Thoroughbred Training Complex

Murray Bridge Racing Club has been operating its Upgraded Thoroughbred Training Complex since 1996.

Features of the Complex include:

•  Grass Tracks (Inside Grass and Course Proper) open 5 am - 9 am for fast work
•  Fast and Slow Sand Tracks open 5 am - 10 am
•  Bull Ring open 6 days
•  Horse Training Barrier Chute
•  Horse Scales
•  Two separate Jog Tracks
•  Regular Jump-outs & Trials
•  Jump Schooling (on request)
•  Special Gallops on the grass
•  Close Proximity of River for swimming horses
•  Monthly morning Barbecue (hosted by the Committee)
•  Open 6 days per week, including Saturday mornings
•  Track Watcher employed 6 days a week (5 am - 10 am)

Back to topMembership details
Murray Bridge Racing Club is dedicated to providing its Members with an enjoyable and fruitful racing experience.

•  Membership privileges include access to all 14 race meetings, reciprocal rights to other Racecourses (conditions apply), invitations to Club activities including Pre-Cup functions, seasonal newsletter, race day competitions for cash & betting jackpot prizes, Members Badge and two Guest Badges.

•  Annual Membership entitlements are valued at over $320 per year, providing a saving of around $250 based on General Admission fees alone.

•  Membership for the racing season (2006-07) is available for $70 (including GST). Provides members badge and two guest passes or $44 for single membership and application forms are available from the Secretary's Office at Murray Bridge Racing Club.

Marquees and Packages

Murray Bridge Racing Club offers a variety of social and corporate race-day marquee hospitality packages. Marquee hospitality packages can be customised to cater for individual requirements, providing a unique and memorable way to entertain corporate clients, employees or friends and family.

The following packages are available on all non-feature race meetings. Some changes may occur to these packages for major race meetings.

LUNCHEON PACKAGES: -

Chairman's / Committee Luncheon packages can be booked for race meetings ranging from $65 per person. Luncheon typically includes a sumptuous 2 course buffet lunch and 4-5 hour beverage package, admission, race books and members area access.

MARQUEE PACKAGE

To view full range of packages available click here

Includes Marquee, Ticketing and Accessories can be tailored to suit your needs ranging from $25.50 per person.

Selection of various gourmet platters to suit your taste and budget ranging from $16.50 per person or if you wish you can cater your own.

Beverage Packages available to suit your needs from $12.00 per person

Back To TopFacilities and Function Centre

Murray Bridge Racing Club is more than just a racecourse. Set on beautifully manicured grounds, the Club offers function rooms, undercover lawn areas and a range of entertainment and catering facilities, all available for hire.

Whether you are planning a corporate function, social party, product launch or trade display, Murray Bridge Racing Club can cater to your needs and requirements.

Function Centre

Committee Room & Wills Room $550, ½ room $300

Carpeted floor, seats approximately 300 people, air-conditioning and heating, bar, external toilet access, room divider (for ½ room hire) includes seating for 100 people per room.

Member's Bar $190

Carpeted room; seats approximately 50 people; internal toilet access; bar; air-conditioning and heating.

Café / Kitchen $75 (kitchen), $165 (café)

Carpeted room; seats approximately 50 people; external toilet access; bar; air-conditioning and heating; fully operational kitchen with electric stove

Trainer's Bar $77, $165 with tables, chairs & umbrellas

Undercover bar situated amongst tree-lined lawns; external toilet access. Includes seating for 50 people.

Parade Bar $77, $165 with tables, chairs & umbrellas

Undercover bar situated amongst tree-lined lawns, external toilet access. Includes seating for 50 people.

Betting Ring Pavilion $165

Fully shaded area with cement flooring (optional wind-breaking walls available). Includes seating for 50 people.

Pavilion $ 110

Fully shaded and enclosed area with cement flooring. Includes seating for 40 people.

Additional Facilities

Murray Bridge Racing Club also offers a range of facilities for hire, either in conjunction with function room hire or for specific individual hire.

Cool Room (portable refrigerator) $ 110 per day
Self-contained on trailer; connects to a standard power outlet; 2.4 x 1.4 m (Length x Width)

Plastic Tables and Chairs POA
35 white plastic tables and 150 plastic chairs - for outdoor or indoor use

Timber Table and Chair Picnic Sets POA

Market Umbrellas POA

Outdoor power supply outlets $ 20 per outlet

Catering & Bar Services

Murray Bridge Racing Club can organise everything you need to make your function a memorable and enjoyable experience. Catering and bar facilities, in addition to promotional and host staff, are available upon request and by negotiation.

Back To TopSponsorship Opportunities

Murray Bridge Racing Club offers a unique way to promote your organisation's product or service with individual race naming rights or entire race day sponsorship. Entertain your corporate clients, employees or friends and family within picturesque settings while enjoying the excitement and atmosphere of a day at the races.

Sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit your advertising requirements and level of financial commitment. These benefits can include:

BASIC SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE FROM $550

(Based on level of exposure and can be tailored to suit your needs)

  • Naming rights to the entire race day or an individual race
  • On-course advertising, including signage on the winning post
  • Radio advertisements on Power FM and 5MU (Hills & Murraylands districts)
  • Newspaper advertising in The Murray Valley Standard, Advertiser and Courier on feature race days.
  • Television exposure on Sky Channel - Murray Bridge races are broadcast to thousands of TAB and Pub outlets and homes around Australia through Foxtel/Austar and Sky Racing.
  • Exposure through all TAB agencies throughout Australia via the named races in the form guide
  • An advertisement (of your choice of product or service) in the race book
  • An invitation to VIP guests, from your organisation, to enjoy complimentary lunch and drinks in the Committee Room or private marquee packages to entertain your clients
  • Food and beverage catering and hospitality packages
  • Members Room or General Entry admission tickets

Major sponsors of the Murray Bridge Racing Club include Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Clipsal, Willow Point Wines, T & R Pastoral, Finniss Lodge, Government of South Australia, Centacare, Riverglen Marina, Viscount Plastics and West End , to name just a few!

Many of Murray Bridges various businesses take advantage of sponsorship packages with Murray Bridge Racing Club.

Back To TopAbout us - Contact details

Secretary
Mr John Buhagiar

Phone: Track:
Mobile:

(08) 8532 2310
(08) 8531 0611
0418 858 690

Club Chairman
Mr Reg Nolan

 
Mobile: 0407 372 958

Curator
Mr Malcolm McDonald

 
Mobile: 0418 840 710
Track Office (Mornings) Phone: (08) 8531 0611

Murray Bridge Racing Club
Maurice Road
Murray Bridge SA 5253

Fax:

(08) 8532 5676

email@racingmurraybridge.com

 

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