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Grafton Racecourse

Locality: Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6643 0200

Address: Powell St 2460 Grafton, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.crjc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Racing at Grafton this Wednesday, 24 March 2021. Gates open 12.45pm - First race 1.45pm

25.01.2022 Due to power outage today from 9am-3pm the office of the CRJC will be closed. We will re-open tomorrow at 8am. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

24.01.2022 GRAFTON CUP CARNIVAL WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH ALL OWNERS + 1 GUEST ENTRY ON A RESTRICTED BASIS Racing NSW has announced owners + 1 guest can now attend race meetings and enjoy the entire day at the races with this commencing on SOUTH CUP SUNDAY (5 July 2020) and continuing for Ramornie & Grafton Cup days Owners must pre-register their attendance with the CRJC once their horse is a confirmed starter at the meeting they wish to attend. PLEASE NOTE OWNERS LIVING OUTSIDE OF NSW WIL...L NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND. Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer - CRJC PLEASE SHARE See more

23.01.2022 As you are no doubt aware COVID-19 hotspots continue to emerge in New South Wales. However at this stage we are still able to welcome members, the general public and owners back to our race meetings. We are racing next Monday, 31 August 2020, with a strong seven race card, the first race scheduled for 1.20pm with the gates to open at 12.30pm. As advised members, general public and owners will be permitted to attend albeit with some COVID-19 restrictions that includes a requir...ement that you pre-book. Those bookings are open immediately and can be made up until your arrival at the track. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE POINT OF ENTRY WHICH WILL BE THROUGH THE MAIN TURNSTILES ADJACENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. THE MEMBERS CAR PARK WILL BE OPENED HOWEVER ACCESS TO THE COURSE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED THROUGH THAT GATE. Whilst at this time it is not my intention to vary these requirements it is possible that the restrictions may vary given the circumstances around COVID-19 on any given day. We are confident that those members and patrons that decide to come to the races will have a very enjoyable day. We now know with the size of our venue the COVID-19 restrictions have not had a negative effect on the patrons ability to have an enjoyable day at the races and we look forward to welcoming you back to a reasonably normal racing experience. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support. Yours sincerely Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer

19.01.2022 Dear Member As you are no doubt aware COVID-19 infections still continue to occur in New South Wales. However at this stage we are still welcoming members, the general public and owners back to our race meetings. We are racing this Tuesday, 17 November 2020, with an eight race card, the first race scheduled for 1.35pm with the gates to open at 1pm. As advised members, general public and owners will be permitted to attend albeit with some COVID-19 restrictions that includes a... requirement that you pre-book. Those bookings are open immediately and can be made up until your arrival at the track. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE POINT OF ENTRY WHICH WILL BE THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. THE MEMBERS CAR PARK WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO WORKS BEING UNDERTAKEN IN THAT AREA SO STREET PARKING WILL BE NECESSARY. Whilst at this time it is not my intention to vary these requirements it is possible that the restrictions may vary given the circumstances around COVID-19 on any given day. We are confident that those members and patrons that decide to come to the races will have a very enjoyable day. We now know with the size of our venue the COVID-19 restrictions have not had a negative effect on the patrons ability to have an enjoyable day at the races and we look forward to welcoming you back to a reasonably normal racing experience. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support.Yours sincerely Michael Beattie - Chief Executive Officer See more

19.01.2022 WE ARE STILL OPEN RETURN TO RACING CONTINUES - DETAILS BELOW We are racing this Thursday, 22 April 2021, with a six race card. The gates will open at 12.30pm and the first race is scheduled for 1.35pm. Entry to the course is still being recorded electronically by the Service NSW App. Please do not be concerned by the use of the App because we will have staff in place to assist any Member who is not accustomed to using the App and QR Codes.... Any member attending will be provided with a complimentary race book. To comply with Covid-19 restrictions there will be one point of entry adjacent to the race day office. You are reminded as a consequence of Covid-19 and constructions currently underway at the Grafton Greyhound track the Members Car Park will not be open. A reminder that if you have not renewed your membership it is not too late with the office being open from 8am until 4pm on week days. Please remember there are now added benefits to being a member. The CRJC Board and myself look forward to seeing you at the races. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support. If you have been to Brisbane or Byron Bay please check the Racing NSW Covid-19 update on the Racing NSW website www.racingnsw.com.au Michael Beattie - CEO See more

19.01.2022 INFORMATION FROM RACING NSW WEBSITE RE GRAFTON RACES ON SUNDAY 29/11/20 Racing NSW notes the present weather forecast for Grafton on Sunday (29th November) with a maximum temperature of 41 degrees celsius. Racing NSW is presently monitoring weather forecasts. In the event that the forecast has not improved, the meeting will be transferred to Coffs Harbour which has a maximum temperature forecast of 33 degrees celsius. Please note that the following race distance changes will... apply at Coffs Harbour: Class 1 and Maiden races from 1100m to 1000m Class1/Mdn Plate from 2200m to 2100m Maiden Hcp from 1700m to 1600m There is also the forecast of temperatures of 41 degrees celsius at Wagga Wagga on Saturday (28th November). Racing NSW is presently monitoring weather forecasts. In the event that the forecast does not improve, the race meeting will be commenced earlier with the final race to be held just after 3pm. Racing NSW is also monitoring temperature forecasts for other venues over the weekend and at this stage, the meetings will proceed as planned. See more

15.01.2022 It was an absolute pleasure to stand alongside NSW Racing Minister, Kevin Anderson, at the Grafton Race Track when he announced a $1 million grant to the Claren...ce River Jockey Club. The funding will be used to improve water efficiency at track. Thanks to the NSW Government the shovel ready project will create 18 new jobs and help to deliver new economic stimulus to the Clarence Valley. Grafton has a long proud racing history and this grant will ensure racing continues to thrive in the Clarence Valley.

15.01.2022 The CRJC have been granted permission to permit NSW based Members to return to the races this Sunday under strict COVID-19 biosecurity measures as follows: 1 Numbers will be strictly limited. 2 Members and Guest Member card holders only with a Member will be permitted to attend and must book their seat between 8am Friday, 26/6/20 and 4pm Friday, 26/6/20. There will be no early or late bookings accepted.... 3 Areas set aside for Members attendance will be limited to 50 persons per area. For this purpose we will use the internal area of the Members grandstand identified in three (3) separate sections. Section 1 Parade Yard End high raised seating i.e. bar stools at high tables Section 2 Tote Area mix of high raised seating i.e. bar stools and high tables and lower seating i.e. small square tables & chairs Section 3 Bistro End lower seating i.e. small square tables & chairs. As advised each area is limited to fifty (50) people and will be strictly on a first in first served basis. Should the three (3) areas be booked out the CRJC will make other areas of the racecourse available for the use of Members. 4 There are a number of protocols that need to be adhered to when attending the races. All entry for Members with no exceptions will be through the Members Car Park Entry gate only. All Members & all Guest Members must carry their Member cards to be permitted entry. Further, your name will need to be provided to the gate official so that you can be provided with your wristband which will be required to gain entry to the Members reserved areas. 5 Once inside the racecourse Members must proceed immediately to the Bistro End entrance of the Members Stand which is the only point of entry for Members to the reserved areas. 6 Once seated in your reserved area you must remain seated unless you are: a) Purchasing food or drink b) Placing a bet c) Moving to or from the viewing area of the grandstand to watch a race d) Taking a comfort break At all other times you must remain seated. Members who do not comply will be immediately removed from the racecourse. For the purpose of this race meeting there will be no smoking areas permitted and therefore the event will be a non-smoking event Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer Clarence River Jockey Club

14.01.2022 MEMBERS RETURN CONTINUES WITH MORE FREEDOM - DETAILS BELOW The CRJC have again been granted permission to permit Non Victorian based Members to return to the races. 1 All Members and all Guest Member card holders only with a Member will be permitted to attend and must book their seat with bookings opening at 8am today.... Numbers will be strictly limited as at this time the CRJC is required to adhere to the one person per 4m2 rule. Whilst you will be required to remain seated for the majority of your stay as listed below the normal activities at a race meeting will continue. 2 The areas that Members will be able to reserve will be: The Members Bar 3 a) Entry for the Members Bar with no exceptions will be through the Members Car Park Entry gate only. b) All Members & all Guest Members must carry their Member cards to be permitted entry. c) Your name will need to be provided to the gate official so that you can be issued with your wristband which will be required to gain entry to your Members reserved area. 4 Once seated in your reserved area you must remain seated unless you are: a) Purchasing food or drink b) Placing a bet c) Moving to or from the viewing area of the grandstand to watch a race d) Taking a comfort break At all other times you must remain seated. Members who do not comply will be immediately removed from the racecourse. Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer - CRJC

14.01.2022 We are racing this Monday, 29 March 2021, with a ten race card. The gates will open at 12noon and the first race is scheduled for 12.40pm. Entry to the course is now being recorded electronically by the Service NSW App. Please do not be concerned by the use of the App because we will have staff in place to assist any Member who is not accustomed to using the App and QR Codes.... Any member attending will be provided with a complimentary race book. To comply with Covid-19 restrictions there will be one point of entry adjacent to the race day office. You are reminded as a consequence of Covid-19 and constructions currently underway at the Grafton Greyhound track the Members Car Park will not be open. A reminder that if you have not renewed your membership it is not too late with the office being open from 8am until 4pm on week days. The CRJC Board and myself look forward to seeing you at the races. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support.

13.01.2022 GRAFTON - POSTPONED Following a track inspection by Racing NSW Stewards on Tuesday morning, surface water was present on the course following significant rainfall with the track deemed unsuitable for racing. NEXT RACE DAY at Grafton is Monday, 29 March 2021

11.01.2022 Racing at Grafton this Wednesday, 24 March 2021.

10.01.2022 MEMBERS RETURN CONTINUES WITH MORE FREEDOM - DETAILS BELOW PLEASE SHARE The CRJC have again been granted permission to permit NSW based Members to return to the races this Sunday under strict COVID-19 biosecurity measures as follows: 1 Numbers will be strictly limited. 2 All NSW Members and all NSW Guest Member card holders only with a Member will be permitted to attend and must book their seat with bookings opening at 8am Friday, 3/7/20. Bookings can be made for the next thr...ee days of the Grafton Carnival at that time. Numbers will be strictly limited as at this time the CRJC is required to adhere to the one person per 4m2 rule. Whilst you will be required to remain seated for the majority of your stay as listed below the normal activities at a race meeting will continue. 3 The areas that Members will be able to reserve will be: a) Members Bar In this area inside the Members Bar there will be a choice of seating as set out below. Individual seating in this area cannot be reserved and will be on a first in best dressed basis. Parade Yard End high raised seating i.e. bar stools at high tables Tote Area (middle) mix of high raised seating i.e. bar stools and high tables and lower seating i.e. small square tables & chairs Bistro End lower seating i.e. small square tables & chairs. b) Premier Seating Limited seating in an outdoor area. c) Betting Ring In this area of the Betting Ring there will be a choice of seating - mix of high raised seating i.e. bar stools and high tables and lower seating i.e. small tables & chairs d) Ramornie Bar/Public Grandstand In this area of the Ramornie Bar there will be a choice of seating - mix of high raised seating i.e. bar stools and high tables and lower seating i.e. small tables & chairs. 4 Unfortunately there still are a number of protocols that need to be adhered to when attending the races. a) Entry for Members Bar, Premier Seating & Ramornie Areas with no exceptions will be through the Members Car Park Entry gate only. b) Entry for the Betting Ring Area will be through the Betting Ring Gate only. c) All Members & all Guest Members must carry their Member cards to be permitted entry. d) Your name will need to be provided to the gate official so that you can be issued with your wristband which will be required to gain entry to your Members reserved area. e) Once inside the racecourse Members must proceed immediately to their area. 5 Once seated in your reserved area you must remain seated unless you are: a) Purchasing food or drink b) Placing a bet c) Moving to or from the viewing area of the grandstand to watch a race d) Taking a comfort break At all other times you must remain seated. Members who do not comply will be immediately removed from the racecourse. For the purpose of this race meeting there will be no smoking areas permitted and therefore the event will be a non-smoking event Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer - CRJC - PLEASE SHARE See more

10.01.2022 Please be advised that although Grafton is now racing tomorrow Tuesday this meeting is a lock out under the Racing NSW guidelines, as such no public, owners or members are permitted to attend. Please share this post so people are aware of the restrictions.

07.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN AGAIN We are racing this Monday, 12 April 2021, with a ten race card. The gates will open at 10.45am and the first race is scheduled for 11.35am. Entry to the course is now being recorded electronically by the Service NSW App.... Please do not be concerned by the use of the App because we will have staff in place to assist any Member who is not accustomed to using the App and QR Codes. Any member attending will be provided with a complimentary race book. To comply with Covid-19 restrictions there will be one point of entry adjacent to the race day office. You are reminded as a consequence of Covid-19 and constructions currently underway at the Grafton Greyhound track the Members Car Park will not be open. A reminder that if you have not renewed your membership it is not too late with the office being open from 8am until 4pm on week days. The CRJC Board and myself look forward to seeing you at the races. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support. If you have been to Brisbane or Byron Bay please check the Racing NSW Covid-19 update on this link https://www.racingnsw.com.au/n/covid/important-information/

06.01.2022 As you are no doubt aware COVID-19 hotspots have now started to emerge in New South Wales. We are scheduled to conduct our next race meeting on Monday, 17 August 2020. At this stage it is anticipated that members, owners and the public will be permitted to attend albeit with some COVID-19 restrictions that will undoubtedly include a requirement that you pre-book. It is not my intention to finalise those requirements until closer to the event as it is possible that the restric...tions may vary given the circumstances around COVID-19 on any given day. We are confident that those members and patrons that decide to come to the races will have a very enjoyable day. We feel that given the size of our venue the likely COVID-19 restrictions will not have a negative effect on your ability to have an enjoyable day at the races and we look forward to welcoming you back to a reasonably normal racing experience. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support and we will provide an update on Thursday, 13 August 2020, as to the process to attend the race meeting the following Monday. Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer

05.01.2022 As you are no doubt aware COVID-19 hotspots have continued to emerge in New South Wales. However at this stage we are still able to welcome members, the general public and owners back to our race meetings. We are racing on Monday, 17 August 2020, with a strong seven race card, the first race scheduled for 12.55pm with the gates to open at midday. As advised members, general public and owners will be permitted to attend albeit with some COVID-19 restrictions that includes a re...quirement that you pre-book. Those bookings are open immediately and can be made up until your arrival at the track. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE POINT OF ENTRY WHICH WILL BE THROUGH THE MAIN TURNSTILES ADJACENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. THE MEMBERS CAR PARK WILL BE OPENED HOWEVER ACCESS TO THE COURSE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED THROUGH THAT GATE. Whilst at this time it is not my intention to vary these requirements it is possible that the restrictions may vary given the circumstances around COVID-19 on any given day. We are confident that those members and patrons that decide to come to the races will have a very enjoyable day. We feel that given the size of our venue the likely COVID-19 restrictions will not have a negative effect on your ability to have an enjoyable day at the races and we look forward to welcoming you back to a reasonably normal racing experience. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support. Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer

05.01.2022 WE ARE STILL OPEN RETURN TO RACING CONTINUES - DETAILS BELOW We are racing this Friday, 30 April 2021, with a nine race card. The gates will open at 11.00am and the first race is scheduled for 11.55am. Entry to the course is still being recorded electronically by the Service NSW App. Please do not be concerned by the use of the App because we will have staff in place to assist any Member who is not accustomed to using the App and QR Codes.... Any member attending will be provided with a complimentary race book. To comply with Covid-19 restrictions there will be one point of entry adjacent to the race day office. You are reminded as a consequence of Covid-19 and constructions currently underway at the Grafton Greyhound track the Members Car Park will not be open. A reminder that if you have not renewed your membership it is not too late with the office being open from 8am until 4pm on week days. Please remember there are now added benefits to being a member. The CRJC Board and myself look forward to seeing you at the races. Thanks again for your continuing understanding and support. Michael Beattie - CEO See more

03.01.2022 GRAFTON CUP CARNIVAL WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH ALL OWNERS + 1 GUEST ENTRY ON A RESTRICTED BASIS Racing NSW has announced owners + 1 guest can attend race meetings and enjoy the entire day at the races on MACLEAN CUP SUNDAY (12 July 2020). Owners must pre-register their attendance with the CRJC once their horse is a confirmed starter at the meeting they wish to attend. ... PLEASE NOTE QLD OWNERS ARE NOW PERMITTED TO ATTEND. VICTORIAN OWNERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND. Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer - CRJC

03.01.2022 UPCOMING RACE DAYS WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH OWNERS ONLY ON A RESTRICTED BASIS Racing NSW has announced Owners can attend race meetings with the first affected race meeting by CRJC being WESTLAWN SUNDAY (28 June 2020). Whilst pre-booking by Owners is not compulsory the CRJC recommends any Owner planning to attend should book with the CRJC by close of business 4pm Friday, 26 June 2020. PLEASE NOTE OWNERS LIVING OUTSIDE OF NSW ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND.... Michael Beattie Chief Executive Officer Clarence River Jockey Club

02.01.2022 THE RACE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 29/11/20 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO COFFS HARBOUR RACE CLUB. THE FIRST RACE IS SCHEDULED FOR 1.30PM. CRJC MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO GAIN FREE ENTRY AND MEMBERS PRIVILEGES AT COFFS HARBOUR RACE CLUB ON SUNDAY. For any further information in relation to Coffs Harbour Race Club Covid-19 protocols and gate opening time please contact Coffs Harbour Race Club on (02) 6652 1488.