King Island Racing Club Inc. in Currie, Tasmania, Australia | Sports club

King Island Racing Club Inc.

Locality: Currie, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6462 1348

Address: Racecourse Road 7256 Currie, TAS, Australia

Website: https://www.kingislandracingclub.com

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25.01.2022 KI Racing at this stage will be proceeding. The committee still need to work through COVID issues eg., loss of Sponsorship and patron support.

25.01.2022 It is with a very heavy heart that I post this photo. Rob Gaylard passed away this morning from a heart attack. It was an absolute honour to have known and spent time with this very humble gentleman. He loved coming to King Island to host our race meetings as much as we loved him coming over he really made our day so much fun, always making jokes and putting a smile on our face. Will miss you dearly Rob. RIP

25.01.2022 Worm Watson showed me this at the trials today. How good is a babies laugh. Exactly what us adults need to hear. Enjoy. Lochley Watson

24.01.2022 Don't forget to check out photos captured by Michael Laskey for last weeks KI Beef Day. Images can be purchased by contacting Michael directly. Well done Michael

24.01.2022 Reminder working bee tomorrow at 9.30am firstly to repair the track after today’s pacing and galloping, so please all those that owned horses out there today please come and help. Hopefully there’s a big turnout as there are lots of jobs still to be done before next Saturday offical trail day. CheersAudrey

24.01.2022 Expressions of interest!

23.01.2022 Well done to all involved today for our Official Trial Day, everything went smoothly, horses were well behaved and looking very fit for the season. Thanks to all those that volunteered their time today in all areas we couldn’t do it without you all, too many to thank. Thanks so much to the 4 Jockeys that flew in from Victoria yyyeeeaahh the border is open. Fingers crossed that we have no more hurdles and we have a very happy, fun, successful season. Thanks to the spectators that came along to show their support it’s much appreciated. Hope we get a good turnout tomorrow for working bee starting at 9.30am to clod the track, bring your kids along they can help stamp the sand into the holes. CheersAudrey.

23.01.2022 Just a reminder for anyone using the King Island Racing Complex on a regular basis to please pay your membership $45 ASAP, it is required by council and is also in our club rules. Anyone wanting to come to support us on a regular basis $45 for 7 meetings or $10 gate entry $5 for pensioners and children under 16 free. Appreciate your support.

22.01.2022 Hi all races are going ahead tomorrow only had 29ml of rain which is drying up already. The winning post didn’t hold up to the wind but I managed to drag of the street a couple handy young race goers and long time supporters of our club to help Wayne & Jim do some quick repairs along with a joke or too. Thanks guys. See you all tomorrow for our last race meeting for this season which will be a fantastic one I’m sure. CheersAudrey

21.01.2022 Public Notice this gate must remain closed at all times please. Everyone knows that if you come to a gate thats closed you're welcome to drive through but please shut the gate behind you. - Audrey Hamer KIRC President

20.01.2022 Reminder King Island Racing Club AGM Wednesday the 12th August 7.30pm Hoopers Restaurant KI Club. We will also be making the decision whether our race season for 20/21 will be going ahead, so please make the effort to come along and have a your say, we would love to hear everyone's thoughts, it's a BIG DECISION. We don't want to hear after the meeting negative comments from people who didn't attend about the decision that's made. Cheers Audrey Hamer

20.01.2022 Thanks heaps to those that turned up today to clod the track and for rolling the track. All the mowing, whipper snipping, and tidy up. To all those that helped with upgrading the Williams Brothers Post. Job well done today. If anyone has any spare time anytime to continue whipper snipping under the inside and outside running rails will be very much appreciated. Official trial day is Saturday the 28th November and 1st race day is on the 5th December. Thanks everyone.

19.01.2022 Hi all it’s up and we ready to race thanks to everyone that helped.

16.01.2022 Hi all, very sorry it’s such late notice but we have had to change a couple race dates. Sincere apologies if you have already made arrangements hopefully you are able to make changes if need. Please see on photo. Dates that have moved is the Official Trial Day is now on the 28th of November and Ladies and Tradies Day is now on the 5tth of December 2020 - Audrey | KIRC President

16.01.2022 The running rail does not stay up right when it’s gusting 90km eastly winds. Thanks Danny Hamer and Jim Sue Taylor for doing your best to look after it. We’ll need a working bee Saturday morning to put it back up. I’ll send a text out on a time for all those that can help possibly 8.30am like last time. CheersAudrey

16.01.2022 Thank you to Devonport Racing Club at Ladbrokes All Weather Spreyton President, Barry Milton, Longford trainer Bill Ryan, Sharon Jones from the North West Greyh...ound Racing Club, Devonport Harness Racing Club President, Claire MacDonald & successful jockey, trainer, & owner Ron Riley in joining me today for our 6% stakes increase announcement. $2.53 million will be provided to racing from the first 6 months of the Point of Consumption Tax (POCT), with the majority of this funding to be directed into prizemoney with funds also going towards animal welfare and infrastructure.

15.01.2022 Just thought I would post the link for the Tas E Travel on here for those wanting to travel to King Island for our race meetings this form needs to be filled in 72 hours prior to travelling. https://arrivals.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

15.01.2022 Just a reminder of race dates. Be sure to keep these dates free for a great day out supporting your local Racing Club.

14.01.2022 Good morning all. Thank you to all that attended the AGM on Wednesday night. There was a record number of attendees which was great. Just a quick update with regards to this seasons race meetings, there will be another committee meeting this evening to discuss the response from TasRacing as they are holding a meeting this morning to decide on whether or not to go ahead. We are awaiting a response as soon as their meeting is concluded. We will have an answer to you all as soon as possible after tonight's meeting.

14.01.2022 2019-2020 Season Driver of the Day

13.01.2022 Golf hole is ready to go for the King Island Boxing Day Races.

13.01.2022 BLACK STAR AVIATION

12.01.2022 Thank you to King Island Council Mayor Julie Arnold and General Manager, Greg Alomes for taking the time to chat with me briefly whilst I was on the Island earl...ier this week. Special thanks to Audrey Hamer from the King Island Racing Club Inc. Group for facilitating this catch up. The Island continues to enjoy its world class reputation for its excellence in the production of cheese, lobsters, bottled rain water, kelp and beef. It also has a rich history with shipwrecks, lighthouses and jagged reefs, bountiful with long stretching and sandy beaches and lush green pasture. It really is a spectacular place.

12.01.2022 Honourable Minister Jane Howlett accepted our invitation to attend our AGM along with her senior advisor Laura Eaton, John King and Tony Latham from Office of Racing Integrity, we thank them very much for their support and understanding of why we are so passionate to keep our club alive for season 20/21 for the benefit of our KI community. Thank you also to Tas Racing CEO Paul Eriksson for confirming to help us with extra support to enable us to continue. Once again I would like to thank you all on behalf of our racing fraternity and our KI Community. A special thank you to Matthew Archer for giving up his day to tour us around. Its well worth doing in your spare time to learn more history of our beautiful Island.

10.01.2022 Big shout out to Casey Hyde for riding about 17 horses track work today in about 50km gusting winds. Thanks also to Jemma for clerking for Casey. Well done girls. Thanks

09.01.2022 2019-2020 Season Rider of the Day

08.01.2022 Another colourful day at the king island races

08.01.2022 Local trainer John Rhodes and Staley made it onto the show this week on "On Loose Lines" Listen in on https://youtu.be/FiCtc2Vhj0E

08.01.2022 I am seeking for a person with a good eye for photography for the KI Racing Club for the 5th December. It involves capturing moments of horses pre race, during race and finish line also for the presentations. Michael Laskey is doing the job for us for rest of season but unfortunately due to our club having to change the date he will be off Island. If you are able to help us out of the afternoon please contact me ASAP. If you would like a practice run there are offical trials this Saturday for most of the day. Fingers crossed there is someone willing and able, you will be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

08.01.2022 Sorry for the late post due to poor services and Facebook having its moment, here are some shots from Saturday from that wonderful weather at the races

08.01.2022 Fantastic write up promoting our unique racing club by Duncan Dornauf. Thank you.

07.01.2022 Updated Race Dates 2020 - 2021 Season

05.01.2022 Updated Race Dates (updated Cup Day 2021)

05.01.2022 Ladies and Tradies Day is just around the corner! So don't forget to dust off your fascinators and your fancy dress, there are plenty of prizes to be won. We have this year guest judge Emily Dunbabin from Tasmania to pick out winners on the day for the Fashions on the Field! We look forward to seeing you this Saturday 5th December for our first official Race Day of 20/21 Race Season!

05.01.2022 Dates for the upcoming 2021-2022 King Island Race Season

04.01.2022 Caterer Required

03.01.2022 2019-2020 Season Premiership Table

03.01.2022 Hi all just letting everyone know Official Trials this Saturday starting at 9.30 with harness 3x MS and 1 x SS followed by possibly 6 gallop trails. Please come along and show your support to our hard working dedicated horse trainers who do this for the love of racing and for the social entertainment for our community and visitors. Cody Whiteman on the BBQ and the bar will be open after 11.30 am. Free entry for this day. Hope to see you there. Cheers Audrey.