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Port Augusta Racing Club and Port Augusta Racecourse

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 447 105 545

Address: 243 Racecourse Road 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.paracing.org.au

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25.01.2022 Racing at Port Augusta this Sunday will be limited to essential racing participants and racing officials only with no spectators or owners allowed on course. Unfortunately, the Port Augusta Racing Club is not in a position to welcome patrons back to the track under the current COVID Safe Plan protocols. This is disappointing for Owners, Members and Sponsors, possibly more so as its the club's last race meeting for 2020. ... We appreciate your understanding and ongoing support. See more

20.01.2022 The Hut Takeaway a great place to pick up tonight’s dinner

16.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2020 Port Augusta Racing Club Premiership Winners. This year the premiership was determined after the last two races of the day with a number of jockeys and trainers chasing the last win of the season. Real Easy winning the HORSE of the YEAR, Trained by Wally Bencic and ridden by Eran Boyd on the day. Eran Boyd was awarded the JOCKEY of the YEAR with 9 wins for the season. Trevor Montgomerie won the TRAINER of the YEAR.... Thank you to everyone in the Industry; Trainers, Jockeys, Owners, Staff and Racing Officials for their continued support in 2020. We look forward to greeting you back at the track for the 2021 Racing Season!

16.01.2022 Secretary Emily Holden wraps up the 2020 Season with Terry McAuliffe. Read more below.

15.01.2022 Unfortunately, the 2020 Derby Day will not be held due to the current climate with COVID-19 restrictions. It is extremely disappointing knowing that this year w...e will not be able to bring Derby Day to Port Augusta along with the glitz and glamour provided by our guests; with the great support from the local community; as well as raising funds for the Port Augusta Special School. We encourage you to enjoy the 2020 Derby with friends at home or at your local for a great day of entertainment ... and of course dress in style!

15.01.2022 AGM this SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER - TO GO AHEAD The Annual General Meeting of the Port Augusta Racing Club (PARC) will be held at the Port Augusta Racecourse, 243 Racecourse Road, Port Augusta, on Sunday 29 November 2020 commencing at 11am. The Annual General Meeting will include:... Presentation of Financial Reports and Presidents Report. Election of Committee Elections of Patron & Auditor Life Membership Unfortunately, the Christmas Barbecue has been postponed at this time, to ensure we play our part in keeping the community safe. COVID safe practices will be in place. Contact Secretary 0447 105 545

11.01.2022 Book them in your Diary // We are excited to release the 2021 Race Calendar. Let the Races Begin: Sunday 11th April Tradies Race Day: Friday 7th May Pink Ladies Race Day: Sunday 23rd May... June Races: Sunday 6th June Farmers & Graziers Squatters Cup: Sunday 20th June City of Port Augusta Cup: Sunday 4th July Flying Doctor Race Day: Sunday 18th July Publicans Race Day: Sunday 1st August Outback Family Race Day: Sunday 29th August Memberships available for the 2021 Season. A great gift for Christmas or Birthdays. Contact the Secretary today 0447105545

11.01.2022 Our very own Milliner Jo Honan features in Hatlines

10.01.2022 Beautiful morning at the track with the fog beginning to lift ready for today’s racing. Racing at Port Augusta will remain limited to essential racing participants and racing officials only with no spectators or members allowed on course. Industry participants will be required to have their industry ID cards to access the course.... Unfortunately, this means we are unable to welcome owners and members to the track, instead we encourage them to watch the live coverage on Racing.com. We thank our members, sponsors and supporters for their understanding and support. Special thanks to today’s sponsors: Office National Davenport Builders Phillip Kittel Memorial REDARC Progress Rail Radio 5AU Augusta Bottle & Can Recyclers Pastoral Hotel Motel Northpoint

09.01.2022 He's had a rough time lately with injury, but you can bet Justin Potter will be back soon! Sensational story on the great man via Racing.com, get well soon Justin!

08.01.2022 Trainers and their employees have been confirmed as essential workers Exercising horses for the next six days restricted to sand and artificial tracks Club staff essential to open, close and maintain training venues can attend their respective training venue. Please make sure you familiarise yourself with what you can and can't do as South Australian industry participants during the next six days! ... Stay safe

05.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING! The Port Augusta Racing Club committee is recruiting a part-time Finance & Race Day Officer. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS... Solid communication skills both verbal and written. Provide sound leadership skills, employee management, organisational skills, and multi-tasking skills. Sound knowledge of business principles and practices with experience in finance. Have good computer skills. Always act with integrity and honesty. Please apply by sending your resume to [email protected]

05.01.2022 LIFE MEMBERSHIP Vicki Fullerton was awarded Life Membership at the recent AGM. Vicki was involved with a Ladies Fundraising Committee for many years and was instrumental in granting the club $14,500 to be used in the upgrading and refurbishing of the Members Lounge in 2010. This was a vital initiative that resurrected the fortunes of the PA Racing Club and has put us in the strong position that our club now enjoys.... Vicki Fullerton has had a 50-year involvement with the Port Augusta Racing Club and it is with great pleasure that the club awards our first female recipient, Vicki for this honour.

05.01.2022 At the completion of the 2020 Race Season, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to a number of people. Trevor Morgan has been involved in the industry for 53 years; with the past 15 years at the PARC, initially as the Secretary in 2006. Trevor has a wealth of racing knowledge and contacts within the Industry of which the PA Racing Club is extremely appreciative. The club would like to thank Trevor Morgan for his dedication and service over the past 15 years and wish him all ...the best. We say a huge thanks to Annie for her services over the past 8 years, providing a great spread for our patrons and the racing participants. Annie's cakes amongst many things will be missed from the Track Cafe. We wish Annie and the team all the best! THANK YOU to the Davies Family! The Davies family have been wonderful supporters of the PARC over 50 years through both sponsorship and horse ownership. A long-time race sponsor, Ian sponsored the Flying Hcp on Cup day for many consecutive years. Most recently a Major Sponsor of the club through Ian’s Western Hotel, Mark has been instrumental in organizing the AHA Publicans Race Day for the past few years. Thank you! THANK YOU to the Committee and Volunteers for their extraordinary support!

04.01.2022 OUTBACK FAMILY RACE DAY Sunday 30 August COVID Update // Racing at Port Augusta will remain limited to essential racing participants and racing officials only with no spectators or members allowed on course.... Industry participants will be required to have their industry ID cards to access the course. Unfortunately, this means we are unable to welcome owners, members and sponsors to the track, instead we encourage them to watch the live coverage on Racing.com. It is extremely disappointing to finish the 2020 Racing Season under these circumstances. We thank our members, sponsors and supporters for their understanding and look forward to seeing you back at the track in 2021!

03.01.2022 Racing at Port Augusta will remain limited to essential racing participants and racing officials only with no spectators or members allowed on course. Industry participants will be required to have their industry ID cards to access the course. Unfortunately, this means we are unable to welcome owners and members to the track, instead we encourage them to watch the live coverage on Racing.com.... We thank our members, sponsors and supporters for their understanding and support. 1. Office National Benchmark 58 Handicap (Heat 1 NJT Series)1498m, tba 2. Davenport Builders / SABOIS Maiden Plate1498m, tba 3. Phillip Kittel Memorial Benchmark 62 Handicap1200m, tba 4. Progress Rail / SABOIS Maiden Handicap1200m, tba 5. Radio 5AU Benchmark 54 Handicap1100m, tba 6. Augusta Bottle & Can Recyclers Benchmark 62 Handicap1867m, tba 7. Pastoral Hotel Motel Benchmark 54 Handicap1396m, tba

03.01.2022 Life Members with the Club are always there when we need them

03.01.2022 Ever wondered what happens in the off season at the Port Augusta Racing Club? Well the Tuesday Workshop Volunteers who seem to be on course several days a week, are now installing the NEW TICKET BOX, all thanks to the generous donation from the Port Augusta Steel Centre. THANK YOU Geoff and Julie Glen This project will compliment the recent entrance beautification upgrade, welcoming patrons to community events held at the course.