DERBY DAY 2018 NJC.COM.AU 2017 Saturday 3 November Prices valid: 1st July 2016 30th June
Newcastle Racecourse Celebrate your Christmas party at the Newcastle Racecourse, with the thrill and excitement of a day at the races. Enjoy fine food and premium beverages, while celebrating the year that was. Offering thundering hooves just meters away the Newcastle Racecourse is the perfect place for treating your colleagues this Christmas. Experience VRC Derby Day in your finest black and white. Please contact the Events team for further information on race days and packages. Ph: 4961 1573 or email EVENTS@NJC.COM.AU or visit NEWCASTLERACECOURSE.COM.AU
Saturday 3 November Spring Racing at its' finest - join us at Newcastle Racecourse as we celebrate the VRC Derby Day in black & white with style. This is a not to be missed event on the racing calendar, with quality Group racing live from Victoria and a stellar line up from local trainers on the beautiful manicured turf of Newcastle Racecourse. VIP DERBY DAY MARQUEE Overlooking the home straight the Trackside Marquee offers the perfect trackside location to experience first class hospitality at the races. Experience the thunder of hooves while indulging in fine food and premium beverages in this fully carpeted, air-conditioned venue. - Reserved seat - Three course lunch - Premium five hour beverage package - Live entertainment & guest speaker - Betting facilities - One racebook per two guests $150 per person STABLES MARQUEE $135 per person Enjoy the Derby Day Stables Marquee Experience great views of the Parade Ring and Winning Post with fine food and premium beverages - Buffet lunch - Five hour standard beverage package - Live entertainment - Betting facilities - One racebook per two guests
Saturday 3 November CHEVALS RESTAURANT $125 per guest $115 per Member With panoramic views of the Racecourse, full bar and tote facilities, Chevals Restaurant is the ideal venue to experience an exceptional race day experience., Members Enclosure and Grandstand access - Reserved seat - Gourmet buffet lunch - One racebook per two guests MARK MURPHY LOUNGE $22 per guest $10 per Member Enjoy a relaxed day at the races in the Mark Murphy Lounge, Newcastle Racecourses' hidden gem! Offering exceptional panoramic views of the track and Winning Post, air conditioned, equipped with full bar and betting facilities, the Mark Murphy Lounge is the perfect venue for your social catch-up with friends or colleagues. - Public Grandstand access - Reserved seat
Saturday 3 November MEMBERS LOUNGE $66 per guest $10 per Member The Members' Lounge offers a great race day experience for our Members and Guests, complete with TAB facilities, bar and catering. - Members Enclosure and Grandstand access - Reserved seat GENERAL ADMISSION / ASCOT BAR / PUBLIC GRANDSTAND $12 per person The Ascot Bar is the ideal place to catch up with friends to enjoy the races! The recently renovated chic venue offers full bar and TAB facilities. Enjoy live music in the Ascot Bar on race day whilst you indulge in full access to the front lawn area and public grandstand. Pre-ordered platters are available to order prior to the race day for collection on the day. - Public Grandstand access
Platter Menu Platters can be ordered for all reserved table bookings or as a take away. All platters must be pre-ordered by 12pm Wednesday prior to a race day (based on Saturday race meeting) Antipasto Platter $85.00 per platter Suits approx. 5-10 people A selection of artisan charcuterie, char-grilled Mediterranean vegetables, Sicilian olives with toasted Turkish bread. Hot Finger Food Platter $70.00 per platter Suits approx. 5 people Selection of gourmet petite pies, marinated chicken wings, prawn twisters, beer battered flathead fillets, potato wedges and a selection of dipping sauces. Seafood Platter $175.00 per platter Suits approx. 5-10 people Freshly shucked oysters, fresh prawns, Atlantic smoked salmon, fried soft shell crab, beer battered flathead fillets salt and pepper squid with caper mayonnaise, fresh salad and fruit Cheese Platter $65.00 per platter Suits approx. 5-10 people A selection of Australian cheese with quince paste, muscatels and lavosh Gourmet Sandwich Platter $75.00 per platter Suits approx. 5-10 people Assorted Selection of sandwiches and mini rolls Trio of Dips Platter $55.00 per platter Suits approx. 5 people Chefs Selection of house made dips, with char grilled Turkish and crisp flat bread Assorted Sushi Platter $95.00 per platter 25 pieces A selection of nigari and nori sushi served with wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter $55.00 per platter Suits approx. 5 people Sweet Platter $70.00 per platter 30 pieces Selection of mini cakes, petit fours and macaroons Gluten Free Platter $60.00 per platter Suits approx. 2-3 people Souvlaki Chicken Skewers, Wild Mushroom Arancini, Bocconcini & Cherry Tomato Skewers, Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, Smoked Salmon Dill & Caper Rolls Platters ordered as takeaway can be collected from the Ascot Bar at the time nominated by you. If you have reserved a table in Members or Mark Murphy Lounge, these will be delivered to your table within half an hour of your nominated time. Vegetarian options and dietary requirements available on request
Booking Terms and Conditions Reservations, Payments and Guest Numbers Trackside and Stables Marquee require a deposit of 25% of the total cost, to be paid at time of booking. The balance of the payment and final guest numbers is required no later than Friday 5th October 2018. Please note we do not 'hold' dates or take tentative bookings. Chevals Restaurant requires a deposit of 50% of the total cost to be paid at time of booking for any booking with 30 guests or more. Any booking under 30 guests requires full payment at time of booking. Members Lounge and Mark Murphy Lounge require full payment at time of booking. Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of a deposit. Payments can be made by cash, cheque or credit card (VISA or MasterCard) For the safety of patrons and staff, the Racecourse reserves the right to re-allocate venues or cancel a function if it is deemed that patrons and staff will be at risk from factors that may include environment or Workplace Health and Safety issues. Newcastle Racecourse will allow transfer of a function to another date without penalty subject to the following: a written request is made by the Event Organiser with at least 28 days notice; the deposit will be transferred if the function is moved to within 28 days of the original date; any transfer within 28 days will be treated as a cancellation; and subject to the availability of a suitable room within the 28-day period. Seven days notice required for reductions in number, after this no refund will be given. Booking Conditions The function organiser must declare the purpose of the function and provide a driver s license number. Newcastle Racecourse is a licensed venue and a condition of this license prohibits entry for bucks parties. All guests associated with your booking must accept eviction if your booking is subsequently identified as an undisclosed bucks party and there will be no refunds or reimbursements. Our Liquor license does permit hens parties but no adult entertainment is permitted. Ticketing Ticketing will be forwarded after final payment is received. The perforated section of the ticket will gain guests entry to the racecourse, while the remainder of the ticket must be displayed to allow security and staff to identify guests in the function venue. Newcastle Racecourse will take no responsibility for lost or stolen tickets. Menu Confirmation All menus must be confirmed at least three (3) weeks prior to the function date. This also includes dietary requirements. The Racecourse reserves the right to substitute dishes if seasonal influence results in ingredient unavailability. Pricing All prices quoted are subject to change. A deposit will secure the menu at the time the price is quoted. Children Children may attend functions but it should be noted that all function venues are licensed and all persons under the age of eighteen (18) must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times. It is against the law for persons under the age of eighteen (18) to consume alcohol or gamble. Please contact the Events team to inquire about children's pricing to attend events at the Racecourse. Dress Standards With any race day comes the on course fashion, and Newcastle Racecourse is all about dressing to impress. Put your best foot forward and embrace the race day style, making your day at Newcastle Racecourse a memorable occasion. Newcastle Racecourse encourages all to celebrate the history and exhilaration of racing, and dress up for the premier social occasions of the year. From the finest dresses, the most exquisite millinery, and the elegance of a well-tailored suit, fashion sets the tone for a day of racing Newcastle Racecourse. Please take the time to read the most up to date dress regulations for the different areas of the Racecourse on the Racecourse website listed below so as to avoid the potential embarrassment of being refused entry.
Booking Terms and Conditions Decorations Please see your Event Coordinator for permitted decorations. Please note balloons are not permitted on race days. Responsible Service of Alcohol Newcastle Racecourse has taken measures to ensure that patrons enjoy alcohol without danger to themselves, fellow patrons and staff. Staff have been trained in the practices of R.S.A. and Management supports the actions of staff in refusing service to intoxicated, disorderly or underage patrons. A few house rules include; No jugs of spirits or beer No shots or double measures of spirits or liqueurs Maximum of 4 drinks per customer - may be revised during the day back to 2 or 1 Plastic beer and wine cups to be used in all public areas. For complete liquor license conditions, please visit newcastleracecourse.com.au ATM Facilities There are 3 ATM s located on the ground floor at the centre of the Betting Ring, near the Members Entry gates. Wheelchair Access Some of our function venues have limited wheelchair access. Please contact Newcastle Racecourse s Events Department for the best access points. NSW Non-Smoking Law NSW tobacco laws prohibit smoking in any spectator areas of Newcastle Racecourse, including all function venues and the undercover Betting Ring, Grandstands, Marquee and public lawns. Smoking however is permitted in our designated smoking areas. Please note NSW Health Officers visit the venue on a regular basis to impose these laws. You risk a $150 on-the-spot fine if you are caught breaking these laws. Cancellation of the Races Due to Bad Weather If a race meeting is cancelled prior to a race being run, it is left to NJC discretion whether the function will continue or be cancelled. If the races are cancelled The NJC will usually hold a Phantom Race Meeting'. A Phantom Meeting is held when the condition of the track prevents the safe running of the event. The Club will provide betting facilities for all other local and interstate meetings. Full monies will be refunded to the client for a cancelled function under these circumstances. If a race is run and then the meeting is cancelled, the function will go ahead regardless. Race Day Times Gate opening times vary throughout the year however they will usually be approximately 1 hour prior to the first scheduled Newcastle race. Times will be posted on our website at newcastleracecourse.com.au on the Thursday prior to the Saturday meeting. Food Policy Patrons are permitted to bring picnic style food and snacks onto the course including finger foods and non-perishable items. Disposable or plastic cutlery only. No metal cutlery, knives of any sort or glass are permitted onto the course. Patrons may only consume their picnics in open spaces and grassed areas and NOT in our pre-booked function and dining areas. No beverages are allowed.
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