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Information for Race Horse Owners

The excitement of winning a horse race is most enjoyable no matter where you win, but if you are lucky enough to win at Royal Randwick or at Warwick Farm, it's an even more exciting experience!

The AJC hosts more group races than any other club in Australia. These include 17 Group One races, 13 Group Two races and 19 Group Three races. Group racing is considered the pinnacle of Australian racing. Historically the best horses in Australasia compete in these races, hence the reason why these races command so much respect. Prize money variations exist amongst the group races. NSW Industry standards have been introduced for minimum prize money levels. As from 1 August 2008:

  • Group One $250 000 minimum
  • Group Two $150 000 minimum
  • Group Three $100 000 minimum
  • Listed $100 000 minimum

The AJC distributes more prizemoney each year than it actually receives in revenue through its TAB contract. The total prize money and subsidies distributed to Owner’s in 2006 was $33.8 million.

The AJC offers numerous world-class training tracks of grass, dirt and sand surfaces, both at Royal Randwick and Warwick Farm. Approximately 638 horses are in training at Royal Randwick and 590 in training at Warwick Farm. The AJC has three grass racing surfaces - the Course Proper at Royal Randwick, the Kensington track (the inner track at Royal Randwick) and Warwick Farm.

The AJC training facilities play an integral part in the development and education of a racehorse. The club offers largely subsidised training costs of approx 80% to its trainers and ensuing owners at both Royal Randwick and Warwick Farm racecourses.

The following information is designed to assist owners attending AJC meetings. It also contains links to useful websites, which provide information on being or becoming an owner. 


Benefits to Owners - Raceday Ticketing Entitlements

Entry to the Course
If your name appears in the race book as an owner for that day of racing, you are entitled to free entry to the course for yourself and a guest. A list of all owners names is at each entrance gate to the racecourse. Please approach a member of staff at the gate to gain free entry.

Members Tickets
In addition to free entry to the course, you as an owner are entitled entrance to the AJC members’ area. Members’ passes can be collected from the Race Day Office at Royal Randwick and Warwick Farm. These offices are near the main members entrances at both racecourses.

Owners Ticket Allocation

Saturdays and Public Holidays

  • Single owner: total of five tickets, (all stamped for the enclosure).
  • Two to Five owners: four tickets each, (two stamped for the enclosure).
  • Six plus owners: two tickets each both stamped for the enclosure.
  • Syndicates - owned wholly: two tickets per person both stamped for the enclosure.
  • Syndicates - owned in conjunction with individuals: two tickets each (two stamped for enclosure).
  • If there are two owners and a syndicate, the syndicate takes up the remaining components.

 Midweek, Sundays and Group 1 races

  • Single owner: total of ten tickets, (five stamped for the enclosure).
  • Two to five owners: eight tickets each, (four stamped for the enclosure).
  • Six plus owners: four tickets each, (two stamped for the enclosure).
  • Syndicates - owned wholly: four tickets per person (two stamped for enclosure).
  • Syndicates -owned in conjunction with individuals: four tickets each (two stamped for enclosure).
  • If there are two owners and a syndicate, the syndicate takes up the remaining components.

As an owner, you may purchase additional members tickets, the price of which is set for the particular day. Please note: the number of additional tickets owners can purchase is limited on Carnival Days.

Tickets can be given to a person who is representing an owner on production of a signed letter of authority from the owner who is not attending.

For all questions regarding ticketing, please contact the AJC Membership Department on (02) 9663 8419.

Tickets for Children
Children under the age of 18 years attending the races accompanied by an adult gain free entry to the course. Children must accompany the owner/s to the Race Day Office to be given a junior ticket and wristband, which will allow them entry to the members’ area.



Miscellaneous Information

Dress Regulations
The AJC has strict dress regulations governing the members’ area and patrons who are inappropriately dressed will be refused admission. Gentlemen are required to wear a suit, sports coat or blazer and tie, except during the period of daylight saving, when coats need not be worn. Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable, smart dress standard. Shorts, denim clothing, joggers and thongs are not considered suitable.

Race Books
If your name appears as an owner in the race book, you are entitled to one free race book. Additional race books can be purchased from the Race Day office or the race book booths around the course.

AJC Owners Lounges
As a further privilege to owning a horse which races at an AJC meeting, you are invited to visit the Owners Lounge whilst at Royal Randwick, located next to the Oaks Lounge. At Warwick Farm, the Owners Lounge can be accessed from inside the mounting enclosure. You may visit the Owners Lounge after your race and remain there until the next race commences. Light refreshments are served and the previous race is replayed.

Winning Owners Room
If you are lucky enough to experience the thrill of victory at Royal Randwick or Warwick Farm, you are invited by an AJC representative to watch the race replay in a private room. Finger food and beverages are served and a complimentary video of the race is given to the managing owner.

Purchasing Additional Videos and Sashes
A complimentary race video is given to the managing owner of the winning horse. Additional race videos can be purchased from Sportscolour (02) 9760 6240. A sash is awarded to the Winning Owners for most AJC races. Additional sashes can be purchased from Hyland Sportswear (03) 9571 7515.

Purchasing Photographs of Winning Horses
Photographs of winning horses can be purchased from AJC Photographer, Steve White on (02) 8669 9837 or stevewhite@digitalphoto.net.au

On feature days when Group 1 races are held, the AJC has organised for Martin King from Sportspix (sportspix@sportspix.com.au) to provide a photo album to the winning owners. A Framed photo with a DVD player is also provided by Mark Bradley from Bradley Photographers (bradleyp@bigpond.net.au).  These are a gift from the AJC as a memento of the occasion.

Prizemoney Information
Racing New South Wales is the governing body of the thoroughbred racing industry in New South Wales. Their website provides useful information on horse racing, prize money, being an owner and becoming an owner.

Click here to visit the Racing New South Wales Stakes Payment System page.

Click here to visit the Racing New South Wales Owners page.

Further Useful Links
NSW Racehorse Owners Association homepage

For more information regarding AJC benefits to race horse owners, please contact the AJC Membership Department on (02) 9663 8419