Caulfield Racecourse Reserve

01/12/2022

Hi everybody
December community forum has been postponed until 2023.
We will post the new date as soon as its confirmed.

29/11/2022

Heading to the Reserve to walk the dog? Remember to take…

1. Your dog (obviously)
2. A p**p bag
3. Mental note of the nearest bin.

A clean and tidy Reserve makes everybody happy.

Thank you for your cooperation!

28/11/2022

This is a photo of Swanston Street, near Flinders Street Station, from the early 1900s. Can you spot the signs for a certain racecourse?

On a related note, have you ever heard of the notorious ‘race whisperer’? Michael Shelford from Melbourne Historical Crime Tours provides a fascinating overview. Have a read 👇

“A cunning way to make a quid had the old ‘racecourse whisperer’. Get into a conversation with a stranger, inform him that you’re in the know, that you’ve been chatting to a horse owner, a jockey … a stable hand. You tell him there’s a sure thing running in race 5, maybe it’s a rigged race … one of the donkeys has been juiced … or one of the champs has been doped. He gets all excited and plonks 50 quid on the nose. If he wins you go have a chat with him just after he’s collected. He’ll be so happy he’ll give you a tenner for sure, maybe another tenner if you give him a tip for race 6. If he loses, you avoid him at all costs and go catch up with that other fella instead - the one you advised to back a different horse.”

09/11/2022

Take a look at this clip from the 1976 ABC television adaption 'Power Without Glory', filmed at Caulfield Racecourse Reserve.

Can you spot the famous Australian entertainer? Comment below👇

From the ABC 1976 series 'Power without glory' the great Collingwood man John Wren.

07/11/2022

Hi everybody,

Learn more about the Level Crossing Removal Project here: into a Licence Agreement with the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), and their contractors, for their use of the former stables area adjacent to Neerim Road. This is to assist with their removal of two level crossings and will run until December 2023. In the Land Management Plan, a community facility is ultimately proposed for this area.

In making this decision, the Trust has considered:
• The area has been closed to the public public whilst used as horse stables
• The existing buildings and infrastructure make the area unsafe for community usage
• The use of the area by the works teams will both reduce the impacts on the broader community of the LXRP work, and enable the project to proceed in a timely and efficient manner in removing the boom gates for good

In regards to the City of Glen Eira Significant Tree register, the Trust has amended the lease footprint with the MRC to protect a significant tree adjacent to the track near the stables. The remaining significant trees will not be affected by the granting of the licence.

Finally, the income from this agreement will be invested into:
• Community engagement
• Activating the Reserve with a market and community activities.
• Planning for the implementation of the Land Management Plan.
• Stronger advocacy through the appointment of a head of Engagement
• Community infrastructure and access improvements

Learrn more about the Level Crossing Removal Project here:

https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/level-crossing-removal-project/projects/neerim-road-glen-huntly

07/11/2022

📣 Access reminder

Hi all. Just a quick reminder that while works continue, access to the centre of the Reserve is via the Main Tunnel at the Glen Eira Road roundabout, and the Guineas Tunnel off Station Street.

The Reserve is open from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm every day apart from race days and major events.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused!

05/11/2022

As more of you (and your pooches) head down to the Reserve as the weather heats up, here’s a timely reminder concerning responsible pet management. That means…

🐕 Keeping your dog under your control at all times
💩 Bringing a bag and picking up after your dog
🦆 Watching out for the local wildlife
⛔ Not letting your dog become aggressive around people or other dogs

03/11/2022

We highly appreciate your engagement and concerns surrounding all things the Reserve.

If you missed the community forum held last month, the presentation given and summary of the Q&A session are available on the Trust web page.

Click here: https://www.crrt.org.au/news/community-forum-2022/

Thank you to all those who attended and contributed their input, expressed concerns and offered suggestions.

02/11/2022

FROM THE ARCHIVES

This image, from 1981, shows the Queen presenting the Queen Elizabeth Cup to trainer Bob Hoysted and jockey Roy Higgins at Caulfield Racecourse.

Manikato was the name of the prize-winning horse.

Let us know: did you or someone you know manage to catch a glimpse of the Queen on one of her 16 visits to Australia?

Image credit: Fairfax Media

26/10/2022

🐎 With the early departure of horse training and the works already underway to enhance the race experience, it is time for candidates to support the Trust in ensuring the Reserve is a place for everyone and the Reserve delivers on its three purposes.

Read more - https://www.crrt.org.au/news/crr-funding-prospectus-brochure/

10/10/2022

Please note that regular access to the Reserve will be impacted on Wednesday 12th October for the Thousand Guineas Day, and on Saturday 15th October for Caulfield Cup Day.

Will you be dressing up to the nines for the races this week?

Comment a pic of your outfit below – and we’ll react with a gif!

10/10/2022

The Glen Eira City Council, on behalf of its residents, has developed a comprehensive advocacy pack for all candidates and the broader community for the upcoming State election.

The pack can be used to understand the policy reforms and projects council has proposed, how to advocate for those and encourage our candidates to make commitments which will deliver positive outcomes for the local Community.

Details are available on the Councils web page: https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/get-involved/advocacy/state-election