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Hi and welcome to the inaugural issue of TRQ.

By its very nature, racing is fast-moving. That’s why we’ve developed a magazine to help you keep up with all the fun, fashion and photos from around South Australia.

In this issue of TRQ we hear from top fashion designer Liza Emanuele about what’s hot this summer, SA glamour jockey Amy Herrmann tells us about her career while Sam Hayes helps answer some of those racing questions we’ve always been too afraid to ask.

Check out our fantastic competition on page 5 and don’t forget to vote for your favourite social snaps on page 12. Enjoy the read.

Anna Falkiner Marketing Manager, Thoroughbred Racing SA

4. News …all the latest news plus a chance to win big!

6. Sea Horses The Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival

8. Spoilt for choice at Strathalbyn ...including a surprise guest appearance!

10. Reindeers and Races Flight Centre Twilight Races

12. Spring Social Scene Around the tracks

16. Liza Emanuele What to wear this season

18. Calendar of Events 2009/2010 season

20. Racing’s glamour girl Amy Herrmann on her stellar career so far

22. Did you know? Test your racing knowledge with Sam Hayes

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Can’t wait for this year’s Oakbank Easter Carnival? Well, the good news is that you can whet your appetite on Saturday 13th March when Oakbank will conduct a hurdle race as a prelude to the Easter Carnival.

This year’s festivities at Oakbank are completely unaffected by the decision by Racing Victoria

Limited (RVL) to phase out its jumps racing program by the end of 2010.

In fact, the Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA has gone on record to say it does not intend to copy the Victorian decision. In fact, the Board is hopeful that some Victorian jumps trainers may decide to relocate to SA.

South Australia’s two best- attended race meetings of the year are conducted at the Oakbank Easter Carnival, while Irish Day – when Irish and Australian jumps jockeys display their skills – is the third largest day of the year at Morphettville.

JUMP INTO Oakbank

s of February 1st 2010, prizemoney across all levels of racing in South

Australia will take another significant jump – the fourth such increase announced over the past two years by the Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA. So why is this a good thing for racegoers? Well, increased prizemoney levels

means more reward for effort for trainers, jockeys and owners – and that’s a good thing. And better prizemoney levels will make SA racing more attractive to more trainers, which will help develop better quality racing. Also there’s greater incentive for anyone thinking of buying into horse ownership. After all, you get a bigger slice of pie when the pie is bigger…

news from the races

More cash for their dash

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aving trouble picking a winner? Well, that might be about to get a bit easier thanks

to the work of scientists at the University of Sydney.

Working with other boffins around the world, they’ve been busy mapping the horse genome – basically its genetic code. Why bother? Well, there are a couple of potential benefits.

For starters, the horse genome is a lot closer to us humans than might have been thought, which means it can be used to better understand human genetic disorders. And, it’s hoped that

understanding more about the genome will lead to breeding healthier and stronger horses.

What’s got the racing industry talking, however, is that scientists can now learn more about how athleticism works on a genetic basis … and that could also lead to FASTER horses. Watch this space…

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Botanic Park, enter cinema via gates on Plane Tree Drive. Gates open at 7pm, screenings start at sundown, approx. 8.30pm.

Tickets moonlight.com.au: Adult $15, Concession $13, Sen/Child $11, Movie Club $11, Gift Vouchers $17

Box office from 7pm: Adult $17, Concession $15, Sen/Child $13 (booking fees included in ticket prices where applicable).

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Join Moonlight Movie Club at moonlight.com.au for $11 tickets and exclusive offers. Use public transport and save $3 per person on box office price with a valid ticket.

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November

26 Th Nowhere Boy* CTC

27 Fr My Sister’s Keeper M

28 Sa Coraline* PG

29 Su Public Enemies* MA15+

December

01 Tu All About Steve PG

02 We The Blues Brothers* M

03 Th Top Gun* PG

04 Fr The Ugly Truth MA15+

05 Sa Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince M

06 Su (500) Days of Summer M

08 Tu Inglourious Basterds* MA15+

09 We Coco Avant Chanel PG

10 Th The Young Victoria PG

11 Fr District 9 MA15+

12 Sa Fame PG

13 Su The Taking of Pelham 123 MA15+

15 Tu The September Issue PG

16 We Surrogates M 17 Th The Rocky Horror Picture Show M 18 Fr Ponyo G 19 Sa Fantastic Mr Fox PG 20 Su Funny People* MA15+

22 Tu The Box M

23 We Twilight M

24 Th CLOSED25 Fr CLOSED26 Sa New Moon M

27 Su New Moon M

29 Tu Zoolander M30 We Julie and Julia M

31 Th CLOSED

January

01 Fr The Time Traveler’s Wife M

02 Sa Up PG

03 Su Breakfast At Tiffany’s* PG

05 Tu Couples Retreat* M

06 We The Commitments M

07 Th The Invention of Lying* M

08 Fr G-Force PG 09 Sa Grease* PG

10 Su The Hangover MA15+

12 Tu In the Loop CTC

13 We Ferris Bueller’s Day Off* PG 14 Th Whip It! M15 Fr Mao’s Last Dancer PG

16 Sa 2012 M

17 Su A Christmas Carol PG

19 Tu Zombieland MA15+ 20 We Where the Wild Things Are PG 21 Th An Education* M 22 Fr Avatar CTC 23 Sa Avatar CTC

24 Su Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel G

25 Mo The Rocky Horror Picture Show M

26 Tu Mamma Mia!* PG

27 We The Boys Are Back M

28 Th The Informant!* M

29 Fr Saturday Night Fever* R

30 Sa Michael Jackson’s This Is It G 31 Su Monty Python’s Life of Brian M

February

02 Tu Moon M

03 We Edward Scissorhands PG

04 Th Breakfast At Tiffany’s* PG

05 Fr Did You Hear About the Morgans? CTC

06 Sa Did You Hear About the Morgans? CTC

07 Su Napoleon Dynamite* PG

09 Tu Capitalism: A Love Story* M 10 We Slumdog Millionaire MA15+

11 Th Bright Star PG

12 Fr Sherlock Holmes CTC

13 Sa Sherlock Holmes CTC

14 Su New York, I Love You* CTC

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he Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival is emerging as one of Australia’s best

country race meetings. So, if you fancy a flutter in the sea breeze, then this island getaway is definitely for you.

The actual racing happens on the Thursday and Saturday – with $70,000 in prizemoney ensuring a quality field of horses – but it’s actually a big four-day carnival that’s a celebration of racing, entertainment, food and fun.

The highlight, of course, is the 1865m Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup on Saturday. However, there’s lots of entertainment away

from the track with the Aurora Ozone Hotel holding a welcome Cocktail Party on Wednesday night (7-9pm, $30.00 per person) and a big Twilight Street Party on Friday night with street stalls, the Kangaroo Island Race Club Calcutta and twilight shopping.

Entertainment on Friday night includes the likes of KI’s own Simon Richter, Louis Fuller, Rush Hour and emerging hip-hop talent Dropt at Birth. For more info, call the hotel on 08 8553 2011.

There’s noThing like CoasTing To The finish line.

The CoopeRs KangaRoo Island Cup CaRnIval 18Th - 20Th FebRuaRy 2010Bookings please phone sealink 13 13 01 or kingscote Travel (08) 8553 3154enquiries please phone roger Williams 0409 673 640

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Sea horses

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Southern Ocean Lodge is KI’s first world-class wilderness lodge, located above the spectacular limestone cliffs of Hanson Bay. The 21-suite lodge has received world-wide acclaim for fusing the Island’s natural wilderness with superb luxury, food, wine and pure indulgence. www.southernoceanlodge.com.au

All Seasons Kangaroo Island Lodge is situated on the banks of Eastern Cove at American River, centrally located with convenient access to the airport and ferry terminal. The Lodge is perfectly perched with well appointed rooms all offering exceptional panoramic water views of American River. www.kilodge.com.au

Any visit to KI isn’t complete without a photo next to the Remarkable Rocks, a close-up encounter with a local at Seal Bay or any number of fantastic experiences. The best place to start planning your getaway is www.tourkangarooisland.com.au

how to get thereUnless you’re an outstanding swimmer, cruise across Backstairs Passage with SeaLink. Ferries operate from Cape Jervis on the mainland to Penneshaw and there are connections at the other end to get you to the track on time. For more information, call 131 301 or visit www.sealink.com.au

What else to do While you’re there

WHEN &

WHERE

18th to 20th Feb 2010

Kangaroo Island

Racing Club,

Kingscote KI

where to stay

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There’s noThing like going WiTh a favouriTe.

beTFaIR.Com sTRaThalbyn Cup sunday 17Th januaRy 2010from 11.30am

Phone 8563 2248 for bookings or visit theracessa.com.au

spoilt for choice at Strathalbyn

f you’re looking for the ultimate combination of country glamour, then look no further than the

Betfair.com Strathalbyn Cup.

This event has been climbing up the social calendar as one of the must-do events in South Australian racing. And, with its close proximity to Adelaide, it’s the perfect place to stay and play for a day … or more.

The Strath Cup (as it’s affectionately known) drew almost 3,500 people through the gates last year, an increase of more than 40% on the year before – and in 2010 there’s another big attraction.

Alcopop – the Victor Harbor-based horse that became the punters’ darling in the Melbourne Cup – will be doing an exhibition gallop during the Strath carnival.

Thanks to his trainer Jake Stephens, this is a fantastic opportunity to see one of South Australia’s leading racers up close.

Glam up and you can also win in the Fashion on the Field competition, with the competition open to both guys and gals and first prize a whopping $500 cash! There are runner up prizes and even $100 for the best hat.

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The Fleurieu is packed with great B&B getaways, but if you’re looking for something in the heart of town then you can’t go past the new Strath Motel which has heaps of rooms from just $139.

Doing Strath in style is easy thanks to the dazzling array of choices for marquees and reserved seating. From the Green Room or the Chairman’s Lounge to the Party Marquee, there’s a solution to suit all group sizes and budgets.

how to get thereStrathalbyn is an easy journey by car, just 60 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula.

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WHERE17th January 2010

Strathalbyn racecourse,

Dry Plains Road.

Gates open at 9.30am

with the first race at

12 noon.

PaCKaGes

where to stay

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There’s noThing like iMProving Your oDDs.

FlIghT CenTRe ChRIsTmas TwIlIghT RaCes FRIday 11Th deCembeR 2009allan scott Park Morphettville. gates open 2.00pm Phone 8295 0199 for bookings or visit sajc.com.au

Reindeers and races big crowd glammed-up and giddied-up at the Flight Centre Christmas Twilight

Races last Friday night (11th December).

The laughter and clink of glasses could be heard above the thunder of hooves as the cool and clear conditions turned Allan Scott Park Morphettville into the perfect Christmas party.

The place to be was the YC Party on the Derby Lawns where the big crowd had a great view of all the action. Away from the track, there was a fashion parade by Miss Gladys Sym Choon and entertainment from DJs such as Andy Murphy, Stubanga and Feenixpawl.

And, after the evening’s entertainment, a complementary shuttle bus ferried movers and shakers to the after-party at Electric Circus.

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he’s travelled the world and wowed the rich and famous with her designs, but for local

fashion designer Liza Emanuele there’s nothing like a day at the races, especially at home in South Australia.

Following the launch of her new boutique and with summer racing about to kick into gear, we asked Liza for her hot tips on what to wear to this season’s headline events – the betfair.com Strathalbyn Cup and The Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival.

“I love an excuse to get dressed up and the summer racing season gives everyone the opportunity to look and feel their best,” Liza said.

“When you look good, you feel fabulous – that’s my mantra.”

Whether it’s the city meets country feel of the betfair.com Strathalbyn Cup or the casual party atmosphere of The Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival, Liza said it’s all about being sophisticated yet fun.

“Think classic black and white or bright bold summer hues for Strathalbyn teamed with heels or wedges,” Liza said.

“Wedges make a return this season and they’re great for the races where grass is involved.

“For KI it’s about florals, bohemian prints and tie dye – make it fun and flirty.”

When it comes to shape and style, Liza said this season’s dresses can be dressed up or down and are always appropriate race meet attire.

“A variety of shapes are fashionable this season – whether it’s a halter neck, strapless party dress, A-line skirt, full skirt or maxi dress, they all have their place trackside.

“Don’t go for pant suits and remember that you’re not going to a nightclub – look sexy while remaining smart and dress for the day.”

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Fabrics are an important component of summer race wear and Liza advises to keep it simple to remain cool and comfortable on hot days.

“Natural fabrics are usually best – I usually go for cotton but given the right colour and style silk can also work well,” Liza said.

“I also love jersey for something more casual, particularly in floral.”

Nothing completes a race day look like a hat or fascinator, with headpieces already taking off this season.

“For Strathalbyn I’m thinking a floral headpiece that’s bright and fun and for KI find an oversized hat – good for both style and sun protection.”

When you look good, you feel fabulous – that’s my mantra.”

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events18 | Summer 2009/2010

11. 14.13.Flight Centre Christmas Twilight RacesSouth Australian Jockey Club | Fri 11th Dec 2009

Coonawarra Vigneron’s Day

Penola Racing Club | Thurs 14th Jan 2010

Bordertown Cup

Bordertown Racing Club | Sun 13th Dec 2009

deCeMBer january

23.16.Gourmet GallopKangaroo Island Racing Club | Sat 23rd Jan 2010

Ceduna Cup

Ceduna Racing Club | Sat 16th Jan 2010

17.Betfair.com Strathalbyn Cup

Strathalbyn Racing Club | Sun 17th Jan 2010

21.Lock CupLock Racing Club | Sun 21st Feb 2010

14.Naracoorte CupNaracoorte Racing Club | Sun 14th Feb 2010

feBruary

18.Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup CarnivalKangaroo Island Racing Club | Thur 18th of Feb and Sat 20th Feb 2010

20.

2009/2010 events

Adelaide Casino Adelaide CupSouth Australian Jockey Club | Mon 8th Mar 2010

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Carlton Draught Port Lincoln CupPort Lincoln Racing Club | Thurs 4th Mar 2010

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4.Penong CupPenong Racing Club | Sun 4th Apr 2010

Penola CupPenola Racing Club | Sun 4th Apr 2010

Super SundaySouth Australian Jockey Club | Sun 2nd May 2010

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4.

1.Scott Group of Companies Millicent CupMount Gambier Racing Club | Sat 1st May 2010

21.Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier CupMount Gambier Racing Club | Fri 21st May 2010

21. 27.Kimba CupPort Lincoln Racing Club | Sun 21st Mar 2010

Streaky Bay CupStreaky Bay Racing Club | Sat 27th Mar 2010

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3. 5.OakbankOakbank Racing Club | Sat 3rd Apr and Mon 5th Apr 2010

May

29. 12.Hawker CupHawker Racing Club | Sat 29th May 2010

Quorn CupQuorn Racing Club | Sat 12th June 2010

june

Clare Easter RacesClare Racing Club | Sat 3rd Apr 2010

McLaren Vale Tasting at the Track

Strathalbyn Racing Club | Sun 23rd May 2010

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my Herrmann’s life sounds like it could be a movie script, and while the ending

hasn’t been written yet there’s every chance it’s going to be a triumph. If a good sporting movie has to have highs and lows, then Amy certainly qualifies. When we spoke to the 22 year old apprentice jockey she was still recovering from a major accident.

Riding track work early one morning in May 2009, her horse reared and fell, landing partially on top of Amy who was still in the saddle.

“I had a compound fracture of the tibia and also fractured my L2 vertebrae. I’ve had one skin graft on the leg wound and I’m going to need another to make it look alright,” she said.

She was lucky it wasn’t worse, but it has meant six months away from racing and it has pushed her apprenticeship into the new year.

“They said I’d be out for 12 months but I hope to be back racing in December. I’ve got some X-rays in a few weeks and then if they are alright I’ll have to ride before the stewards in barrier trials to get the all clear.”

Amy’s put her speedy recovery down to a personal trainer and a lot of gym work.

“It’s good because I’m going to come back a lot stronger than I was.”

That statement says a lot about Amy.

The accident happened when she was sitting on top of her world, successfully indentured to Morphettville trainer David Balfour and taking all before her.

In 07-08 she won the ‘Triple Crown’ – SA Country Apprentice of the Year, SA Metropolitan Apprentice of the Year, and the Leon Macdonald Award. Then she repeated the clean sweep in 08-09.

Also, she was named Dux of the Thoroughbred Racing SA Apprentice Academy in 2007 which gave her a two week stint in Singapore courtesy of a sponsorship agreement with the SA TAB and the Academy.

Amy made the most of the prize, securing three wins from 16 rides.

Racing’s glamour girl.

Amy Herrmann’s life sounds like it could be a movie script.

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At school whenever someone would ask ‘what are you going to be?’ I’d just say ‘jockey!’

“It was an excellent experience. I would have been happy to go learn what I could even if I wasn’t allowed to ride.”

Then a rearing horse could have put an end to it all, but Amy never thought of not coming back.

“I always wanted to be a jockey. Mum and Dad bought me my first horse when I was three when we were living at Hamilton in Victoria,” she said.

“Then when I was about five I announced I was going to be a jockey when I grew up.

“They were like ‘No, you’re not!’ but I never thought about doing anything else.

“At school whenever someone would ask ‘What are you going to be?’ I’d just say ‘Jockey!’.”

Maybe the only thing which could have kept her away was her height. At 169cm (a little above 5’6”) she looms over some of her fellow apprentices, but she’s got good genes on her side.

“Mum’s short and skinny and Dad’s tall and skinny so while I’m tall my weight’s good.”

Now working as a freelance track rider while her bones finish knitting, Amy can see yet more positives in her situation.

“Before my fall I didn’t realise the amount of support I had. Fans contacted me through Facebook and called me up and wished me all the best. It was a shock.

“It made me realise that I am a jockey. I was doing what I wanted to do, and when you have an accident and all that’s almost taken away it makes you really appreciate it. So I’m not taking it for granted. I love being a jockey and racing horses.”

Which means more hard work in a sport that’s notoriously tough at the best of times.

“It is very hard, but when something gets in your way you just have to work harder and get past it.

“Having Clare Lindop as South Australia’s leading jockey has helped things for girls like me coming through after her. There’s less thinking that only boys can ride, but it’s still tough.”

No-one doubts that Amy can ride – she already has almost 200 victories in her book – and has definite plans to outride her claim as soon as possible once she’s back racing, and that’s when the movie script starts taking an upward trajectory again, with a young woman, battling through injury to ride again – and win.

“You can’t be a jockey forever and it can all be taken away from you in an instant, so I’m just never going to stop reaching. I’m always going to aim to do better and better, and never put a limit on myself.”

did you know22 | Summer 2009/2010

What is a yearling? A yearling is a horse that is 1 year old. For example; take a horse that is born in 2009. From August 1 (horse’s birthday) 2010 though until July 31 2011, the horse is classified as a yearling. Purchasing a horse as a yearling is the most common way of getting involved in racehorse ownership.

What is a filly? A ‘filly’ is a female horse under four years of age. Female horses four years and over are classified as ‘mares’.

How old is a horse when it starts racing? And how long will it be before it’s retired? Horses can start racing as two-year olds. To race at this age a horse has to be quite precocious as they are not yet fully developed. It is not uncommon to see horses still racing as eight year-olds and above. In fact, if you go to the Oakbank races at Easter time you will often see

ten and eleven year old horses competing in the jumps races.

When is a horse considered to have fully grown? Horses, like humans, mature and develop at different rates. In general, a horse is most likely to have fully grown by the time it is a four year old.

How many races might the average horse run in a year? Again, this depends on the individual. Broadly speaking, a horse will race six or seven times with its races spaced approximately two weeks apart. They will then have roughly one month’s break in the paddock before resuming training. It takes around 10 weeks to get a horse fit and ready to race after coming in from the paddock. Therefore, taking this all into account, a horse may race 15 times a year.

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