General Information
GENERAL INFORMATIONPinjarra Race Club is situated on Racecourse Road, Pinjarra, an idyllic location 85km south-west of Perth in the beautiful Peel Region.
Coming
from Perth via South West Highway:
Turn
into Adelaide Road on the approach to Pinjarra. Continue via Grandstand
Avenue.
This entry is open on
racedays only! Please use the access via Williams and Racecourse Road
on
non-racedays.
Coming from
Bunbury via South West
Highway:
Drive through Pinjarra and turn right after the bridge into Williams Road (look for the Premier Hotel at the corner). Your second street to the left is Racecourse Road.
Coming from
Mandurah or Perth via Kwinana
Freeway:
Go along Pinjarra Road,
turn left
at the traffic lights in Pinjarra onto the South West Highway. Turn
right
after the bridge into Williams Road (look for the Premier Hotel at the
corner).
Your second street to the left is Racecourse Road.
For further
directions, please refer to the map.
Free public parking is available at the entrance to the racecourse. Our friendly car park staff will guide you.
Train Services run
daily between Perth and
Bunbury,
stopping at Pinjarra. It’s only a short walk from Pinjarra Train
Station to the
racecourse. Please see the link
for details.
Trains run regularly
between Perth
and Mandurah. You can catch the Special Raceday Bus from
the Mandurah Train Station to Pinjarra Park. Please see the link
for the Train Timetable.
Pick up points are Cobblers Tavern, Peel Ale House Halls Head, Mandurah TAB, Silver Sands Tavern, Mandurah Train Station, Ravenswood Hotel and Sandy Cove Tavern.
Price (return): $20 per seat.
| Adults |
Pensioner Concession |
|
| Midweek Meetings (Wednesday & Thursday) |
$6 |
$3 |
| Weekend Meetings & Public Holidays |
$10 |
$5 |
| Classic Day (17 April 2011) |
$15 |
$10 |
| Cup Day (3 April 2011) |
$25 |
$20 |
| Members' Lounge Guest Pass | $15 |
$15 |
Members’ Lounge Guest
Passes are
available at the raceday office for persons who meet the Members' Area
Dress Code. These passes are used for entry to the Members’
Area only and
are not valid for entry into the
racecourse. Passes will not
be available on Special Event Days (e.g. Pinjarra Cup).
Racebooks
are
available
on
every
race
meeting at the Merchandising Kiosk or the
Raceday Office. Price: $4
Please see Functions for special events and offers.
For our younger
guests we offer free Children’s Entertainment on
weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Children’s Entertainment provided on a rotating basis includes Balloon
Twister, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting and Pony Rides.
Come along and have some Family Fun at Pinjarra Park!
Organise
a
group
of
friends
and
family
to
join
you
at
the
races!
See
Functions for group packages
and more!
What
can
I
bring to the races at Pinjarra Park?
You
can
bring
your own food and non alcoholic drinks to Pinjarra Park. Your
own food may be consumed in the grounds, but not in the restaurants and
or the Members' Area.
Please
note
that
it is a condition of entry to the racecourse that all bags
and other carriers (such as drink coolers, flasks, eskies etc.) are
allowed to be searched for prohibited goods prior to your entry to the
racecourse.
Prohibited
goods
are:
- Alcoholic beverages and glassware
- Market umbrellas, mobile structures and tents
- Animals other than guide dogs
- Flags, balloons and banners (unless with prior written consent from
the Pinjarra Race Club)
Pinjarra Park has a
variety of on-course
hospitality
facilities that cater for all your needs. There is a great range of
options available to
excellent prices for everyone. No one needs to be hungry or thirsty!
Relax and
enjoy our friendly hospitality in the upstairs Bridles Restaurant, the
air-conditioned Family of Man
Restaurant, at the bar or in a private gazebo under
the shady
trees.
Bridles Restaurant is
located within the
elevated Members’ Area and provides the best views of the racecourse,
making it the perfect setting for a very special day at the races.
Watch the racing action from the comfort of your reserved table and
follow interstate racing on the TVs.
Bridles Restaurant is equipped with Bar and Tote Facilities
as well as TV-Monitors above the tables. Please contact the office for bookings.
The
air-conditioned Family of Man Restaurant will provide you with a great
range of
meals, from
snacks to three course menus. Assorted beverages are sold in the
restaurant as
well. If you wish to book a table, please call the office.
For Group
Bookings please see Functions.
A variety of takeaways is available from the Takeaway-Window which is located at the outside of the Family of Man Restaurant.
Enjoy a cool drink at the Main Bar and be close to the
betting action. Meet the trainers and owners at the Leger Bar or relax
at the
Bookies Bar.
There are also separate bar facilities and light refreshments available in the Members’ Area.
A Sausage Sizzle and Ice-cream Van complete the hospitality options on most race days.
The Raceday Office is the main contact point for any enquiries on racedays. It is located next to the Mounting Yard and Jockeys Area.
The Raceday Office
has EFTPOS Facilities available
and sells
Racebooks, Stubby Holders and Members’ Lounge Passes.
On sunny days we have
free sunscreen available and we also deal with lost/ found property.
Pinjarra Race Club provides over 20 tote terminals. The main tote area is under the Grandstand, next to the Main Bar. Further tote terminals are located at the Ledger Bar and Bookies Bar. There are also tote facilities available in the Members’ Lounge, operating to both sides of the Members' Area.
Punters have the
opportunity to have a bet with
local
bookmakers who are waiting for you in the bookies ring.
Public Seating is available in front of the Mounting Yard and more than half of the Grandstand is open to the public. The Pinjarra Race Club provides a number of free tables and chairs but you are welcome to bring your own picnic chairs.
If you bring a group
and require reserved tables
and chaires
(including private fenced off area) please see Functions
for more details.
Come and collect a
worthwhile memento of a great
day at the races!
Our Merchandise Kiosk
offers a wide range of
Pinjarra Park
Souvenirs including Stubby Holders, Polo Shirts (sizes S-XXXL in
green
and white), Caps and, of course, Racebooks.
Stubby Holders are also available at all bars and the Raceday Office.
EFTPOS
is available at the Raceday Office on all racedays. On weekends and
public holidays EFTPOS is also available at the Main Tote under the
Grandstand. There is no strict limit to your
cash
withdrawals, but please note that CREDIT ACCOUNTS can NOT be utilised
on-course.
Toilet
Facilities
Public Toilets and a
Disabled Persons Toilet are
located
between the
Merchandising Kiosk and the Family of Man Restaurant. Additional
toilets are
available in the Members’ Lounge.
The car park has several disabled parking spaces close to the Main Entry Gate. Please ask our friendly car park staff for assistance.
Disabled Toilets are located within the Public Toilet complex. Unfortunately there are no Disabled Facilities in the Members’ Lounge.
Wheelchair viewing
platforms (accessible via a
ramp) are
located at the front of the Grandstand’s Public Seating Area.
First Aid
Minor cuts and
scratches??? Feeling unwell???
The First
Aid Room is
located behind the Raceday Office. We are certain that our friendly
First Aid Staff will put a
smile on your face again.
An Ambulance and a
Raceday Doctor are also
on-course
for every
race meeting.
Video Van
The Video Van is
located opposite the Takeaway
Window. All
Winning Owners will receive a free DVD after their race. The DVDs can
also be
picked up at the Raceday Office after the race meeting.
Course
Photographer
Our Course
Photographer, Scott
Hollands,
and his team take high quality race photos on every meeting. If you
would like
a snap-shot
of your favourite horse, just see Scott at his stand next to the Leger
Bar.
Do you have a
birthday coming up? But no gift
idea? The Pinjarra Race Club can help!
We offer great vouchers that suit your occasion and requirements. Just
contact the office and discuss your needs
with us!
The ever-popular
Lucky Losing Ticket Draw takes
place immediately after the second last race on each raceday. Make sure
you place your losing tickets in one of the boxes.
Great prizes to be
won ... from golf vouchers to
hair services, meal vouchers and more!!!
Pinjarra
Race
Club
Committee
Members
| Chaiman: |
Vice-Chairman: |
Committee: |
| John Ward |
Phil Ibbotson |
Keith Jeffreys |
| Locky Pleasance |
||
| Greg Dixon |
||
| Alistair Todd |
||
| Lynn Jeffery |
||
| Pat Love |
||
| Dale Evans |
||
| Alan Bansemer |
Pinjarra Race Club Staff Members
| General Manager: | Office Administrator/PA: |
| Colin
Bellchambers
|
Jane Whitehorn |
| Events and Marketing Manager: | Track Manager: |
| Rilana Ostheim | Nathan Taunt |
| Catering
Manager:
|
Bar Manager: |
| Kim Scully | |
| Tote
Manager:
|
Club Steward: |
| Eric
Freind
|
Gary Ford |
| Clerk
of Course: |
On Course Announcer: |
| Judy Pope, Kathy Gray | Wes Cameron |
| Veterinary Surgeon: |
Course Doctor: |
| Dr Melanie McGregor |
Dr Richard Randall |
