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.
Booking is essential!
Pick up points are Cobblers Tavern, Peel Ale House, Mandurah TAB, Silver Sands Tavern, Mandurah Train Station, Ravenswood Hotel and Sandy Cove Tavern.
Price (return): $20 per seat including ENTRY TICKET to the racecourse (excluding Pinjarra Cup and Pinjarra Classic)
| Adults |
Pensioner Concession |
|
| Midweek Meetings (Wednesday & Thursday) |
$6 |
$3 |
| Weekend Meetings &
Public Holidays |
$10 |
$5 |
| Classic Day (22 March 2011) |
$15 |
$10 |
| Cup Day (1 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 and public 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 (Group
Bookings ONLY!).
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 Chaff
City 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 chairs (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, Caps and,
of course, Racebooks.
Stubby
Holders are also available at all bars.
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
| Chairman: |
Vice-Chairman: |
Committee: |
| Phil Ibbotson | Greg Dixon | Keith Jeffreys |
| John Ward | ||
| Alistair Todd |
||
| Lynn Jeffery |
||
| Pat Love |
||
| Dale Evans |
||
| Alan Bansemer |
Pinjarra Race Club Staff Members
| General Manager: | Raceday and Financial Co-ordinator: |
| Michael Lodding |
Jane Whitehorn |
| Events and Marketing Manager: | Track Manager: |
| Rilana Ostheim | Nathan Taunt |
| Catering Manager: |
Bar Manager: |
| Gemma Price |
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 Michael Gibbs |
Dr M Gendy, Dr N
Wilson, Dr S Sharifeh |
