*The Gold Coast Turf Club is Australia's busiest racecourse with racing every Saturday, and mid-week racing throughout the year.

Conveniently situated just 2kms from Surfers Paradise with unforgettable dining and unrivalled skyline views.

But not just any day - this year we are going on Derby Day at Flemington which is the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup and is regarded by racing purists as the best day of thoroughbred racing in Australia.

Our room is the Magic Millions Room which is an ideal private lunchroom



with reserved Grandstand seating and access to all the full members facilities including bookmakers just down the escalators.

* Air conditioned comfort
*Reserved Grandstand seats on finish line
* Bar Facilities
* Tote Facilities
*Television
*The Gold Coast Turf Club's top lunch menu

Platters of whole King Prawns
Tasmanian Smoked Salmon with onion rings & capers
Platters of fresh Tasmanian Rock Oysters

Whole Baked Viginian Ham, smeared with mustard, studded with cloves & basted with sugar & sherry

Roast mustard tenderloins; whole eye fillets seared on a char grill & baked medium rare

Selection of seasonal vegetables served with lemon butter sauce & roasted almonds

Roasted chat potatoes with fresh rosemary

Greek Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Spinach & Mushroom Salad

Assorted Breads

Boutique Cheese & Fruits - a selection of Australian Cheeses served with fresh fruits and falwasswer crackers

Afternoon Tea

Chefs freshly baked scones & pikelets served with jam & cream

Tea, Coffee & Mints

*There will be two bottles of champagne at your table when you sit down to help ease you into the day!

You do not have to be a bettor or even remotely interested in racing to enjoy this day, just the venue, good friends, good food, a drink or two, and the excitement of watching the races and others winning or losing their money make for an unforgettable day!

Unlike other races courses in Australia and NZ the Gold Coast dress regulations for members are very relaxed, no ties or coats needed for men who can even wear stylish casuals without socks.

Full details below


  FUNCTION ROOMS

DRESS STANDARDS Persons considered to be unsuitably attired may be requested to vacate the area in accordance with the rules and By-Laws of the Club. However particular areas have designated dress standards. THE DOME Males: NO T-Shirts allowed NO Singlets or Tracksuits allowed NO Thongs or Sandals Collared Dress Shirt only Tailored dress shorts with belt Socks must be worn with Dress Shorts Socks with Trousers are not compulsory Covered Footwear MUST be worn (thongs are not permitted) Females: Blouse and Slacks, Slack Suit or Dress Footwear DOES NOT include Thongs OTHER All function venues are non-smoking and have wheelchair access. BEVERAGE FACILITIES Beverage facilities in function venues are generally available from 11.30 a.m. and will cease approximately fifteen (15) to thirty (30) minutes after the last local race. *There is a courtesy bus service to and from the course, see details below.

COURTESY BUS SERVICE

Departure Points	Standard Service	Daylight Savings Service
Tweed Heads - Main Stop	11.00 am	10.30 am
Coolangatta - Outside Bakers Delight	11.02 am	10.32 am
Kirra - Douglas Street	11.03 am	10.33 am
Bilinga - George Street	11.05 am	10.35 am
Tugun - Opposite Shops	11.09 am	10.39 am
Currumbin Sanctuary	11.11 am	10.41 am
Palm Beach Avenue - Stop 30	11.14 am	10.44 am
Palm Beach - 19th Avenue	11.16 am	10.46 am
Palm Beach - 27th Avenue	11.19 am	10.49 am
Burleigh Heads	11.24 am	10.54 am
Miami - Christine Avenue	11.27 am	10.57 am
Miami - 24hr Ampol Service Station	11.30 am	11.00 am
Nobby's Beach	11.32 am	11.02 am
Mermaid Beach - Markeri Street	11.34 am	11.04 am
Broadbeach Convention Centre	11.37 am	11.07 am
Broadbeach - Opposite Crown Plaza	11.40 am	11.10 am
Surfers Paradise - Thornton St	11.44 am	11.14 am
Surfers Paradise - Tiki Village Bus Stop	11.47 am	11.17 am
Arrives	12 noon	11.30 am

Please use the above timetable as a guide only.

Courtesy Bus will depart approximately 15 minutes after last metropolitan race.

Please see A-frame sign located near main entrance for departure times.

FUNCTION GUEST ENTRANCE
All functions guests should proceed to the main turnstiles. Upon presentation of the function venue ticket, gate staff will tear off the bottom portion of the ticket and admit guests through the turnstiles. Function venue signage is located on the grandstand with a map of the club located on the left hand side as guests pass through the turnstiles.

**Wear the venue ticket

SECONDLY - On Sunday 30th^TH October 2009

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE FIJI GOLD COAST PICNIC   
                               

Unlike the race day there are no limitations on numbers for this day.   

WHERE:Evandale Park

Behind the Council Chambers

Bundall Road,

EVANDALE

Gold Coast, Queensland.

TIME:10.00am ‘til ??????? (Aussie Time)

BRING:Yourself and Friends,

Drink - sandwiches, BBQ facilities available.

Music and your singing Voice

Seats, mats, sunhats, swimmers & Sunscreen - lake is great for swimming in October)

Photos, Memories, etc.

ENQUIRIES TO:  Gerry Sinclair , gerry@cybermarket.com.au or fff@cybermarket.com.au

Saturday Race Day at Gold Coast Turf Club on VRC Derby Day recognised as the best days racing in Australia, free parking in the Members carpark or free transport by courtesy bus, access to all members facilities, the private Magic Millions room with the clubs best lunch menu, two bottles of champagne per table of  8, race book with newsletter for us inserted, reserved Grandstand seats right oppsite the finishing line for watching local races, and for those into racing complimentary tips from Race Profit.
*If paying for more than one just adjust the quantity and enter extra names in the comment box.

*The Gold Coast Turf Club has already given us tickets and they will be posted to you as soon as you confirm, or if you prefer we will hold them for you.
Do not lose them as we have to pay again for any extra tickets.

**We have already paid a deposit and reserved the room which can take up to 150 people if needs be.

So if you want to pay by cheque instead of credit card please get the cheque in the post ASAP to PO Box 7750, GCMC Qld 9726 as bear in mind that credit cards are instantaneously cleared on line while cheques take longer, so obviously credit cards get priority bookings.

                                          

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