Caulfield

2 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN The Club is delighted to welcome owners with a confirmed runner back to our racecourses this week to once again cheer their horses down the home straight. The return of owners to racecourses across Victoria is a positive sign for what’s to come for the racing industry, and we’re confident this is the first step in easing restrictions for spectators, including welcoming our Members and racing lovers back to the track soon. We are already developing plans to welcome back Members to the races once the Victorian Government provides the all clear, ensuring we have the required COVID Safe protocols in place. We will continue to keep Members and the public informed as restrictions ease and changes occur at our racecourses. We’re on track to continue delivering a successful winter racing program with our two feature days at Caulfield in July, the Neds Winter Race Day on Saturday 11 July and Bletchingly Stakes Day on Saturday 25 July. It is my great pleasure to recognise today Father Brendan Dillon. He is a great man who has served as the Victorian racing chaplain since 1992. He has rendered outstanding service to so many people of all denominations. He is highly respected by the racing community for his care and interest in their welfare. Fr Brendan has been honoured by all three Metropolitan clubs with Life Membership in recognition of his service to the racing industry and it is our pleasure to name the Father Brendan Dillon Handicap in his honour. The racing community is mourning the passing of one of its most universally loved and respected members, former clerk of the course and carer of Subzero, Graham Salisbury, who lost his battle with cancer earlier this week. A wreath will be laid against the Caulfield winning post prior to the running of the Vale Graham Salisbury Handicap, which has been named in his honour. Once again, thank you to our Members, participants and lovers of racing for your continued support and standing by the Club. Peter Le Grand Chairman Melbourne Racing Club