The first major event, the Carrington Stakes, took place as race five on the day. The Clarry Conners-trained mare Court ($4), ridden by Glyn Schofield, claimed victory by 1.8m with Prince Braeman ($4.40) in second while Pins On Parade ($3.70) finished third. The odds-on favourite, Dorf Command ($3.40), following the scratching of early favourite News Alert at the gates, could only manage fourth place. It was an impressive comeback for Court, following a poor ninth place in her previous start in the Razor Sharp Handicap on December 19.

The Listed Tattersall’s Club Cup followed as race six, where Rainbow Styling ($3.10) won a length ahead of runner-up Hairy ($14), with the Peter Snowden-trained Spinney ($9) in third. The winner, ridden by Jim Cassidy, ran a sharp 2:04.89 over the 2000m staying event. It was a fantastic turn of luck for Cassidy, who just moments earlier had lost his ride in the Carrington Stakes when hot favourite News Alert was scratched following the rider’s concerns over the horse’s action.

It was a disappointing finish for the $3 favourite, Gai Waterhouse’s Rabbuka who came in sixth. Waterhouse saw plenty of other success on the day however, taking out the opening two races of the day. The trainer won the TAB Jackpots Today Handicap with Kinnersley and the Zephyr Bay Handicap with Power And Glory.

The next race meeting scheduled at Randwick is tomorrow, January 6 followed by a raceday this Saturday, January 9. This Wednesday the action takes place at the Randwick’s Kensington track. Gates open at 12:15pm while racing will take place from 1:53pm until the last race of the day jumps at 5:40pm. On Saturday, gates open at midday and the first race of the day starts at 1:10pm.

Randwick Race Results – Friday January 1:

The first race meeting held at Randwick in 2010 is on New Year’s Day when the esteemed course hosts the Tattersalls Club Cup Day. The two feature races on the day are the $100 000 Listed Tattersall’s Club Cup (2000m) and the $100 000 Listed Carrington Stakes (1000m).

Other scheduled race dates at Randwick in January 2010 are:

Wednesday January 6

Saturday January 9

Wednesday January 20

Tuesday January 26 – $100 000 Listed Australia Day Cup (2400m)

Saturday January 30

So for a day out with a difference make sure you head along to one of Randwick’s famous race meetings and experience the thrill and excitement thoroughbred racing has to offer first hand. Or, if you can’t make it to the track on the day but still want to get on board with the betting action, simply jump online and visit one of Australia’s leading bookmakers that offer all the odds and wagering options for every Randwick Race!