TROA understands the importance of the raceday experience for all Racehorse Owners. An integral part of the owner raceday experience is having a dedicated owners room with quality hospitality, comfortable furnishings, access to live racing and race replays. TROA have played an important role in improving the Owner Services on raceday. Racing Victoria worked closely with TROA to establish a minimum standard of Owner Services offered at all race clubs across Victoria. In addition to the minimum standard offered at all Victorian race meetings, TROA has contributed financially to support individual race club owner initiatives of which have been incredibly well received by all owners in attendance.
Connections Lounge- Caulfield Raceday
In 2014, TROA announced a partnership with Melbourne Racing Club and the Victorian Government, to provide funding assistance for Connections Lounge. Connections Lounge is the dedicated owners’ area at Caulfield Racecourse for all owners with and without runners on the day. Owners with runners on the day receive one complimentary beverage, and complimentary Gourmet BBQ buffet luncheon inclusive of cheese platter and dessert. All Victorian Owners Gold Card holders, without runners on the day, have access to connections lounge, and subsidised Gourmet BBQ buffet luncheon.
Bendigo Golden Mile Raceday
In 2014, TROA announced a partnership with Bendigo Jockey Club’s standalone Saturday meeting – the Golden Mile Raceday. Ownership attendance on Bendigo Golden Mile Raceday is four times higher than the Bendigo Cup meeting, therefore placing strain on existing Owners Room facilities. TROA’s goal was to assist Bendigo Jockey Club provide a metropolitan standard of owner’s facilities and entitlements for the meeting. We have been proud to continue providing support to the Bendigo Golden Mile Raceday
Warrnambool Racing Carnival
In 2016, TROA announced funding assistance in partnership with Warrnambool Racing Club to provide an Owners Marquee for the 3-day Warrnambool Carnival. All Owners with runners at the 2016 Warrnambool Racing Club had access to the exclusive marquee with furnished outdoor area, a complimentary beverage, cash bar, private tote and dedicated race replay screen. We have been proud to continue to grow this initiative with Warrnambool Racing Club each year.
Geelong Cup
In 2017, TROA announced funding assistance in partnership with Geelong Racing Club to provide an Owners Marquee for the extremely popular Geelong Cup meeting. All Owners with runners at the 2017 Geelong Cup had access to the exclusive marquee with furnished outdoor area, a complimentary beverage and lunch voucher, cash bar, private tote and dedicated race replay screen. In 2018 the exclusive space was moved to the larger Mounting Yard Bar with improved amenties for all owners. We have been proud to continue to grow this initiative with Geelong Racing Club each year.
Pakenham Cup
In 2017, TROA announced funding assistance in partnership with Pakenham Racing Club to provide an exclusive Owners Area in the mounting yard precinct. All Owners with runners at the 2017 Pakenham Cup had access to the exclusive area with furnished outdoor area, a complimentary beverage and lunch voucher, cash bar and dedicated race replay screen. In 2019 TROA purchased furniture for Pakenham Racing Club to use to activate the outdoor alfresco space adjacent to the Owners Room to provide additional space, and better access and views to the racecourse and mounting yard. We have been proud to continue to grow this initiative with Pakenham Racing Club providing support each year.
Cranbourne Cup Carnival
In 2018, TROA announced funding assistance in partnership with Cranbourne Turf Club to provide an Owners Marquee for the extremely popular Cranbourne Cup 2-Day Carnival. All Owners with runners at the 2018 Cranbourne Cup Carnival had access to the exclusive marquee with furnished outdoor area, a complimentary beverage, complimentary finger food throughout the meeting, cash bar and dedicated race replay screen. TROA is delighted to provide continued support each year to Cranbourne Turf Club who are exceptional at delivering services to owners on raceday at every Cranbourne race meeting.
