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Jennifer Hughes claims the 2023 Lady of Racing Award
The Victorian Wakeful Club's Lady of Racing Award Luncheon 2023 saw Jennifer Hughes named the 2023 Lady of Racing. Hosted by Racing.com's...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Jamie Kah announced as the 2021 Lady of Racing
The Victorian Wakeful Club honours leading jockey Jamie Kah as the 2021 Lady of Racing as part of their International Women’s Day...
caitrinkelly85
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Doris Thurgood - the 2020 Spirit of Racing Award Winner
Doris Thurgood was named the 2020 Spirit of Racing Award winner to a standing ovation at the Lady of Racing Award Lunch on Friday 6th March

Celia Purdy
Mar 8, 20202 min read
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Fiona McIntyre crowned Lady of Racing for 2020
Fiona McIntyre has been recognised for her work in retraining and rehoming former racehorses by being crowned the 2020 Lady of Racing.

Celia Purdy
Mar 8, 20202 min read
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FAMILY MATTERS
In 2018 Remi Gray was given the opportunity of a lifetime – to be clerk of the course at Flemington during the spring carnival.

Celia Purdy
Jun 4, 20196 min read
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Judith Leman
Melbourne artist and Victorian Wakeful Club Member Judith Leman has been passionate about horses for as long as she can remember. “I’ve...
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Dec 31, 20183 min read
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End of an era for Fiona's
After 16 years in business, the end of this month will see Fiona’s of Mornington close its doors on Main Street in Mornington for the...
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Dec 31, 20183 min read
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Annual Birthday Lunch
Last Sunday 19th August, the Victorian Wakeful Club gathered with friends to celebrate a lovely birthday luncheon today at Ciao Cielo in...
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Dec 31, 20181 min read
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Sport of Kings Luncheon
With her Sport of Kings Flemington Luncheon fast approaching, we speak to Victorian Wakeful Club member Kerri Spillane... I have always...
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Dec 31, 20182 min read
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Swan Hill and The Coffey Clan
Victorian Wakeful Club Committee member Briga Fliedner talks to us about the Swan Hill Cup Carnival... Every rural community looks...
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Dec 31, 20182 min read
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A Few Words From Our Club President Christine Downing...
A few words about the Lady of Racing Awards Luncheon by the Victorian Wakeful Club President Christine Downing... "What a wonderful event...
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Dec 31, 20182 min read
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Lady of Racing Finalists Announced
NTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - Thursday 8th March 2018 First presented in 1993, the Victorian Wakeful Club's Lady of Racing Award recognises...
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Dec 31, 20182 min read
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Member's Profile: 2015/16 Lady of Racing Award Winner Cheryl McCarthy
With the countdown on to this year's Lady of Racing Award, we catch up with the 2015/26 winner Cheryl McCarthy... I fell in love with...
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Dec 31, 20182 min read
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Mary Sadler turns 110!
Great supporter and friend of the Victorian Wakeful Club Mary Sadler will celebrated her 110th birthday with family in Melbourne at the...
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Dec 30, 20182 min read
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RV partners with The Victorian Wakeful Club on Lady of Racing award
Racing Victoria (RV) has partnered with The Victorian Wakeful Club on this year’s Lady of Racing Award, which celebrates women who have...
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Dec 30, 20182 min read
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Fliedner joins Country Racing Victoria
FORMER Bendigo Jockey Club committee member Briga Fliedner has joined Country Racing Victoria as its newest board member. The former...
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Dec 30, 20181 min read
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Victorian Wakeful Club With Racing Victoria Lady of Racing Award
SAVE THE DATE!! 8th of March 2018 - International Womens Day is a great day to recognise a lady who has had made an outstanding...
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Dec 30, 20181 min read
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