Charity Lunch

This year's charity lunch was in support of Alzheimers Australia ACT.

It was held at the Hellenic Club, and was well-attended, both by Women In Racing members, and members of other charities showing their support.

Attendees were entertained by a fashion show modelled by our own members and a few fashionistas like Josh Burgess who has won more than a few Fashions on the Field titles.

The guest speaker was Julia Ritchie, racehorse owner and breeder, and the first woman elected to the Australian Jockey Club committee.  She gave a run down of her entry into the racing business and her career in film-making as a production manager with involvement in iconic horse movies Phar Lap and Archer.  Her horse Vancouver recently won the $3.5 million Golden Slipper and she brought her trophy along for people to look at and have their photo taken with.

Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove recorded a video message for the event, thanking Women In Racing for their support of charities such as Alzheimers Australia and in particular the work of Sue King.

A slideshow of the event is shown below.  If you can't see it, click here.

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