The 500 Supporters’ Group Spring Racing Luncheon
Congratulations to Patrick O’Brien (Chair, The 500 Supporters’ Group), members of The 500 Supporters’ Group committee and to the Group’s many friends and supporters on a most successful Spring Racing Luncheon attended by 450 people on Tuesday, October 30, in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 500 Supporters’ Group twice yearly Sports Lunches support health, education and development projects in some of the most impoverished parts of East Africa, particularly the Ruben Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Edmund Rice Foundation is again deeply indebted to Master of Ceremonies, Leon Wiegard OAM, who has generously hosted these functions for many years. The Foundation is very grateful to Guests of Honour, Robert Smerdon – one of Australia’s leading trainers and Bryan Martin – legendary racing media identity. The Foundation is also grateful to special guests, Michael Burn – Chairman, Victoria Racing Club (Flemington), Mike Symons – Chairman, Melbourne Racing Club (Caulfield) and Johnny Letts – retired champion jockey who rode Piping Lane to victory in the 1972 Melbourne Cup. A highlight of the day was the special appearance of retired champion thoroughbred racehorse, Fields of Omagh, winner of the 2003 and 2006 Moonee Valley Cox Plate.
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Pictured from left: Patrick O’Brien (Chair, The 500 Supporters’ Group), Micheal Burn (Chair, Victoria Racing Club), Robert Smerdon (Leading Trainer) & Leon Wiegard (MC) and pictured below: Fields of Omagh – Winner of the Cox Plate 2003 & 2006
