2YO Trials BBQ hits the spot

The official ATC 2YO qualifying trials are an important testing ground for owners and trainers who have high hopes for their young horses in the early 2YO events of the season. 
However, for those in the stabling area, it's just another long hard day.  And with trials happening so frequently throughout the morning, there is no time to make it to the canteen facilities provided near the parade ring.

To make things a little easier for them, ARCC with the generous support of the Australian Turf Club, conducted a BBQ in the stabling area during this year's 2YO trials at Canterbury racecourse on Monday September 19.

With the meat donated by ARCC and the drinks donated by ATC, over 200 strappers, float drivers, swab staff and other stable area workers were served free of charge on the day with all in ready agreement that this was a great initiative by ARCC and the ATC.  Quite a few also availed themselves of the New Testaments and pamphlets on offer.

ARCC Chaplain Colin Watts was ably assisted on the day by Allan & Lisa from Darby Racing, Bob & Ross from Kensington-Eastlakes Anglican Church, and Tanya from Australian Turf Club.

[Pictured from left to right are Colin Watts (ARCC), Allan Johns (Darby Racing), Tanya (ATC) and Ross Callaghan (KEAC)]