DDF & And Apartments Race Day

DDF is excited to announce a major fund raising event, the inaugural Daniela Dwyer Foundation & And Apartments Race Day, to be held at Thoroughbred Park, Canberra’s home of horse racing, on Friday, 14th June 2024.

This premium experience includes a 2-course a la carte lunch with refreshments whilst watching an exciting day of thrilling racing in the Rich Reward Room overlooking the finish line. ABC Radio sports commentator Tim Gavel will be our MC on the day and we also have some items available in our live auction hosted by Jason Roses. See below for our auction items available.

Very limited tickets and tables are remaining. Secure your individual tickets now or please email us if you would like to purchase a table of 10 so we can confirm availability and send you a direct invoice.

Gates open at Thoroughbred Park from 11:00 a.m. with racing commencing from 12:00 p.m. General admission is free on the day.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Our Amazing Sponsors

This occasion has been made achievable thanks to the gracious backing of our six sponsors. We’re delighted to present this event alongside And Apartments and deeply appreciate the support from Airmaster, Verv Property, Canberra Commercial, Evri Group, and Terracon Legal.

Live Auction Items

Share in Joseph Jones Racing trained race horse

5% share in Brutal x River Tay, a 2 year old filly, includes all racing costs and fees up to 1 July 2024.
Total value $4,650

Kindly donated by Joseph & Jones Racing

Tuscan Holiday

One week (7 nights) stay in Casa di Lyndall in Lecchi in Chianti, Italy, valued at approx $2,000 (depending on holiday period), for stays during March – May, or September – November, valid until end 2027.
plus
lunch or dinner for two at La Bottega di Giovannino, Radda in Chianti, to the value of €100 (approx $160). 
Total value approx $2,160

Kindly donated by Lyndall Heddle, Casa di Lyndall, and Monica and David Bernardoni, La Bottega di Giovannino

Accommodation & Orchestra Package

Two night stay for two people in a Realm Suite at Hotel Realm, includes daily breakfast,valued at $650 plus a Canberra Symphony Orchestra Llewellyn Series subscription for two people in A Reserve seating valued at $944.
Total value $1,954

Kindly donated by Doma Group and Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Accommodation & Dinner Package

Two night stay for two people in a Realm Suite at Hotel Realm, includes daily breakfast,valued at $650 plusa dinner for two at Chairman & Yip valued at $250.
Total value $900

Kindly donated by Doma Group and the Chairman & Yip restaurant

Coastal Getaway

The Isla, Batemans Bay two night stay for two people in a king courtyard room
Value $600
 
Kindly donated by The Isla Group

Golf Play Package

Royal Canberra Golf Club, one round of golf for four people. 
 
Kindly donated by Royal Canberra Golf Club

Golf Gear Package

TaylorMade TM 23 Premium Cart Bag
Value approx. $310
 
Kindly donated by Drummond Golf Fyshwick