4 MARCH 2008

Delegates arrive in Melbourne

Stay at The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Trip to William Inglis & Son Yearling Sale

(located 5 minutes from Melbourne airport)

Informal dinner at the William Inglis & Son sales complex

Dress code: Casual attire

9.00am

Depart The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

10.30am – 3.30pm

Visit Swettenham Stud (lunch) and Darley Victoria

4.00pm

Visit Tahbilk Winery

7.00pm

Return to The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

Free evening

6 MARCH 2008

9.00am

Depart The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

9.30am – 12.00pm

at the Victorian Racing Club (VRC)

12.30pm

Lunch at the Victorian Racing Club ( VRC)

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Presentation by RIRDC (the main research body)

Latest research papers on some international subjects

Open session of vet meeting

(breeders welcome)

4.00pm

Return to The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

7.00pm

Dinner function at Champions Racing Museum

(Open to breeders)

Host Racing Victoria Limited & Victorian State Government

Dress code: Lounge Suit

7 MARCH 2008

8.30am

Depart The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

9.00am – 1.00pm

1.30pm

lunch at the Victorian Racing Club ( VRC)

Free evening

8 MARCH 2008

11.00am

Depart The Sebel Albert Park Hotel for races

Group 1 Races at Flemington Racecourse

Dress code: Jacket & tie

5pm depart races for The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

7pm Farewell Dinner – The Sebel Albert Park Hotel

Host: TBA / TBV

Dress code: Jacket & tie