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And then there were two.

The final race in the 2021 Alphabet Cup is to be held at The Valley next Saturday and it promises to be a ding-dong affair between two of the most consistent horses in the race. Mr Sandlant is only 2 lengths ahead of Mad Dog Muir but they are both running on the smell of mouldy oats as their jockeys try to get every ounce of energy from their mounts. The frantic noise of the whips cracking against the rumps of the two combatants can clearly be heard over the wild cheering of the crowd. What an atmosphere!

In third place, after a withering run on the weekend is Filthy Phil, who had been written off but is now only 4 lengths behind. Can he snatch victory with a big effort next week? The punters say No but there's no doubt he will be trying hard to bridge that gap.

And another 4 lengths back are two horses, Rob the Boxer and a rejuvenated Two Metre Peter. They have been consistent performers during the race but their chances of making it to the podium are slim.

Lady Wade and Demon Ann are a further length behind but they have run their race and will just stroll to the line hand in hand.

There were some good performances on the weekend from several back markers who finally decided to do something to redeem some pride. At Flemington, the pair of Galloping Gail and Randall's Candles shared the $15 prize with 8 solid points. It was another dead-heat for the $15  at Royal Randwick where Two Metre Peter and Rudolph Ballantino amassed a massive 11 points each. Rudolph is still last but is now only 1 length behind Just Jess who has been unable to take the chocolates at any time during the race. She is just melting down.

OTHER BUSINESS

Guest Speakers

Everyone knows someone with an interesting story to tell. Please pass their details on to Brian Ahmed so we can follow them up to speak to us in person or on Zoom at a later date.

Golf Day

Planning has commenced for next years Golf Day.

• To be held on Friday 11th March
• Morning event again.
• Proceeds will go to Very Special Kids.
• Brochure and entry forms were despatched to potential players and sponsers last week.

Busy Feet

Organisation of the Busy Feet project is progressing. well under way. Lyn advised that the Mount St Joseph Girls College will be assisting with running the project. Good work Lyn.

Interact

Interact are meeting again, and working on making toiletry packs. Micki Hovey is assisting them.

Bingo

Yesterday 06/11 saw 92 players and a profit of $1,350. Thanks to Ian Hovey & Kim Deneys who were on duty. Bingo will continue right through Christmas, except 27/12.

Roster for bingo (be there by 6:30):

• 20.12.2021 - Anthony Pante & Peter Ross
• 03.01.2022 - Jim Randall & Tom Lentini
• 10.01.2022 - Ross Conley & Enzo Maddalon
• 17.01.2022 - Ross Smith & Andi Barnfield

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club will not commence until term 1 in 2022.

The Rotary International World Convention, will be held in Melbourne in May 2023. It is being organised by a committee formed from the Aust Rotary Districts.

Click this link to view the flyer.

The committee is also asking for interested Rotarians to register for the opportunity to home host several overseas guests for dinner during the convention. There is also an option for Rotary clubs to host a larger group of guests.

Click here to view the home hosting flyer.