I had a first starter racing at Geelong last week and received a text from the Club . ‘ Come and watch your horse race on Easter Thursday night at Geelong. Admission, Race Book & 2 course meal for $40 per person’ . ( Note: Admission and Race Books are free for all attendees ! )
Geelong Club is at Corio , there are no restaurants or Hotels close by and we usually eat at the Club Dining Room.
We fronted up to reception and we’re asked if we had a booking. Said No, never booked before in our life. Spare tables and chairs everywhere. Lady said you must have a booking , caterer only provides enough food for those who have booked. We were directed to a Take Away area underneath the stand. A Bain Marie full of fried food , not good enough! The administration of this Club has been a disaster for the past 10 years plus.HRV needs to make major changes or shut it down. If Ballarat and Maryborough can provide good meals for patrons and participants on a walk up basis the Geelong Club needs a serious shake up.