The Sydney Turf Club has unveiled a revamped website to coincide with the 2006 Golden Slipper Festival.

Somewhat bizarrely however there are now 2 web URL's:

(1) http://www.stc.com.au; and
(2) http://theraces.com.au (a name that I can't say in any way brands the Club).

What's new? Visitors to the site can see all the latest racing information for STC race meetings and are able to sort information such as AAMI Golden Slipper nominations by sire, colour, sex and nominator.

The site also aims to appeal to a younger audience. There is supposedly an animated section on how to dress for the races (and take out the highly coveted Fashions on the Field competitions) ... but I wasn't able to find it. There is also the ‘Punter’s Guide’ which explains horse and racing terminology along with how to bet and how to read a form guide.

A novel interactive video feature is the ‘AAMI Golden Slipper rerun’ which can be viewed on the home page by clicking on ‘A Taste of the Action’ (just wait for the rotating banner on the right hand side to bring this option up).

Members of STC can now book dining and hospitality areas online and the STC has reported that this booking system will be extended to general public areas in the near future.