First female appointed to race club committee

HISTORY: Jaimee-Lee Lupton became the first female committee member in the 141-year history of the Waverley Racing Club this week. Being congratulated by great-uncle John Alexander (left) and new life member Ian Smith. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

The Waverley Racing Club made history at their AGM this week by voting for their first female committee member in 141 years.

Jaimee-Lee Lupton received the honour on Thursday night.

While the first woman, Lupton's bloodline runs strong in Waverley racing as she is the granddaughter of famous trainer Snow Lupton, who trained Kiwi on the farm to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup - coming from the back at the final turn at Flemington to win racing's greatest trophy.

Jaimee-Lee Lupton also trains race horses at the Waverley course and has great knowledge and experience in the racing industry.

A keen sportswoman, she also dabbled in jetsprint racing, being the navigator for Waitotara's Duncan Wilson in the Group A class of the national series.

Jaimee-Lee Lupton's appointment to the committee was supported by her great-uncle John Alexander, who first joined the committee in 1965 and served as President from 1997-2000.

Also honoured at the AGM was Ian Smith, who was made a life member for his contributions to the Waverley club and the racing industry.

Smith joined the committee in 1978 and was the president from 1994-1997.

The Waverley Racing Club's next race meeting is Saturday, March 12.