for live music events and functions. The construction of the ToTH was not without controversy, many racegoers have criticised the space for not being located trackside. Saddling Paddock Tote Building: 1917 – Present The Saddling Paddock Tote Building, known as the Octagonal bar, is located behind the main grandstand. It was initially constructed in 1917 to house a Totalisator, the fourth in the world to be installed. The building is now used as an event space and a bar on race days. Owners Pavilion: 2013 – Present The Owners Pavilion is located directly adjacent to the Theatre of the Horse and is a private space for racehorse owners. The pavilion was constructed at the same time as the new QEII Grandstand and ToTH. Paddock Stand: 1992–2012 The Paddock Stand replaced the St Leger Stand and Grandstand and was a two-storey, long, horizontal structure. The stand was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II in February 1992, it was also on this occasion that the Queen certified Randwick as "Royal". The Paddock Stand was demolished in 2012 to make way for the new QEII Grandstand. Tea House: 1914–2012 The Tea House was a large structure at 50m long, 27m wide and two storeys high and could accommodate 1,000 racegoers. The original Tea house burnt down in 1917 and was immediately reconstructed to the same specifications. The Tea House was demolished in 2012 as part of the upgrades to the current layout. Ladies Stand: 1910–1998 The Ladies Stand, also known as the Queens or Royal Stand was constructed in 1910 and remained until 1998. First Grandstand: 1860–1875 The First Grandstand was constructed for the first race meeting at Randwick and was made of American timber. Designed by John Hilly, it was intended to be temporary but stood for 15 years. Second Grandstand: 1876–1988 The Second Grandstand, also known as the Paddock Stand, was constructed to replace the initial grandstand constructed on site. It was extended in 1907 and 1914 and remained for more than 100 years to 1988 when it was demolished to make way for the new Paddock Stand. See also List of Australian organisations with royal patronage Big Stable Newmarket References External links Randwick Racecourse, Australian Town and Country Journal, (Saturday, 25 September 1886), p.661; Australian Town and Country Journal, (Saturday, 25 September 1886), p.654. [CC-By-SA] External links Australian Turf Club Horse racing venues in Australia Sports venues in Sydney 1833