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TRackside marquee
Corporate & Group Events
The Trackside Marquee offers a dynamic, flexible space for corporate functions, group celebrations and large-scale events. Positioned trackside with direct views of the action, it provides a premium marquee experience ideal for entertaining clients or hosting standout events.
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chevals restaurant
Corporate & Private Dining
Chevals Restaurant is Newcastle Racecourseโs premier private dining venue, ideal for corporate events, client entertaining and executive functions. Featuring uninterrupted views, a refined trackside setting and an inclusive buffet by Chef Mark Davies, it delivers polished, premium hospitality.
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the courtyard room
Corporate Functions & Meetings
The Courtyard Room is a versatile indoor venue designed for corporate meetings, presentations and private events. Offering a modern, flexible layout within Newcastle Racecourse, itโs ideal for businesses seeking a professional setting with seamless event delivery.
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latest news & highlights
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Gary Harley Scone trained 3-year-old filly Ole Steele bounced back from a barrier incident at Newcastle two weeks earlier to trounce her rivals at the Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday. It was the Maitland Rugby Club race meeting and Ole Steele was the $2.05 favourite in the 900-metre Hunt Hospitality Super Maiden Plate. On October 17 the filly was an odds-on…
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Gary Harley โHerald The Newcastle Jockey Club will host the Maitland Rugby Club Raceday at the Newcastle racecourse on Saturday. Followers of Newcastleโs leading jockey Aaron Bullock could be in for a profitable day as the local boy has been booked for three early favourites and other well fancied gallopers during the day. Bullock has the mount on the Cessnock…
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Sky racings gavin carmody interviews duane dowell Video credit to Sky Racing.
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Send this to the group chat. The Saturday plans are SORTED. ๐ป๐
Imagine a full day trackside watching some of Australia`s best horses compete for $1 MILLION, dancing along to Hot Potato Band, enjoying live DJs and finishing the day with a massive set from world-famous Hot Dub Time Machine. ๐ง
Now imagine getting ALL of that for just $40.
Well, you don`t have to imagine it. ๐
๐ Newcastle Racecourse
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Saturday 14 November
๐๏ธ $40 General Admission
Book via the link in bio!
๐๐ WE HAVE OUR FIRST GOLDEN HORSESHOE WINNER! ๐
Newcastle, you didnโt waste any time! ๐๐
Our first Golden Horseshoe has officially been FOUND at ๐ The University of Newcastle!
A huge congratulations to our lucky winner, whoโs scored an epic prize package to enjoy at The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day on Saturday 14 November! ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
But Newcastle, weโre only just getting startedโฆ ๐
FOUR more days. FOUR more horseshoes. FOUR more chances to WIN! ๐
Keep your eyes glued to our socials tomorrow morning at 7AM for your next clue. ๐
#GoldenHorseshoeHunt #NewcastleRacecourse #TheHunter #NewcastleEvents
๐ DAY 1: THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE HUNT IS ON!๐
Newcastle, the hunt officially begins NOW! ๐
Our first Golden Horseshoe has been hidden somewhere around Newcastle, and one lucky winner is about to score an incredible prize package for The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day!
๐ TODAYโS RIDDLE:
Where knowledge grows in the heart of town,
And busy streets are all around.
No leafy fields or lecture halls afar,
Your golden prize is where the city stars.
Follow the path where bright minds meet,
Your hunt begins near Hunter Street! ๐
๐ The horseshoe has been placed and the hunt is LIVE!
๐ BE THE FIRST TO FIND IT AND WIN:
๐ฅ $500 hospitality voucher
๐๏ธ 6 x GA tickets to The Hunter
๐ $150 Uber voucher
๐พ Reserved table
๐ Newcastle Racecourse merchandise
Ready, set, HUNT! ๐
๐๐ NEWCASTLE, GET READY TO HUNT! ๐๐
The Golden Horseshoe Hunt kicks off TOMORROW, and we`ve got some incredible prizes up for grabs! ๐โจ
For FIVE days, we`ll be hiding a Golden Horseshoe somewhere around Newcastle, with one lucky winner each day taking home an epic prize package!
๐ WHAT`S UP FOR GRABS EACH DAY?
๐ฅ $500 hospitality voucher
๐๏ธ 6 x GA tickets to The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day
๐ $150 Uber voucher
๐พ Reserved table
๐ Newcastle Racecourse merchandise
All to experience The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day on Saturday 14 November, featuring the $1 MILLION Newcastle Herald Hunter and world-famous DJ Hot Dub Time Machine LIVE after the last race! ๐ถ
โฐ HERE`S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
๐ 7:00AM โ The first clue drops on our socials!
๐ 7:00AM โ The Golden Horseshoe will be placed at a secret location somewhere in Newcastle!
๐ Be the FIRST to find it and claim the prize!
FIVE DAYS. FIVE LOCATIONS. FIVE WINNERS!
๐ฒ Set your alarms, turn on your notifications and get ready to hunt!
It all begins TOMORROW, Monday 2 November at 7AM! ๐
๐จ ITโS OFFICIALLY THE HUNTER MONTH! ๐ง๐
November has arrived, and the countdown is ON to one of Newcastleโs biggest days of racing and entertainment!
On Saturday 14 November, world-famous international DJ Hot Dub Time Machine is taking over Newcastle Racecourse after the last race, bringing his iconic party experience and the ultimate soundtrack to an unforgettable day! ๐ฅ
And the best part? You can experience it all for just $40! ๐คฏ
Your General Admission ticket includes:
๐ง Hot Dub Time Machine LIVE after the last
๐ Live racing featuring the $1 MILLION Newcastle Herald Hunter
๐บ Hot Potato Band bringing the energy
๐ถ Live DJs and plenty more entertainment throughout the day!
One ticket. One massive day. Just $40.
The countdown is officially on, Newcastle! ๐ฅณ
๐๏ธ Secure your tickets now via the link in bio!
What a great day at Newcastle racecourse! Thanks to everyone who joined us for todayโs Maitland Rugby race day. Lots of smiles, laughs and wins at the track today!
See you at the next one!
#newcastleracecourse
Race day recap! What a great day at Newcastle racecourse for Maitland Rugby Race day!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a beauty of a day! See you all next race day!
#newcastleracecourse
The vibes are high at Maitland Rugby Race Day! ๐ฅณ๐พ
Gates are OPEN for Maitland Rugby Race Day! Let the fun begin! ๐ฅ๐ #newcastleracecourse #raceday
๐ Itโs Maitland Rugby Race Day today at Newcastle Racecourse!
๐ค Celebrate the spirit of mateship with a day of thrilling racing, great hospitality and an unbeatable trackside atmosphere.
โจ From exciting on-track action and vibrant social spaces to premium dining experiences and plenty of opportunities to catch up with mates, thereโs something for everyone throughout the day.
๐ Early Members Gate: 11:45am
๐ช Gates Open: 12:00pm
๐ First Race: 1:05pm
๐ Last Race: 5:45pm
๐ค๐ค Gather the crew, wear your black and white with pride, and join us for an unforgettable day trackside!
Newcastle Racecourse CEO, Duane Dowell, and our General Manager of Tracks and Facilities discuss the track ahead of tomorrowโs Maitland Rugby Race Day.
Be sure to embrace the theme and wear your black and white ๐ค๐ค
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! ๐๐
๐ค๐ค Embrace your black and white for Maitland Rugby Race Day this Halloween!
๐ Join us for all the thrilling racing action.
โจ Be spellbound by the trackside atmosphere.
๐ธ Sip on our limited-edition Halloween cocktail potion, "The Thriller" from the Ascot Bar.
๐ง Feel the energy with live DJ entertainment on the Ascot Lawn.
โซโช Black & white is the dress code. โซโช
๐ปA hauntingly good time is guaranteed. ๐ป
๐ฌ Thereโs more treat than trick this Maitland Rugby Day! ๐
๐๐ NEWCASTLE, THE HUNT IS ON! ๐๐
The Golden Horseshoe Hunt is BACK, and weโre giving FIVE lucky winners the ultimate day out at Newcastleโs BIGGEST race day! ๐ฅ
๐ 5 GOLDEN HORSESHOES
๐ 5 SECRET LOCATIONS
๐ 5 EPIC PRIZE PACKAGES
๐ 5 CHANCES TO STRIKE GOLD!
To celebrate The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day on Saturday 14 November, weโre hiding golden horseshoes across Newcastle, and itโs up to YOU to find them! ๐
๐ WHATโS UP FOR GRABS?
Each day, ONE lucky winner will score an incredible race day package for themselves and their crew, including:
๐๏ธ 6 x General Admission tickets
๐ฅ $500 hospitality voucher
๐ $150 Uber voucher
๐พ A reserved table for your crew
๐ Exclusive Newcastle Racecourse merchandise
๐ HEREโS HOW TO HUNT!
๐
2โ6 NOVEMBER 2026
โฐ 7AM: A brand-new clue drops on our socials, hinting at the dayโs secret location.
๐ CRACK THE CLUE: Put your detective skills to the test and work out where the Golden Horseshoe is hiding!
๐ FIND IT FIRST: Be the first to uncover the horseshoe and WIN the dayโs epic prize package!
And the best part? Youโll be celebrating at The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day, featuring the $1 MILLION race, live entertainment and international sensation Hot Dub Time Machine after the last race! ๐ถ๐ฅ
๐จ THE FIRST CLUE DROPS MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER AT 7AM!
๐ฒ Follow us, turn on your notifications and tag your crew. Youโre going to need all the help you can get!
FIVE DAYS. FIVE LOCATIONS. FIVE WINNERS.
๐ WILL YOU BE THE ONE TO STRIKE GOLD? ๐โจ
#GoldenHorseshoeHunt #TheHunterRaceDay #NewcastleRacecourse #NewcastleNSW #HotDubTimeMachine
๐๐ THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE HUNT IS BACK! ๐๐
Newcastle, are you ready for the ultimate treasure hunt? ๐
Weโre bringing back the Golden Horseshoe Hunt to celebrate The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day on Saturday 14 November!
FIVE days. FIVE secret locations. FIVE incredible prize packages. Think youโve got what it takes to crack the clues and find the gold? ๐โจ
๐ WHATโS UP FOR GRABS?
Each day, ONE lucky winner will walk away with an epic race day experience, including:
๐๏ธ 6 x General Admission tickets to The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day
๐ฅ $500 hospitality voucher
๐ $150 Uber voucher
๐พ A reserved table for you and your crew
๐ Exclusive Newcastle Racecourse merchandise
๐ HEREโS HOW TO HUNT:
๐
2โ6 NOVEMBER 2026
โฐ 7:00AM โ Keep your eyes on our socials as we drop a brand-new clue revealing hints to the dayโs secret location.
๐ CRACK THE CLUE โ Put your detective skills to the test, work out where the Golden Horseshoe is hiding and race to the location!
๐ FIND IT FIRST โ Be the first to uncover the Golden Horseshoe and score the dayโs incredible prize package!
FIVE DAYS. FIVE LOCATIONS. FIVE WINNERS. WILL YOU STRIKE GOLD? ๐
๐ฒ Follow our socials, turn on your notifications and get ready to hunt!
๐จ THE FIRST CLUE AND HORSESHOE DROPS MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER AT 7AM!
Let the hunt begin! ๐โจ
๐๐ Maitland Rugby Race Day is coming to Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday 31 October.
Your General Admission ticket gives you access to:
๐ A full afternoon of thrilling live racing
๐ป Public bars and racecourse facilities
๐ฟ Trackside lawn areas
๐ An unbeatable race day atmosphere
Grab your mates, show your Maitland Rugby pride and enjoy a Saturday trackside!
๐๏ธ GA tickets available now https://bit.ly/4hYPyqW
๐ฝ๏ธ RACING WITH A SIDE OF LUXURY!
Why not make a day of it at Chevals Restaurant for Maitland Rugby Race Day?
Your dining experience includes:
๐ฅ Racecourse and Members` Enclosure admission
๐ฝ๏ธ A delicious chef-inspired buffet lunch
๐ Reserved seating with sweeping racecourse views
๐ A racebook to follow the action
All for $155 for non-members!
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Saturday 31 October. Book your Chevals Restaurant experience today https://bit.ly/4hYPyqW
Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy Maitland Rugby Race Day?
The Mark Murphy Lounge has you covered!
Your experience includes:
โ๏ธ Racecourse admission
โ๏ธ Reserved seating in an air-conditioned venue
โ๏ธ Panoramic views of the racetrack
โ๏ธ Access to private bar and betting facilities
All for $40pp!
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Saturday 31 October
๐๏ธ Book now via the link in our bio!
๐ฅ THREE COURSES, FIVE HOURS OF DRINKS & TRACKSIDE VIEWS!
Experience Maitland Rugby Race Day in style from the Trackside Marquee on Saturday 31 October! ๐
For $195 per person, enjoy an all-inclusive hospitality experience featuring:
๐ฝ๏ธ Premium three-course plated lunch
๐ฅ Five-hour beverage package
๐ Prime trackside views overlooking the home straight
๐ช Reserved seating in an air-conditioned marquee
๐ถ Live entertainment
๐ Racebook and TAB facilities
From the pre-race parade to the thrilling final stages of every race, you`ll be right amongst the action!
๐
Saturday 31 October
๐๏ธ Gather your friends and secure your Trackside Marquee tickets now via the link in our bio!
