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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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Nominations are now open for the election of four Member-elected Directors to the Newcastle Jockey Club Board for the 2026-2028 term. Members wishing to nominate should note that completed nominations must be received by 4:00pm on Friday, 16 October 2026. For eligibility requirements, nomination forms and further information, please select the button to the full PDF below.
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Gary Harley โ Herald โ 03.10.26 A long weekend race day at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday with a seven-race program scheduled. The Arrowfield stud owned and trained Olympian a son of the famous studโs super star sire, The Autumn Sun resumes from a spell in the 1300m The Prince Of Merewether Benchmark 68 Handicap and he is well placed with…
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Gary Harley โ Racing Wrap โ Saturday Ladies Day 19.09.26 The Newcastle Jockey Clubs two-day carnival wound up on Saturday with Ladies Day attracting a seven-race program conducted under blue skies on a perfect track. The J&H Commercial Ladies Day Cup was won by $3.80 second favourite Oakfield Utah ridden by the very successful Hunter Valley jockey Mikayla Weir. The…
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What a great way to kick off the Long Weekend at Newcastle Racecourse today๐ซถ
Way to paint the town and the track #redandblue โค๏ธ๐ Newy! We hope you have had an amazing start to the weekend and #gotheknightsโค๏ธ๐ tomorrow!
Weโll be back racing again for TLE Jungle Juice Cup on Saturday 17th October. Be here for a country race day like no other! ๐ค ๐
Getting behind The Knights ๐โค๏ธ
#clerkofthecourse #newcastleracecourse #historyinthemaking #historyrevisited #bringithomeknights
Gates are open for The Long Weekend Race Day. Come on down as itโs 2-for-1 General Admission! Wear your Knights gear to kick off a winning weekend at the track! ๐โค๏ธ
๐๐น The long weekend and race to the winning post starts here! Join us at Newcastle Racecourse today. ๐โค๏ธ
Enjoy an afternoon of live racing, great company and unbeatable trackside atmosphere.
๐ Early Members Gate: 12:00pm
๐ช Gates Open: 12:30pm
๐ First Race: 1:34pm
๐ Last Race: 5:09pm
With the Newcastle Knights chasing Grand Final glory on Sunday, start the celebrations early at the races. Wear your Knights jersey and show your support ahead of the big game! ๐โค๏ธ
Come along and enjoy:
๐๏ธ 2-for-1 General Admission
๐ธ 2-for-1 cocktails for the first hour in The Ascot Bar*
Gather your mates and make the most of the long weekend trackside at Newcastle Racecourse.
#NewcastleRacecourse #LongWeekendRaceDay #NewcastleKnights #GoKnights #LongWeekendVibes #AtTheRaces
Newcastle Racecourse CEO Duane Dowell spoke with Chris Nation, our General Manager of Tracks and Facilities ahead of tomorrowโs Long Weekend Race Day. ๐โ๏ธ
Wear your Knights Jersey and kick off the long weekend with a winning day at the track. โค๏ธ๐
Come early for 2-for-1 cocktails in The Ascot Bat for the first hour ๐นand 2-4-1 GA entry for the Long Weekend Race Day! ๐๏ธ
#gotheknightsโค๏ธ๐
LONG WEEKEND LUNCH, SORTED ๐ฅ
Make a day of Newcastle Race Day from Chevals.
Enjoy a premium race day experience with great food, drinks and all the action of live racing just steps away.
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Saturday 3 October
Gather the crew and book your table in Chevals. โ Link in bio
RACE DAY FROM THE MARK MURPHY LOUNGE ๐
Settle in for a long-weekend Saturday at Newcastle Racecourse from the Mark Murphy Lounge.
Enjoy the racing, drinks and trackside atmosphere with your crew from one of our premium hospitality spaces.
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Saturday 3 October – Newcastle Race Day
Book your spot now via the link in bio
We heard Newcastle was painting the town red and blueโฆ
A few days, a few thousand litres of paint and one very committed grounds team laterโฆNewcastle Racecourse is ready
UP THE KNIGHTS! โ๏ธ
LONG WEEKEND PLANS? SORTED. ๐
Newcastle Race Day is your Saturday sorted.
๐ Live racing
๐๏ธ 2-for-1 GA
๐ธ 2-for-1 cocktails for the first hour*
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Saturday 3 October
Three wins. One great day out.
Book now via the link in bio
BRING A MATE ๐๏ธ
Weโre celebrating the long weekend with 2-for-1 General Admission* at Hunter Rugby Union Race Day.
Live racing, cold drinks, good company and Monday off.
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Saturday 3 October
Grab your tickets now https://bit.ly/477kuPh
YOUR LONG WEEKEND, UPGRADED ๐ฅ๐
Newcastle Race Day a little more special from The Terraces.
Settle in with your crew, enjoy the racing and soak up the trackside atmosphere from one of our premium spaces.
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Saturday 3 October
Gather the crew and book your spot in The Terraces.
โLink in bio
Ladies Day was a vibrant celebration of style, racing and entertainment, with the stunning @hungerfordhill Fashions on the Field competition highlighting the glamour, elegance and creativity of race day fashion, before @the_australian_shaniatwainshow brought racegoers together for a high-energy post-race party. ๐ธโจ
A huge thank you to our valued race day sponsors @klostersnewcastle, @pukaraestate, @protorque.au, @gatesheadtrafficsolutions, @andersen.pest.services, @jhcommercialservices and New Zealand Bloodstock @karakachat for helping make another unforgettable Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse possible. ๐๐๐ค
What a spectacular day of racing, hospitality and entertainment at Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Day it was last Friday!
Congratulations to our Group 3 feature race winners: Perfumist (trained by Bjorn Baker Racing, ridden by Rachel King) taking out the New Zealand Bloodstock Tibbie Stakes, Aethelwulf (trained by Matthew C Smith Racing Pty Ltd, ridden by Zac Lloyd) claiming the Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup, and Fully Lit (trained by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, ridden by Regan Bayliss) winning the Newcastle Car & Truck Rental Cameron Handicap.
Thank you to all our race sponsors @sharp_office, New Zealand Bloodstock @karakachat, @newcastlecartruckrental, @bassfloornewcastle, @raritywholesale, @prosperity_advisers_group,@new_era_tech_global and @lees_racing for supporting one of Newcastle`s biggest racing days and helping to make the day a success!
THE LONG WEEKEND TRIFECTA ๐๐ธ
Three wins. One great day out.
๐ An extra day off
๐๏ธ 2-for-1 General Admission
๐ธ 2-for-1 cocktails for the first hour at The Ascot Bar*
Round up the crew for Newcastle Race Day this October long weekend.
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Saturday 3 October
๐ Newcastle Racecourse
No work Monday. No excuse not to make a day of it. โ Link in bio
What a way to wrap up the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival! ๐ฅ๐โจ
Ladies Day delivered an incredible day of racing, fashion and entertainment at Newcastle Racecourse.
From the style on show at the Hungerford Hill Fashions on the Field, to the atmosphere trackside and an unforgettable finish with The Australian Shania Twain Show after the last race – the energy was unmatched. ๐๐ผ
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, along with our sponsors, partners, participants and team who helped bring the day to life.
Thatโs a wrap on Ladies Day and our 2026 Spring Racing Carnival! ๐ฅ
Next up at Newcastle Racecourse – Hunter Rugby Union Race Day. ๐๐ Weโll see you trackside!
We hope you had an amazing Ladies Day Newcastle!
Weโll see you back on the 3rd of October for Hunter Rugby Union Race Day!
Thatโs a wrap on Fashions on the Field! โจ๐
A huge congratulations to all of our fabulous entrants and winners who brought the glamour to Newcastle Racecourse today! ๐๐ซ
