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Race 1 – Newcastle Stevedores Class 1 Handicap 900m   Britain put the writing on the wall first up when a close fourth at Warwick Farm on November 25. He was very impressive in winning a 2YO Maiden at Newcastle in May and he was…

The Newcastle Jockey Club held its Legends Race Day on Tuesday and on a perfectly prepared track, the racing was first class. The Legends were Paul Perry, Kris Lees, Robert Thompson and Gary Harley. A race was named after Newcastle legendary race caller John McDermott…

Race 1 – Gary Harley Benchmark 64 Handicap 2330m Tann Hills caught the eye with a fast finishing third at Hawkesbury last start. He hit the line hard when beaten two lengths at Gosford two starts back. Andrew Gibbons rides and he may race closer.…

Please note that with a forecast maximum of 43 degrees, Racing NSW has postponed the race meeting scheduled for Newcastle on Sunday (29th November). The meeting will now be staged at Newcastle on Tuesday (1st December). Newcastle (Sunday) Moved To Tuesday (1st December)  

The Newcastle Jockey Club’s Legends Day is scheduled for this Sunday, with eight races programmed for the Newcastle Racecourse course proper. The four Legends honoured on Sunday are Paul Perry, Kris Lees, Robert Thompson and Gary Harley. The NJC will also recognise the contribution to…

THE second annual The Hunter meeting at Newcastle Racecourse was a hit with punters after betting turnover increased almost 40 per cent on last year’s debut. The Saturday, November 14 program, which featured the $1 million The Hunter, group 3 Spring Stakes and the Max…

Leading Sydney jockey Brenton Avdulla has a full book of rides at the Cessnock meeting at Broadmeadow on Tuesday, and all six of his mounts are trained by Kris Lees. The most interesting of Avdullas mounts is the three-year-old half-sister to Group 1 winner In…

Race 1- The Prince Of Merewether Class 1 Handicap 1200m The early favourite Bat Pad raced at Gosford on Saturday and if she backs up, the filly is the one to beat. She won a 900 metre Maiden on this track on October 13 and…

The second $1Million TAB Hunter Race Day was another success story for the Newcastle Jockey Club on Saturday. Fine weather, a magnificently prepared track together with the top jockeys and horses, all the ingredients for a super Saturday. With crowds restricted during the pandemic, racegoers…

Sweet Deal has edged out Kris Lees-trained Special Reward to claim the $1million The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle on Saturday. The six-year-old mare finished stronger down the straight and took over the local hope after winning last year’s group 3 Tibbie Stakes at the same…

Race 1 – Sage Painting Max Lees Classic- 900m All of these two year old’s are having their first start but have had at least one barrier trial. The Godolphin filly Sliders was never off the bit in a recent Randwick trial and she has…

Signore Fox’s slashing recent trial win at Randwick on October 30 has convinced his co-trainer Peter Snowden that the five-year-old has an undeniable chance in Saturday’s The TAB Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle Racecourse. A crackerjack field of sprinters will line up in what is now…