Media & Press Releases
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Hot Dub Time Machine to supercharge Boxing Day Races
Newcastle Racecourse is gearing up for a Boxing Day celebration unlike anything the city has seen, with the iconic Hot Dub Time Machine locked in to fire up the Hunter’s biggest post-Christmas party. The long-running Boxing Day Races return in 2025 with fast horses, festive crowds and a soundtrack that…
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The Hunter – A Runner-By-Runner Guide
By Ray Hickson An in-depth look at the chances of every runner in the Group 2 $1 million Newcastle Herald Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle on Saturday. 1. Iowna Merc (Bjorn Baker): Generally a consistent sprinter-miler and you have to suspect he found his level a little…
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Newcastle’s $1m sprint: ‘You always want to win your feature race at home’
KRIS Lees has just about done it all on his hometown track. The trainer has ticked off the Newcastle Cup, Cameron Handicap, the old Newmarket and, only 12 months ago, the race named in honour of his late father Max. However, victory in what’s now…
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Miss International Australia, aspiring actor: Meet the faces of The Hunter races for 2025
A college basketballer-turned-Miss International Australia and an aspiring actor. Meet the official ambassadors for The Hunter in 2025. Selina McCloskey, 24 of Eleebana, and Ben Blackler, 20 of Belmont North, have been unveiled as the faces of Newcastle’s $1million horse race, which is scheduled for…
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Pat Farrell’s 62-year career: 920 winners and a profound legacy
PAT Farrell was a champion racehorse trainer and a master mentor. In a passion that started 62 years ago, Farrell trained 920 winners and was renowned as an astute horseman. He also guided the careers of champion jockeys Wayne Harris, Neil Rae, Paul Sylvester and…
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Gary Harley – Wrap – 18.10.25
Frenchman Nicim Dilmi in his third month since securing a trainer’s licence saddled up lightly raced 4-year-old Oceanfront to win Saturday’s TLE Electrical Cessnock Cup (1890m) at the Newcastle Racecourse. On a perfect Spring Day with a hefty crowd the two feature events were…
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The Hunter Race Day takes flight at Newcastle Airport
Tourism activation celebrates regional racing, lifestyle, and community Visitors arriving at Newcastle Airport are now greeted by a striking new tourism and racing activation that celebrates the Hunter region’s world-class Thoroughbred industry and vibrant lifestyle. The collaborative project between Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle Airport, and regional…
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Newcastle 2024-25 Premiership Awards
2024-25 NJC Premiership Award Winners The Newcastle Jockey Club made presentations to the 2024-25 Premiership winners during the first race meeting of the Spring Racing Carnival on September 19. The following were the Premiership winners: Horse Of the Year: Private Harry- In the season was…
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A ‘very appropriate’ Newcastle honour for Australia’s most winningest jockey
ROBERT Thompson rode more winners than any other jockey in Australian racing history. Across every state and over almost half-a-century, he saluted a total of 4447 times. His legacy will now live on at the region’s top track, with Newcastle’s refurbished jockey rooms being named…
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Newcastle and Hunter 2025 Racing Hall of Fame inductees announced
Today’s Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame ceremony at Newcastle Racecourse celebrated the induction of eight outstanding individuals and horses, honouring their exceptional contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry within the Hunter Region. Eligibility for induction in the Jockey, Trainer, and Associate categories required…
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The Newcastle & Hunter Racing Hall of Fame 2025 – a background
The Newcastle & Hunter (“the Region”) Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours outstanding achievements in the Thoroughbred Industry emanating from the Region. The eligibility clauses for Jockey, Trainer and Associate require the nominee to be born in the Region, predominantly domiciled in the Region,…
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Newcastle Racecourse calls on riders for sponsorship in the Equimillion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Dates have been announced for Racing NSW & Equestrian Australia’s Equimillion for 2025, with the competition set to start on Friday, 3 October 2025 and take place across the October long weekend at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Over $1 million in prize money is…
