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Local punters will be flocking to Newcastle Racecourse today to mark the start of the Newcastle Spring Carnival. Festivities will kick off with the Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Day today ahead of Ladies Day on Saturday. The Sharp Office...

Newcastle Racecourse is rolling out the red carpet this September for two of the most anticipated events on the city’s social and sporting calendar, the Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Race Day and Ladies Day, Spring Racing Carnival. Set across...

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...

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,...

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,...

Newcastle Racecourse hosted its annual Hunter Club Gala Dinner on Friday 18 July, celebrating the strength of its business partnerships and the vital role they play in supporting the region’s premier racing events. Held in the Trackside Marquee, the Gala...

Celebrate 10 years of glamour, generosity and giving back for The Stars of Newcastle Dance for Cancer One of Newcastle’s most beloved charity events, The STARS of Newcastle Dance for Cancer is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, 1...

In a wave of compassion and support, Newcastle Racecourse turned Pink for its annual Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) Pink Race Day supported by Clubs in the Community on Saturday, 12 July. The event, which has become a beloved tradition...

A celebration of tourism, community, and giving back Newcastle Racecourse is proud to announce the return of the Port Stephens Cup Race Day on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, inviting local businesses, tourism operators, and community members to come together for...