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In partnership with MyRacehorse and Lees Racing­, Newcastle Racecourse is providing Novocastrians with the opportunity to take an even greater part of the race day action by owning an interest in Newcastle’s own racehorse, Newy. Locally trained by 18-time Group...

Newcastle Racecourse is proud to announce the Community Race Day supporting Lifeline Hunter, a family-friendly event filled with fun, festivities, and the spirit of giving. Taking place on Sunday, 1 December, this exciting day offers something for everyone, while raising...

KRIS Lees has started a hometown Hunter meeting on a winning note, by claiming his late father’s race for the very first time. The experienced trainer, surrounded by his family, soaked up a special victory at Newcastle on Saturday after...

With Fashions on the Field taking place at today’s Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day, here’s the do’s and don’ts of spring racing fashion for The Hunter as reported by The Newcastle Herald: Click here for full story.  

TICKETS are selling fast for the Newcastle Herald Hunter, Newcastle’s stand-alone November meeting that offers $1 million for the taking.With the expected increase in crowd numbers, an extra general admission precinct has been created with a big screen, pop-up bars and food...

PAUL Perry is hoping “the sky’s the limit” when he attempts to win Tuesday’s $3m Big Dance (1600m) at Royal Randwick. But the master Newcastle trainer will be watching from afar when Sky Lab becomes his first representative in the...

Newcastle will stage its first Group 2 race in more than two decades next month. Newcastle Jockey Club’s major sprint, the $1m The Hunter (1300m), has attained Group 2 status. The Australian Racing Board’s Pattern Committee, as well as giving...

As part of a wider partnership with Training Services NSW Regional Industry Partnerships (RIEP), the Team Thoroughbred NSW Training Academy together with Newcastle Racecourse hosted a Racing Industry Showcase Day for more than twenty selected local Newcastle and Hunter school...

Important Upgrades NEWCASTLE will stage its first Group 2 race in more than two decades next month. Newcastle Jockey Club’s major sprint, the $1m The Hunter (1300m), has attained Group 2 status. The Australian Racing Board’s Pattern Committee, as well...

NATHAN Doyle has trained 271 winners in a relatively brief career to date, but never had a runner at racing’s elite level. But the Newcastle trainer, who has begun the new season in rousing style with 11 winners, is poised...