Media & Press Releases
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Newcastle Springs to life for two huge days of Racing, Fashion and entertainment
Three Group 3 races, more than $1.4 Million in feature prizemoney, Melbourne Cup tickets, show-stopping fashion and live entertainment will headline Newcastle’s biggest weekend of Spring Racing. MEDIA RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 2026 The countdown is officially on to one of Newcastle’s biggest weekends of the…
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Newcastle Racecourse Announces 2026 Equimillion Sponsorship Recipients
Newcastle Racecourse is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Equimillion Sponsorship Program, supporting three talented riders and their horses as they prepare to compete at Australia’s richest equestrian event exclusively for retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Following a strong response from the local equestrian community,…
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Congratulations to our Early Member Renewals Winner
Member Feature: Grahame Ford Congratulations to long-time Newcastle Jockey Club Member Grahame Ford, who recently won our Early Member Renewals Competition, taking home the Luxury Crystalbrook Kingsley stay and Race Day Chevals Dining experience valued at $1,100 for two people. With a connection to Newcastle…
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Applications open for Newcastle Racecourse Sponsored Riders 2026
2026 equimillion equestrian competition Newcastle Racecourse is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2026 sponsorship application program for the Equimillion Equestrian Competition, a premier event boasting at least $1 million in prize money across top disciplines, including Dressage, Show Horse, Eventing, and Showjumping, with…
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With the new racing season now underway, last season’s Newcastle Racecourse premierships and special awards have now been confirmed.
Amongst the achievements were the Kris Lees trained Changingoftheguard who took out Horse of the Year honours after his Sydney Cup victory, Lees himself taking out Trainer of the Year with19 winners on his home track and jockey Keagan Latham again taking out the top…
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Racing Wrap – 01.08.26
Gary Harley Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle stable celebrated the first day of the 2026-27 season on Saturday with a treble, two winners at Newcastle and one at Rosehill. Doyle trained 53 winners in the 2025-26 season in New South Wales, second only to Kris Lees…
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Racing Preview- 01.08.26
Gary Harley Scone mare Red Rags To Bulls racing consistently in recent Randwick and Rosehill Highway class is well placed in the 1600 metre SB Glass & Glazing Conditional Benchmark 68 Handicap at the Master Builders Association Race Day at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday. The…
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Beyond the Winning Post: Newcastle Racecourse Helps Generate Nearly $800,000 for the Hunter Community
For many Novocastrians, Newcastle Racecourse is known for thrilling finishes, memorable race days and top-tier events. What many don’t realise is that behind many race meetings lies another success story, one measured not in winning margins, but in lives changed. Over the past financial year,…
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PINK Race Day success, Hunter Club celebrations, Spring Carnival and The Hunter news
Sky Racing’s Gavin Carmody interviews duane dowell Video credit to Sky Racing.
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Newcastle Jockey Club Announces David Irwin as New Chairman
Newcastle Jockey Club has announced the appointment of Mr David Irwin as its new Chairman, following the previously announced retirement of Mr Brian Judd. The appointment was resolved at the NJC Board meeting held on 25 June. Mr Irwin has served on the NJC Board…
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Brian Judd: Finishing a five-decade career
Where it all began IT was a career path BRIAN JUDD was destined to take! And love was the facilitator. Judd’s engagement to his future wife Julie at the time resulted in him forming a close attachment to the racing industry – courtesy of her…
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Newcastle Jockey Club Chairman Brian Judd to Retire after Distinguished Service
Newcastle Jockey Club Chairman and Director Brian Judd has advised theNewcastle Jockey Club (NJC) Board of his intention to retire from both roles,effective 30 June 2026. Mr Judd leaves the Club in a strong position, with a clear direction for the futureand continued momentum under…
