Media & Press Releases

Launch of Beanies for Brain Cancer month a success at Burwood Inn Race Day 1500+ patrons attended  the 2nd edition of the Burwood Inn Race Day supporting the Mark Hughes Foundation on Saturday June 3, 2023.The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) was formed in 2014 by…

Article by Provincial Racing NSW MOST Newcastle racegoers probably didn’t realise it, but they witnessed a very unusual occurrence on Saturday! Father and daughter Cliff Parker and Candice Carroll worked as clerks of the course at the seven-race meeting. Whilst a female clerk of the…

Dear Member, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the Newcastle Jockey Club. This year has seen a great response after Covid with good growth in our race day attendances which exceeded our expectations. We will continue…

Newcastle And Hunter Racing Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced Today’s Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame event has witnessed eight new and well-deserved inductees recognising and honouring outstanding achievements in the Thoroughbred Industry emanating from the Hunter Region. The eligibility clauses for Jockey, Trainer…

The $500,000 Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championship Final will be run at Royal Randwick this Saturday, and Newcastle, as always, has a strong hand. Kris Lees will be represented by five runners as he looks to defend the title won last year by Kinloch. Lees will saddle…

Newcastle Jockey Club CEO Duane Dowell (pictured left) chats all things racing and footy with New FM's Joel Gosper. https://www.newcastleracecourse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Duane-1.mp3  

$46K raised for local charities at Newcastle Stakes The annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at Newcastle Racecourse raised a huge $46,844 yesterday. Each year the luncheon supports two local charities who share in the proceeds of the event. This year EquiEnergy Youth and Mosaic Multicultural…

https://www.facebook.com/fromthetrack.com.au/posts/pfbid0DhxCU4P6CtQ5JdPsKmoJpNVDFdtPrFNUxzFwxWiygs7WZHrqmjT8FspNQMcgujvGl Sad news with the passing of popular trainer Robert “Pud” Davies. A gentleman & a larrikin, Pud was a popular figure in racing, having trained more than 550 winners in his long career from his base at Cessnock. Among his winning brigade were Sandrio,…

Written by Ray Thomas. The Group 3 $200,000 Newcastle Newmarket’s name change to the Newcastle Stakes might catch some unawares at Broadmeadow on Friday. But the Newcastle Jockey Club’s decision is in line with the club’s to “become a more modern and progressive club.” “We…

Media Release 23 February 2023 International Women’s Day Event Coinciding with Newcastle Stakes Race meeting, the sold-out International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Friday, 3 March at Newcastle Racecourse will raise money for local charities Equi Energy Youth and Mosaic Cultural Connections and has again…

Newcastle Racecourse, the largest provincial track in NSW, is proud to announce their new Marketing Campaign “Home Is Where The Track is”. The campaign seeks to bring the thrill and passion of horse racing to Newcastle, promoting the sport as an integral part of the…

New Owners Experience At Newcastle Jockey Club You asked and we listened! Read more to find out how NJC is changing the Owners Raceday Experience based on your feedback. An overview! • Owners will now have to preregister in order to gain entry into Newcastle…