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Racing NSW and Equestrian Australia today announced that registrations were officially open for the inaugural $1 million Equimillion equestrian competition exclusively for retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Equimillion will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on the October Long Weekend – September 30 to October…

Pink Race Day, a long-standing tradition held on Saturday 8th July, supported by Clubs in the Community and Newcastle Racecourse, aims to promote breast cancer awareness while fostering community support for those impacted. Fundraising for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF), a leading non-profit organisation…

WHAT a few seasons and a change of State makes? Former South Australian trainer Mark Minervini in four consecutive racing years between 2013-14 and 2016-17 won 21 races at home, and his horses collectively earned just over $356,000. In a breakout year from his now…

STEVE HODGE – PART OF THE BROADMEADOW “FURNITURE” FOR 50 YEARS STEVE HODGE is “back in the swim”! One of Newcastle’s longest-serving trainers who also manages Newcastle Jockey Club’s equine swimming pool, he won his first race in nine months with Sebring Sun filly Lika…

Race Day Fundraising Success for Newcastle Cystic Fibrosis Community Newcastle Cystic Fibrosis supporters filled the Trackside Marquee with red roses on Saturday 10th June with the Newcastle Cystic Fibrosis Race Day, supported by major sponsor Peabody. The Trackside Marquee at full capacity, nearly 400 guests…

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…