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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Newcastle Stakes Media Release MEDIA RELEASE – 10 JANUARY 2023 NAME CHANGE FOR NEWCASTLE’S FEATURE AUTUMN RACE Newcastle Jockey Club’s feature Autumn race, the Group 3 Newcastle Newmarket Handicap has a name change and a prizemoney boost in time for...

Race 1 – SHARP OFFICE F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1350M Pinky is a lightly raced filly who resumed from a spell with an easy Scone win on December 9. She has a soft draw and will be strong late. Powerful...

Chief executive Duane Dowell concedes a top-up payment from Racing NSW and a $1 million property evaluation increase helped keep Newcastle Jockey Club’s challenging 2020-21 financial year in the black. But above-budget crowds have the club on course for a...