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Racing NSW today announced that the Provincial Championships will be expanded to the Provincial-Midway Championships, with prizemoney totaling $1.55 million. This is an increase of $300,000 in total prizemoney for the series. The Provincial-Midway Championships series will now comprise seven...

By Ray Hickson- https://www.racingnsw.com.au/news/country-news/rt-rides-off-into-the-sunset/ Photo Credit: Bradley Photos He may have ridden an Australian record 4447 winners in his amazing 49-year career but the legacy of jockey Robert Thompson that will stand, even if his benchmark is one day passed, is...

The Legend Retires Australian Newcastle Hunter Hall Of Famer and Newcastle Jockey Club ‘Legend’ Robert Thompson retired form race riding after an incredible career in the saddle. The Cessnock based Thompson has set a record on the track that is...

Gary Harley – RNSW – December 2021 Dowell’s New NJC Boss From a coalmine electrician to the Chief Executive Officer of one of Australia’s highest profile Provincial race clubs is the story of the Newcastle Jockey Club’s new CEO Duane...

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The Legend Retires Australian Newcastle Hunter Hall Of Famer and Newcastle Jockey Club ‘Legend’ Robert Thompson retired from race riding after an incredible career in the saddle. The Cessnock based Thompson has set a record on the track that is...

By Ray Hickson Photo: Bradleyphotos He’s regarded as one of the true gentlemen of racing and in typical Robert Thompson style his retirement from the saddle has come without fuss. But it deserves plenty of fanfare. After more than 48...

From Sunday 28 November the Reception/Admin. Office will be open on race days from 9.30am until 12.00pm, after which race day assistance is available as follows: Race day information including opening times and dress regulations can be found on our website newcastleracecourse.com.au...

Article- Craig Kerry- The Herald  A hometown win for trainer Andrew Macdonald with Major Murphy in the Robert Thompson Handicap was a highlight of Legends Day at Newcastle Racecourse on Sunday. Thompson, Australia’s winningest jockey, was one of four Newcastle...

Race 1 – Kris Lees 3YO & Up Maiden Handicap 900m  Chameleon Choice has the best form and he will appreciate the short course. He was only beaten 1.5 lengths when third at Flemington in January. He hasn’t raced since...