Media & Press Releases

  • Gary Harley – Preview – 28.11.21
    Gary Harley – Preview – 28.11.21

    Race 1 โ€“ Kris Lees 3YO & Up Maiden Handicap 900mย  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 hasnโ€™t raced since failing behind Golden Slipper winner…

  • Members Preview- 23.11.21
    Members Preview- 23.11.21

    Race 1 โ€“ Sharp Office Benchmark 58 Handicap 1150m Mosht Up is in good form and she drops in class. The mare has been placed in her past three starts at Wyong, Muswellbrook, and Newcastle. She was only beaten half a length in a much…

  • The Hunter meeting hitting the mark with punters
    The Hunter meeting hitting the mark with punters

    Story: Craig Kerryย https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7510661/the-hunter-meeting-hitting-the-mark-with-punters/ Picture: Peter Lorimer Newcastle Jockey Club boss Duane Dowell has heralded a 30 per cent jump in betting turnover as a sign The Hunter race day is growing in stature. A crowd of almost 4000 people flocked to Newcastle Racecourse for the…

  • Press Release- The Hunter Race Day 2021

    PRESS RELEASE- Hunter Race Day 2021 PDF

  • Torrens takes out inaugural The Beauford at Newcastle
    Torrens takes out inaugural The Beauford at Newcastle

    https://www.facebook.com/newcastleraces/photos/a.1813503008689213/5012633102109505 Photo Credit: Peter Lorimer Story: Craig Kerry- The Herald A front-running ride from Gosford apprentice Jenny Duggan has helped Torrens dominate the inaugural $300,000 The Beauford (2300m) at Newcastle Racecourse. Prepared by Warwick Farm trainer Lauri Parker, Torrens started a $5 chance after victory…

  • Newcastle Jockey Club boss ecstatic with nominations for $1m feature The Hunter
    Newcastle Jockey Club boss ecstatic with nominations for $1m feature The Hunter

    Picture: Getty Images https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7502079/newcastle-jockey-club-boss-ecstatic-with-nominations-for-1m-feature-the-hunter/ NEWCASTLE Jockey Club boss Duane Dowell is ecstatic with nominations for the The Hunter on Saturday declaring the $1m feature a genuine group-level race. The John O’Shea-trained Lost and Running has top weight of 59 kilograms and was among 10 horses…

  • Top local trainer Kris Lees has extra spring in his step as he takes aim on Saturdayโ€™s $1m The Hunter
    Top local trainer Kris Lees has extra spring in his step as he takes aim on Saturdayโ€™s $1m The Hunter

    Kris Lees is looking forward to Saturdayโ€™s The Hunter at Newcastle. Picture: Aaron Francisโ€“The Australian https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/horse-racing/top-local-trainer-kris-lees-has-extra-spring-in-his-step-as-he-takes-aim-on-saturdays-1m-the-hunter/news-story/e7550e2db79ac137ab661e7f8ac2cd58 The Hunter meeting is just six days away and the fact Newcastle locals will be able to see one of Australiaโ€™s best sprinters race on their track highlights what…

  • New stables and a $1 million race: Inside Newcastleโ€™s bid to revitalise racing
    New stables and a $1 million race: Inside Newcastleโ€™s bid to revitalise racing

    https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/sport/new-stables-and-a-1-million-race-inside-newcastles-bid-to-revitalise-racing/video/30c6955b2b603361c82a1e48abcee67e November 06, 2021 – 12:18PM Newcastle Jockey Club CEO Duane Dowell says next weekendโ€™s $1 million The Hunter is part of his efforts in growing racingโ€™s popularity in the region. โ€œWe want to start creating our own history with the Hunter as well,โ€ he…

  • Assistant Racecourse Manager Position
    Assistant Racecourse Manager Position

    Assistant Racecourse Manager Position https://www.newcastleracecourse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Assistant-Racecourse-Manager-Ad-002.pdf

  • Lion Partnership- Press Release
    Lion Partnership- Press Release

    October 2021 The Newcastle Jockey Club (NJC) & Lion joined forces way back in 1994 and are proud to announce that a new agreement will see the continuation of their long-standing partnership for a further 5 years. NJC CEO Matt Benson was upbeat at the…

  • Duane Dowell gets early call to grab the reins as CEO at Newcastle Jockey Club
    Duane Dowell gets early call to grab the reins as CEO at Newcastle Jockey Club

    Picture: Muswellbrook Chronicle Story: Craig Kerry, Newcastle Herald Chairman Geoff Barnett said Duane Dowell was destined to move into the top job at Newcastle Jockey Club. He just didn’t expect it to be so soon. Dowell was appointed NJC chief executive on Thursday, less than…

  • September -Racing NSW- Gary Harley
    September -Racing NSW- Gary Harley

    Record Cup Day Prizemoney The first Newcastle Gold Cup was held in 1898 and on Friday September 17, the 2021 edition of the Group 3 Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup will offer record prizemoney. Since its inaugural running in 2019, the $1Million โ€˜The Hunterโ€™ and…