Media & Press Releases
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Chairman’s Message
Dear NJC Members, On behalf of the NJC Board of Directors and Management team, ‘thank you’ for your continued support during this very tough time dealing with Covid 19 lockdowns and conforming with NSW Health Department guidelines. All of your Board members and management team…
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Vale Mr Alan Scorse
www.racingnsw.com.au/news/announcements/vale-mr-alan-scorse-2/ The NSW Racehorse Industry is mourning the loss of Mr Alan Scorse, a popular Novocastrian who enjoyed success as both a jockey and a trainer. Mr Scorse, 69, lost his long battle with cancer yesterday and passed away surrounded by family. “The racing industry…
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Newcastle Racecourse Track & Facilities GM Chris Nation giving the latest track conditions prior to Cup Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Gary Harley from Sky Racing interviewing our new General Manager of Track & Facilities Chris Nation earlier today. Chris has only been a part of the team for two weeks and is already proving himself to be a very valuable team member of the…
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Gary Harley – Herald – 21.08.21
Alysha Collett who leads the Australian Jockeys Premiership three weeks into the new season has a full book of seven mounts at the Newcastle race meeting on Saturday. The Kiwi lady enjoyed a successful 2020-21 season with 89 winners. Collett has ridden 11 winners during…
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The Newcastle Jockey Club is delighted to announce the re-signing of Australian Bloodstock
The Newcastle Jockey Club is delighted to announce the re-signing of Australian Bloodstock as sponsors of the Group 3 Cameron Handicap for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Spring Carnivals. The strategic partnership between the NJC and Australian Bloodstock continues a long association between the two…
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Gary Harley – Preview 11.08.21
Race 1 – Astern @ Darley Handicap – 3yo Maiden 1300m Publicist was very good on debut when a close second to the talented Brigantine on the Kensington track on July 21. He has speed and the longer trip won’t be a problem. Mikasa came…
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Gary Harley – Herald – 11.08.21
Kris Lees accepted with seven of his team for Wednesday’s Metropolitan-class mid-week meeting at Newcastle however, only three of them are likely to run. The premier trainer said on Monday, following acceptances, that Nosey and Rustic Steel will not run, and In The Blink and…
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Gary Harley – Wrap – 07.08.21
Recently turned 3yo Military Expert, an impressive winner at Newcastle on Saturday has the potential to develop into a Stakes horse according to trainer Annabel Neasham. The son of the late, great sire Redoute’s Choice contested the OAS Technology Group Maiden Handicap 1200m. After…
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Gary Harley – Preview- 07.08.21
Race 1- Alan Scorse Hunter Stayers Cup 2900m True Marvel is in good form and he has won over this trip on this track. He has been placed in his past three starts at Gosford (2) and the Kensington track. The in-form Alysha Collett rides.…
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Gary Harley – Herald – 07.08.21
Scone trainer Stephen Jones is confident that his speedy 4yo Polylithic will be competitive against the well performed Godolphin filly Testimonial in a classy 900m Newcastle Maiden on Saturday. Polylithic, bred and raced by Jones’s major client Gerry Harvey on his New Zealand stud has…
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Vale Mrs Sharyn Scorse
www.racingnsw.com.au/news/announcements/vale-mrs-sharyn-scorse/ Racing NSW has been informed of the passing of Mrs Sharyn Scorse, wife of Newcastle & Hunter Racing Hall of Famer, Alan. Sharyn, 67, passed away peacefully this afternoon after a brief illness. Sharyn was the daughter of the late legendary Newcastle trainer Roy…
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Meet the new General Manager of Racing & Operations at NJC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exciting news for the Newcastle Jockey Club as Muswellbrook Race Club has announced its current CEO, Duane Dowell, has tended his resignation and accepted the role of General Manager of Racing & Operations at Newcastle Jockey Club effective from 16th August 2021. To read the…
