Media & Press Releases
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New stables and a $1 million race: Inside Newcastle’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 weekend’s $1 million The Hunter is part of his efforts in growing racing’s popularity in the region. “We want to start creating our own history with the Hunter as well,” he…
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Assistant Racecourse Manager Position
Assistant Racecourse Manager Position https://www.newcastleracecourse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Assistant-Racecourse-Manager-Ad-002.pdf
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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…
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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…
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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 ‘The Hunter’ and…
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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…
