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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...

Race 1 – 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...

Story: Craig Kerry 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...

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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...

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...