Media & Press Releases
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Gary Harley – Wrap – 18.10.25
Frenchman Nicim Dilmi in his third month since securing a trainer’s licence saddled up lightly raced 4-year-old Oceanfront to win Saturday’s TLE Electrical Cessnock Cup (1890m) at the Newcastle Racecourse. On a perfect Spring Day with a hefty crowd the two feature events were…
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The Hunter Race Day takes flight at Newcastle Airport
Tourism activation celebrates regional racing, lifestyle, and community Visitors arriving at Newcastle Airport are now greeted by a striking new tourism and racing activation that celebrates the Hunter region’s world-class Thoroughbred industry and vibrant lifestyle. The collaborative project between Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle Airport, and regional…
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Newcastle 2024-25 Premiership Awards
2024-25 NJC Premiership Award Winners The Newcastle Jockey Club made presentations to the 2024-25 Premiership winners during the first race meeting of the Spring Racing Carnival on September 19. The following were the Premiership winners: Horse Of the Year: Private Harry- In the season was…
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A ‘very appropriate’ Newcastle honour for Australia’s most winningest jockey
ROBERT Thompson rode more winners than any other jockey in Australian racing history. Across every state and over almost half-a-century, he saluted a total of 4447 times. His legacy will now live on at the region’s top track, with Newcastle’s refurbished jockey rooms being named…
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Newcastle and Hunter 2025 Racing Hall of Fame inductees announced
Today’s Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame ceremony at Newcastle Racecourse celebrated the induction of eight outstanding individuals and horses, honouring their exceptional contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry within the Hunter Region. Eligibility for induction in the Jockey, Trainer, and Associate categories required…
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The Newcastle & Hunter Racing Hall of Fame 2025 – a background
The Newcastle & Hunter (“the Region”) Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours outstanding achievements in the Thoroughbred Industry emanating from the Region. The eligibility clauses for Jockey, Trainer and Associate require the nominee to be born in the Region, predominantly domiciled in the Region,…
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Newcastle Racecourse calls on riders for sponsorship in the Equimillion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Dates have been announced for Racing NSW & Equestrian Australia’s Equimillion for 2025, with the competition set to start on Friday, 3 October 2025 and take place across the October long weekend at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Over $1 million in prize money is…
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Newcastle rallies in pink, raising $152,500 for those facing Breast Cancer and their families
In a wave of compassion and support, Newcastle Racecourse turned Pink for its annual Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) Pink Race Day supported by Clubs in the Community on Saturday, 12 July. The event, which has become a beloved tradition of the Newcastle racing calendar…
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Newcastle Racecourse to host annual Mark Hughes Foundation Race Day
Community Unites to Raise Funds for Brain Cancer Research Newcastle Racecourse is proud to announce the return of the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) Race Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This annual event, held during Beanies for Brain Cancer Month, aims to raise vital funds…
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Hunter Melanoma Foundation raises more than $60,000 at Newcastle Racecourse
Despite racing being postponed due to poor weather in the lead up, Newcastle Racecourse hosted its charity events for the Hunter Melanoma Foundation (HMF) on Saturday, 24 May 2025, in partnership with Farrelly Construction Services. The HMF Race Day is a much-loved tradition of the…
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Emotional tribute after trainer’s sudden death rocks Newcastle
Tributes are flowing for Newcastle trainer Ben Smith as the racing community rallies after his sudden death earlier this week. Sky Racing commentator Dave Stanley delivered an emotional four-minute monologue on his show on Tuesday morning, finishing with: “rest easy Benny, you were one of…
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Nominations open for Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame
Nominations are now open for the Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame with inductees to be announced and celebrated at a Luncheon on Tuesday 26th August 2025. The Newcastle & Hunter (“the Region”) Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours outstanding achievements in the…
