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ONE of the world’s biggest racing operations, Godolphin, won Newcastle’s richest race, the $1 million The Hunter, last year with Savatiano. Newcastle Jockey Club race supervisor Michael Buckley is confident the biggest stables will continue to bring their best horses...

Defending champ Savatiano heads five entries for Godolphin trainer James Cummings for the $1 million The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle. Savatiano and stablemates Flit, Gaulois, Ranier and Asiago are among 28 entries for Newcastle’s richest race. The final field is restricted to 15 starters. There Hunter has attracted a quality entry...

Newcastle Gold Cup Day The 2020 Sharp Electronics Group Newcastle Gold Cup Day held on September 18 has been hailed as the best in recent years. With crowds restricted to the pandemic, 1200 racegoers quickly snapped up allowable seating to...

www.racenet.com.au/news/savatiano-set-for-the-hunter-defence-20201109   Defending champ Savatiano heads five entries for Godolphin trainer James Cummings for the $1 million The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle. Savatiano and stablemates Flit, Gaulois, Ranier and Asiago are among 28 entries for Newcastle’s richest race. The final field...

MEDIA RELEASE – THE HUNTER   The second running of the $1 million ‘The Hunter’ will take place on Saturday, November 14, headlining an exciting nine-race metropolitan standalone meeting at Newcastle Racecourse. The Hunter, a 1300 metre race for top...

Former South Australian galloper Super, son of champion sire Snitzel, continued his love affair with the Newcastle track when he raced away with the 1600 metre Benchmark 64 Handicap on Saturday. In his past six starts Super has won three...

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6994686/obituary-newcastle-race-caller-john-macca-mcdermott-remembered-as-all-round-legend/ Legendary Newcastle race-caller John McDermott has been remembered as a “champion bloke” and an outstanding mentor after his death on Monday at age 75 from bone cancer. McDermott, who lived at Lambton, was best remembered in recent years as...

The original Aussie Royal Ascot hero, Choisir has been pensioned from active stud duty at Coolmore at age 21 and can now enjoy his retirement years. A brilliant early spring two year-old that won the Listed ATC Breeders Plate on...

Race 1 – Iron Jack 4YO & Up Maiden Plate 1850m Microna will be at short odds and he looks the bet of the day. His last five starts on provincial tracks have resulted in four seconds and in much...

Consistent stayer Microna is set to break through for his first win in his fifteenth start at the Newcastle race meeting on Saturday. Runner up in four of his past five starts all on provincial tracks, Microna will line up...