Media & Press Releases
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JOHN BANNISTER – YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE
John Bannister- You Snooze, You Loose THE early bird catches the worm! It’s a well-known saying which infers that those who start the day early and are pro-active are more likely to succeed in their endeavours. John Bannister can surely be included in the above…
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Community helps HBCF raise more than $143,000 at Newcastle Racecourse
An extraordinary fundraising effort has been achieved for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) at the recent ‘HBCF Pink Race Day’ supported by Clubs in the Community held at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday, 13 July 2024. More than $143,000 was raised for the charity, smashing…
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Racing wrap: Newcastle Herald back on board with The Hunter
Tyler Schiller salutes aboard Coal Crusher after winning last year’s The Hunter. Picture by Peter Lorimer The Newcastle Herald will again be naming-rights sponsor for the region’s premier race, The Hunter, when it is held on November 16. The $1 million The Hunter was first run under…
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DAVID DYSON – OFF AND RACING TO A NEW JOB
DAVID Dyson has had a close connection with Newcastle racing for three decades in a variety of roles. Now he says it’s time to take on a new challenge. Dyson, the current Racing Operations Supervisor at Newcastle Jockey Club, will finish up on Friday week…
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Lees Hopes Import Can Sail Into Newcastle Cup Calculations
By Ray Hickson- RNSW Import Age Of Sail could emerge as a Newcastle Cup prospect if he continues on the path trainer Kris Lees hopes in the next month or so and a win at Rosehill on Saturday would do that aim no harm. Not…
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Newcastle Racecourse calls on riders for sponsorship in the Equimillion
Dates have been announced for Racing NSW & Equestrian Australia’s Equimillion for 2024, with the competition set to start on Friday, 4 October 2024 and take place across the October long weekend at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Over $1 million in prize money is distributed…
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Newcastle to unite for ‘HBCF Pink Race Day’
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Newcastle Racecourse will unite with the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation, supported by Clubs in The Community, to hold its 15th annual ‘HBCF Pink Race Day.’ This event has become a cornerstone occasion for the local community and a highlight of…
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Cystic Fibrosis Race Day results in a rosy $70,000 for charity
Vibrant red roses decorated Newcastle Racecourse as the community and Cystic Fibrosis Community Care supporters assembled for Cystic Fibrosis Race Day on Saturday, June 22nd. Supported by their sponsor, Peabody, the race day helped raise more than $70,000 to assist those living with Cystic Fibrosis…
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Gary Harley – Herald – 15.06.24
Legendary Newcastle trainer Paul Perry enjoying another successful season will saddle up his short course specialist Curl Curl in The IPD Race Benchmark 64 Handicap (900m) at Newcastle on Saturday, and the ultra-consistent three-year-old appeals as the best bet of the day. Curl Curl has…
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Tuesday 02 July Newcastle Transferred to Scone
RNSW Please note the meeting scheduled for Newcastle on Tuesday 2nd July has been transferred to Scone. One distance change below. 1 – BM 64 HCP 900m 2 – CLASS 1 HCP 1200m 3 – PROVINCIAL CLASS 1 HCP 1600m 4 – CLASS 1 &…
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Beanies for Brain Cancer month gets $41,000 head start at Mark Hughes Foundation Race Day
Beanies for Brain Cancer awareness month was kicked off in style at the Mark Hughes Foundation Race Day held at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday, 1st of June 2024. Proudly supported by The Burwood Inn, the event raised more than $41,000 to assist with continued research…
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Newcastle Racecourse launches an exclusive ‘Hunter Club’
An exciting new opportunity has been launched by Newcastle Racecourse that enables local businesses to form a prestigious partnership with them and become an exclusive member of ‘The Hunter Club.’ ‘The Hunter Club’ is open to a select network of just twenty businesses each year…
