Media & Press Releases
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‘A Horse Named Winx’ movie premiere to raise funds for Racing Hearts Equine Assisted Therapies
Newcastle Racecourse, in collaboration with Event Cinemas, are holding a special advanced screening of ‘A Horse Named Winx’ to raise funds for Racing Hearts Equine Assisted Therapies. The premiere will take place 6pm, Wednesday September 4 at Event Cinemas Kotara, the day before its scheduled…
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The Hunter to receive an iconic performance from The Screaming Jets
In what will be a showcase of Newcastle icons, Newcastle Racecourse have announced The Screaming Jets will be performing at this year’s The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day on Saturday the 16th of November. The event, which is in its sixth year in 2024, is…
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The Newcastle Herald backs The Hunter again at Newcastle Racecourse
For the second year in a row, The Newcastle Herald and The Herald’s publisher ACM have partnered with Newcastle Racecourse to back ‘The Hunter’. The event, which is in its sixth year since establishment, will be known again as The Newcastle Herald Hunter in 2024…
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Newcastle feature beckons for Kris Lees mare after Rosehill win
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will consider a shot at the group 3 Tibbie Stakes (1400m) at home with Hellavadancer after she relished soft ground to score the biggest win of her career. The five-year-old, raced by Hunter syndication company Australian Bloodstock, was strongest late to win…
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Trainer Steve Hodge eyes more success with Hong Kong connection
Newcastle trainer Steve Hodge is eyeing more success with his Hong Kong connection after breaking the three-and-a-half-year drought of Bourbon Flyer at home on Thursday. Bourbon Flyer ($21), a six-year-old Flying Artie gelding, came from last to win race two, a 900m class 1 handicap,…
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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…
