Media & Press Releases

Lightly raced Central Coast three-year-old Gustav, narrowly beaten on debut at Hawkesbury on March 9, is set to go one better at the Wine Country Race Club meeting on Newcastle’s Beaumont track on Monday. The Sara Ryan-trained gelding will contest the CG&E Maiden Plate (1200m)…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8550218/racing-infancy-earns-group-shot-howards-special-cheeto-win/?cs=305&msg=login Kris Lees will look to the PJ Bell Stakes with Infancy in four weeks after she defied the odds to impressively score a first black-type win on Saturday at Randwick. At $26, Infancy was the rank outsider in the listed Fireball Stakes (1100m)…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]https://www.provincialracingnsw.com.au/post/tough-almania-gives-lees-feature-weekend-treble   ALMANIA has beaten both the odds and his rivals to cap a weekend of feature wins for Kris Lees. The resilient eight-year-old, assisted by a heady Dylan Gibbons ride, today gave Lees his second Canberra Cup success – and his third black type…

On Friday, March 8th, the vibrant spirit of International Women’s Day (IWD) will once again illuminate Newcastle Racecourse as it hosts a day filled with celebration, inspiration, and philanthropy. Coinciding with the Group 3 Newcastle Stakes Race meeting, this highly anticipated event will serve as…

A special role with premier Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is helping Lachlan Scorse stay connected to racing as he edges closer to a return to the saddle after his horror fall at Taree last October.The 19-year-old Newcastle apprentice has taken over from the late Alan…

ERROL MOYLE VALE ERROL MOYLE – TRULY ONE OF NATURE’S GENTLEMEN FEBRUARY 5, 2024: THE Hunter thoroughbred, harness racing and hotel industries have lost one of their finest ambassadors, Errol Moyle. After bravely battling a lengthy illness, Moyle passed away this morning. He was 78.…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gavin Carmody spoke to Duane Dowell, Chief Executive Officer at Newcastle Jockey Club, about the upcoming Provincial Midway Championships.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/1jBpLjLV26M”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

In a dedicated effort to foster community development, Newcastle Racecourse is excited to launch its Community Support Program, a new initiative aimed at providing financial grant funding support to charities and community groups in the Greater Newcastle area. This initiative complements the Newcastle Jockey Club’s…

Vale Mr Alan ‘Jock’ Gollogly The Thoroughbred Racing Industry is today mourning the loss of Mr Alan ‘Jock’ Gollogly who passed away overnight following a long illness, aged 72. “Jock Gollogly was a unique character who was well known and respected throughout the industry,” said…

OUTGOING Newcastle Jockey Club chairman Geoff Barnett hopes the proposed $5 billion deal to sell Rosehill racecourse to the NSW government will create a flow-on effect to secure funding for much-needed on-course stables at Broadmeadow. In a letter to members on Wednesday, Australian Turf Club…

Shout For Good Celebrate the spirit of giving with The Samaritans Christmas Giving Tree at Newcastle Racecourse this December and help us to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most during the festive season. The Samaritans Giving Tree will be located in the…