NJC News

    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...
    • Thursday, August 28 2025
    The fifth round of inductees into the Newcastle & Hunter Racing Hall of Fame took place during Tuesday’s race meeting at the Newcastle Racecourse. The luncheon was held in the Pavilion and was hosted by Sky Racing’s Greg Radley and...
    • Wednesday, August 27 2025
    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,...
    • Tuesday, August 26 2025
    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,...
    • Tuesday, August 26 2025
    Talented Wyong based trainer Denim Wynen will remember the most successful month in her nine-year training career after 4-year-old mare Alabama Blitz, a new addition to her small stable impressively won the 1600 metre The Prince of Merewether Class 1...
    • Tuesday, August 26 2025
    The Newcastle Jockey Club has an eight-race program set down for Tuesday on the back up from Saturday’s race meeting which attracted over 4000 racegoers through the turnstiles. Chris Waller has accepted with five of his team with three of...
    • Monday, August 25 2025