By Ray Hickson- https://www.racingnsw.com.au/news/country-news/rt-rides-off-into-the-sunset/ Photo Credit: Bradley Photos He may have ridden an Australian record 4447 winners in his amazing 49-year career but the legacy of jockey Robert Thompson that will stand, even if his benchmark is one day passed, is...
- Tuesday, January 18 2022
The Legend Retires Australian Newcastle Hunter Hall Of Famer and Newcastle Jockey Club ‘Legend’ Robert Thompson retired form race riding after an incredible career in the saddle. The Cessnock based Thompson has set a record on the track that is...
- Thursday, January 13 2022
Coolmore’s Fastnet Rock filly Royal Ballet confirmed her potential with an easy win in the TAB Fillies and Mares Maiden Handicap at the Beaumont track meeting on Monday. The 3 year old is trained by Kris Lees and she put...
- Wednesday, January 12 2022
Race 1 – TAB Venue Mode Maiden Plate 2000m Chilko Lake has been runner up in her last two starts at Newcastle and Scone. She was only beaten a length on this track on October 25. The filly steps up to the longer...
- Friday, December 24 2021
Newcastle trained filly Wealthofknowledge was runner up in her only two starts is ready to atone in the Sharp Office Maiden Plate at the Newcastle Jockey Clubs Boxing Day meeting on the Beaumont track. The inform Nathan Doyle trains the...
- Friday, December 24 2021
Gary Harley – RNSW – December 2021 Dowell’s New NJC Boss From a coalmine electrician to the Chief Executive Officer of one of Australia’s highest profile Provincial race clubs is the story of the Newcastle Jockey Club’s new CEO Duane...
- Monday, December 20 2021