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Gary Harley – Herald – 04.12.21
Newcastle Group 3 winning apprentice Dylan Gibbons enjoying another highly successful season has a full book of eight mounts at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter racing meeting at the Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday. The 20 year old who rode 89 winners in his first season in…
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The Legend Retires 02.12.21
The Legend Retires Australian Newcastle Hunter Hall Of Famer and Newcastle Jockey Club ‘Legend’ Robert Thompson retired from race riding after an incredible career in the saddle. The Cessnock based Thompson has set a record on the track that is difficult to believe will ever…
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Legendary Jockey Robert Thompson Calls Time On Stellar Career
By Ray Hickson Photo: Bradleyphotos He’s regarded as one of the true gentlemen of racing and in typical Robert Thompson style his retirement from the saddle has come without fuss. But it deserves plenty of fanfare. After more than 48 years in the saddle, on…
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Gary Harley – Wrap – 28.11.21
The Newcastle Jockey Clubs annual Legends Race Day held at the Newcastle Racecourse on Sunday was a great day. The NJC’s four Legends Robert Thompson, Paul Perry, Kris Lees and Gary Harley were all on course enjoying the day with their families and friends in…
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Reception- Changes To Race Day Office Hours
From Sunday 28 November the Reception/Admin. Office will be open on race days from 9.30am until 12.00pm, after which race day assistance is available as follows: Race day information including opening times and dress regulations can be found on our website newcastleracecourse.com.au Race day pre purchased tickets are…
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Local trainer Andrew Macdonald savours Legends Day victory at Newcastle
Article- Craig Kerry- The Herald A hometown win for trainer Andrew Macdonald with Major Murphy in the Robert Thompson Handicap was a highlight of Legends Day at Newcastle Racecourse on Sunday. Thompson, Australia’s winningest jockey, was one of four Newcastle racing greats recognised on the…
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Gary Harley – Preview – 28.11.21
Race 1 – Kris Lees 3YO & Up Maiden Handicap 900m Chameleon Choice has the best form and he will appreciate the short course. He was only beaten 1.5 lengths when third at Flemington in January. He hasn’t raced since failing behind Golden Slipper winner…
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Gary Harley – Herald – 28.11.21
The Newcastle Jockey Club will host its annual Legends Race Day on Sunday and a heat of the Sky Summer Provincial Series is included in the eight race program. Kris Lees has three runners in the Summer Provincial Series heat however the imported galloper Grande…
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Gary Harley – Wrap – 23.11.21
Kris Lees and Aaron Bullock dominated Tuesday’s seven race program on the Newcastle course proper with four winners each. Lees and Bullock combined with three winners- Lord Winston, Spellcatcher and Miracle Day. The trainers apprentice Bailey Wheeler rode his third career winner when he steered…
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Members Preview- 23.11.21
Race 1 – Sharp Office Benchmark 58 Handicap 1150m Mosht Up is in good form and she drops in class. The mare has been placed in her past three starts at Wyong, Muswellbrook, and Newcastle. She was only beaten half a length in a much…
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Gary Harley – The Herald – 23.11.21
Kris Lees will saddle up three genuine chances at the Newcastle Jockey Club race meeting on the course proper track on Tuesday after the decision was made to shift from the Beaumont track due to the recent wet weather. The trio is Miracle Day, Lord…
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Gary Harley – Wrap – 13.11.21
The Newcastle Jockey Club’s The Hunter race day on Saturday was a resounding success with record betting turnover, a full house under the Covid restrictions, and a perfectly prepared track following a deluge during the week. On the track racegoers were treated to a superb…
