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  • Gary Harley – Wrap – 04.09.21
    Gary Harley – Wrap – 04.09.21

    Kris Lees was trackside at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday to witness his enigmatic Blueblood Sammy win his first race in 12 months. Not only did the gelding win, he put 8 ยฝ lengths between himself and his nearest rival in the Parkview Hotel Orange Class…

  • Gary Harley – Preview- 04.09.21
    Gary Harley – Preview- 04.09.21

    Race 1 โ€“ Active Finance Newcastle Maiden Plate 1400m. Shameless Miss stormed home when beaten a head at Hawkesbury first up. She was placed at Kembla in April and has the rails barrier. She will love the long straight. Stablemate Kakariki was placed at Canterbury…

  • Gary Harley – The Herald – 04.09.21
    Gary Harley – The Herald – 04.09.21

    Former Adelaide trained mare Born To Play, was a good thing beaten at the last Newcastle meeting on August 21 and is set to atone in the final event at Newcastle on Saturday. She has drawn barrier 1 in the Swain Family Unicorn By Wanderers…

  • Gary Harley – Wrap – 21.08.21
    Gary Harley – Wrap – 21.08.21

    Warwick Farm stayer Dr Evil, described by his trainer John Steinmetz as โ€œthe worst behaved horse I have trainedโ€ made his opposition look second rate with a 3 1/4 lengths victory at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday. The 5yo, a well backed $5 chance in the…

  • Gary Harley – Preview- 21.08.21
    Gary Harley – Preview- 21.08.21

    Race 1- Sharp Office Maiden Plate โ€“ 1880m Bay Of Kiel has only had three starts and her last run on the Kensington track was her best. The filly settled second last in the 1550m 2yo Maiden and after a slight hold up at the…

  • Gary Harley – Herald – 21.08.21
    Gary Harley – Herald – 21.08.21

    Alysha Collett who leads the Australian Jockeys Premiership three weeks into the new season has a full book of seven mounts at the Newcastle race meeting on Saturday. The Kiwi lady enjoyed a successful 2020-21 season with 89 winners. Collett has ridden 11 winners during…

  • The Newcastle Jockey Club is delighted to announce the re-signing of Australian Bloodstock
    The Newcastle Jockey Club is delighted to announce the re-signing of Australian Bloodstock

    The Newcastle Jockey Club is delighted to announce the re-signing of Australian Bloodstock as sponsors of the Group 3 Cameron Handicap for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Spring Carnivals. The strategic partnership between the NJC and Australian Bloodstock continues a long association between the two…

  • Gary Harley – Preview 11.08.21
    Gary Harley – Preview 11.08.21

    Race 1 โ€“ Astern @ Darley Handicap โ€“ 3yo Maiden 1300m Publicist was very good on debut when a close second to the talented Brigantine on the Kensington track on July 21. He has speed and the longer trip wonโ€™t be a problem. Mikasa came…

  • Gary Harley – Herald – 11.08.21
    Gary Harley – Herald – 11.08.21

    Kris Lees accepted with seven of his team for Wednesdayโ€™s Metropolitan-class mid-week meeting at Newcastle however, only three of them are likely to run. The premier trainer said on Monday, following acceptances, that Nosey and Rustic Steel will not run, and In The Blink and…

  • Gary Harley – Wrap – 07.08.21
    Gary Harley – Wrap – 07.08.21

      Recently turned 3yo Military Expert, an impressive winner at Newcastle on Saturday has the potential to develop into a Stakes horse according to trainer Annabel Neasham. The son of the late, great sire Redouteโ€™s Choice contested the OAS Technology Group Maiden Handicap 1200m. After…

  • Gary Harley – Preview- 07.08.21
    Gary Harley – Preview- 07.08.21

    Race 1- Alan Scorse Hunter Stayers Cup 2900m True Marvel is in good form and he has won over this trip on this track. He has been placed in his past three starts at Gosford (2) and the Kensington track. The in-form Alysha Collett rides.…

  • Gary Harley – Herald – 07.08.21
    Gary Harley – Herald – 07.08.21

    Scone trainer Stephen Jones is confident that his speedy 4yo Polylithic will be competitive against the well performed Godolphin filly Testimonial in a classy 900m Newcastle Maiden on Saturday. Polylithic, bred and raced by Jonesโ€™s major client Gerry Harvey on his New Zealand stud has…

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