Unlock Exclusive Business Opportunities with NSW’s Largest Provincial Race Club!
Newcastle Racecourse is NSW’s largest and most active provincial race club, hosting over 40 race meetings each year, including 21 Saturdays. Partnering with us gives your business unmatched access to a dynamic audience, exceptional networking opportunities, and premium brand exposure.
The Hunter Club offers just 25 exclusive partnership slots each year. As a Hunter Club Partner, your business gains access to premium sponsorship opportunities, high-profile events, and tailored benefits designed to elevate your brand and create meaningful business connections.
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
- 10 x Corporate Membership Guest Cards for 2026 FY, ensuring your team can enjoy race days with clients and partners
- Invitations to exclusive events like trackwork breakfasts and luncheons
- Ongoing access to premium networking opportunities across business and industry sectors
Brand Exposure
- Linked logo placement on the Newcastle Racecourse website and in the Annual Gala Dinner booklet
- Prominent racecourse signage with high-visibility and tv exposure
- Recognition across partner promotions and B2B offers
- An exclusive Sponsored Race, advertising and much more
VIP Hospitality
- Priority pre-sale hospitality booking for sell-out feature race days:
- The Hunter Race Day
- Spring Carnival Gold Cup Day & Ladies Day
- Christmas Party Race Day
- Newcastle Stakes Day
- Premium Race Day hospitality table of 10 on your sponsored race day
The Annual Gala Dinner held in July
An Unmissable Night of Nights and Opportunity for your Business.
The Hunter Club Gala Dinner is the highlight of Newcastle’s social calendar, bringing together our directors, industry leaders, major sponsors, and influential businesses for a night of celebration and surprises.
Event Highlights:
- Premium 3-course dining with beverages, and entertainment
- Your sponsored race naming rights drawn for the feature race days
- $10,000 worth of bonus prize giveaways
- VIP networking with industry professionals and key stakeholders
- Guaranteed exposure through Gala Dinner recognition and event promotion
This event is not just about great food and entertainment; it’s about building meaningful connections that can help your business thrive.
Race Naming Rights
Your company sponsored race drawn during the Gala Dinner headlines a race at one of our feature race days. This race will be broadcast live via Sky Racing to over 3.4 million Pay-TV subscribers across Australia and New Zealand, with additional free-to-air TV coverage via news services. Featured on Sky Racing Radio in over 5,000 TAB agencies, pubs, clubs and online, reaching an audience of 1.5 million+. Race name published in Form Guides nationally, Apps, Newspapers including the Newcastle Herald, and again in next-day race results.
On-Course Branding
Big Screen Feature: Your logo or advertisement displayed on our state-of-the-art 82m² video screen.
Official Presentation
Presentation in the Winners Circle, photographed with the winning horse, an exclusive moment captured by official photographers and shared across our socials. With a keepsake momento sash and commemorative photograph.
Race Book Advertising
A full-page advertisement in the official race book, placed adjacent to your sponsored race listing.
Race Caller Mentions
Your business name announced live by the official race caller during the race day’s proceedings.
VIP Hospitality Package
Reserved premium hospitality for 10 VIP guests. Including three-course luncheon and five-hour silver beverage package in one of our leading venues.
General Administration Tickets
30 general admission tickets to extend the experience to your staff and friends or perhaps a promotional giveaway.
The 2026 FY Hunter Club slots will be open for renewal and applications from May to June 2025. To be part of the action in the upcoming financial year, please submit the online form below or simply get in touch to discuss with Julianne Christopher our Corporate Partnerships & Community Specialist directly on 02 4961 1573.
