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TRackside marquee
Corporate & Group Events
The Trackside Marquee offers a dynamic, flexible space for corporate functions, group celebrations and large-scale events. Positioned trackside with direct views of the action, it provides a premium marquee experience ideal for entertaining clients or hosting standout events.
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chevals restaurant
Corporate & Private Dining
Chevals Restaurant is Newcastle Racecourseโs premier private dining venue, ideal for corporate events, client entertaining and executive functions. Featuring uninterrupted views, a refined trackside setting and an inclusive buffet by Chef Mark Davies, it delivers polished, premium hospitality.
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the courtyard room
Corporate Functions & Meetings
The Courtyard Room is a versatile indoor venue designed for corporate meetings, presentations and private events. Offering a modern, flexible layout within Newcastle Racecourse, itโs ideal for businesses seeking a professional setting with seamless event delivery.
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latest news & highlights
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Gary Harley โ Racing Wrap โ Saturday Ladies Day 19.09.26 The Newcastle Jockey Clubs two-day carnival wound up on Saturday with Ladies Day attracting a seven-race program conducted under blue skies on a perfect track. The J&H Commercial Ladies Day Cup was won by $3.80 second favourite Oakfield Utah ridden by the very successful Hunter Valley jockey Mikayla Weir. The…
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Gary Harley โ Wrap โ Spring Carnival Wrap โ Friday 18.09.26 Rising star Aethelwulf will more than likely head to the Group 2 The Metropolitan following his demoralising victory in Fridays Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m). The five-year-old took his record to five wins from seven starts when the gelding made light work of his opposition in the Group…
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Three Group 3 races, more than $1.4 Million in feature prizemoney, Melbourne Cup tickets, show-stopping fashion and live entertainment will headline Newcastleโs biggest weekend of Spring Racing. MEDIA RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 2026 The countdown is officially on to one of Newcastleโs biggest weekends of the year, with Newcastle Racecourse set to come alive for two spectacular days of Spring Racing…
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Ladies Day was a vibrant celebration of style, racing and entertainment, with the stunning @hungerfordhill Fashions on the Field competition highlighting the glamour, elegance and creativity of race day fashion, before @the_australian_shaniatwainshow brought racegoers together for a high-energy post-race party. ๐ธโจ
A huge thank you to our valued race day sponsors @klostersnewcastle, @pukaraestate, @protorque.au, @gatesheadtrafficsolutions, @andersen.pest.services, @jhcommercialservices and New Zealand Bloodstock @karakachat for helping make another unforgettable Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse possible. ๐๐๐ค
What a spectacular day of racing, hospitality and entertainment at Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Day it was last Friday!
Congratulations to our Group 3 feature race winners: Perfumist (trained by Bjorn Baker Racing, ridden by Rachel King) taking out the New Zealand Bloodstock Tibbie Stakes, Aethelwulf (trained by Matthew C Smith Racing Pty Ltd, ridden by Zac Lloyd) claiming the Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup, and Fully Lit (trained by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, ridden by Regan Bayliss) winning the Newcastle Car & Truck Rental Cameron Handicap.
Thank you to all our race sponsors @sharp_office, New Zealand Bloodstock @karakachat, @newcastlecartruckrental, @bassfloornewcastle, @raritywholesale, @prosperity_advisers_group,@new_era_tech_global and @lees_racing for supporting one of Newcastle`s biggest racing days and helping to make the day a success!
THE LONG WEEKEND TRIFECTA ๐๐ธ
Three wins. One great day out.
๐ An extra day off
๐๏ธ 2-for-1 General Admission
๐ธ 2-for-1 cocktails for the first hour at The Ascot Bar*
Round up the crew for Hunter Rugby Union Race Day this October long weekend.
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Saturday 3 October
๐ Newcastle Racecourse
No work Monday. No excuse not to make a day of it. โ Link in bio
What a way to wrap up the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival! ๐ฅ๐โจ
Ladies Day delivered an incredible day of racing, fashion and entertainment at Newcastle Racecourse.
From the style on show at the Hungerford Hill Fashions on the Field, to the atmosphere trackside and an unforgettable finish with The Australian Shania Twain Show after the last race – the energy was unmatched. ๐๐ผ
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, along with our sponsors, partners, participants and team who helped bring the day to life.
Thatโs a wrap on Ladies Day and our 2026 Spring Racing Carnival! ๐ฅ
Next up at Newcastle Racecourse – Hunter Rugby Union Race Day. ๐๐ Weโll see you trackside!
We hope you had an amazing Ladies Day Newcastle!
Weโll see you back on the 3rd of October for Hunter Rugby Union Race Day!
Thatโs a wrap on Fashions on the Field! โจ๐
A huge congratulations to all of our fabulous entrants and winners who brought the glamour to Newcastle Racecourse today! ๐๐ซ
Congrats to all our Hungerford Hill Fashions on The Fields Winners ๐ซถ๐ฅ๐พ
Welcoming in everyone for Ladies Day!๐ฅ #ladiesday
Gates are open for Ladies Day! ๐ธ
First 500 people through the gate can enjoy a complimentary glass of our Hungerford Hill Champagne๐ฅ
โจ Itโs Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse! โจ
A celebration of style, spring racing and all the glamour that makes this one of the most loved days on the calendar.
โฐ Todayโs race times:
๐ First Race: 1:20pm
๐ Last Race: 5:00pm
With @hungerfordhill Fashions on the Field, vibrant trackside atmosphere and The Australian Shania Twain Tribute Show after the final race, itโs set to be a standout day of colour, music and racing excitement.
Whether you`re here for the fashion, the racing or the social buzz, Newcastle Racecourse is the place to be today. โจ๐๐
๐ AETHELWULF WINS THE 2026 SHARP OFFICE NEWCASTLE GOLD CUP! ๐
What a finish! Aethelwulf, ridden by Zac Lloyd and trained by Matthew Smith, has taken out the 2026 Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup! ๐๐
A huge congratulations to Zac, Matthew and all the winning connections on an incredible victory.
Thank you to everyone who joined us trackside for a huge Newcastle Gold Cup Day but the Spring Racing Carnival isnโt over yet! ๐ฅโจ
Ladies Day is TOMORROW! Get your crew together for another massive day of racing, fashion, Hungerford Hill Fashions on the Field, plus The Australian Shania Twain Show live after the last race! ๐ค ๐
๐๏ธ Tickets are still available secure yours now and weโll see you trackside tomorrow!
๐ WHOโS YOUR TIP?
The Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup is here โ and we want to know who youโre backing. ๐๐
Study the form, trust your gut or pick your favourite nameโฆ
๐ Drop your Gold Cup tip in the comments.
Letโs see who calls it before they cross the line. ๐
Check out the @tabcomau Stayers lounge in front of the Members ๐
Back a winner ๐ฅ and let us know if you manage to โstayโ all day!
#tabactivation #sharpofficegoldcup #stayerslounge
The gates are open for the Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Race Day! Tickets available at the gate, See you there!
Gates are open for Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Race Day ๐
The sun ๐ is shining and the racing is on ๐
Come on down for a great day at the track! ๐
Itโs Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Race Day today! โจ๐
Join us for one of the biggest race days on the calendar as the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival gets underway at Newcastle Racecourse.
Todayโs race times:
๐ First Race: 1:00pm
๐ Last Race: 5:20pm
Todayโs feature race program is headlined by the Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup, alongside the Tibbie Stakes and Cameron Handicap, bringing together quality fields and some of the best thoroughbreds on the spring racing circuit.
Experience the excitement of feature race day with premium hospitality, vibrant trackside atmosphere and all the energy of one of Newcastleโs most iconic sporting and social events.
Whether you`re joining us for the racing, hospitality or atmosphere, thereโs no better place to be today than Newcastle Racecourse. โจ๐๐
Sky Racingโs Luke Marlow spoke with Chris Nation, our General Manager of Tracks & Facilities, ahead of Spring Carnival this weekend. ๐ฑโ๏ธ
Itโs going to be a great weekend of racing, starting with Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup tomorrow and Ladies Day on Saturday. ๐๐
We canโt wait to see you for all the action! From Group 3 Thoroughbred racing ๐ด on the track in the Tibbie Stakes, Cameron Handicap and Newcastle Gold Cup tomorrow, to the incredible outfits and fashions of Hungerford Hill Fashions on The Field on Saturday. ๐๐โ๏ธ
#newcastleracecourse #springcarnival #trackreport
๐ฅ Spring Carnival starts here.
Newcastle Racecourse officially kicked off the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival in style with our annual Cocktail Party โ an evening of racing, great company and plenty of excitement for the two huge days ahead.
We were delighted to welcome special guest speaker Matthew Smith, who joined us for the evening and shared his insights and stories from the racing world.
With the Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup and Ladies Day just around the corner, the countdown is officially on.
Hereโs to an incredible Spring Carnival at Newcastle Racecourse. ๐ฅ๐
#NewcastleRacecourse #SpringRacingCarnival #NewcastleGoldCup #LadiesDay #NewyRacing
