October 2021 The Newcastle Jockey Club (NJC) & Lion joined forces way back in 1994 and are proud to announce that a new agreement will see the continuation of their long-standing partnership for a further 5 years. NJC CEO Matt...
- Monday, November 1 2021
Picture: Muswellbrook Chronicle Story: Craig Kerry, Newcastle Herald Chairman Geoff Barnett said Duane Dowell was destined to move into the top job at Newcastle Jockey Club. He just didn’t expect it to be so soon. Dowell was appointed NJC chief...
- Friday, October 29 2021
Record Cup Day Prizemoney The first Newcastle Gold Cup was held in 1898 and on Friday September 17, the 2021 edition of the Group 3 Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup will offer record prizemoney. Since its inaugural running in 2019,...
- Tuesday, October 5 2021
Dear NJC Members, On behalf of the NJC Board of Directors and Management team, ‘thank you’ for your continued support during this very tough time dealing with Covid 19 lockdowns and conforming with NSW Health Department guidelines. All of your...
- Monday, September 27 2021
www.racingnsw.com.au/news/announcements/vale-mr-alan-scorse-2/ The NSW Racehorse Industry is mourning the loss of Mr Alan Scorse, a popular Novocastrian who enjoyed success as both a jockey and a trainer. Mr Scorse, 69, lost his long battle with cancer yesterday and passed away surrounded...
- Friday, September 24 2021
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...
- Friday, August 20 2021
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...
- Thursday, August 12 2021
Race 1 – Astern @ Darley Handicap – 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 won’t...
- Tuesday, August 10 2021
Kris Lees accepted with seven of his team for Wednesday’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,...
- Tuesday, August 10 2021