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Kris Lees hasn’t won his home track’s biggest race yet, but he hasn’t been far away either in three of the four editions. Photo: Kris Lees-trained Spring Stakes hope Kind Words works at Newcastle Racecourse with Mal Ollerton on Wednesday....

The fifth running of the $1 million ‘The Hunter’ will take place this Saturday, November 18th headlining an exciting ten-race metropolitan standalone meeting at Newcastle Racecourse with total prizemoney exceeding $2.5 million. The Newcastle Herald Hunter, a 1300 metre race...

Article: James Gardiner The region’s richest horse race will now be known as The Newcastle Herald Hunter. In a landmark deal, Herald publisher ACM has formed a partnership with Racing NSW, which includes naming rights for the $1 million The...

The Maitland Rugby Union Club embraced its annual end-of-season race day in grand style on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the prestigious Newcastle Racecourse. This remarkable occasion not only marked the thrilling culmination of the Maitland Cup Race but also...

Race 1 – Elders 3YO Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1500m Genzano blitzed a Scone Maiden field last start and is extremely talented. The longer trip is ideal and so is the long straight. She is up in class but...

Promising Arrowfield filly Genzano, granddaughter of multiple Group 1 winner Ortensia takes on Provincial company for the first time at Newcastle on Saturday, and she can overcome the outside barrier in the small field. Trained by Paul Messara and Leah...

APPLICATION FORM APPLICATIONS FOR POSITION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR Newcastle Jockey Club Ltd. (NJC) and Racing NSW are seeking applications to fill three (3) independent Director positions for a two-year term. The Independent Directors will be selected by Racing NSW on...

We have exciting news for you Newcastle! In response to a huge demand we have created even more options for you on The Hunter Race Day Tickets for The Hunter Lawn and The Leger Lawn plus the brand new Betting...

Newcastle Racecourse is excited to announce the sponsorship of four riders in the upcoming Equimillion event to be held on the October long weekend at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Hannah Hopkins and Makaylah Fenwick have been successful in receiving...

MEDIA RELEASE – 14 SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE 2023 SPRING RACING CARNIVAL   Newcastle Racecourse is gearing up for an exciting two days of racing with its Spring Racing Carnival including Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Day tomorrow (Friday 15th...