WHAT a few seasons and a change of State makes? Former South Australian trainer Mark Minervini in four consecutive racing years between 2013-14 and 2016-17 won 21 races at home, and his horses collectively earned just over $356,000. In a...
- Saturday, July 8 2023
STEVE HODGE – PART OF THE BROADMEADOW “FURNITURE” FOR 50 YEARS STEVE HODGE is “back in the swim”! One of Newcastle’s longest-serving trainers who also manages Newcastle Jockey Club’s equine swimming pool, he won his first race in nine months...
- Thursday, June 22 2023
Race Day Fundraising Success for Newcastle Cystic Fibrosis Community Newcastle Cystic Fibrosis supporters filled the Trackside Marquee with red roses on Saturday 10th June with the Newcastle Cystic Fibrosis Race Day, supported by major sponsor Peabody. The Trackside Marquee at...
- Monday, June 19 2023
Launch of Beanies for Brain Cancer month a success at Burwood Inn Race Day 1500+ patrons attended the 2nd edition of the Burwood Inn Race Day supporting the Mark Hughes Foundation on Saturday June 3, 2023.The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF)...
- Thursday, June 8 2023
Article by Provincial Racing NSW MOST Newcastle racegoers probably didn’t realise it, but they witnessed a very unusual occurrence on Saturday! Father and daughter Cliff Parker and Candice Carroll worked as clerks of the course at the seven-race meeting. Whilst...
- Tuesday, June 6 2023
Dear Member, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the Newcastle Jockey Club. This year has seen a great response after Covid with good growth in our race day attendances which exceeded...
- Thursday, June 1 2023
Newcastle And Hunter Racing Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced Today’s Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame event has witnessed eight new and well-deserved inductees recognising and honouring outstanding achievements in the Thoroughbred Industry emanating from the Hunter Region. The...
- Tuesday, May 30 2023
The $500,000 Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championship Final will be run at Royal Randwick this Saturday, and Newcastle, as always, has a strong hand. Kris Lees will be represented by five runners as he looks to defend the title won last year...
- Thursday, April 6 2023
Newcastle Jockey Club CEO Duane Dowell (pictured left) chats all things racing and footy with New FM’s Joel Gosper. https://www.newcastleracecourse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Duane-1.mp3
- Monday, March 20 2023
$46K raised for local charities at Newcastle Stakes The annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at Newcastle Racecourse raised a huge $46,844 yesterday. Each year the luncheon supports two local charities who share in the proceeds of the event. This year...
- Tuesday, March 7 2023