Newcastle Racecourse

Nominations are now open for the Newcastle and Hunter Racing Hall of Fame with inductees to be announced and celebrated at a Luncheon on Tuesday 26th August 2025. The Newcastle & Hunter (“the Region”) Racing Hall of Fame recognises and...

Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle reckons “that will take a while to sink in.” Now a group 1-winning trainer, claiming a $1 million race at Rosehill, celebrating on Golden Slipper Day. All thanks to an unbeaten colt called Private Harry. “That’s...

When Newcastle teen Jaxon Scriven was involved in a serious accident on the 7th of November 2024, which resulted in him becoming a below-the-knee amputee, his family knew he would face some challenges ahead. What they did not expect was...

Jye Linnane says it gets Newcastle’s rookies out in the “real world”, Taj Annan reckons it offers “a bit of insight if footy doesn’t work out”, and Kyle McCarthy feels it “keeps our feet on the ground”. The three Knights...

For the first time in its history, Newcastle Jockey Club is set to host a New South Wales Pony Racing Qualifier as part of the national series. To be held as part of the Coastline Pools & Spa’s Christmas Party...

In partnership with MyRacehorse and Lees Racing­, Newcastle Racecourse is providing Novocastrians with the opportunity to take an even greater part of the race day action by owning an interest in Newcastle’s own racehorse, Newy. Locally trained by 18-time Group...

Newcastle Racecourse is proud to announce the Community Race Day supporting Lifeline Hunter, a family-friendly event filled with fun, festivities, and the spirit of giving. Taking place on Sunday, 1 December, this exciting day offers something for everyone, while raising...

As part of a wider partnership with Training Services NSW Regional Industry Partnerships (RIEP), the Team Thoroughbred NSW Training Academy together with Newcastle Racecourse hosted a Racing Industry Showcase Day for more than twenty selected local Newcastle and Hunter school...

In what will be a showcase of Newcastle icons, Newcastle Racecourse have announced The Screaming Jets will be performing at this year’s The Newcastle Herald Hunter Race Day on Saturday the 16th of November. The event, which is in its...

For the second year in a row, The Newcastle Herald and The Herald’s publisher ACM have partnered with Newcastle Racecourse to back ‘The Hunter’. The event, which is in its sixth year since establishment, will be known again as The...