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Newcastle Racecourse (Australia)

Newcastle Racecourse is a horse-racing track in New South Wales, Australia. It opened in April 27, 1907, at Darling Street  Broadmeadow.

History of Newcastle Racecourse (Australia)

1907 – Newcastle Racecourse opened at Broadmeadow on April 27, 1907, replacing the Newcastle Jockey Club’s former racecourse at Hamilton, where the club had previously conducted racing for more than 40 years. The land for the Broadmeadow racecourse was acquired from the Australian Agricultural Company. Historical reporting described the new site as being about three miles from the Newcastle post office, near the suburbs of Hamilton and Adamstown. Before drainage and track works were completed, the Broadmeadow site was described as swampy ground. The original racecourse was reported as one and a quarter miles in circumference with a 30-foot-wide racing track, and early facilities included an official stand, jockeys’ and weighing rooms, a grandstand, refreshment and dining saloons, lawns, enclosures, and horse boxes. The opening meeting included the Newcastle Cup, which was won by Anatroff.

2017 – Official track records for the Newcastle Course Proper were reset on February 7, 2017.

2019 – The Hunter was first run at Newcastle Racecourse.

2024 – The Hunter attained Group 2 status.

Newcastle Course Proper

  • Newcastle Racecourse is a Thoroughbred flat racing venue.
  • The main racing surface is turf.
  • The course proper is run in a clockwise, or right-handed, direction.
  • Racing Australia racebook data lists the Newcastle course proper at 2,016 meters in circumference.
  • The home straight is commonly listed at approximately 400 to 415 meters.
  • The course proper includes three chutes.
  • The course proper is used for Newcastle’s main race meetings and feature race days.
  • Official course proper track records are listed for distances including:
    • 900 meters
    • 1,200 meters
    • 1,250 meters
    • 1,300 meters
    • 1,350 meters
    • 1,400 meters
    • 1,500 meters
    • 1,600 meters
    • 1,850 meters
    • 2,200 meters
    • 2,300 meters
    • 2,900 meters
    • 2,950 meters

Turf Courses

  • The Beaumont Track is located inside the Newcastle course proper and is used for both racing and training.
  • Official Beaumont Track records are listed for distances including:
    • 1,150 meters
    • 1,200 meters
    • 1,250 meters
    • 1,300 meters
    • 1,350 meters
    • 2,000 meters
    • 2,100 meters
    • 2,200 meters

Grandstand and Race-Day Areas

  • Newcastle Racecourse has public race-day areas, members’ areas, restaurant spaces, bars, lawns, marquees, and event facilities.
  • The racecourse includes the Members Grandstand, which houses hospitality areas such as The Terraces.
  • Racebooks are included in many hospitality packages.
  • Racebooks can also be purchased from the Information Booth, Newmarket Bar, or Members Lounge.
  • A digital racebook is available through the Newcastle Racecourse App.

Chevals Restaurant

  • Chevals Restaurant is Newcastle Racecourse’s flagship restaurant and private dining venue.
  • It offers views of the winning post and home straight.
  • Race-day reservations include racecourse entry with admission to the Members’ Enclosure.
  • Race-day reservations include a three-course chef’s selection buffet lunch by Chef Mark Davies.
  • Race-day reservations include a reserved table for the day with views over the Parade Ring and Finish Line.
  • Race-day reservations include one racebook per two people.
  • Tables with TVs may be requested at the time of booking, subject to availability.
  • Chevals Restaurant has a listed capacity of 250 banquet guests and 350 cocktail guests.

Pavilion Room

  • Pavilion Room overlooks the Broadmeadow lawns.
  • It includes a private courtyard.
  • It has a listed capacity of 150 banquet guests.
  • It has a listed capacity of 200 theatre guests.

Mark Murphy Lounge and Members Lounge

  • Mark Murphy Lounge offers panoramic track and Winning Post views, with air conditioning, full bar facilities, and betting facilities.
  • Members Lounge is located adjacent to the Parade Ring and is used by Newcastle Jockey Club members and their guests.

Parking

  • Newcastle Racecourse offers more than 300 complimentary parking spaces within its parking grounds for racegoers.
  • On-street parking is also available on Darling Street and Chatham Street.
  • Event-hire information lists more than 900 free on-site parking spaces for venue events.

Training Facilities

  • Newcastle Racecourse is a major provincial training venue in New South Wales.
  • The Beaumont Track supports both racing and training operations.
  • The racecourse supports trainers based in the Newcastle and Hunter racing region.

Trackside Marquee

  • Trackside Marquee is a trackside event space.
  • It includes air conditioning.
  • It includes an exclusive lawn area.
  • It is used for weddings, celebrations, corporate functions, and race-day events.
  • It has a listed capacity of up to 400 guests.

Meadows Marquee

  • The Terraces are located in the Members Grandstand.
  • The Terraces are open for booking by members and their guests.
  • The venue includes 7 decks.
  • Each deck has a listed capacity of 18 to 35 guests.
  • The Terraces offer views of the track and winning post.

Betting Ring

  • The Betting Ring is listed as a large-scale event area.
  • It has a listed venue capacity of 10,000 people.
  • It measures approximately 2,000 square meters.
  • It is used for exhibitions, trade shows, and product launches.

The Glasshouse

  • The Glasshouse is a large undercover area at Newcastle Racecourse.
  • It is approximately 2,200 square meters.
  • It includes retractable walls for large-scale access.
  • It can be used for expos, markets, entertainment, and charity events.

Hunter Lawn, Ascot Bar, and Chairman’s Suite

  • Hunter Lawn is located close to the Parade Ring and offers views of the Winning Post.
  • Ascot Bar is listed among the racecourse’s restaurant and bar areas.
  • Chairman’s Suite is listed as a private function room used for private meetings and cocktail functions.

Schedule of Major Races in Newcastle Racecourse

🐎 Live Racing Schedule

  • Newcastle Racecourse hosts more than 40 race meetings each year.
  • The racing calendar includes weekday race days, Saturday meetings, feature race days, and seasonal carnival programs.
  • Midweek race meetings are generally listed as free entry for all ages, except selected feature race days.

🐎 Autumn Racing Season

  • Newcastle Stakes Race Day is held in March as part of the autumn schedule.
  • Newcastle Stakes, registered as the Newcastle Newmarket Handicap, is a Group 3 race over 1,400 meters.
 

🐎 Spring Racing Carnival

  • The Spring Racing Carnival is held across two days in September.
  • Newcastle Gold Cup Race Day headlines the carnival program.
  • The race day features the Newcastle Gold Cup, Cameron Handicap, and Tibbie Stakes.
  • Newcastle Gold Cup is run over 2,300 meters.
 

🐎 The Hunter Race Day

  • The Hunter Race Day is a standalone Saturday meeting held in November.
  • The Hunter is a Group 2 race over 1,300 meters.
  • The race carries a $1 million prize pool.
 

🐎 Boxing Day Races

  • Boxing Day Races are held each December.
  • The meeting is listed as one of the venue’s annual race days.
 

🐎 Pink Race Day

  • Pink Race Day is held in July.
  • The event raises funds for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation.

Major Race Events

  • 🐴 Newcastle Spring Racing Carnival
  • 🐴 Boxing Day Races
  • 🐴 Pink Race Day

Graded Events

Group II

  • 🐴 The Hunter

Group III

  • 🐴 Newcastle Gold Cup
  • 🐴 Cameron Handicap
  • 🐴 Tibbie Stakes
  • 🐴 Newcastle Stakes / Newcastle Newmarket Handicap
  • 🐴 NJC 3YO Spring Stakes

Racecourse Location

  • Newcastle Racecourse is located at Darling Street, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292, Australia.
  • The track sits about 3 kilometers outside Newcastle’s CBD and roughly 2 hours north of Sydney.
 

Public Transport and Race-Day Travel

  • Newcastle Racecourse is served by nearby Hamilton station and Broadmeadow station.
  • Several bus stops sit around the racecourse precinct.
  • A race-day taxi rank operates at the main entry on Darling Street.
 

Courtesy Bus

  • Newcastle Racecourse operates a complimentary courtesy bus after Saturday race meetings.
  • The service travels to The Prince of Merewether.
  • Buses loop from 3:30 p.m. onwards, with pickup on Darling Street.

Airport Access

  • Newcastle Racecourse is about a 35-minute drive from Newcastle Airport.
  • The airport is serviced by flights from major cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

Entry and Age Policy

  • Newcastle Racecourse generally lists midweek meetings as free entry for all ages, except feature race days such as the Spring and Autumn Racing Carnivals.
  • Children aged 18 years and under may attend with a suitable parent or guardian.
 

Food and Dietary Policies 

  • Guests with dietary restrictions or allergies are advised to speak with racecourse staff.
  • Newcastle Racecourse does not permit external food and drinks on the grounds.

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