Tag: njc
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NEWCASTLE TRAINERS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE GOLD CUP
A local trainer hasn’t won the NJC’s Gold Cup for more than 50 years – but that could change this Friday. Between them, Kris Lees, Paul Perry and Craig Roberts have nominated six runners for the $175,000 Group Three race.
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PAUL PERRY ENJOYING ONE OF HIS BEST SEASONS IN A DECADE
The Newcastle premierships will be decided this weekend when the NJC hosts its final meeting for the season. Sydney’s Chris Waller leads the trainer’s category with 20 wins at Broadmeadow, with locals Paul Perry and Kris Lees trailing with 17 and 16 respectively. Perry has scored more than 100 winners across the country this season…
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NO JUNGLE JUICE THREE-PEAT FOR SYLVESTER AND THOMPSON
Trainer Jeremy Sylvester and jockey Robert Thompson have missed out on winning three-straight Jungle Juice Cups. Their runner, Three Sheets, couldn’t catch the Scott Collings-trained, Ultima Chance at Cessnock today. “Three Sheets out after it, Ultima Chance in front. Ultima Chance spoils the party. Ultima Chance won the Jungle Juice Cup.”
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NJC COURSE PROPER REPLACEMENT NEARS COMPLETION
The replacement of the main track at the Newcastle Jockey Club is nearing completion, with the last section of grass planted today. NJC officials conducted an inspection of the $11-million redevelopment, which has utilised 100,000 square metres of turf. Despite finishing a few weeks behind schedule, board members couldn’t be happier with the outcome. “Not…
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NJC GETS THE GO AHEAD TO RETURN TO RACING
Racing New South Wales officials have given the Newcastle Jockey Club the go ahead to return to racing this Saturday, utilising the recently replaced secondary surface. With the course proper undergoing a 12-month turf replacement program, the newly renamed Beaumont Track will host eight races. “It looks a treat and ready to race. We’re waiting…
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PROTECTIONIST RULED OUT OF THE 2015 MELBOURNE CUP
The Kris Lees-trained Protectionist will not get the chance to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups. The five-year-old finished 15th in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup, then pulled up sore. A joint in its pelvis will now require treatment. The horse was due to see a vet today, but for now Lees says he’s not sure when Protectionist will…
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NEWCASTLE TRAINERS THREATEN A BOYCOTT
Local trainers are threatening to boycott meetings in protest over Racing New South Wales’s decision to rip up the Broadmeadow course. The track is due for an upgrade, but trainers are concerned it’ll leave them with nothing to work on.
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BROADMEADOW TRAINERS AT ODDS WITH RACING NSW
Newcastle trainers are up in arms over a Racing New South Wales decision to push ahead with the removal of turf on Broadmeadow’s main track, before the recently-replaced secondary track is ready for full-time racing. Trainers will meet at the NJC tomorrow morning to discuss a course of action.
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TOP WEIGHT FOR PROTECTIONIST FOR MELBOURNE CUP
Gai Waterhouse-trained gelding, The Offer, will be the top weight for Friday’s Newcastle Cup, with the barrier draw to take place tomorrow. Meanwhile Protectionist has been handed the top weight for its defence of the Melbourne Cup. Trainer Kris Lees says the six-year-old will run in the George Main Stakes this weekend.
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NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB LAUNCHING INTO SPRING
The Newcastle Jockey Club launched its Spring Carnival in spectacular fashion this morning ahead of its re-vamped campaign. The carnival will run on the 18th and 19 of September, with all four group three races to be run on the opening day.