Tag: njc
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COMFORTABLE TRIAL WIN FOR PROTECTIONIST AT BROADMEADOW
Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist will return to racing on September 5 in the Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes, following a successful trial at Broadmeadow today. Trainer Kris Lees says the ultimate goal is still to claim back-to-back wins, in the race that stops a nation.
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CESSNOCK CUP WASHED OUT
The running of the Cessnock Cup meeting was postponed two weeks ago because of wet weather, and today the rescheduled race was also washed out. Five races were completed today before stewards called the meeting off. NJC officials are hoping the cup can now be run next Tuesday – nominations for the race close tomorrow…
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NJC TO HONOUR THE SES AT BROADMEADOW
This Saturday’s race meeting at Broadmeadow will honour the SES, who worked tirelessly during the recent storm. “We hope to see as many of the volunteer workers here as possible, they’ll get in free, it’s a family day, jumping castles, it’s an opportunity to say thank you.” The Salvation Army will also be on hand,…
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PLANS PROGRESS AT NJC TRACK
The recent wet weather in the Hunter forced plenty of sporting cancellations – but racing has continued at beautiful Broadmeadow. The once-maligned NJC track has received plenty of praise for holding up, but plans to replace it in spring will go ahead.
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NEWCASTLE NEWMARKET ATTRACTS TOP JOCKEYS
A horse once written off because of a tendon injury today bounced back to win Newcastle’s Newmarket Handicap. Local trainer Kris Lees missed out in the Group Three race, but had better luck in the $100,000 Provincial Qualifier.
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LOCAL TRAINERS GEAR UP FOR THE NJC NEWMARKET MEETING
The Hunter has just one runner in Wednesday’s Newmarket Handicap at Broadmeadow, with Kris Lees entering Scorpio Queen. At the same meeting, Jason Deamer will be among several locals chasing victory in the $100,000 Provincial Qualifier.
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LEES SAYS THE BEST IS YET TO COME FOR PROTECTIONIST
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is expecting Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist to make steady improvement as it prepares for its next race, the Australian Cup over 2,000 metres.
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PROTECTIONIST HITS THE TRACK AT BROADMEADOW
The Kris Lees trained Protectionist has completed his first serious hit out since winning the Melbourne Cup. Following today’s barrier trial at Broadmeadow, the German stayer could run at Caulfield in four weeks.
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WORK BEGINS ON WORLD-CLASS TRACKS AT NJC
The two-year process of replacing Broadmeadow’s race surfaces is underway, with excavators rolling in this morning. Once the $10-million upgrade is complete, the NJC will boast two world-class tracks.
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JETS STUBBINS STAYING POSITIVE AS ROUND ONE APPROACHES
Jets coach Phil Stubbins is staying positive after Newcastle missed out on recruitment target, Erik Paartalu. Stubbins was a special guest at today’s Beauford Club lunch at the Newcastle Jockey Club.