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Newcastle racing chief hopes drop in Cup day feature fields a one-off

Chief executive Duane Dowell doesn't believe Newcastle Jockey Club should react to a potential one-off and move their cup day features, despite criticism of the size and quality of fields for last Friday's group 3 races. The NJC's two-day spring carnival was an overwhelming success trackside with about 5000 in…

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022

Durston gives James McDonald maiden Newcastle Cup

Premier jockey James McDonald quipped that he may have locked in his Melbourne Cup ride too soon after guiding the Chris Waller-trained Durston to a commanding victory in the Newcastle Cup (2300m) on Friday.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022