Newcastle Jockey Club hosts major spring racing weekend

The Newcastle Jockey Club recently hosted a major spring racing weekend at Broadmeadow, featuring the $300,000 Newcastle Gold Cup and the Ladies Day meeting. The event drew thousands of attendees for a combination of horse racing, fashion, and hospitality.

On the track, Rory Hutchings rode the Gold Coast-trained gelding Gridlock to victory in the $60,000 Maiden Plate. Additionally, Mikayla Weir secured a win with Oakfield Utah in the Ladies Day Cup 68 Handicap. Newcastle Jockey Club CEO Duane Dowell noted the carnival's significance as a major fixture on the regional social and racing calendar.