There’s a warmth in the air, spring has sprung and now is your chance to secure a ticket to a top weekend of racing at Newcastle Racecourse for the Spring Racing Carnival.
This red-letter event on the Newcastle racing calendar combines the best provincial gallopers from across Australia, with a good dose of Newcastle glamour and style.
Here’s what you can expect this year.

SHARP ELECTRONICS GROUP NEWCASTLE GOLD CUP
Friday 20 September
If you ever needed an excuse to take the day off work, well the Newcastle Gold Cup is the perfect one!
Kicking off the Australian Spring racing calendar the prestigious event features Group 3 races with over $500,000 in prize money.
Across both days of the carnival, there will be a range of pop-up bars available to everyone across the racecourse including:
- Canadian Club & Dry on Tap Pop Up Bar
- Pimm’s Pop up Bar
- ONYX Espresso Martini Pop up Bar
- Dalliance Wine Bar
- Moet & Chandon Vending Machine
- James Squire Beer Hall
Given the popularity of the event, tickets to the Chairman’s Suite, Chevals Restaurant, the Stables Marquee, and the Members Lounge have now sold out.
However, General Admission (GA) tickets are still available but are selling fast so, get in quick. Get your tickets here.

WESTFIELD KOTARA LADIES DAY
Saturday 21 September
A ‘must-do’ on the Novocastrian social calendar, Ladies Day is the perfect time do don your best threads and head to the racecourse for a great day out with friends enjoying a delicious long lunch.
Unmissable action on the track will be accompanied by stylish activities off the course.
Dress in Spring florals, pastels and lace to join in Fashions on the Field, but tickets are also selling fast for this one so, get in quick!
In fact aside from General Admission, there are only limited tickets to Chevals Restaurant, The Members Lounge, and the Mark Murphy Lounge left.
Head here for more information on Westfield Kotara Ladies Day and here to register for Fashions On the Field
NEWCASTLE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
Newcastle Racecourse
Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 September 2019