The Hunter.
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The Hunter is another major innovation within the Racing NSW calendar, held at Newcastle Racecourse over 1300 metres in mid-November. With $1 million in prize money, it serves as a premier sprint event following the Sydney and Melbourne spring carnivals. Introduced in 2019, the race was designed to bring high-profile racing to Newcastle, one of Australia’s most passionate provincial centres. It provides trainers an opportunity to extend the campaigns of Group-class sprinters and milers, while also energising the local racing economy.
Since its debut, The Hunter has been praised for its competitive depth and strong community engagement. Top trainers such as Kris Lees and James Cummings have made it a regular target, ensuring Group-level quality each year. The event’s timing and distance create tactical intrigue, with fresh sprinters meeting seasoned campaigners in fast-run conditions. Beyond the track, The Hunter embodies the spirit of regional racing—accessible, inclusive, and fiercely contested. It has already earned a permanent place on the Australian racing landscape as a vibrant celebration of sport, community, and regional pride.
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Recent Results
The Hunter has consistently provided top thoroughbred entertainment since its inception. Here are its past champions:
2026 - TBD, Saturday 14th November
2025 - Coal Crusher
2024 - Briasa
2023 - Coal Crusher
2022 - Vilana
2021 - Lost And Running
2020 - Sweet Deal
2019 - Savatiano
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