Newcastle Gold Cup Race Information
The Newcastle Gold Cup is a 2300 metre open handicap race run by the Newcastle Jockey Club in early September. It is held at Broadmeadow Racecourse and the winner is exempt from The Metropolitan ballot.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 2300 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Broadmeadow Racecourse, Newcastle, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Friday 15 September 2023
Newcastle Gold Cup Race History
See the 2023 Newcastle Gold Cup Preview and results
See the 2022 Newcastle Gold Cup Preview and results
See the 2021 Newcastle Gold Cup Preview and results
Many horses come to this race via the Listed Wyong Cup, Group 3 Premier’s Cup or the Listed City Tatts Cup.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Bianca (2008)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – none; Filly – none
Multiple winners: Duo (1965 & 1966); Duke Alwyne (1915 & 1916)
Fastest time (2300m): Hush Writer (2019) 2:23:25
Wyong Cup & Newcastle Gold Cup: Carzoff (2018); Beyond Thankful (2015);
Newcastle Gold Cup & The Metropolitan: Glencadam Gold (2012) ; Hunter (1989); Duo (1966); Conductor (1950); Strength (1931)
Leading trainers: Gai Waterhouse with 6 wins (Hush Writer 2019; Broadside 2017; Glancadam Gold 2012; Stratofortress 2010; Bianca 2008; Agincourt Express 2001)
Interesting trivia: Race not held in 2007 due to Equine Influenza. There was a dead heat in 2005 between Carael Boy and High Cee.
Past winners of the Newcastle Gold Cup
Winners of past Newcastle Gold Cups include Melbourne Cup winners Green Moon and Gurner’s Lane.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Military Mission | Spirit Ridge | Hosier |
| 2022 | Durston | Carif | Arapaho |
| 2021 | Great House | Quick Thinker | No Compromise |
| 2020 | Mugatoo | Hush Writer | Attention Run |
| 2019 | Hush Writer | Attention Run | Our Candidate |
| 2018 | Carzoff | Auvray | Just Shine |
| 2017 | Broadside | Auvray | Admiral Jello |
| 2016 | Sacred Master | Dee I Cee | Junoob |
| 2015 | Beyond Thankful | Orbec | Rio Perdido |
| 2014 | Disclaimer | Brigantin | Wish Come True |
| 2013 | Winning Glory | Lucripetous | Peal Of Bells |
| 2012 | Glencadam Gold | Peal Of Bells | Gazza Guru |
| 2011 | Green Moon | Home On A Wing | Gazza Guru |
| 2010 | Stratofortress | Snow Alert | Scottish Border |
| 2009 | Streetfighter | Lodge The Deeds | Enzedex Eagle |
| 2008 | Bianca | Keepin The Dream | County Tyrone |
| 2007 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 2006 | Bikkie Tin Blues | Exinite | Respect |
| 2005 | Carael Boy High Cee |
* equal 1st | Cross Bar |
| 2004 | Another Warrior | New York Style | County Tyrone |
| 2003 | Comforts | My Tally | Daneborogh |
| 2002 | Time Off | Red Trinket | Danyon |
| 2001 | Agincourt Express | Yuppie | Consolidator |
| 2000 | Silent Impact | Prophet’s Kiss | She’s Neat |
| 1999 | Maltese Beauty | Zexzabeel | Edward Brae |
| 1998 | Joss Sticks | Ronzino | In Joyment |
| 1997 | Emerald Cut | Aphasia | Our Mr Kinman |
| 1996 | My Kiwi Gold | Super Monarch | Few Are Chosen |
| 1995 | Seto Bridge | Gossips | Electronic |
| 1994 | Oompala | Striking Gold | Pl. C’quest/Mjr Dec. |
| 1993 | Azzaam | Paris Fire | Moods |
| 1992 | Beachside | Donegal Mist | Sir Winston |
| 1991 | Maharajah | Ecliptic | Rural Prince |
| 1990 | Our Magic Man | Donegal Mist | Macquarie Prince |
| 1989 | Hunter | Macquarie Prince | Just Irish |
| 1988 | Eye Of The Sky | Prince Toronaga | Grosvenor Square |
| 1987 | The Brotherhood | Kensei | Lord Hybrow |
| 1986 | Indian Raj | Coobers Gold | Born To Be Queen |
| 1985 | Mr Mako | On Stage | Reckless Tradition |
| 1984 | Forward Charge | Admiral Lincoln | Lost Valley |
| 1983 | Chiamare | Hayai | Noble Heights |
| 1982 | Gurner’s Lane | Port Carling | Elmar |
| 1981 | No Peer | Sean’s Pride | Under Orders |
| 1980 | Star Dynasty | Reckon I’m Ready | Prodigal |