"COUNTRY RACING CLOSE TO THE CITY"

Wine Country Race Club is located at Cessnock Racecourse just minutes from Cessnock City Centre.

With some of the best country racedays on the calendar, a day in the Valley at Cessnock races is always enjoyable.

Overview

Purchased by Newcastle Jockey Club in 1981 Cessnock racecourse has enjoyed a long and proud history. Newcastle Jockey Club renamed the course in 2002 as "Wine Country Race Club".

Racing 13 times a year the WCRC has a number of outstanding feature days.

Anzac Day - A popular event for gathering with mates and friends to reminisce over a bet and an ale or two.

Tooheys New Cessnock Cup - As a long time sponsor of metropolitan and country racing, Tooheys continue to support the Cessnock racing industry. This meeting is generally held in the first half of the year.

Jungle Juice Cup - This outstanding day is held on the first Tuesday in July. Many groups hire marquees and have their own private functions on the lawns watching one of the most popular race meetings in the Valley.

Wine & Dine Raceday - Many people travel to the Valley and make it into a great weekend package staying over after Jazz in the Vines and attending the Wine & Dine raceday, which features the Hunter Valley Wine Country Cup. Local wineries and restaurants support this day providing stalls and outlets for all patrons to taste the gourmet delights of the Hunter Wine Industry.

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