The Newcastle & Hunter (“the Region”) Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours outstanding achievements in the Thoroughbred Industry emanating from the Region.
The eligibility clauses for Jockey, Trainer and Associate require the nominee to be born in the Region, predominantly domiciled in the Region, or made a significant contribution to the Racing Industry in the Region, to be eligible.
CATEGORIES
There are four categories within the Hall of Fame:
- Horses
- Trainers
- Jockeys
- Associates
Horses:
Any horse trained and competing out of Newcastle Racecourse or any other Hunter Valley Racecourse which is considered a product of the Newcastle and/or Hunter Regions and which has excelled at the highest level in the Region including:
- An exceptional influence on the Newcastle and/or Australian Thoroughbred Industry whilst racing;
- Made a significant contribution to the breeding industry after retiring from racing;
- Horses are not ineligible if they are still racing, excel overseas, or because of age, sex, number of race starts, or ownership.
Trainers:
Any trainer who has been licensed by a principal club in Australia, was born in the Region, predominantly domiciled in the Region, or made a significant contribution to the Racing Industry in the Region.
- Made an outstanding contribution to enhancing the Newcastle and/or Australian Thoroughbred Industry;
- Consistently achieved results at the highest level, or in trainers’ premierships;
- Excelled in horse husbandry, nurturing apprentices and promoting the Industry.
Candidates may be either active or retired trainers.
Jockeys:
Any jockey who has been licensed by a principal club in Australia, was born in the Region, predominantly domiciled in the Region, or made a significant contribution to the Racing Industry in the Region.
- Made an outstanding contribution to enhancing the Australian Thoroughbred Industry;
- Consistently achieved results at the highest level, or in jockeys’ premierships;
- Excelled in race riding and promoting the Industry.
Candidates may be either active or retired jockeys
Associates:
Any person, other than persons eligible for the trainers’ and jockeys’ categories who have made an outstanding contribution to the Newcastle and/or Australian Thoroughbred Industry. This category includes;
- Breeders, owners, administrators, media, bookmakers and anyone else who has made an outstanding contribution to the Newcastle or Australian Thoroughbred Industry.
Candidates may still be active in their profession and need not reside in Australia or be Australian.