Photos from the Mark Hughes Foundation charity race day in Newcastle

The Advertiser

2 days ago

What had felt like days of oppressive grey cloud broke over Newcastle Saturday in a blustery and cool turn perfect for an afternoon on the field.
The Newcastle Racecourse was busy with activity as the starters broke from the barricades in a eight-race event to raise funds and support for the Mark Hughes Foundation and its ongoing fight against brain cancer.
"The support from Newcastle Racecourse and our community is incredible. Each year, the Race Day grows stronger, helping us make significant strides in brain cancer research and support services," Former Newcastle Knight Mark Hughes, who was at the event at the weekend with his family, said in a statement leading up to the event.
The cornerstone fundraiser included a portion of ticket sales donated directly to the foundation as well as a charity auction, merchandise sales and other fundraisingf for the cause.
"The race day not only offers thrilling racing action but also brings our community together to support a cause that touches many lives," Newcastle Racecourse boss Duane Dowell said.
Jockey Grant Buckley steered Wyong bay Aix En Provence, trained by Sara Ryan, to win the MHF Cup in race seven on Saturday afternoon, June 7, while Chris Waller, who famously trained legendary racehorse Winx, picked up a win in the third race of the day in the Maiden Plate with three-year-old gelding Procean.
What had felt like days of oppressive grey cloud broke over Newcastle Saturday in a blustery and cool turn perfect for an afternoon on the field.
The Newcastle Racecourse was busy with activity as the starters broke from the barricades in a eight-race event to raise funds and support for the Mark Hughes Foundation and its ongoing fight against brain cancer.
"The support from Newcastle Racecourse and our community is incredible. Each year, the Race Day grows stronger, helping us make significant strides in brain cancer research and support services," Former Newcastle Knight Mark Hughes, who was at the event at the weekend with his family, said in a statement leading up to the event.
The cornerstone fundraiser included a portion of ticket sales donated directly to the foundation as well as a charity auction, merchandise sales and other fundraisingf for the cause.
"The race day not only offers thrilling racing action but also brings our community together to support a cause that touches many lives," Newcastle Racecourse boss Duane Dowell said.
Jockey Grant Buckley steered Wyong bay Aix En Provence, trained by Sara Ryan, to win the MHF Cup in race seven on Saturday afternoon, June 7, while Chris Waller, who famously trained legendary racehorse Winx, picked up a win in the third race of the day in the Maiden Plate with three-year-old gelding Procean.
What had felt like days of oppressive grey cloud broke over Newcastle Saturday in a blustery and cool turn perfect for an afternoon on the field.
The Newcastle Racecourse was busy with activity as the starters broke from the barricades in a eight-race event to raise funds and support for the Mark Hughes Foundation and its ongoing fight against brain cancer.
"The support from Newcastle Racecourse and our community is incredible. Each year, the Race Day grows stronger, helping us make significant strides in brain cancer research and support services," Former Newcastle Knight Mark Hughes, who was at the event at the weekend with his family, said in a statement leading up to the event.
The cornerstone fundraiser included a portion of ticket sales donated directly to the foundation as well as a charity auction, merchandise sales and other fundraisingf for the cause.
"The race day not only offers thrilling racing action but also brings our community together to support a cause that touches many lives," Newcastle Racecourse boss Duane Dowell said.
Jockey Grant Buckley steered Wyong bay Aix En Provence, trained by Sara Ryan, to win the MHF Cup in race seven on Saturday afternoon, June 7, while Chris Waller, who famously trained legendary racehorse Winx, picked up a win in the third race of the day in the Maiden Plate with three-year-old gelding Procean.
What had felt like days of oppressive grey cloud broke over Newcastle Saturday in a blustery and cool turn perfect for an afternoon on the field.
The Newcastle Racecourse was busy with activity as the starters broke from the barricades in a eight-race event to raise funds and support for the Mark Hughes Foundation and its ongoing fight against brain cancer.
"The support from Newcastle Racecourse and our community is incredible. Each year, the Race Day grows stronger, helping us make significant strides in brain cancer research and support services," Former Newcastle Knight Mark Hughes, who was at the event at the weekend with his family, said in a statement leading up to the event.
The cornerstone fundraiser included a portion of ticket sales donated directly to the foundation as well as a charity auction, merchandise sales and other fundraisingf for the cause.
"The race day not only offers thrilling racing action but also brings our community together to support a cause that touches many lives," Newcastle Racecourse boss Duane Dowell said.
Jockey Grant Buckley steered Wyong bay Aix En Provence, trained by Sara Ryan, to win the MHF Cup in race seven on Saturday afternoon, June 7, while Chris Waller, who famously trained legendary racehorse Winx, picked up a win in the third race of the day in the Maiden Plate with three-year-old gelding Procean.