About Scone Race Club | Premier Country Racing NSW

ABOUT US

A Legacy of Excellence in Country Racing

The current racecourse, constructed in 1994, is located just two minutes from Scone Airport and is widely regarded as the premier country racing circuit in New South Wales. Operated by Scone Race Club, the venue plays a significant role in the NSW racing calendar, delivering upwards of 17 TAB race meetings each year.

The Scone Cup was first run in 1947 and quickly established itself as one of the region’s most important races. The Dark Jewel Classic was first run in 1996, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of elite racing at Scone and laying the foundation for the Carnival’s future growth and reputation for high-quality fields October.

Today, the Scone Racing Carnival showcases a strong program of black-type racing, highlighted by the $200,000 Listed Scone Cup, which provides eligibility for the $2 million Big Dance. It remains a standout event on the NSW racing calendar and a true celebration of country racing excellence.

The Premier Racing Club in Country NSW

Scone Race Club delivers upwards of 17 other TAB race meetings each year, including the Country Championships in March, Scone Racing Carnival (including Scone Cup) in May, Ladies Raceday in Spring and the Christmas Party Raceday in December.

The support of Upper Hunter Valley thoroughbred studs and our esteemed partners, all contribute enormously to bringing the dream of a metropolitan standard carnival to Scone. For that, and their commitment to our full calendar of racing and events, we are very grateful.

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Meet Our Team

The SRC Team

Jason Hill

CEO

Suzi Coughlan

Corporate Services Manager

Samuel Murray

Track & Facilities Manager

Dylan Welsh

Foreman

Craig Bryne

Facilities Supervisor

Chloe Russell

Events & Operations Co-ordinator

Grant Baker

Groundsman

Lachlan Champion

Groundsman

Grant Finnigan

Trackwork Supervisor

Michael Coolahan

Trackwork Supervisor

The Board of Directors

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Alister Fraser

Chairman

Scott Shann

Treasurer

Acey Firth

Vice Chair

Peter Townsend

Director

Julian Sullivan

Director

Adam Brayshaw

Director

Michael Burke

Director

Charlotte Warner

Director

Sam Clifton

Director

Allison Sedgwick

Director

Our Values

The Pillars of Scone Race Club

Excellence

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good. The standard of which the Scone Race Club is aiming to achieve. We will endeavour to invest and excel in all aspects of our clubs operations, while looking to value add to our industry, its supporters, and the Upper Hunter community.

Heritage

Special or Valued objects or qualities that have been passed down from previous generations. The Scone Race Club sits proudly amongst the finest thoroughbred nursery in Australia. These nurseries have been the corner stone in the formation and continued strength of our race club since 1944. Qualities required to reach such a level of admiration and success over many decades in the breeding industry, are now entrenched in the history of the Scone Race Club, and form all values by which we stand for into the future.

Innovation

Turning an idea into a solution that adds value from a customer or stakeholders perspective. What may have helped an organisation be successful in the past could potentially be the cause of their failure in the future. Companies need to adapt and evolve to meet the ever changing needs of their constituents. Although the Scone Race Club is steeped in tradition and has created a brand around this, the club is always looking at the future, and ways that we can operate or invent at a higher level, to remain viable and attractive to our supporters and industry participants.

Esteem

Respect and Admiration. The Scone Race Club will always endeavour to maintain the esteem the club has earnt over many years amongst industry Stakeholders, Patrons, and the Scone community. Respect and admiration received from participants, customers, sponsors, and peers, is the ultimate accolade for which we all strive to attain.

Our History