Coal Crusher’s Final Run

Brave call: Pride’s coal city specialist primed for fitting farewell

Part-owner Brave Pride would not be surprised to see stable favourite Coal Crusher bow out with a third win in the Hunter on Saturday.

Coal Crusher’s final run

Veteran sprinter “Coal Crusher” is set to have one final run at Newcastle racecourse this Saturday. The two time winner of The Hunter will have some stiff competition – with local trainer Kris Lees still chasing a win in the million dollar feature.

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Coal Crusher’s final race is The Hunter at Newcastle in 2026

Veteran sprinter Coal Crusher is scheduled to make his farewell racecourse appearance in Saturday's The Hunter at Newcastle, an event he has previously won twice.Coal Crusher claimed Newcastle's richest race in 2023 and again last year. In 2024, he finished third behind Briasa.Saturday will mark the fifth consecutive year Coal Crusher has competed at The