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Newcastle Park Racecourse The setting of Newcastle Racecourse can only be described as truely regal. The racecourse is located on the Gosforth Park Estate, where the property holds 30 race meetings each year.

Horse racing has been a very popular sport in the North East since the early 17th century, but it wasn't until 1882 that Newcastle Racecourse was officially opened. Before all races were staged mainly at the Town Moor, including the Northumberland Plate, which was first recorded in 1833.

The first running of the Northumberland Plate at Gosforth Park in 1882 introduced the crowds to the pleasures of a brand new flat and chase course, as well as a new stand and top-of-the-range stable facilities

In the 120 years of service to the racing industry, Newcastle Racecourse has taken its fair share of knocks, being left active but without much maintenance work for a long period before being 'rescued' by Sir Stanley Clarke's Northern Racing. Since this take over, Newcastle has received repairs and renovations of an excess of �11 million; which is why it can offer any racing comfort imaginable to the crowds that still come a-flocking.

Main Events - Flat Races

Chipchase Stakes: this Group 3 sprint (7 furlongs) is open to thoroughbreds aged three and older.
Northumberland Plate: This iconic race, which is the signature event of Newcastle Racecourse, is open to thoroughbreds aged three and above and is conducted over a distance of 2 miles and 19 yards. Locals may refer to this race as 'Pitman's Derby', referring to the racing holiday awarded to the miners in the area at the time the race was established.

Main Events - National Hunt Races

Fighting Fifth Hurdle: this neat 2 mile hurdling event is open to horses aged four and over, and takes place annually in late November or early December.
Eider Chase: open to horses aged four or older, this is a gruelling 4 mile and 1 furlong steeple chase event, featuring some of the most notorious fences in the North-East. It is considered a Trial for the John Smiths Grand National at Aintree.

Conferences and Meetings

Private Boxes: Newcastle Racecourse offers a range of private boxes seating 6-36 people. All boxes overlook the track and can be booked with a choice of two hospitality packages, Gold or Platinum, which include beverages, multiple course menus and much more.

Disabled Facilities

The facilities are of a very high standard and clearly marked for all the public to see. There are Level Access and Automatic Doors, Access by ramps, slopes and/or manual doors, Accessible Changing Rooms. Guide dogs are welcome in every area.

Contacts

Address : High Gosforth Park, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE3 5HP
Phone Number : 0191 236 2020
Fax : 0191 236 7761

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