Newcastle Racecourse
The Pitmen's Derby and all-weather racing in the North East
Newcastle Racecourse at Gosforth Park hosts both turf and all-weather racing on its Tapeta surface, making it a year-round fixture in the racing calendar. The Northumberland Plate, known as the Pitmen's Derby, is one of the most valuable flat handicaps in the north and draws enormous local support.
Newcastle Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about Newcastle Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.
Fighting Fifth Day at Newcastle: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Fighting Fifth Day at Newcastle — the north of England's premier jump meeting and home of the season's first major 2-mile hurdle championship. Racing card, atmosphere, tickets, travel and betting guide.
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The Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Fighting Fifth Hurdle — one of the top Grade 1 hurdle races in the National Hunt calendar.
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Betting at Newcastle Racecourse
How to bet smarter at Newcastle — Tapeta characteristics, draw biases, going preferences, key trainers and winning strategies.
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Newcastle Racecourse: Complete Guide
Your complete guide to Newcastle Racecourse — High Gosforth Park's dual-purpose venue with Tapeta all-weather, turf flat racing, and the Northumberland Plate.
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A Day Out at Newcastle Racecourse
Everything you need for a day at Newcastle — getting there, what to wear, enclosures, food and drink, and insider tips.
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Newcastle's Fighting Fifth Festival: Your Complete Guide
The Fighting Fifth Hurdle weekend launches Newcastle's winter jump season. Here's your guide to one of the north's best racing festivals.
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The History of Newcastle Racecourse
From Victorian beginnings at Gosforth Park to a modern all-weather powerhouse — the story of Newcastle Racecourse.
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The Northumberland Plate: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Northumberland Plate — the Pitmen's Derby, Newcastle's famous staying handicap.
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Trueshan at Newcastle: Conquering the Pitmen's Derby
Trueshan's 2022 Northumberland Plate under Hollie Doyle was one of the great weight-carrying performances in British flat handicap racing. The full story.
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Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a way to make money. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and support is available.
