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.
Racing at Newcastle today
- 4:10Quinnbet.com Fillies' Handicap Stakes1m4½f6 runners
- 4:45Quinnbet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes2m½f4 runners
- 5:20Quinnbet Extra Place Novice Stakes (gbb Race)7f9 runners
- 5:57Christmas Parties At Newcastle Racecourse Novice Stakes (gbb Race)7f8 runners
- 6:30Mini Golf At High Gosforth Park Fillies' Handicap Stakes6f7 runners
- 7:00Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap Stakes6f14 runners
- 7:30Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes (Div I)7f9 runners
- 8:00Free Tips On Attheraces.com Handicap Stakes (Div II)7f9 runners
- 8:30Attheraces.com Handicap Stakes1m9 runners
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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Newcastle Tapeta Tips: Draw Bias, Going & Betting Guide
Beat Newcastle's all-weather Tapeta with insider knowledge of draw advantages, trainer form and winning patterns. Smart betting starts here.
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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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Northumberland Plate 2026: Tips, Odds & Pitmen's Derby
Get expert tips and best odds for Newcastle's famous staying handicap. History, past winners, and betting strategy for the Pitmen's Derby.
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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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