UK racecourse guide

Newcastle Racecourse

Tyne and Wear

Newcastle at a glance

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Course type Mixed
Location Tyne and Wear

Newcastle's historic turf course and modern floodlit all-weather track occupy High Gosforth Park. The Northumberland Plate, affectionately called the Pitmen's Derby, is its famous summer handicap, while the Fighting Fifth Hurdle is a major early-season test for leading hurdlers.

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