- General Information
- Newcastle Racecourse is located at Gosforth Park, 15 miles from Newcastle city centre
- Course has been operating since 1882 and hosts over 60 events annually
- Features only floodlit all-weather straight mile track in British racing
- Owned by Arena Racing Company with plans for future developments
- Race History
- First horse racing took place in March 1882
- Northern Racing purchased course in 1994 under Sir Stanley Clarke's leadership
- David Williamson doubled turnover from £2.5m to £6.5m in 2002
- Fighting Fifth Hurdle (1975) remains classic race
- Track Features
- All-weather track uses Tapeta surface, same as Chelmsford and Wolverhampton
- Jumps racing track features left-handed galloping surface
- No significant draw bias over 7 furlongs to mile distance
- Smart casual dress code required in hospitality areas
- Practical Information
- Free parking available on site
- Located near Grand Hotel, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Jesmond Dene House
- Accessible by car, train, bus or air from Newcastle city centre
- Racecards released day before races