Newcastle racecourse
Set in the 812-acre High Gosforth Park Estate and opened in 1882, the course is about five miles north of Newcastle city centre and is easily accessible.
This is very much a stayers' track with a galloping left-handed circuit of a mile and three-quarters. Best races are the Northumberland Plate in June, the `Fighting Fifth' Hurdle in November and the Eider Chase in February.
| Address: | Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newscastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP |
| Tel: | 0191 236 2020 |
| Website: | http://www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk |
| Email: | info@newcastle-racecourse.co.uk |
| Admission: | Club £16 (£6 OAPs and students); Tattersalls £11 (OAPs £6); Accompanied under 16s free, 2 adults & 2 children £10 Tatts |
| Road: | 5m North of Newscastle on A1. Track 1/4m from main road |
| Rail: | Kings Cross to Newcastle central, then metro and special bus, or taxi (5m) |
| Car park: | Free |
| Flat: | Left-hand course of 1m 6f, with a steadily rising home straight of half a mile. Low numbers best up to 7f, and high numbers best when the going is soft. |
| Jumps: | Left-hand course of 1m 6f, with a steadily rising home straight of half a mile and a 220yd run-in. Eleven tough fences and seven hurdles per circuit, suits the galloping type |
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