The historic race previously known as the "Pitmen's Derby", formed the centrepiece of the holiday period known locally as "Race Week" for local mine workers. Today's Plate Day attracts a diverse crowd of racegoers and many ladies treat it as the North-East's version of Royal Ascot, but with a more relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Where it all begins!
The exclusive Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Festival is kickstarted with the competitive and valuable Class 2 race - the Seaton Delaval Handicap Stakes. The race is named after both the local village in Northumberland and a horse by the same name, who was victorious in the 1893 Northumberland Plate.
The first day of the prestigious meeting presents both high-action racing and a lively atmosphere as the festival gears up!
The Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Festival continues on day two with Gosforth Park Cup Night!
The night features many competitive races, including the blisteringly quick Gosforth Park Cup and the Group 3 Hopping Stakes. This race for top-class fillies celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019.
After the races, get ready for a live performance by Scam Fender, the ultimate tribute band to Sam Fender. They'll be playing all of his biggest hits, including 'Seventeen Going Under,' 'Hypersonic Missiles,' 'Will We Talk?,' 'The Dying Light,' 'Howden Aldi Death Queue,' and more. Be sure to join in the fun and sing along—let's make sure the toon can hear us!
The Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Festival comes to a thrilling conclusion with Northumberland Plate Day, the highlight of the year at Newcastle.
The prestigious two-mile heritage handicap boasts a £150,000 prize fund, making it the richest two-mile handicap in Europe. The action-packed racing card also features the Chipchase Stakes, a Group 3 six-furlong sprint.
But Northumberland Plate Day is about more than just world-class racing and stylish fashion—it's a full day of entertainment, great food, and drinks.
The fun doesn't end at the final race! This year, we’re excited to welcome the award-winning ABBA Revival tribute band to perform live after racing. Get ready to channel your inner Dancing Queen and sing along to 'Thank You For The Music' as we wrap up an unforgettable day at the races.
Feel the excitement as the famous festival begins on Thursday 27th June.
Buy 2025 TicketsDay two of the festival is a Friday night filled with live music after racing.
Buy 2025 TicketsIt's the big one. Get ready for thrilling racing plus live music to celebrate your winners after racing.
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