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 a host of competitive races, including the blisteringly quick Gosforth Park Cup and the Group 3 Hopping Stakes. This race for top class fillies celebrated its 20 year anniversary in 2019.
The Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Festival concludes with Northumberland Plate Day, the most famous race meeting of the year at Newcastle. The two mile heritage handicap is worth £150,000, making it the richest two mile handicap in Europe. The racing card also includes the Chipchase Stakes, a Group 3, six furlong sprint.
Northumberland Plate Day isn't just racing action and fashion fun. We also add in helpings of exciting entertainment, and delicious food and drink.
Feel the excitement as the famous festival begins on Thursday 27th June.
Buy 2024 TicketsDay two of the festival is a Friday night filled with live music after racing.
Buy 2024 TicketsIt's the big one. Get ready for thrilling racing plus live music to celebrate your winners after racing.
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