Saturday 30th November 2024
gates open
10:20
first race
11:50
last race
15:20
race type
Jumps
races
7
going
The Fighting Fifth is one of the most prestigious hurdle races in the horse racing calendar. And you could be at one of the main events in Newcastle to see some of the finest hurdlers in the world duelling for this historic prize.
Featuring the best of the best. This fixture is one of the 170 Premier Racedays across British horseracing that showcase the best quality of racing in the sport. Expect to see high-quality racing!
This is the first Grade 1 hurdle of the jumps racing season; it takes its title from the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. The Fighting Fifth's winners' roll of honour is a Who's Who of hurdling greats. They include recent Champion Hurdler Constitution Hill as well as legendary names from horse racing's past such as Epatante and Buveur d'Air,
2021's renewal dramatically produced the first-ever dead heat, between Nicky Henderson’s hot favourite and defending champion Epatante, and one of the race’s outsiders Not So Sleepy.
The card also includes the Rehearsal Chase for leading stayers. So if you're wondering what's on in Newcastle, why not come along for one of the finest horse racing fixtures in the calendar in the North-East?
We'll have additional facilities open to make sure you'll have plenty of things to do at Newcastle while you enjoy top-quality horse racing action.
Upgrade to our track facing restaurant to experience hospitality on a raceday. This experience is ideal for corporate entertaining, a family celebration or getting together with a group of friends.
Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks from the comfort of our indoor restaurant, the perfect accompaniment to the thrilling live racing.
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Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Please note that our hospitality packages can now only be purchased over the phone with our customer service team (0191 236 2020), or through the website of our official hospitality partner – Seat Unique.
Access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with views of the racing action including the parade ring and pre-parade ring
Access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with views of the racing action including the parade ring and pre-parade ring
Access the premium areas on course, best bars and best views of racing as well as any live entertainment.
