Is Northumberland Plate on this year?
The Northumberland Plate is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Newcastle over a distance of 2 miles and 56 yards (3,270 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July….Northumberland Plate.
| 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas T | Hochfeld | Rajinsky |
What time is Northumberland Plate 2021?
3.30pm
Our expert tipster fancies one for Keith Dalgleish. Newcastle’s marquee summer contest on the all-weather is one of Saturday’s feature events in Britain as the Gosforth Park circuit hosts the always intriguing Northumberland Plate at 3.30pm.
What date is the Northumberland Plate?
The Northumberland Plate Festival, also known as Plate Day, takes place each year in late June or early July. It was first established in 1833 and was eventually transferred to its present venue at Newcastle Gosforth Park in 1882.
What won the Northumberland Plate?
Nicholas T sprang a 33-1 surprise when getting up close home to land the William Hill Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.
Is there racing at Newcastle today?
No race meetings today. Newcastle Racecourse is based at Gosforth Park which is just 3 miles away from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle city centre.
Where is the Irish Derby held?
The Irish Derby – the third of the Irish Classics – takes place this weekend and excitement is building here at Paddy Power. Open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, the Group 1 contest is run over a distance of 1m 4f at the Curragh in County Kildare.
What should I wear on Plate day?
It’s a smart casual dress code in the Premier Enclosure and hospitality areas. Shirts must have collar, although ties are not essential. Sportswear, trainers and fancy dress are not allowed.
Why is it called Ladies Day?
The term dates back to 1823, when an anonymous poet described Thursday at Ascot as “Ladies’ Day… when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine.” The Sun notes that traditionally, women were given free or discounted tickets on Ladies’ Day, which were otherwise only available to men.
Who won the Irish Derby 2021?
Hurricane Lane
Del Mar entries and results | Saratoga entries and results
| Fin | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hurricane Lane Frankel | C. Appleby W. Buick |
| 2nd | Lone Eagle Galileo | M. Meade F. Dettori |
| 3rd | Wordsworth Galileo | A. O’Brien S. Heffernan |
| 4th | Earlswood Pivotal | J. Murtagh B. Coen |
What time is the Irish Derby 2021?
3.45pm
The Irish Derby 2021 runners and riders are scheduled to go to post at 3.45pm on Saturday June 26.
What is the premier enclosure at Newcastle Racecourse?
A ticket for the Premier Enclosure allows access to all public areas of the racecourse including Cocktail Lounge Bar & Colonel Porters Hall. The stand has superb facilities including modern bars, food outlets, Tote betting outlets, cafe style seating, seats on the terrace over-looking the Parade Ring and plenty of TVs.
When did the Northumberland Plate start and end?
The Northumberland Plate originally took place on a Wednesday, and for many years the meeting was a holiday for local mine workers. The race became popularly known as the “Pitmen’s Derby”.
Who are the runners in the Northumberland Plate?
Carnwennan, who stormed clear to land the consolation prize, the Northumberland Vase, last season has also made the final field. The race will be televised on ITV and Sky Sports Racing. Northumberland Plate declarations
What is the purse for the Northumberland Plate?
Handicap race Track Left-handed Qualification Three-years-old and up Weight Handicap Purse £ 150,000 (2019) 1st: £92,385
Who was the last horse to win the Northumberland Plate?
Bold Gait defied 9st 10lbs in 1995 with 1996 winner Celeric going on to win the Ascot Gold Cup the following season. He also won the Yorkshire Cup and the Lonsdale Stakes twice. 2005 winner Sergeant Cecil completed a unique treble by winning the Plate, the Ebor Handicap and the Cesarewitch in the same season.