Newcastle Racecourse

Horseracing began in the North East over 350 years ago, beginning in Killingworth in the early 17th century. A King's Plate for 5 year olds, run in 3 mile heats was instigated by George II in 1753. The Town Moor hosted the first recorded Northumberland Plate in 1833 and did so until 1881 when the race transferred to High Gosforth Park. 1882 saw the first running of the Plate at Gosforth Park with a new flat and chase course, new stand and stabling for 100 horses. In 1994 Sir Stanley Clarke's Northern Racing company acquired Newcastle Racecourse. In April, 2002 the Scottish businessman David Williamson joined Newcastle Racecourse as managing director and during a six-year period he…