Northumberland Plate Odds & Tips

Northumberland Plate Tips

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What is the Northumberland Plate? 

The Northumberland Plate is a handicap race run over a shade over two miles at Newcastle and is one of the toughest betting heats on the Flat calendar. First run in 1833, the Northumberland Plate is one of the most valuable two-mile handicaps in Europe, and it's no surprise that it attracts a hugely competitive field. Now run on the Tapeta at the northeast venue, the Northumberland Plate can sometimes throw up a star performer that may look to improve over marathon trips in the future, with the ultimate target being the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

National Hunt trainers like Donald McCain, Jonjo O'Neill, and Alan King have often targeted their horses at the race with all three claiming victory in recent years, but the Flat trainers also unleash their star performers at the race, and while Royal Ascot may prove to be a bigger draw for some Flat yards, this valuable prize can often attract some stellar performers from the top stables.

What happened in the 2024 Northumberland Plate?

ONESMOOTHOPERATOR was a smooth winner of the 2024 Northumberland Plate, leaving his challenge late but ending up well on top for Brian Ellison and Conor Beasley.

Who is the most successful jockey in the Northumberland Plate?

Two jockeys have each managed two wins each at this race; Willie Carson with Al Maheb (1990) and Celeric (1996) and Kevin Darley with Far Cry (1999) and Bay of Islands (2000).

Who is the most successful trainer in the Northumberland Plate??

Paul Cole has trained three winners in the Northumberland Plate, Windsor Castle (1997), Cyrian (1998), and Archduke Ferdinand (2001).