Northumberland Plate Odds

The Northumberland Plate is a handicap race run at Newcastle open to horses aged three years or older. Taken place in late June or early July, the Northumberland Plate is run over two miles and 56 yards and is a hugely competitive betting heat for punters to enjoy. With Flat and National Hunt trainers locking horns with some of the best stayers, the Northumberland Plate is one of the feature races of the season, and the Flat highlight at the north east racecourse. You can check out the Northumberland Plate odds nearer the off.

Northumberland Plate Tips

You can check out our Northumberland Plate tips here nearer the off...

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 north east 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 2021 Northumberland Plate?

Nicholas T produced a sensational last-to-first performance in the Northumberland Plate, as the Jim Goldie-trained 33/1 shot beat the brave Hochfeld, who had led for most of the marathon contest. At the rear turning for home, Nicholas T scythed his way through the field to get his head in front on the line with Hochfeld bagging second spot, with Rajinsky in third and Island Brave back in fourth.