The history of horseracing began in the early 17th century, where the Town Moor hosted the first recorded Northumberland Plate in 1833. In 1881, the race transferred to High Gosforth Park and officially opened in the following year (1882). In 1994, Northern Racing purchased Newcastle Racecourse, then the Scottish businessman David Williamson joined Newcastle Racecourse as managing director in April 2002. In December 2013, the plan to change the flat turf course into an all-weather track while retaining a turf jump racing course was announced. That plan was then completed in early 2016, with the first meeting held on May 17.

The racecourse is located at the Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, owned by Arena Racing Company. It is a 10-minute taxi journey from Newcastle Airport and around 15 miles from the city center. It is a famous UK racecourse and one of the busiest racecourses in the country. It can also host business meetings, weddings, conferences, etc.