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Bet MGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2025
Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2025
The Fighting Fifth is one of the most prestigious hurdle races in the horse racing calendar. And you could be at one of the main events in Newcastle to see some of the finest hurdlers in the world duelling for this historic prize.
This is a Premier Racing Fixture
Featuring the best of the best. This fixture is one of the 162 Premier Racedays across British horseracing that showcase the best quality racing in the sport. Expect to see high-quality racing!
This is the first Grade 1 hurdle of the jumps racing season; it takes its title from the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.
The Fighting Fifth's winners' roll of honour is a Who's Who of hurdling greats. They include recent Champion Hurdler Constitution Hill as well as legendary names from horse racing's past such as Epatante and Buveur d'Air, 2021's renewal dramatically produced the first-ever dead heat, between Nicky Henderson’s hot favourite and defending champion Epatante, and one of the race’s outsiders Not So Sleepy.
The card also includes the Rehearsal Chase for leading stayers. So if you're wondering what's on in Newcastle, why not come along for one of the finest horse racing fixtures in the calendar in the North-East?
We'll have additional facilities open to make sure you'll have plenty of things to do at Newcastle while you enjoy top-quality horse racing action.
Fancy making your day extra special?
Upgrade to our track-facing restaurant to experience hospitality on a race day. This experience is ideal for corporate entertaining, a family celebration or getting together with a group of friends.
Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks from the comfort of our indoor restaurant, the perfect accompaniment to the thrilling live racing.
The Fighting Fifth is one of the most prestigious hurdle races in the horse racing calendar. And you could be at one of the main events in Newcastle to see some of the finest hurdlers in the world duelling for this historic prize.
This is a Premier Racing Fixture
Featuring the best of the best. This fixture is one of the 162 Premier Racedays across British horseracing that showcase the best quality racing in the sport. Expect to see high-quality racing!
This is the first Grade 1 hurdle of the jumps racing season; it takes its title from the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.
The Fighting Fifth's winners' roll of honour is a Who's Who of hurdling greats. They include recent Champion Hurdler Constitution Hill as well as legendary names from horse racing's past such as Epatante and Buveur d'Air, 2021's renewal dramatically produced the first-ever dead heat, between Nicky Henderson’s hot favourite and defending champion Epatante, and one of the race’s outsiders Not So Sleepy.
The card also includes the Rehearsal Chase for leading stayers. So if you're wondering what's on in Newcastle, why not come along for one of the finest horse racing fixtures in the calendar in the North-East?
We'll have additional facilities open to make sure you'll have plenty of things to do at Newcastle while you enjoy top-quality horse racing action.
Fancy making your day extra special?
Upgrade to our track-facing restaurant to experience hospitality on a race day. This experience is ideal for corporate entertaining, a family celebration or getting together with a group of friends.
Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks from the comfort of our indoor restaurant, the perfect accompaniment to the thrilling live racing.
Saturday 29 Nov 2025
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE3 5HP
There are a variety of tickets available ranging in price from £13.50 - £229.Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
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