Newcastle Racecourse will prepare for an exciting evening of racing on Thursday, June 24, 2026, as a competitive eight-race programme will bring together promising newcomers, experienced handicappers and quality performers. The day’s feature contest will be the THE JENNINGS IN SCARBOROUGH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2), which will take centre stage as Race 3 with a valuable prize fund of £35,000.
The feature race will be run over 1 mile 2 furlongs and 42 yards, with a strong field expected to challenge for one of the most significant prizes on the card. The Class 2 contest will be scheduled for 3:12pm, and it will provide one of the biggest moments of the day as connections look for a standout performance at Newcastle.
The action will begin at 2:02pm with THE JENNINGS IN NORTH SHIELDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6). Covering a distance of 7 furlongs and 14 yards, the opening race will offer a prize purse of £9,000 and will set the tone for an afternoon filled with competitive racing.
At 2:37pm, attention will turn to THE NEWCASTLE AIRPORT NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4). The 6 furlong contest, carrying £10,000 in prize money, will give emerging talents an opportunity to make their mark and create an early impression.
Following the feature race, the card will continue at 3:47pm with THE JENNINGS IN KIPPAX SEATON DELAVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2). The race will be contested over 1 mile and 5 yards and will also offer a valuable prize fund of £35,000, ensuring another major highlight for racegoers.
The later part of the programme will bring opportunities for developing horses in the THE TRUE COLOURS CHARITY RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4). Division I will take place at 4:22pm, while Division II will follow at 4:57pm. Both races will be run over 7 furlongs and 14 yards, with each carrying £11,000 in prize money.
The evening schedule will continue with THE JENNINGS IN ALLERDENE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) at 5:32pm. Over a distance of 5 furlongs, the race will provide another fast-paced challenge, with £10,000 available for the competing runners.
The final contest of the Newcastle card will be THE FLY FROM NEWCASTLE AIRPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6), starting at 6:07pm. The race will cover 1 mile and 5 yards and will feature a total prize fund of £9,000, bringing the day’s racing programme to a close.
With a mixture of valuable handicaps, novice events and competitive maiden contests, Newcastle’s Thursday meeting will promise a full afternoon of racing interest. The combination of quality fields, strong prize money and feature-race excitement will make the card one to follow for racing fans.
Newcastle racecards 24 June
The Newcastle racecards 24 June programme will feature eight races from 2:02pm through to 6:07pm, with the Jennings-backed contests forming a major part of the day’s action.
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