Newcastle Racing

What Newcastle Racing does

Newcastle Racing is an independent, fan-run editorial website (newcastle-racing.co.uk) that serves as a regional guide to horse and greyhound racing in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The site consolidates information about two ARC-owned venues — Newcastle Racecourse at High Gosforth Park (flat and National Hunt racing on an all-weather Tapeta surface, hosting the Northumberland Plate, Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Eider Chase, Chipchase Stakes, and Burradon Stakes) and Newcastle Stadium (formerly Brough Park) in Byker (greyhound racing five days per week, hosting the All England Cup, Northern Flat, and Northern Puppy Derby). It also publishes historical and editorial content extending to adjacent local racing topics, including speedway (Newcastle Diamonds) and the Great North Run.

The underlying platform is a standard content management system website (WordPress-style architecture implied by /wp-content/ asset paths) with static editorial pages, image assets, and venue/event reference content. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no mobile application, no API, no SDK, no integrations, and no AI/ML components. Core technology is best characterized as a regional hobbyist content property rather than a software product.

The business model is non-commercial. Newcastle Racing does not sell products, does not charge for access, has no disclosed pricing model, and carries no advertising inventory described in the source data. The entity has no parent company, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue. The site is operated by an 11-person team described as fan-run, and the underlying venues it covers are owned by Arena Racing Company (since 2017), which acquired them from William Hill and Northern Racing. There are no formal commercial partnerships between Newcastle Racing (the website) and ARC; the relationship is informational only.

Name

Newcastle Racing

Legal name

Newcastle Racing

Website

https://newcastle-racing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newcastle Racing is an independent, fan-run UK website that publishes editorial guides, fixture information, and historical content covering horse and greyhound racing at Newcastle Racecourse and Newcastle Stadium, serving regional racing enthusiasts with no commercial offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Racing Information & Media

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Horse Racing Media, Data & Handicapping Content (MPAEADAF)

Keywords

• Horse racing guides
• Greyhound racing information
• Racing fixture schedules
• Venue information guides
• Betting education resources

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Newcastle Racing is an independent fan-run guide website that publishes editorial content covering horse and greyhound racing in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its core offerings include venue guides for Newcastle Racecourse and Newcastle Stadium, fixture schedules, feature-race previews (such as the Northumberland Plate, Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Eider Chase, Chipchase Stakes, Burradon Stakes, All England Cup, Northern Flat, and Northern Puppy Derby), historical racing context, and beginner-friendly betting basics.

Product overview

Newcastle Racing is an independent fan-run guide website providing comprehensive information about horse and dog racing in Newcastle. The site covers two main racing venues: Newcastle Racecourse at Gosforth Park (owned by Arena Racing Company), offering both flat racing on an all-weather Tapeta surface and National Hunt jumps racing; and Newcastle Stadium (formerly Brough Park) for greyhound racing on a sand track. Major horse racing events include the Northumberland Plate, Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Eider Chase, Chipchase Stakes, and Burradon Stakes. Notable greyhound racing events include the All England Cup, Northern Flat, and Northern Puppy Derby. The site provides historical information, racing schedules, venue details, and betting guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horse Racing Information Guide Editorial content section on newcastle-racing.co.uk covering Newcastle Racecourse (Arena Racing Company-owned), including upcoming fixtures, race cards, and venue information for horse racing fans and first-time racegoers in the UK.
• Greyhound Racing Information Guide Editorial content section covering greyhound racing at Newcastle Stadium, including fixtures, race information, and venue details for greyhound racing enthusiasts.
• Other Racing & Event Information Content Editorial content covering additional Newcastle racing and sporting events beyond horse and greyhound racing, including speedway and the Great North Run.
• Feature Race Editorial Coverage Previews and editorial coverage of major Newcastle feature races including the Northumberland Plate, Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Eider Chase, Chipchase Stakes, Burradon Stakes, All England Cup, Northern Flat, and Northern Puppy Derby.
• Betting Basics Education Content Beginner-focused educational editorial content explaining betting fundamentals, types of bets, and terminology for newcomers to horse and greyhound racing wagering.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arena Racing Company (ARC)coreOthers · 1 January 2017Arena Racing Company owns and operates Newcastle Racecourse (located in Gosforth Park) and Newcastle Greyhound Stadium (formerly Brough Park). ARC acquired both venues in 2017, bringing Newcastle Stadium into its portfolio alongside Sunderland Stadium. ARC took on sponsorship responsibilities for major races including the All England Cup and Northern Puppy Derby in 2021.
• Arena Racing Company (ARC)coreOthers · 1 January 2017Arena Racing Company owns and operates Newcastle Racecourse, located at High Gosforth Park. The company made the decision to install the all-weather Tapeta surface at the racecourse in 2013, which opened for competition in May 2016, transforming the venue into one of the busiest racecourses in the UK.
• William HillminorOthers · 1 January 2003William Hill purchased Newcastle Stadium (then Brough Park) in 2003 and made major investments in the venue, including rebranding it from Brough Park to Newcastle Greyhound Stadium in 2007. William Hill sold the stadium to Arena Racing Company in 2017.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• At The Races: UK horse and greyhound racing media platform offering racecards, results, news, and form. Closely comparable to Newcastle Racing because it covers both horse and greyhound racing for enthusiast audiences, though At The Races operates nationally and is broadcaster-affiliated.
• Sporting Life: UK horse racing news, tips, fixtures, and results website. Comparable as a content-led racing media site serving enthusiasts seeking race-day information and editorial content.
• Timeform: UK horse racing data and ratings publisher providing form, historical analysis, and editorial content. Comparable as a racing content/media brand, though Timeform sells proprietary data products and ratings rather than operating as a free guide.
• Racing Post: UK's dominant horse racing media outlet providing news, racecards, results, and betting content. Direct peer because both operate as horse racing content/media destinations serving racing enthusiasts, though Racing Post operates at national scale with commercial betting affiliate revenue.
• Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB): Official governing body for licensed greyhound racing in Great Britain, publishing race fixtures, results, and editorial content. Comparable as a greyhound-racing-focused information and content destination for racing enthusiasts.

Others

• The Racing App / Betfair Racing: Betfair's horse and greyhound racing content hub providing news, previews, racecards, and betting integration. Thematically related as a racing content destination, though monetized via betting exchange rather than as an independent guide.
• British Horseracing Authority (BHA): Governing body for British horse racing publishing fixture calendars, regulatory news, and educational content. Adjacent rather than competing — provides authoritative industry content that Newcastle Racing curates for its audience.

Broad incumbents

• Arena Racing Company (ARC): Owns and operates Newcastle Racecourse and Newcastle Greyhound Stadium (both featured on the site) plus a wider UK portfolio of racing venues. Comparable as the underlying venue operator producing the racing events Newcastle Racing covers, and a potential content competitor via its own venue websites.
• Racing TV: Subscription horse racing broadcaster and digital platform in the UK and Ireland providing live coverage, previews, and editorial content. Overlaps with Newcastle Racing's enthusiast-focused editorial remit but operates at national scale behind a paywall.
• Sky Sports Racing: Major UK racing broadcaster and digital destination providing horse and greyhound racing news, previews, and results nationally. A larger incumbent that overlaps with Newcastle Racing's coverage remit but operates as part of a wider sports portfolio.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newcastle-racing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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