Fixtures on the impressive All-Weather Tapeta track dominate the fixture list at the Northeast course of Newcastle. However, the venue retains a high-quality National Hunt course, renowned for its galloping layout and gruelling nature. Newcastle hosts two big Saturday contests during the jumps campaign. The Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle of November regularly attracts Champion Hurdle hopefuls, but this February event places an entirely different set of demands on the brave contenders.
Taking place over 4m1f on terrain that often resembles a bog, the Eider Chase is one of the most demanding jumps contests of the season. Those with any doubts in the stamina department need not apply. Given the marathon-like nature of the event, many see the race as a trial for the Grand National, with the David Pipe-trained Comply Or Die winning both races in 2008.
2024
- 1st - Anglers Crag 11/2, Jockey: Henry Brooke, Trainer: Brian Ellison
- 2nd - Prince Des Fichaux 11/1, Jockey: Danny McMenamin, Trainer: Ewan Whillans
- 3rd - Tommie Beau 18/1, Jockey: Micheal Nolan, Trainer: Seamus Mullins
2023
- 1st - Kitty’s Light 7/4F, Jockey: Jack Tudor, Trainer: Christian Williams
- 2nd - The Galloping Bear 10/1, Jockey: Ben Jones, Trainer: Ben Clarke
- 3rd - No Cruise Yet 11/2, Jockey: Jonathan England, Trainer: Sam England
2022
- 1st - Win My Wings 11/2F, Jockey: Ryan Mania, Trainer: Christian Williams
- 2nd - Éclair Surf 15/2, Jockey: Tom Bellamy, Trainer: Emma Lavelle
- 3rd - Innisfree Lad 25/1, Jockey: Theo Gillard, Trainer: David Dennis
2021
- 1st - Sam’s Adventure 15/2, Jockey: Henry Brooke, Trainer: Brian Ellison
- 2nd - Crossley Tender 11/2, Jockey: Tom O’Brien, Trainer: Paul Henderson
- 3rd - Salty Boy 9/2F, Jockey: Brendan Powell, Trainer: David Bridgwater
2020
Race Abandoned – Waterlogged Track
2019
- 1st - Crosspark 12/1, Jockey: Jamie Moore, Trainer: Caroline Bailey
- 2nd - Mysteree 16/1, Jockey: Brendan Powell, Trainer: Michael Scudamore
- 3rd - Morney Wing 33/1, Jockey: Rex Dingle., Trainer: Charlie Mann
2018
- 1st - Baywing 8/1, Jockey: Ryan Day, Trainer: Nicky Richards
- 2nd - West Of The Edge 11/1, Jockey: William Kennedy, Trainer: Dr Richard Newland
- 3rd - Portrait King 33/1, Jockey: Patrick Griffin, Trainer: Adam Short
2017
- 1st - Mysteree 10/1, Jockey: Robert Dunne, Trainer: Michael Scudamore
- 2nd - Knockanrawley 8/1, Jockey: David Bass, Trainer: Kim Bailey
- 3rd - Shotgun Paddy 6/1F, Jockey: Daryl Jacob, Trainer: Emma Lavelle
2016
- 1st - Rocking Blues 8/1, Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh, Trainer: Rose Dobin
- 2nd - Shotgun Paddy 7/1, Jockey: Davy Russell, Trainer: Emma Lavelle
- 3rd - Portrait King 12/1, Jockey: Brian Hughes, Trainer: Patrick Griffin
2015
- 1st - Milborough 18/1, Jockey: Graham Watters, Trainer: Ian Durcan
- 2nd - Summery Justice 20/1, Jockey: Alain Cawley, Trainer: Venetia Williams
- 3rd - Woodford County 14/1, Jockey: Ciaran Gethings, Trainer: Philip Hobbs