Fighting Fifth Hurdle: One of the country’s top jump races, this Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race is staged at the end of November at Newcastle Racecourse. This year it is on Saturday 28th November 2026. The race’s title refers to the ‘Fighting Fifth’, the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (formerly known as the 5th Regiment of Foot). In the year before the race’s launch, the regiment was amalgamated with three others to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. The inaugural running of the race was in 1969. The Fighting Fifth is the first race in the the Triple Crown of Hurdling – to win the Triple Crown a horse must win these three races in one season:
- The Fighting Fifth Hurdle – run at Newcastle (High Gosforth Park).
- The Christmas Hurdle – run at Kempton Park
- The Champion Hurdle – run at Cheltenham (during the Cheltenham Festival).
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Official Dress Code for Hospitality & Premier Enclosure
Hospitality areas and the Premier Enclosure operate a smart casual dress code. Sportswear, football shirts and fancy dress are not permitted. Smart trainers and denim jeans are allowed, although they ask that they have no rips or tears. We say … the colder weather is here so dress for warmth as well as style.
Buying a tweed jacket at the start of the autumn/winter races would be a great investment. Farlows Sandringham Tweed Sports Jacket in Lowick undyed tweed woven exclusively for Farlows by Lovat Mill in Hawick, Scottish Borders. It is cut as a classic sports jacket style. Lowick weighs 430g/m and is made in a herringbone weave from completely undyed and untreated woollen yarns in dark and light brown, £650.00. A tweed jacket looks great with smart trousers or jeans but for warmth pair with Farlows Flannel Pleat Trousers in 100% wool £245.00.Wear with Castleton Belt from Schöffel Country in chocolate suede, £80.00 Team with the traditional Farlows Tattersall Small Check Shirt in soft brushed cotton twill. £90.00 and for added warmth Farlows Lambswool V-Neck Jumper in 100% lambswool £145.00. Ties are not compulsory but if you prefer to wear one, add a pop of colour with their Silk Knitted Tie in rust £95.00. Slip on a pair of Fairfax & Favor Chelsea Ankle Boots in cognac leather £235.00 and choose a pair of patterned socks Bamboo Socks (Box Of 3) Lake Blue Pheasant | Schöffel Country £25.00 .Complete the country look with Farlows Northumbria Tweed Flat Cap in dark green herringbone, £75.00. Great to keep the head warm and dry when raining. Add a flash of colour with Farlows Buchanan Antique Lambswool Scarf in soft brushed lambswool £40.00 and that subtle dapper touch with ‘NEWBURY’ Silk Pocket Square By Laura Jeanne. in light green Mulberry silk twill with a design inspired by horseracing £65.00
Official Dress Code for the Grandstand Enclosure
There is no dress code in the Grandstand. This is the only enclosure where fancy dress is permitted, providing it’s decent and would not cause offence to other guests
For a stylish, sustainable down jacket built for warmth, comfort, and everyday versatility, choose Hallaton Down Jacket | Schöffel Country in chilli red and made using recycled polyester and ethically sourced down and feathers. £280.00 For extra warmth, layer up with their Berkeley Retro Fleece Green underneath £170.00 and St Ives Long Sleeve Polo in forest green. £70.00. Pair with their Canterbury 5 Pocket Jean in moss green and with extra stretch for comfort. £120.00. Add Fairfax & Favor Holbourne trainers in Khaki suede £165.00 with a pair of Cotton Socks Dark Green | Schöffel Country £10.00
Fairfax & Favor, Schoffel Country and Farlow images courtesry of pr agency Bloxham PR
Laura Jeanne images provided by pr agency Strand
