| Category 1 race | |
 Sullane Castle, winner in 1992 | |
| Location | Newcastle Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1927 |
| Sponsor | Time Greyhound Nutrition |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 480 metres |
| Surface | Sand |
| Purse | £12,500 (winner) |
The Northern Flat is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Newcastle Stadium.[1] The event was switched to Newcastle in 2021 following the closure of Belle Vue Stadium where it had been held from 1927 until 2018.[2]
It was inaugurated in 1927 making it one of the oldest competitions in the racing calendar.[3][4] The 1971 edition was an eight dog competition, the only time a major competition featured eight runners.[5][6]
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