It was a day of top-class sport, style and no shortage of sunshine as Plate Day brought entertainment for thousands at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday.
Crowds packed out Gosforth Park for a sporting highlight of the year which marked the finale of the three-day Northumberland Plate Festival. After the previous days' action was dogged with showers, some were unsure what to expect. But despite predictions of a spell of afternoon rain, the sun made a welcome appearance but there were also gusts of wind which had ladies hanging onto their hats.
Forecasts for a mostly dry day held good for Plate Day's trademark array of glamorous outfits and stylish suits. It could have been warmer but, as ever, racegoers were out to enjoy the day to the full, with many arriving in plenty time for gates opening at 10.30am.
