NEHL - Byker Racecourse was formed here around the 1890s, with various sports played here. The town plan of Newcastle surveyed in 1906 shows the racecourse with a cinder track and stand on an open field. This would indicate either athletics, greyhounds or equine-based sports took place here.

It appears Harness Racing took place here in 1899, with a "Trotting Handicap" in August 1899. Harness racing is similar to what you might think of chariot racing, and trotting horses were often used for this sport. For this race day there were 4 races, with 3 heats and a final with a prize upwards of £20.

There was a £30 120 yards foot handicap in 1902 as reported by the Newcastle Journal. It appears this may have been foot running as only the entrants names are cited. This is confirmed in a handicap in 1907, which states there was a "large entry of runners" at another 120 yards handicap.

Greyhound races , a "small dog match" and a "dog sweep" are also reported in the Chronicle of 1919. £42 would be given for 32 greyhounds.

Pigeon shooting was held here in 1913. A report in the Newcastle Journal states a sweepstakes was held, though the largest event was dropped due to "unfavourable conditions". There was a disappointing amount of competitors as a result. This was the 22nd annual shoot held by Mr Howlden of Newcastle.

Boxing was also held here. An event took place in August 1908, featuring Ponto Dixon of Gateshead v Paddy Morton of Blyth, Veitch of Gateshead v Jones of Gateshead, Thompson v Smith of Gateshead and Barrat of Blaydon v Marshall of Wrekenton.

Various reports of illegal gambling also took place here. The Chronicle of October 1899 states Thomas Campbell and John White were both sentenced to one month inboard and prison for gambling at the racecourse. It cites this is how they made their living.