“I have known James for 15 years and have had the privilege to work alongside him at Newcastle and Hexham. James is personable, professional and extremely competent at his work.”

-Dr. Vivienne M Tut. Senior Racecourse Medical Officer.

 

James Armstrong is a freelance racing Clerk of the Course and artist.

As Clerk of the Course at Newcastle Racecourse I was responsible for running a busy turf national hunt and all weather fixture list (over 61 scheduled meetings per annum) that hosts the three day Northumberland Plate Festival, Good Friday AW card, Grade 1 ‘Fighting Fifth’ Hurdle and Eider Chase race days. I have over 21 years of experience of National Hunt, Flat turf and AW racing.

 

  • Newcastle Racecourse.

  • Starter & Stalls Team.

  • Farewell Prize Giving.

  • James Armstrong.

  • Double Champion Flat Jockey.

  • Newcastle's Head Groundsman.

 
 

TESTIMONIAL

“James Armstrong and his team at Newcastle have been a pleasure to work with for the past 6 years since the installation of the Tapeta Surface. James has been a sponge for knowledge since the very beginning… He garners respect from everyone he is associated with. A true asset.”

-Michael Dickinson & Joan Wakefield, Founders and President & Vice President of Tapeta Footings.

COMMISSIONS

A life long passion for nature and the outdoors is reflected in the subjects James portrays in his work.

James takes commissions on varying subjects. His regular interaction with the outdoors and thoroughbreds is very apparent as you will see on this site, he believes that observation is everything.

Get in touch to find out more and to discuss any commission work.