Carlisle Racecourse
| Location | Carlisle, Cumbria |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Jockey Club Racecourses |
| Screened on | Racing UK |
| Course type |
Flat National Hunt |
| Notable races | Carlisle Bell, Cumberland Chase, Cumberland Plate, Graduation Chase |
| Official website | |
Carlisle Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located at Blackwell village, near Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The course has been on its present site since 1904, when it moved there from another location near Carlisle. The course is 1m 4f (2.41km) in circumference, right handed, and hosts flat racing in the summer and National Hunt racing over the winter months. The last half mile is up a steep incline. The going can get very heavy in the winter.
History was made on July 2, 1929 when the newly formed Totalisator Board operated their pool betting system for the first time on a British racecourse at Carlisle.
Carlisle is home to the Carlisle Bell, one of the oldest horse races in existence. Carlisle also had a King's Plate - a race for 5-year-old horses in 3 mile heats - instigated by George III in 1763. [1]
Notable races
| Month | DOW | Race Name | Type | Grade | Distance | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | Wednesday | Carlisle Bell | Flat | Handicap | 7f 200y | 3yo + |
- Other races
- Cumberland Chase
- Cumberland Plate
- Graduation Chase
References
- ↑ Whyte, James Christie (1840). History of the British turf, from the earliest period to the present day, Volume I. London: H. Colburn. p. 403. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
External links
- Carlisle Racecourse (Official website)
- Course guide on GG.COM
- Course guide on Drawbias.com
- Course guide on At The Races
Coordinates: 54°51′40″N 2°56′00″W / 54.86111°N 2.93333°W
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