Favourites won 33.5% of 1,668 races at Carlisle from 2016 to 2026 (Flat 32.1%, jumps 35.1%).Sample: 1,668 races · Window: 2016 to 9 September 2026 · Source: RaceWatch results database (GB and IRE results; figures on this page from 2016), course records, RaceWatch racecards and race calendar
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Favourite win % by Season
Carlisle at a glance by season
| Flat | 2026 | 89 | 781 | 8.80 | |
| Flat | 2025 | 82 | 762 | 9.30 | |
| Flat | 2024 | 81 | 719 | 8.90 | |
| Flat | 2023 | 81 | 707 | 8.70 | |
| Flat | 2022 | 96 | 845 | 8.80 | |
| Flat | 2021 | 89 | 794 | 8.90 | |
| Flat | 2019 | 100 | 985 | 9.90 | |
| Flat | 2018 | 87 | 811 | 9.30 | |
| Flat | 2017 | 96 | 825 | 8.60 | |
| Flat | 2016 | 91 | 829 | 9.10 | |
| Jumps | 2025/26 | 72 | 605 | 8.40 | |
| Jumps | 2024/25 | 94 | 762 | 8.10 | |
| Jumps | 2023/24 | 69 | 550 | 8.00 | |
| Jumps | 2022/23 | 63 | 536 | 8.50 | |
| Jumps | 2021/22 | 87 | 671 | 7.70 | |
| Jumps | 2020/21 | 89 | 777 | 8.70 | |
| Jumps | 2019/20 | 61 | 485 | 8.00 | |
| Jumps | 2018/19 | 84 | 702 | 8.40 | |
| Jumps | 2017/18 | 83 | 669 | 8.10 | |
| Jumps | 2016/17 | 74 | 605 | 8.20 |
Jumps seasons run May to April (2026/27 = May 2026 to date) Flat seasons are calendar years. Fav win % = races won by the favourite (joint favourites included).
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Wins
How favourites fare at Carlisle
| Flat turf | 892 | 286 | Flat | ||
| Flat non-handicaps | 222 | 91 | Flat | ||
| Flat handicaps | 670 | 195 | Flat | ||
| Flat all races | 892 | 286 | Flat | ||
| Chase | 316 | 99 | Jumps | ||
| Hurdle | 390 | 148 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps non-handicaps | 286 | 137 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps handicaps | 490 | 135 | Jumps | ||
| Jumps all races | 776 | 272 | Jumps |
Seasons 2016 to date. Groups with fewer than 100 favourites are hidden.
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Top trainers at Carlisle (five seasons and current)
Jumps 2021/22 to date, Flat 2021 to date. Min 30 runs at the course, top 25 per code by wins.
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Top jockeys at Carlisle (five seasons and current)
Jumps 2021/22 to date, Flat 2021 to date. Min 30 rides at the course, top 25 per code by wins.
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Carlisle course specialists still in training
Horses with 2 or more wins at the course since May 2014 that have run anywhere in the last 365 days. Trainer is the trainer at the latest run.
Going profile at Carlisle
| Flat | Good to firm or firmer | 288 | 8.70 | ||
| Flat | Good | 216 | 8.90 | ||
| Flat | Good to soft or yielding | 221 | 9.40 | ||
| Flat | Soft | 128 | 9.50 | ||
| Flat | Heavy | 39 | 8.70 | ||
| Jumps | Good | 137 | 7.50 | ||
| Jumps | Good to soft or yielding | 199 | 8.80 | ||
| Jumps | Soft | 316 | 8.50 | ||
| Jumps | Heavy | 124 | 7.20 |
Seasons 2016 to date. Going grouped into bands; bands with fewer than 100 runners hidden.
Distance profile at Carlisle
| Flat | Flat turf | 6f | 222 | 9.70 | 9 Sep 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 1m | 163 | 9.20 | 9 Sep 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 7f | 156 | 8.60 | 9 Sep 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 5f | 114 | 8.50 | 9 Sep 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 1m1f | 96 | 9.30 | 27 Aug 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 1m3f | 93 | 8.80 | 9 Sep 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 1m6f | 29 | 8.00 | 11 Aug 26 | |
| Flat | Flat turf | 2m1f | 19 | 8.80 | 4 Jul 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m1f | 174 | 9.30 | 22 Mar 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m3½f | 105 | 7.70 | 4 Apr 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m4f | 100 | 7.20 | 22 Mar 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m | 76 | 6.50 | 22 Mar 26 | |
| Jumps | NH Flat (bumper) | 2m1f | 66 | 8.10 | 22 Mar 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 3m½f | 61 | 8.20 | 4 Apr 26 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 2m4f | 60 | 10.50 | 10 Nov 25 | |
| Jumps | Hurdle | 3m1f | 41 | 7.50 | 4 Apr 26 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 3m2f | 39 | 8.70 | 30 Nov 25 | |
| Jumps | Chase | 2m5f | 36 | 7.20 | 3 Feb 26 |
Seasons 2016 to date, advertised distance rounded to the nearest half furlong. Min 100 runners.
Draw summary at Carlisle (Flat)
| 5f | 50 | Turf | |||
| 6f | 129 | Turf | |||
| 7f | 82 | Turf | |||
| 1m | 83 | Turf | |||
| 1m1f | 48 | Turf | |||
| 1m3f | 37 | Turf |
Flat races with 8 or more runners since 1 January 2019; stalls ranked within each race and split into thirds. Stall by stall figures on the draw bias page: /courses/carlisle/draw-bias
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Run style at Carlisle
| Led | 469 | 82 | Flat | |
| Prominent | 2,021 | 281 | Flat | |
| Midfield | 625 | 34 | Flat | |
| Held up | 1,526 | 115 | Flat | |
| Led | 469 | 85 | Jumps | |
| Prominent | 2,030 | 325 | Jumps | |
| Midfield | 518 | 28 | Jumps | |
| Held up | 1,306 | 93 | Jumps |
Run style read from the in-running race comment, races 2019 to 2025. Min 100 runs.
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Carlisle course records
| 2m | 3,507 | Chase | 3:53.96 | 14 Oct 21 | Good | Donald McCain | |
| 2m4f | 4,400 | Chase | 4:57.23 | 31 Oct 21 | Soft | Colin Tizzard | |
| 2m5f | 4,597 | Chase | 5:25.38 | 2 Nov 25 | Good To Soft | Ben Pauling | |
| 3m½f | 5,390 | Chase | 6:16.10 | 24 Feb 19 | Good To Soft | Sue Smith | |
| 3m2f | 5,753 | Chase | 6:39.70 | 4 Nov 18 | Good | Tim Vaughan | |
| 5f | 1,100 | Flat | 0:59.15 | 20 May 24 | Good To Firm | Jim Goldie | |
| 6f | 1,282 | Flat | 1:10.22 | 26 Aug 21 | Good | Mark Johnston | |
| 7f | 1,515 | Flat | 1:24.36 | 27 Jun 18 | Good To Firm | Richard Fahey | |
| 1m | 1,713 | Flat | 1:35.84 | 27 Jun 18 | Good To Firm | David O'Meara | |
| 1m1f | 1,981 | Flat | 1:53.85 | 26 Aug 21 | Good | Karl Burke | |
| 1m3f | 2,458 | Flat | 2:20.29 | 24 Jun 26 | Good To Firm | Harry Charlton | |
| 1m6f | 3,112 | Flat | 3:00.69 | 11 Aug 26 | Good | Karl Burke | |
| 2m1f | 3,787 | Flat | 3:49.50 | 21 May 18 | Good To Firm | Micky Hammond | |
| 2m1f | 3,740 | Hurdle | 3:59.60 | 25 Oct 18 | Good | Dan Skelton | |
| 2m3½f | 4,241 | Hurdle | 4:33.70 | 25 Oct 18 | Good | Kim Bailey | |
| 2m4f | 4,408 | Hurdle | 4:55.30 | 4 Nov 18 | Good | Jonjo O'Neill | |
| 3m½f | 5,402 | Hurdle | 6:26.90 | 3 Dec 17 | Soft | Susan Corbett | |
| 3m1f | 5,500 | Hurdle | 6:18.70 | 15 Apr 17 | Good To Soft | Simon Waugh | |
| 1m6f | 3,080 | NH Flat | 3:19.80 | 4 Nov 18 | Good | Keith Dalgleish |
Fastest recorded winning time for each race type and trip (to the nearest half furlong) in the RaceWatch results database. Where rail movements change the exact yardage, the quickest run per yard is shown with its measured distance.
Pattern and graded races run at Carlisle in the last 12 months
| 30 May 26 | May | Betway Lester Piggott Fillies' Stakes (Formerly Known As The Pinnacle Stakes) | Group 3 | Flat | 1m3f | David O'Meara | Daniel Tudhope | 8/11F | 7 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | November | Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase | Listed | Jumps | 2m4f | Olly Murphy | Sean Bowen | 9/2 | 4 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | November | pricedup.bet Houghton Mares' Chase | Listed | Jumps | 2m4f | Faye Bramley | Harry Cobden | 13/8F | 5 | |
| 30 May 26 | May | Betway Achilles Stakes | Listed | Flat | 5f | Kevin Ryan | Tom Eaves | 11/2 | 8 | |
| 24 Jun 26 | June | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Eternal Stakes (Fillies' Listed) | Listed | Flat | 7f | Karl Burke | Clifford Lee | 5/2 | 10 |
Group, Grade and Listed races in the 12 months to 9 September 2026, with the latest winner.
Latest Carlisle winners (9 September 2026)
| Quooker Tap 100 Degrees EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes | Flat | 6f | Good | 14/1 | Karl Burke | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 13 | |
| Andersons - Quality For The Home Nursery Handicap Stakes | Flat | 6f | Good | 11/1 | Adrian Keatley | Mikey Sheehy | 10 | |
| Lpd Maiden Stakes | Flat | 1m3f | Good | 3/1 | Karl Burke | Clifford Lee | 12 | |
| Deanta Fire Door Handicap Stakes | Flat | 5f | Good | 9/1 | Declan Carroll | Zak Wheatley | 12 | |
| Quickstep Supporting Andersons Autumn Flooring Offers Handicap Stakes | Flat | 6f | Good | 5/1 | David & Nicola Barron | Callum Rodriguez | 11 | |
| Caple - Built Into Every Great Kitchen Handicap Stakes | Flat | 1m | Good | 4/1 | Tim Easterby | Duran Fentiman | 9 | |
| Logic's 40th Anniversary Handicap Stakes | Flat | 7f | Good | 8/1 | Michael & David Easterby | Billy Garritty | 10 |
Winners at the most recent meeting in the results database.
Carlisle meetings in the same weeks last year
| 2 Nov 25 | Sunday | Jumps | 7 | Sunday 1 November |
| 10 Nov 25 | Monday | Jumps | 8 | Monday 9 November |
| 30 Nov 25 | Sunday | Jumps | 7 | Sunday 29 November |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sunday | Jumps | 6 | Sunday 13 December |
Meetings held at the course in the 60 days from this date last year, a guide to the coming fixture list. Dates this year are set by the fixture list and can differ.
Win % by Run style
Carlisle runners on the day
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What shape is the Carlisle circuit, and where does it climb?
Carlisle is a right-handed, pear-shaped course with undulations and a stiff rise to the finish.
How does Carlisle ride for Flat races in summer?
Carlisle's Flat programme runs through the summer and uses the same stiff finish, so sprinters need to see out their trip.
Which trainers and jockeys have the best strike rate at Carlisle?
Donald McCain leads the Carlisle jumps trainers since 2021/22 with 32 winners and Tim Easterby leads the Flat with 35. Trainer and jockey tables show runs, win %, place %
How often do favourites win at Carlisle?
The favourites table splits the record by race type and the season table tracks it year by year.
When is the next Carlisle meeting?
Carlisle last raced on 9 September 2026, and the latest winners table shows every result from that card. The upcoming meetings table fills as soon as the next fixture reaches the racecards.
Does the draw matter at Carlisle?
Stall by stall figures sit on the draw bias page.
Questions people ask
Is Carlisle racecourse right-handed?
Yes, Carlisle is right-handed on both its Flat and jumps tracks. The course is pear-shaped and undulating, with a stiff uphill finish.
What is the Carlisle Bell?
The Carlisle Bell is a long-established Flat handicap run at Carlisle in the summer. The race is a feature of the summer Flat programme at Carlisle and usually attracts a competitive field.
How often do favourites win at Carlisle?
The figure updates after every meeting and is split by race type on the page.
Who is the leading trainer at Carlisle?
Donald McCain has the most jumps winners at Carlisle since 2021/22 with 32. Tim Easterby leads the Flat trainers since 2021 with 35 course winners.
When did Carlisle last race?
Carlisle last raced on 9 September 2026, and every winner from that card is listed on the page. The next meeting appears in the upcoming table once it reaches the racecards.
Is there a draw bias at Carlisle?
The Carlisle draw summary compares low, middle and high stalls for Flat races of eight or more runners since 2019, by trip.
What kind of racing is there at Carlisle?
Carlisle is a racecourse in Great Britain that stages Flat and jumps racing, on turf.
Who is the top trainer at Carlisle?
Over the last five seasons plus the current one, the leading trainer at Carlisle by winners is Tim Easterby on the Flat (35 winners from 415 runners) and Donald McCain over jumps (32 winners from 192 runners).
Who is the top jockey at Carlisle?
Over the last five seasons plus the current one, the leading jockey at Carlisle by winners is Sam James on the Flat (23 winners from 140 rides) and Brian Hughes over jumps (39 winners from 225 rides).
How big are the fields at Carlisle?
Carlisle staged 1,668 races from 2016 to 9 September 2026, with an average field of 8.6 runners.
How many big races are run at Carlisle?
Carlisle staged 5 Group, Grade or Listed races in the 12 months to 9 September 2026.
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