Cartmel Races Today

Cartmel Races Overview

Cartmel Racecourse, nestled in the village of Cartmel, Cumbria, is a quaint National Hunt (jump racing) only venue. Despite its small size, it hosts nine days of jump racing each summer, drawing large audiences.

The course features a left-handed loop slightly over a mile long, with a unique finishing straight that cuts across the circuit. In fact, the design divides the area into two public enclosures at the centre.

For those interested in visiting or learning more, here are the details for Cartmel Racecourse:

Location: Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF

This picturesque setting and its intimate racing events make Cartmel a cherished location for jump racing enthusiasts.

Main Racing Fixtures at Cartmel

Cartmel Betting Trends & Statistics

The leading trainer over the past five years is local handler James Moffatt whose horses always run well here. Numerically Donald McCain also does well whilst the likes of Tim Vaughan, Charlie Longsdon and Justin Landy have excellent win-to-run ratios with a small number of runners.

Brian Hughes has ridden the most winners at the track over the past five years with Charlotte Jones also riding many winners, mainly for James Moffatt.

Cartmel Races History

Cartmel was the site of the Gay Future ‘coup’ in 1974. It was one of the most notorious scandals in horse racing that involved switching horses before a race and relying on the lack of communication at the course.