Cartmel Racecourse
A festival atmosphere in the Lake District
Cartmel is a unique National Hunt racecourse tucked away in the Lake District, hosting just a handful of meetings each year that draw huge, enthusiastic crowds. The tight, left-handed track sits beside the famous Cartmel Priory and its meetings have a festival feel that is unmatched in British racing.
Cartmel Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about Cartmel Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.
Betting at Cartmel Racecourse
Bet smarter at Cartmel — track characteristics, long run-in, going and draw, key trainers and jockeys, strategies for the Lake District's unique jumps venue.
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Cartmel Racecourse: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Cartmel Racecourse — the Lake District's unique jumps venue, the Cartmel Cup, and racing in the village.
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Cartmel Cup: Complete Guide
Your complete guide to the Cartmel Cup — the signature race at Cartmel Racecourse, run during the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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A Day Out at Cartmel Racecourse
Everything you need for a day at Cartmel — getting there, what to wear, enclosures, food and drink, and insider tips for the Lake District's unique jumps venue.
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Cartmel Festival: Complete Guide
Your complete guide to the Cartmel Festival — the August Bank Holiday meeting, the Cartmel Cup, and the Lake District's biggest jumps weekend.
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The History of Cartmel Racecourse
Over 165 years of racing at Cartmel — from the first Whitsun meeting in 1856 to the Lake District's unique jumps venue.
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Tonto's Spirit at Cartmel: The Complete Story
How a £700 castoff became the most successful horse in Cartmel racecourse history, winning eight times at the Cumbrian track.
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Whit Bank Holiday Monday at Cartmel: The Complete Guide
The complete guide to Cartmel's Whit Bank Holiday Monday — Britain's most festive jump racing day, with the Cartmel Cup, the Cartmel Chase, and 10,000 people descending on a medieval Cumbrian village.
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