Carlisle
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Located just south of the town, Carlisle has meetings every month, except September and December.
Course Characteristics:
A triangular right handed (clockwise) circuit of 1 mile 5 furlongs with plenty of undulations, Carlisle is a dual purpose course hosting both jumping and flat racing throughout the year. There is a chute on the home straight allowing for 5 and 6 furlong races on a straight course. The entire home straight is uphill.
The uphill run-in is particularly challenging and horses with stamina doubts over the distance should be treated with caution.
Carlisle is one of those courses where jockeyship is probably more important than usual and a jockey with a good record at the course should not be ignored.
Draw Advantage: Nothing significant, although high numbers have a slight advantage in sprints when the stalls are on the far side. On the other hand when the going is testing low drawn runners seem to hold the edge.
Admission (2010 Prices):
Carlisle operates a two enclosure policy. The County enclosure (£18 - £20) and Tattersalls (£12 - £15) – discounts available for seniors in Tattersalls. Under 16’s admitted free.
Annual membership: Single £130 (Seniors £110), Double £210
Location:
Located 3 miles south of the town cent re the best way to approach the course is from J42 of the M6 (2 miles away) from where the course is well signposted.
Ease of public transport access: Moderate (Rail to Carlisle then taxi)
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Suitability for the first time racegoer: good
Race Meetings 2010
Jump
March 11th , 21st & 26th
April 4th
October 8th , 21st & 31st
November 9th & 28th
December 19th
Flat
May 18th (eve) , 24th & 31st
June 14th & 23rd
July 3rd (eve) & 25th
August 2nd (eve) , 18th & 23rd (eve)
Last Reviewed: October 2009
Web Site: www.carlisle-races.co.uk
Telephone: 01228 554700
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