Our Carlisle racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 29th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:10 and runs through to 17:15, with going reported as 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Jewel Maker boasts a 28.57% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Shay Farmer has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Hugo Palmer’s yard sends out runners with a 25.58% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Carlisle
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Carlisle over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 17 | 10 | 58.82% | 58.82% |
| The Judge | The Favourite | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 50% |
| Robin Goodfellow | Daily Mail | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 75% |
| racing-daily.com | racing-daily.com | 10 | 4 | 40% | 60% |
14:10 – Andersons – Kitchens Beautifully Built Around You Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This does not look a deep Class 6 by any means, but it does revolve around one runner with obvious momentum. Krissy arrives on the back of a win following a close second and is the one with the most persuasive recent profile in a field packed with exposed sorts such as Jewel Maker, Pisanello and Golden Valour. Lever Up has bits of form that make him interesting if building on his reappearance, while Yafaarr has become fairly tempting now back in calmer waters after a few mixed efforts. Condotti is another who could step forward on his return for a good yard, but he has a bit to prove after ending last season quietly. In truth, Krissy sets the standard and the rest are mostly scrapping for places.
Top Selections
1. Krissy – 8/13 with Betfair
Jockey: Rhys Elliott | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: -27121 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 67
Krissy is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. Jim Goldie’s mare has hit form properly, with figures of 121 in her last three starts, and she comes here off the back of a deserved success after going very close the time before. She is now the highest-rated runner in the field on 79 and, crucially, she arrives with race fitness and confidence on her side, which cannot be said for all of these. Rhys Elliott knows the job in apprentice races and this looks the ideal opportunity to strike again. At 8/13 she is no giveaway, but she still makes more appeal than trying to be too clever against the obvious one.
Bet: WIN
2. Yafaarr – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: Sam England | Form: 23-774 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 56
Yafaarr looks the each-way value if you want to play against the favourite for a place. His recent form does not leap off the page, but that latest fourth was a step back in the right direction and this is not an especially demanding race for the grade. He is 8lb lower on the figures than Krissy, yet unlike some of the older, more exposed rivals, there is still a chance he can put in a sharper effort under the right setup. Drawn 8 is not ideal around Carlisle, but if Jack Nicholls can get him settled and travelling, 17/2 is a fair price for a horse who does not need to improve much to make the frame.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Krissy is the win bet and the one they all have to beat on current form. If you want a second angle in a nine-runner race with three places on offer, Yafaarr makes some appeal as the each-way punt at 17/2. Lever Up is the obvious danger if bouncing forward from his seasonal return, while Condotti is not one to dismiss completely.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Up | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Krissy | 8/15 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/13 (Betfair) |
| Condotti | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Runninsonofagun | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Yafaarr | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Hostility | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Jewel Maker | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Pisanello | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Golden Valour | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Krissy |
| The Brigadier | Krissy |
| Dave Nevison | Yafaarr |
| Lee Sobot | Krissy |
14:40 – Grandad Bill Whinnow EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 2 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a smart little restricted novice rather than a muddling juvenile heat, with the market understandably centred on the proven trio of Call Nicki, Tamam Star and May Bee In Profit. Call Nicki sets the standard on bare figures after two solid efforts and brings the best rating and topspeed into the race, while Tamam Star has shaped with plenty of promise for a yard that knows exactly how to ready a 2yo sprinter. May Bee In Profit has experience on side as well and shouldn’t be dismissed for the Tim Easterby team. The rest need to step forward sharply, especially the once-raced outsiders, though debutants can always make a nonsense of the early market at this time of year. Still, this feels more about proven form than guesswork.
Top Selections
1. Call Nicki – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Duran Fentiman | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 43 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 88
Call Nicki is the one they all have to beat. Two runs in, she has already produced the strongest body of form in this field and her figures stand out in a race where several still have plenty to prove. That mark of 89 and topspeed of 88 are a fair way clear of most of these, and the fact she has been keeping good company in defeat matters in a restricted novice like this. Easterby’s youngsters tend to improve for racing, and Duran Fentiman knows Carlisle well enough to make the most of stall 3. At 6/4 she is no giveaway, but she is the solid option and the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tamam Star – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 43 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 47
Tamam Star is the each-way angle, even if the price is hardly extravagant in an eight-runner race with only two places. Burke is always dangerous in northern juvenile races and this colt has already hinted that a race like this is within range after a pair of respectable efforts. The bare numbers leave him a bit shy of Call Nicki, but there is every chance there’s more to come from just his third start, and stall 2 should help him get a handy position over this sharp 5f. Available at 15/8 with Bet365, he is short enough for win purposes against a stronger form horse, but he still makes appeal as the one most likely to chase the favourite home. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it fairly simple here. Call Nicki is the percentage call on the strength of the formbook and looks the right win bet. Tamam Star is the obvious each-way alternative if you want a saver against the favourite, though the two-place terms do limit the appeal. May Bee In Profit is the main danger if building forecasts or exactas, especially with race fitness already in the bank.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Warrior | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Tamam Star | 15/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Brixworth Bandit | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| State Of Gold | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Call Nicki | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Justice Time | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| May Bee In Profit | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rob Wright | Call Nicki |
| racing-daily.com | Call Nicki |
| Glendale | Tamam Star |
| Sam Hardy | Tamam Star |
15:10 – Andersons – Quality For The Home Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper Carlisle sprint handicap: tight, sharp and not remotely straightforward. Get Up Everybody brings the most solid recent profile after a pair of placed efforts and has the best Topspeed figure in the line-up, so it is easy enough to see why he heads plenty of shortlists. Dandy Dinmont arrives off a win and is clearly in the mix again, while Wee Mary has been knocking on the door and carries a very handy racing weight. There are a few with questions to answer, notably Pop Star and Digital after some modest recent efforts, but in this grade things can change quickly. It is not a strong Class 6 by any means, yet it is a competitive little puzzle where current sharpness and track position should count for plenty over the minimum trip.
Top Selections
1. Get Up Everybody – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: 283-34 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 65
He looks the percentage call. Get Up Everybody has returned in good order this season, following up a solid third with another respectable fourth, and those runs read well in the context of this modest Class 6. His Topspeed mark of 65 is one of the better pieces of evidence on offer here and, unlike a few of these, he does not arrive needing a leap of faith. Paul Midgley knows the time of day with sprinters and David Nolan is a sensible booking in a race where getting organised early matters. At 4/1 he is not exactly hidden, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Wee Mary – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Lauren Young | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 773344 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 62
Wee Mary is not winning out of turn, but she is running consistently well enough to make plenty of each-way appeal in a 10-runner handicap with three places on offer. Her recent string of placed efforts and near-misses suggests she is holding her form better than most of these, and the low weight of 118 could be a real asset if this turns into the usual Carlisle dash from halfway. Jim Goldie’s runners are often tough and genuine in races like this, and she has fewer holes in her profile than several shorter-priced rivals. Available at 5/1, she looks the value option for punters wanting something dependable rather than speculative.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Get Up Everybody is the win play because his recent form is solid, his speed figure stacks up and he looks the most reliable sprinter in the field. Wee Mary is the each-way punt, bringing consistency and a light weight to a race full of unreliable types. Dandy Dinmont is the obvious danger after that latest success, while Pop Star would be a risky one if the market spoke in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komorkis | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dandy Dinmont | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Pop Star | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Digital | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lindoro | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Get Up Everybody | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Lir | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Albegone | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Wee Mary | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ski Angel | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Postdata | Get Up Everybody |
| Tipman Tips | Get Up Everybody |
| Ross Shepherd | Digital |
| Sunday Express | Dandy Dinmont |
| Steve Mullington | Albegone |
15:40 – Andersons – Proudly Local Since 1888 Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a modest little 3yo sprint and, while it is hardly brimming with depth, it does look competitive enough for the grade. Auspicious arrives on the back of a win and is the obvious one to start with despite stall 10, while What A Tahoo and Only Dream Big both have the sort of recent handicap form that makes them serious players in a race like this. Ganthorpe has the best Topspeed figure in the field but has had plenty of chances, and Kode Grey still has to prove that his latest effort wasn’t a one-off. In truth, this looks more tricky than strong: a Class 6 dash where track position, sharp early speed and a bit of grit late on will probably decide it.
Top Selections
1. Auspicious – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alex Jary | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 1-7351 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 45
He makes plenty of appeal after getting the job done last time and, in a race full of exposed or patchy profiles, that matters. Auspicious has been knocking around the mark all spring, and that latest 1 suggests he is learning how to put his races to bed rather than finding one too good. Off the same mark of 59, he doesn’t look badly treated at all for a yard that knows the northern sprint scene inside out. The wide draw is the obvious niggle over 5f at Carlisle, but if Alex Jary can get him into a decent rhythm early, he looks the one with the most solid, current credentials. At 3/1, he is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. What A Tahoo – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Cam Hardie | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: -94743 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 47
What A Tahoo looks the sensible each-way alternative because his recent runs suggest he is edging towards a race of this nature. He has finished fourth and third on his last two starts, which is hardly flashy form, but it is the right sort of profile for a weak Class 6 sprint where reliability can take you a long way. He is rated 59, the same as the favourite, and his Topspeed of 47 says he is not short of enough pace for this level. Cam Hardie is a good booking in these northern handicaps and, from stall 8, he should be able to sit handy without too much fuss. At 4/1, he makes plenty of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Auspicious is the win play after arriving here with the best recent piece of form and the look of a colt still going the right way. For an each-way punt, What A Tahoo appeals as the solid option given his recent consistency in similar company. Only Dream Big is the obvious danger if building on that seasonal return, while Ganthorpe is not without hope if the race falls right for him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Grace | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Only Dream Big | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Auspicious | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Kode Grey | 4/1 | 9/2 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Saxon Gem | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Muddy Nora | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ganthorpe | 7/1 | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Ghadra | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| What A Tahoo | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Independent Angel | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Auspicious |
| Jason Heavey | Auspicious |
16:10 – andersonslimited.co.uk Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 7-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably centred on the thriving Alpine Sierra and the less exposed Taylormade Lad. Alpine Sierra arrives on the back of back-to-back wins and is the obvious solid yardstick, while Taylormade Lad shaped well enough on his return to suggest there may be more to come now stepping back up in trip. Naturalia is interesting off a higher mark than most in the field but hasn’t quite been convincing lately, while Ravenscraig Castle has bits of old form that give him a squeak if bouncing back. It’s not a vintage Class 6 by any means, but there is a clear shape to it: if Alpine Sierra runs to his latest level, the rest may be playing for places.
Top Selections
1. Alpine Sierra – 6/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Lauren Young | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 222311 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 64
You don’t need to overcomplicate this. Alpine Sierra is an 8yo, but he’s in the sort of form that wins plenty of these northern handicaps, and the recent sequence of 222311 tells its own story. He has been knocking loudly at the door for a while and has now learned how to get his head in front again. A mark of 77 still looks workable in this grade and stall 2 should allow Lauren Young to get him into a handy rhythm. At 6/4 he’s not exactly hiding from the assessor or the layers, but he is the one arriving here with the clearest, most reliable profile and looks hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Taylormade Lad – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Michael Dods | Form: 5129-3 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 69
If you want to take on the favourite for value purposes, Taylormade Lad is the obvious one. He returned with a fair third after a break and that run should have blown away the cobwebs. His topspeed figure of 69 is the best in the field, which gives him a perfectly respectable chance of going close if building on that seasonal reappearance. Connor Beasley is the sort you want on side in a race like this, and Michael Dods can place one shrewdly when the mark is right. The concern is whether he has quite the same momentum as Alpine Sierra, but at 9/4 he still makes each-way appeal in a small field where consistency counts. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Alpine Sierra is the win play because he’s the one in form and this doesn’t look a race full of lurking improvers. Taylormade Lad is the each-way alternative, especially for those who think his comeback third sets him up nicely for a bigger run. Naturalia is the main danger if the market vibes are strong, but she’s harder to trust on recent evidence.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylormade Lad | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Kiss | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Alpine Sierra | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Betfair) |
| Ravenscraig Castle | 9/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Himself | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Naturalia | 11/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Fallons First | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Templegate | Alpine Sierra |
16:45 – Hoover – Performance That Lasts Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive little Class 6 sprint rather than a race packed with lurkers, and a few arrive with solid enough recent claims. Glorious Kitty comes here off a win and has the best recent topspeed figure on offer, while Singoura has been knocking on the door and should go well again from a handy draw. Finn Ironside shaped better than the bare result last time and is another with obvious place claims, while King Sharja is dangerously well treated on old form if building on his latest second. Plenty of these have bits and pieces of form, but not many are especially reliable, which makes this a race where track position and who gets the cleanest run over 6f could prove decisive. Tricky, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Glorious Kitty – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Lewis Chalkley | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: 29-251 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 75
She makes plenty of appeal after finally getting her head back in front last time and this doesn’t look a deeper race than the one she has just won. That Topspeed mark of 75 is a standout in this field and, in a modest sprint, that matters. The Easterby yard knows exactly how to place these hardy handicappers and Lewis Chalkley takes off useful weight again. From stall 6 she ought to get a fair tow into the race, and at 7/2 she looks the one with the most solid current profile rather than a leap of faith. She is hard to oppose if reproducing that latest effort. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. King Sharja – 9/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: James Sullivan | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: 403-02 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed:
He looks the value play in the race. King Sharja shaped as though he was coming to the boil when runner-up on his latest start, and that was his first real sign for a while that he was ready to make use of a workable mark. Ruth Carr’s sprinters can hold their form once they click, and James Sullivan is a good booking for this sort of sharp 6f handicap where timing is everything. He won’t need to improve much on that latest second to hit the frame again, and 9/1 is fair compensation in a race where several of the principals have become a bit exposed. He’s the each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Glorious Kitty is the straight win play after a deserved success and sets the clearest recent standard. For those playing each-way in a 10-runner field, King Sharja makes more appeal at the prices than some of the shorter ones. Singoura is the obvious danger after his latest second, while Finn Ironside also has the profile of one who could easily sneak into the places.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singoura | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Glorious Kitty | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Valentine Catcher | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Finn Ironside | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Pallas Lord | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sir David | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| King Sharja | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| No Nay Nevermind | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Glorious Kitty |
| The North | Singoura |
17:15 – Hoover – Performance That Lasts Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper but it is not short of solid recent form, and that makes it a bit more competitive than the grade suggests. Jet Warrior arrives chasing a hat-trick and is the obvious starting point, while Emerald Army has been knocking on the door and gets in here off a feather weight for a race of this nature. Carolus Magnus ran well on his reappearance and should be involved again, while Doon The Glen is another with recent placed form and a handy low draw. Kings Merchant has bits and pieces of form that give him a squeak too, but overall this feels like a race likely decided by who gets the cleanest trip and can travel best into the final furlong rather than one packed with hidden depth.
Top Selections
1. Jet Warrior – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: -58311 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 64
Jet Warrior is the one to beat, simple as that. He comes here on the back of two wins, has clearly found his level in this grade, and his mark of 82 does not look beyond him given the way he has been finishing his races. Drawn in 4, he should get a sensible tow into things, and Jason Hart is the sort you want in a sprint handicap where positioning matters. At 2/1 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but there is a reason for that: he is progressive in a race where plenty of these are exposed. Hard to oppose if he turns up in the same mood. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Emerald Army – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Sullivan | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: 30-542 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 70
Emerald Army makes plenty of each-way appeal. He posted the best Topspeed figure in the field, arrives off a good second, and the big thing here is the weight: just 123lb in a contest where several of his main rivals are carrying more. Ruth Carr’s sprinters are often worth respecting in these northern handicaps and this one looks poised to run another big race from stall 5. He does not have the same obvious upward curve as Jet Warrior, but he is consistent enough and should be staying on when others have cried enough. Available at 11/2, he looks the value play if you want a safer angle against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jet Warrior is the straightforward win bet given the recent double and the impression he is still ahead of the assessor. For an each-way punt, Emerald Army makes plenty of sense with his current form, useful speed figure and low weight. Carolus Magnus is the obvious danger if building on his latest second, while Doon The Glen could outrun his price from the inside draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolus Magnus | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kings Merchant | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Jamaican Storm | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| El Pinto | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Jet Warrior | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| The Gay Blade | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Emerald Army | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Doon The Glen | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jim Delahunt | Doon The Glen |
| Melissa Jones | Emerald Army |
| Chris Wright | Emerald Army |
| sportinglife.com | Emerald Army |
Carlisle Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Maker | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Ravenscraig Castle | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Alpine Sierra | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| The Gay Blade | 5 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
| No Nay Nevermind | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Farmer | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Faye McManoman | 67 | 12 | 17.91% | 37.31% |
| Ben Robinson | 50 | 8 | 16% | 40% |
| Alex Jary | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 46.67% |
| Paul Mulrennan | 460 | 61 | 13.26% | 35.87% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Carlisle:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Palmer | 43 | 11 | 25.58% | 44.19% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| K R Burke | 250 | 52 | 20.8% | 47.6% |
| Lawrence Mullaney | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 29.41% |
| Sam England | 69 | 12 | 17.39% | 47.83% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Carlisle racing tips for Friday 29th May 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Carlisle today?
The first race at Carlisle on Friday 29th May 2026 goes off at 14:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Carlisle today?
The going at Carlisle is reported as 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Carlisle today?
There are 7 races on the card at Carlisle today, running from 14:10 through to 17:15.
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