Our Carlisle racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 27th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:00 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Opal Storm boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Callum Shepherd has been in fine form here with 5 wins from 22 rides, Harry Charlton’s yard sends out runners with a 66.67% 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% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 12 | 6 | 50% | 75% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 21 | 10 | 47.62% | 66.67% |
| Templegate | The Sun | 15 | 7 | 46.67% | 66.67% |
| The Judge | The Favourite | 15 | 7 | 46.67% | 60% |
14:00 – Paul Kavanagh Memorial AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep race, but it is the sort of amateur riders’ handicap that can still tie punters in knots. Sanafi Zabeel arrives in the best nick after getting his head back in front and he sets the standard on recent form, while Epidavros has been knocking on the door often enough to suggest another solid run is likely. Spirit Catcher is weighted to be competitive if bouncing back, and old-timer Jewel Maker is not without hope from the foot of the weights. Titian has a tip in his corner but his recent profile is patchier than some of these. In a field of nine, the market should have this fairly right, though there is still room to take a view against the obvious favourite if you want value.
Top Selections
1. Sanafi Zabeel – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss Kayleigh Williams | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 933451 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 45
He is the one arriving with momentum and, in a race lacking depth, that counts for plenty. The recent form figures tell a straightforward story: Sanafi Zabeel had been threatening to win and duly delivered last time, while his Topspeed figure of 45 is among the more convincing pieces of evidence in this field. Goldie’s runners in these northern staying and middle-distance handicaps are usually well placed, and this mark of 58 still looks workable judged on the way he has been shaping. At 2/1 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he is the one with the strongest claims and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Epidavros – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Freddie Robson | Trainer: Katie Scott | Form: 444354 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 48
Epidavros is not the most straightforward conveyance for win purposes, but he has become very tempting as an each-way play in this sort of company. Those recent figures do not scream winner, yet they do underline his consistency, and his Topspeed of 48 is actually the best on offer here. He has been holding his form without quite getting the gaps or the finishing kick at the right time, and this race does not look packed with progressive types. If Mr Freddie Robson can keep him handy from stall 7, he should be thereabouts for a long way. Available at 5/1, he looks the percentage each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sanafi Zabeel is the solid win play on current form and makes most appeal as the likeliest winner rather than a price angle. For a bit more value, Epidavros is the each-way option in a race where consistency may be enough to hit the frame. Spirit Catcher is the obvious danger if returning to his better efforts, while Jewel Maker could outrun his years at a price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titian | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Up The Jazz | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sanafi Zabeel | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Pedro The Poet | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Epidavros | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Catcher | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Eagles Dream | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Jewel Maker | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| On The Bubble | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| racing-daily.com | Titian |
14:30 – Celebrating National Racehorse Week 2026 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 3 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is an interesting juvenile novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably concentrating on the well-bred newcomers and the one proven winner in Prosperity Angel. She brings the most solid racecourse evidence after a 3-1 start to her career, while Mehmas Star, Benbecula and Sarasota Blue Blue represent yards that know exactly what is required in these northern 5f contests. The Burke pair catch the eye, though split stable confidence can muddy the waters, and several of the exposed runners such as Or Another and Raslan may already have shown their hand. In a race packed with unraced juveniles, raw pace and professionalism will decide plenty, so this feels more like a sharp betting puzzle than a straightforward banker.
Top Selections
1. Prosperity Angel – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: 31 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 56
She is the one runner who has already shown she can get the job done, and that matters plenty in a sprint novice full of debutants. Prosperity Angel improved from her opening third to win next time and that leaves her with the best established profile in the field, backed up by a perfectly respectable mark of 72. This stiff 5f should suit a filly who looks straightforward, and Andrew Mullen knows Carlisle well enough to make that experience count. At 13/2 with Bet365, she appeals as the percentage call against some unknown quantities who may need the run or the experience. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Blazing Inferno – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Edward Bethell is not a trainer to ignore in a race like this and the booking of Daniel Tudhope catches the eye straightaway. With so many once-raced or unraced types lining up, I would rather side with a stable capable of readying a quick juvenile than get sucked into short prices about every fashionable newcomer. Drawn in stall 2, Blazing Inferno has a sensible pitch for a race where early track position will be important, and 5/1 looks fair in a contest that could easily be won by a sharp first-time-out performer. He makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the exposed outsiders don’t set an impossible standard. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Prosperity Angel is the win play because she has already put a race to bed and sets the clearest form standard. Blazing Inferno is the each-way punt at 5/1, with the Betfair terms of three places giving a bit of cover in a race full of unknowns. The obvious danger is Sarasota Blue Blue, while the Burke pair are respected but not at giveaway prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughavannon | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Benbecula | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Blazing Inferno | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Five Years | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Mehmas Star | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Or Another | 28/1 | 30/1 | 35/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 35/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Raslan | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sankhum Galaxy | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Prosperity Angel | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sarasota Blue Blue | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Striking Force | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Mehmas Star |
15:00 – Colin Parker Raceday 1st Nov Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact but quite interesting nursery, with not much room for hiding places. Kanzi arrives after winning on his second start and is the obvious improver, while Ten Clarets has already shown a solid level in defeat and brings the joint-highest mark into the race. Bincimbal also comes here on the back of a win and looks the type to keep progressing now handicapping. Emerald Bay is the proven battler of the field, having won twice before a respectable third, and gets in with a handy weight. Aurora Valkyrie looks up against it on what she has shown so far. In a five-runner affair, tactical positioning over 7f at Carlisle could be decisive, but this still looks likely to go to whichever of the unexposed colts takes the biggest step forward.
Top Selections
1. Kanzi – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Callum Shepherd | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 21 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 47
Kanzi is the one I want to be with. Johnston’s juveniles are often straightforward, forward-going types, and this colt already looks like he knows his job after improving from debut to win on his second outing. An opening mark of 80 is hardly lenient, but it is not harsh either for a horse with so little mileage and the promise of more to come now switched into nursery company. Drawn 4 in a five-runner field, Shepherd should have options rather than excuses. Ten Clarets sets a fair standard, but Kanzi has more scope than most of these and 15/8 still looks acceptable for the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Kanzi is the win bet and nothing else. Each-way punting makes little appeal in a field this small. Ten Clarets is the obvious danger on his consistent profile, while Bincimbal is the one who could easily make this more interesting if improving again after his latest success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Clarets | 5/2 | 10/3 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Kanzi | 13/8 | 15/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Bincimbal | 5/2 | 7/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Emerald Bay | 7/1 | 9/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Aurora Valkyrie | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| sportinglife.com | Kanzi |
| The Guardian | Ten Clarets |
15:30 – Christmas Community Raceday 13th Dec Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 3yo sprint rather than a throwaway handicap, with several arriving with solid claims and not much room for error over Carlisle’s bare 5f. Town Queen sets the standard on recent form after finally getting her head in front, while Rogue Attraction is interesting returning from a below-par run after scoring earlier in the summer. Here Forever has the look of one who can be competitive from a handy draw, and Tip Foster is the unexposed one in the line-up after just two starts. There are a few with questions to answer, notably Rikki Tiki Tavi and Kody B, so this feels like a race where recent sharpness and track position will matter plenty. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Town Queen – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam James | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 2221 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 78
She is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. Town Queen had been knocking loudly on the door before getting off the mark last time and that sequence of 2221 suggests a filly going the right way at exactly the right time. An opening mark of 91 demands a bit more, but this is not an impossible Class 4 by any means and Burke’s sprinters usually know their job. Drawn in 4, she should get a clean sight of things, and at 2/1 with Bet365 she is short enough to demand respect but not so cramped that you have to oppose on principle. She holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Here Forever – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: David & Nicola Barron | Form: 41-045 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 73
Here Forever makes more each-way appeal than some of the better-fancied rivals because there is at least a case that his latest run was a step back in the right direction. He has not quite built on last season’s promise yet, but the rating of 90 gives him a realistic foothold and stall 3 is no bad place to attack from in a race where early position is everything. The Barron team know what is required with these northern sprinters, and David Nolan is well suited to a horse who may need delivering at the right moment. Available at 5/1 with Bet365, he looks the value alternative if the favourite is made to work.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Town Queen is the win bet after her progressive 2221 profile and she looks the most solid option in the field. Here Forever is the each-way play at 5/1, with his draw and workable mark giving him a fair chance of hitting the frame. Rogue Attraction is the danger if bouncing back quickly, while Tip Foster is the lurker with upside.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Attraction | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Boy | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Rikki Tiki Tavi | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Here Forever | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Vince Go | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Tip Foster | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Zarvali | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Town Queen | 2/1 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Kody B | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Trust Amy | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Here Forever |
| The Judge | Town Queen |
| Glendale | Town Queen |
16:00 – Ladies Night 2027 On Sale Now Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is the sort of Carlisle sprint that can make fools of plenty, with 14 declared and pace dotted right across the track. Harry Mole brings the most solid recent profile after a string of placed efforts, while Without Flaw arrives on the back of a win and is clearly in the argument despite a 4lb rise. Crafty Spirit has been knocking loudly in lesser company and looks a live player again, whereas Never Dark and Keep The Gold are the types to get involved if things fall right from wider berths. There are also a few long-standing handicappers like Impressor and Royal Duke lurking on workable marks. It is not a strong race in quality terms, but it is a properly competitive Class 6 where track position and getting the fractions right over this sharp 5f will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Harry Mole – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dougie Costello | Trainer: Steph Hollinshead | Form: 052233 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 64
Harry Mole is the percentage call. He has been running well without quite getting his head in front, but those recent efforts read very well in the context of this race and his consistency is a major asset in a messy sprint handicap. A mark of 71 is no gift, yet it is hardly beyond him judged on the latest trio of placed runs, and his Topspeed figure of 64 puts him right near the top of this field. Drawn in 3, he should be able to bag a handy position, which matters around here. At 4/1 he is not stealing money, but he is the one with the fewest holes in his case. Bet type: Win.
Bet: WIN
2. Crafty Spirit – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: John Wainwright | Form: 7-2113 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 62
Crafty Spirit appeals as the each-way play in a race where recent momentum counts for plenty. Two wins and a close third from his last three starts tell you he is thriving, and although this is competitive, he is only 1lb lower than Harry Mole on official figures while carrying less weight. The form string suggests a horse holding his form together far better than most exposed sprinters in here, and stall 9 could be no bad thing if the race develops away from the inside. Barry McHugh knows him well enough, and at 8/1 he makes more appeal than several shorter-priced rivals with shakier profiles. Bet type: Each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Harry Mole is the win bet because he brings the strongest, most reliable recent form and has a draw that should let him travel into the race. Crafty Spirit is the each-way punt at 8/1, with his recent 2-1-1-3 sequence making him look solid for the frame. The obvious dangers are Without Flaw after last-time-out success and Never Dark, who is well enough treated to outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impressor | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Bibendum | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Hvar | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Without Flaw | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Harry Mole | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Cotai Starlight | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Opal Storm | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Never Dark | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Crafty Spirit | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Supremissy | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Keep The Gold | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Kyber Crystal | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Royal Duke | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Crafty Spirit |
| Ross Shepherd | Harry Mole |
16:30 – Racing Again Wednesday 9th Sept Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper, but it is still a race with a bit of depth to it. The 3yos Hansteen and Riddikulus bring the most persuasive recent form and, in a contest lacking much upside elsewhere, that could be the angle to keep faith with. Hansteen has been knocking hard on the door and is the obvious starting point, while Riddikulus arrives in similarly solid nick after a sequence that reads well for the grade. Taylormade Lad has the best rating in the field and is not dismissed, but he is beginning to look a shade expensive for a horse not quite finishing the job. Off Spin is another with place claims in a race where the older exposed runners may again find one or two too progressive.
Top Selections
1. Hansteen – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: -02122 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 57
Hansteen is the one I’d want on side. He has done little wrong in recent starts, winning before posting back-to-back seconds, and that profile is exactly what you want coming into a race like this. As a 3yo taking on mostly exposed older handicappers, he still looks the horse with a bit more to offer, and an opening mark in this region does not look beyond him at all. Jason Hart is a positive booking for a yard that does well when these staying handicappers find their level. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the solid one in a race where solidity counts for plenty. Bet: WIN
2. Riddikulus – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Oliver Stammers | Trainer: Grant Tuer | Form: 441412 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 59
Riddikulus makes plenty of each-way appeal because his recent record suggests he is thriving rather than merely holding form. Two wins and a second from his last three meaningful efforts tell their own story, and he looks the type who is coping well with racing and handicapping alike. His mark of 70 is still workable judged on those runs, and this race does not contain many lurking improvers outside the obvious pair. Grant Tuer’s horses are often worth respecting in northern handicaps and Oliver Stammers knows how to deliver one late off a pace. Available at 4/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Hansteen is the win play because he brings the strongest recent consistency and still has the look of a progressive 3yo. Riddikulus is the each-way option at the slightly bigger price, with his current form too solid to ignore. Taylormade Lad is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Off Spin could sneak into the frame again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill O Rue | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Dr Rio | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Taylormade Lad | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Vampire Slayer | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Off Spin | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Hansteen | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Riddikulus | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Speechman | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Of Markinch | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dave Nevison | Taylormade Lad |
17:00 – Racing Again Wednesday 9th Sept Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a perfectly ordinary late-summer Carlisle Class 6, but it is not lacking in depth for the grade. Idyllic heads the weights and comes here off a solid third, while Annandale has been knocking on the door in similar company and rarely runs a bad race at this level. The three-year-olds Hey Havana and Farabove The Limit get weight and could still have a bit more to offer, whereas Falaise Blanc is the obvious reliable yardstick after another near miss. There is not much room for hiding in a nine-runner handicap over this trip, and the race may well be decided by who gets the smoothest run rather than raw class. Tricky enough, but not impossible to unpick.
Top Selections
1. Falaise Blanc – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jake Dickson | Trainer: Katie Scott | Form: 422732 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 56
Falaise Blanc is the one I want on side in a race where plenty have chances but few arrive with his level of consistency. That recent string of placed efforts tells its own story and the latest second confirmed he is still very much in form. He is not thrown in, but he is running to a dependable level in weak handicaps and this mark looks workable, especially carrying just 125. Jake Dickson knows the horse, and in a race full of runners who have been taking turns to disappoint, a solid operator at 4/1 makes plenty of appeal. He holds strong claims if getting a sensible pace to aim at.
Bet: WIN
2. Annandale – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Lauren Young | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 241334 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 56
Annandale is not getting any younger at eight, but he remains a thoroughly likeable handicapper and his recent form reads better than most in here. A win followed by three solid placed efforts before a respectable fourth shows he is holding his level well, and Jim Goldie’s veteran is exactly the type to keep finding in this grade when others have cried enough. The draw in 8 is not ideal, though this is a small enough field for that not to be fatal, and 9/2 looks fair for a horse with such dependable habits. He is the each-way play for me because you can see him running his race again.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back Falaise Blanc to win, because he brings the most convincing current profile and looks the safest option in a race where trust is in short supply. Annandale is the each-way punt at a workable price given how regularly he hits the frame. Idyllic and Hey Havana are obvious dangers, but neither appeals quite as much from a value perspective.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idyllic | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Annandale | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Lightning Galaxy | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Farabove The Limit | 12/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Hey Havana | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Falaise Blanc | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Zebra Star | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Alcanzor | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sunday Express | Annandale |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Idyllic |
| Jim Delahunt | Idyllic |
Carlisle Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Storm | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Epidavros | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Taylormade Lad | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Rogue Attraction | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Jewel Maker | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 36.36% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Shepherd | 22 | 5 | 22.73% | 40.91% |
| P J McDonald | 86 | 17 | 19.77% | 41.86% |
| Sam James | 133 | 22 | 16.54% | 38.35% |
| Kevin Stott | 156 | 25 | 16.03% | 39.74% |
| Faye McManoman | 77 | 12 | 15.58% | 35.06% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Carlisle:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Charlton | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| K R Burke | 266 | 57 | 21.43% | 48.12% |
| Steph Hollinshead | 33 | 7 | 21.21% | 27.27% |
| Nicky Richards | 156 | 33 | 21.15% | 48.08% |
| Edward Bethell | 62 | 11 | 17.74% | 51.61% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Carlisle racing tips for Thursday 27th August 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 Thursday 27th August 2026 goes off at 14:00, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Carlisle today?
The going at Carlisle is reported as 6.8) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Carlisle today?
There are 7 races on the card at Carlisle today, running from 14:00 through to 17:00.
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