Our Cartmel racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 26th June 2026. The action gets underway at 14:18 and runs through to 16:58, with going reported as 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Fairlawn Flyer boasts a 50% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Danny Gilligan has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 5 rides, Gordon Elliott’s yard sends out runners with a 26.79% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
14:18 – RF Miller & Co Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly thin six-runner novice in which Loch Cuan sets the standard and, frankly, doesn’t need to improve much to take this. Gordon Elliott’s five-year-old arrives off a win, has the best recent form on offer, and his 117 mark gives him a narrow but important edge in a race lacking depth. The opposition is headed by Tribal Moon and Drumconnor Hill, but both still have a bit to prove after low-key starts over hurdles. The two four-year-olds, Dream Racer and Manhatane, come in completely unexposed but also with plenty to find on what we know. Not a strong race, then, but the shape of it is clear enough: if Loch Cuan runs to form, the rest are playing for places.
Top Selections
1. Loch Cuan – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 02-21 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 89
Loch Cuan is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. That recent form line of 02-21 tells a straightforward story of a novice getting his act together, and he brings the best combination of current form, official ability and speed figures to Cartmel. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking and this sharp, positive track should suit a horse arriving here in winning order. At 4/6 he is no great secret, but this is one of those short prices that makes plenty of sense given the lack of solid alternatives. If he jumps cleanly and sees out the 2m6f as expected, he should simply prove too strong.
Bet: WIN
2. Tribal Moon – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Mr D McGill | Trainer: Noel C Kelly | Form: 0-7 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 53
For the each-way angle, Tribal Moon makes more appeal than the market might suggest. The bare form is uninspiring, no doubt about that, but he still has a 115 rating and that leaves him very much in the argument for the minor money in a race where several rivals are either badly exposed or complete unknowns. Noel C Kelly also runs God Help Me, but Tribal Moon looks the more interesting of the pair on the figures. At 9/2 with two places on offer, this feels more a case of picking the one most likely to chase the favourite home rather than unearthing a hidden star, and he fits that brief well enough.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Loch Cuan is the clear win play and looks the solid anchor in the race. For those wanting a bit more juice, Tribal Moon is the each-way punt in a weak contest where his rating gives him a definite place chance. Drumconnor Hill is the obvious danger to that place angle, but he doesn’t look especially well treated at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Cuan | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/7 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Drumconnor Hill | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| God Help Me | 9/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 13/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tribal Moon | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Dream Racer | 18/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Manhatane | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Loch Cuan |
14:48 – Hadwins Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a fairly ordinary Class 5 mares’ handicap, but that does not make it straightforward. A few arrive with obvious claims from the foot of the weights, notably Parish Star, Forest Spirit and Alvesta, while Victoria Milano has the recent placed form to put herself right in the argument despite carrying more. Cartmel’s sharp, idiosyncratic track can expose any weakness in resolution, so tactical pace and clean jumping will matter as much as raw ability. Parish Star looks the solid benchmark after a good second last time, but Alvesta is the one open to a bit more progress after getting off the mark. Gerrys Wish is another to consider if bouncing back, though her latest run took some shine off. Tricky enough, but the lower-weighted mares appeal most.
Top Selections
1. Alvesta – 17/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Brian Hughes | Trainer: James Moffatt | Form: 446-71 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 95
Alvesta makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with upward momentum. She took a clear step forward to win last time and did it off a mark that suggested there was more to come from a 5yo still learning the job. An opening rating of 105 does not look harsh in this grade, and having Brian Hughes booked around Cartmel is an obvious positive. She is not thrown in, but she does look like a mare with a bit more purpose than several of these exposed rivals. Available at 17/2 in places, she looks the value against shorter rivals with similar profiles. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Blackwater Lilly – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Quinlan | Trainer: Neil King | Form: 432-44 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 96
Blackwater Lilly is not the obvious sexy pick, but she has the sort of profile that can reward an each-way play in a race like this. Her form figures are respectable without screaming winner, yet she has been running consistently well and her mark of 104 keeps her very competitive at this level. The topspeed figure of 96 stands up well in this field and suggests she has enough ability to get involved if this becomes a proper test from some way out. At 14/1 with Bet365, she looks a bigger price than her chance, especially with three places on offer in a ten-runner contest. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Alvesta is the win play, as she looks one of the few genuinely progressive mares in the field and still fairly treated. Blackwater Lilly appeals as the each-way punt at a double-figure price, with enough consistency and speed figures to hit the frame. The obvious dangers are Parish Star, who has strong claims from a handy weight, and Victoria Milano, whose recent second keeps her right on the shortlist.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Damsel | 10/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Victoria Milano | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Belles Benefit | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 20/1 | 10/1 | 20/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Blackwater Lilly | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Gerrys Wish | 17/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Turkey And Ham | 9/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Parish Star | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Forest Spirit | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Alvesta | 10/3 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 3/1 | 17/2 (Betfair) |
| Masonbrook Meadow | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
15:18 – Molson Coors Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a compact six-runner novice handicap chase, but it still looks a proper little contest rather than a penalty kick. Passengerontheship arrives on a four-timer and is the obvious one after rattling through lesser races, though this demands a bit more now he steps into handicap company off 115. Settle Down Jill has already shown she can mix it in this sphere and her latest defeat may actually have come at the wrong time if anything. Aslukgoes is interesting back over a trip that should suit better, while Justicialism has been threatening to get his head in front without quite managing it. With only six runners, tactical pace and clean jumping around Cartmel’s sharp circuit could count for plenty, so it is not quite as straightforward as the favourite’s recent form suggests.
Top Selections
1. Passengerontheship – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonathan England | Trainer: Sam England | Form: -P1111 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 102
It is hard to get away from a horse arriving here on the back of four straight wins, and Passengerontheship has done it with the look of a progressive chaser rather than one simply cashing in at the right level. The 115 mark asks a sterner question, but he is not short of momentum and his Topspeed figure of 102 says the engine is there. Jonathan England knows him inside out and this yard does well when one gets on a roll. At 6/4 he is no hidden gem, but in a race lacking depth beyond the main few, he still looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Settle Down Jill – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Harry Reed | Trainer: Tristan Davidson | Form: 523-13 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 102
Settle Down Jill makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the market may focus too heavily on the favourite. She won well on her return before finishing third last time, and that run is easy enough to forgive rather than condemn. Her mark of 113 leaves her with only a little to find on the figures, and matching the favourite on Topspeed at 102 is no small thing in this company. Harry Reed is a positive booking for a mare who looks reliable and should be well suited by this test if getting into a rhythm early. Available at 5/1, she looks the value play for those wanting to take on the jolly. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Passengerontheship is the solid win play because he is thriving and still looks ahead of the assessor despite a higher grade of test. For an each-way punt, Settle Down Jill makes more appeal than the rest at the prices, especially in a small field where consistency matters. Aslukgoes and Justicialism are the obvious dangers if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settle Down Jill | 11/4 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Passengerontheship | 6/4 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Justicialism | 7/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Aslukgoes | 11/4 | 10/3 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Jack Sprat | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
15:50 – Lakes Luxury Loo’s Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a small but quite competitive staying handicap chase, and there does not look to be much slack in the market. Stratagem arrives on the back of a win and is an obvious player, while Caughtinyourtrance has been knocking loudly at the door without quite getting his head in front. Fairlawn Flyer is another with solid claims from a handy racing weight, and Le Grand Vert brings lower-grade winning form into the argument. Tiger Orchid is admirably consistent for an 11-year-old, though this asks a slightly different question. With only seven runners, tactical speed and clean jumping could prove decisive around Cartmel, where rhythm matters. It is not a deep race, but it is a tricky little puzzle all the same.
Top Selections
1. Caughtinyourtrance – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Brian Hughes | Trainer: James Moffatt | Form: 23P-22 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 103
He is getting a bit expensive to follow if you have been with him lately, but this looks a good spot to put that right. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest he is holding his form well, and a mark of 126 looks workable in a race where several arrive with something to prove. Brian Hughes is an eye-catching booking at this track in particular, and Caughtinyourtrance shapes like the type who should be well suited by a proper staying test around Cartmel. At 11/4, he is not thrown in, but he is solid, reliable and arguably the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Le Grand Vert – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr O McGill | Trainer: Noel C Kelly | Form: 14P-41 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 103
There is a fair bit to like about an each-way play on Le Grand Vert, who comes here off the back of a win and still sits on a workable mark of 120. He has to prove that effort was not a one-off, but in a seven-runner race he does not need to improve a stone to get involved again, especially with just 155lb to carry. The profile is a little patchy, granted, yet he is one of the few in here with a recent success fresh in the memory and 5/1 looks perfectly fair against more exposed rivals. If the principals underperform, he is the one who could pick up the pieces. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Caughtinyourtrance is the win play in a race where consistency may count for plenty. For an each-way alternative, Le Grand Vert makes most appeal from a light weight and arrives with winning momentum. Stratagem is the obvious danger after his latest success, while Fairlawn Flyer also has the profile to make this interesting if building on his recent third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caughtinyourtrance | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Red Happy | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Stratagem | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Tiger Orchid | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Fairlawn Flyer | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Le Grand Vert | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
16:23 – Holker Homes Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look the deepest Class 5 chase Cartmel will stage all summer, but it is a race with a clear shape to it. Zumbi arrives in rude health after figures of 442-21 and is the obvious one to beat, especially with his recent form stacking up far better than most of these. Blue Reed also comes here off a win and has enough pace figures to suggest he can be competitive again, while Out On Her Own is interesting as a lightly raced 6yo who still has a bit of upside over fences. Several others, including Thank You Blue and Judicial Review, have bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak, but they come with more baggage. In truth, this looks a winnable race for the favourite, though there is each-way value elsewhere.
Top Selections
1. Zumbi – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Leah Noreci | Trainer: James Moffatt | Form: 442-21 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 91
Zumbi is the one with the most solid profile and, unlike plenty in here, he comes in with absolutely no excuses attached. He backed up a good second with a win last time and that recent sequence suggests he has found his level in these staying handicap chases. A mark of 113 is workable judged on that, and the topspeed figure of 91 stands out in this field. James Moffatt also runs Judicial Review, but this is plainly the stable’s leading chance on current evidence. At 13/8 he is no giveaway, but he is still hard to oppose given his consistency and the weakness of some rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Out On Her Own – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Mania | Trainer: Dianne Sayer | Form: 223-25 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 90
Out On Her Own makes plenty of appeal as the each-way play because she still looks a progressive sort in a race where many have already shown their hand. Her form figures are solid enough, and although she was only fifth last time, the earlier 223-25 sequence says she has been knocking on the door more often than not. She gets in here with just 146lb, has a healthy topspeed mark of 90, and Ryan Mania is a positive booking for a track where balance and position matter. Available at 5/1, she looks the value alternative to the favourite if building on that earlier consistency. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zumbi is the percentage call and the one to keep simple with a straight win bet. For those wanting a bit more juice, Out On Her Own appeals as the each-way option in a race that doesn’t look overloaded with reliable stayers. Blue Reed is an obvious danger after winning last time, while Judicial Review is not entirely dismissed if Brian Hughes can coax him back to life.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thank You Blue | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Blue Reed | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Zumbi | 13/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Am Still Here | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tell Me Again | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Judicial Review | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Out On Her Own | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Roi Du Roume | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Mr Globalist | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Zumbi |
16:58 – Cartmel Priory Cofe School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fair little amateur riders’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Goodwin Face after he got his head back in front last time. He sets the standard on recent form, but Cartmel can punish the lazy traveller and this tight 2m1f asks a few questions of jumping and position. Jolie Coeur Allen and Lightening Company bring solid enough ratings for Ben Haslam, while Dog Fox is capable if putting in a cleaner round than he sometimes does. At a bigger price, Book Of Secrets is interesting from a handy weight with the best topspeed figure in the field. It is not impossible to solve, but it is just tricky enough to make blind faith in the favourite look unwise.
Top Selections
1. Goodwin Face – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Henry Main | Trainer: Chris Gordon | Form: 3/22-1 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 97
He is the obvious one, but not for flimsy reasons. Goodwin Face had been knocking on the door before finally landing the job on his latest start, and that 3/22-1 sequence tells you he has been holding his form well for a while now. A mark of 106 still looks manageable judged on that recent win, and this 6yo has the profile of one who can keep progressing in ordinary handicaps. Chris Gordon’s runners are usually straightforward when they find their level, and if Mr Henry Main keeps him handy round here he should take plenty of pegging back. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most solid win play in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Book Of Secrets – 15/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson | Trainer: James Moffatt | Form: 8774-7 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 111
This one is not arriving on the back of flashy recent form, but he is much more appealing than that bare sequence suggests. Book Of Secrets ran off 107 last time and now gets in here with just 159 on his back, which could matter around this sharp track in an amateur contest. The standout number is his topspeed of 111, comfortably the best in the line-up, and that hints there is enough raw ability here to outrun a price of 15/2. James Moffatt knows exactly the type needed at Cartmel and this race does not look packed with improvers. If he settles into a rhythm and travels a bit sweeter than of late, he has the look of a proper each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Goodwin Face is the win bet because he brings the strongest recent form and still looks fairly treated. Book Of Secrets is the each-way alternative at a more workable price, especially with three places on offer. The obvious danger is Jolie Coeur Allen, while Lightening Company is another who would not be a surprise if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrick Painter | 15/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Envious Editor | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Lightening Company | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Jolie Coeur Allen | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Dog Fox | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Goodwin Face | 9/4 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Book Of Secrets | 11/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 4/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Dusky Days | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zamond | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Out Out | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
Cartmel Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Flyer | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50% |
| Judicial Review | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 55.56% |
| Lightening Company | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Caughtinyourtrance | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Zumbi | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Gilligan | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| Mr Daniel Cherriman | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Harry Bannister | 20 | 5 | 25% | 40% |
| Mr John Dawson | 27 | 6 | 22.22% | 51.85% |
| Sean Bowen | 182 | 40 | 21.98% | 53.3% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Cartmel:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Elliott | 56 | 15 | 26.79% | 67.86% |
| Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 16 | 4 | 25% | 37.5% |
| Seamus Mullins | 22 | 5 | 22.73% | 59.09% |
| Tristan Davidson | 23 | 5 | 21.74% | 56.52% |
| Dianne Sayer | 94 | 19 | 20.21% | 45.74% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Cartmel racing tips for Friday 26th June 2026. We’ve covered all 6 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 Cartmel today?
The first race at Cartmel on Friday 26th June 2026 goes off at 14:18, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Cartmel today?
The going at Cartmel is reported as 6.5) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Cartmel today?
There are 6 races on the card at Cartmel today, running from 14:18 through to 16:58.
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