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Cartmel Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 27th May 2026

Cartmel Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 27th May 2026

Our Cartmel racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 27th May 2026. The action gets underway at 18:08 and runs through to 20:38, with going reported as 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Evenwood Sonofagun boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Fern O’Brien has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Warren Greatrex’s yard sends out runners with a 31.82% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.

18:08 – William Hill Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This doesn’t look a deep maiden hurdle and, on what we’ve seen so far, it revolves around whether Flying Ace can simply prove a class above these. Gordon Elliott’s runner has already posted a fair standard in two hurdle starts and sets the bar on the figures. The obvious fly in the ointment is the newcomer Military Cross, who comes from a yard capable of readying one first time and is the only runner with the profile to seriously threaten the favourite. Of the rest, Colinski shaped with a bit of promise on debut and gets a handy age allowance, while the exposed types like Masekela and Ribble River don’t appeal as obvious improvers. It’s not a strong race, but it is a race where the market should have it mostly right.

Top Selections

1. Flying Ace – 8/13 with Bet365

Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 4-4 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 70

He’s hard to oppose in this company. Two hurdle runs have produced a pair of fourth-place finishes, and while that doesn’t scream superstar, the level of form is comfortably the best on offer here. A mark of 93 and Topspeed figure of 70 put him clear of these exposed rivals, and Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking around a track where positive, accurate jumping matters. At 8/13 he’s no gift, but this is the sort of small-field maiden where the obvious answer is often the right one. If he jumps cleanly and handles Cartmel’s quirks, he should take plenty of beating.

Bet: WIN

2. Colinski – 14/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 4 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 56

The each-way angle is much less straightforward, but Colinski makes more appeal than the bigger-priced exposed runners. He shaped with some encouragement when fourth on his sole start, and for a 4yo in a race lacking depth behind the favourite, there’s every chance he can step forward. The 6lb weight pull from the older horses is no bad thing at this sort of trip, and Rebecca Menzies’ team can nick races like this in the north when they place one sensibly. Available at 14/1, he looks the value play if you’re trying to get the favourite beaten for a place rather than for the win.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Flying Ace is the solid play and the one to keep simple in the win market, as he brings the clearest and strongest hurdle form. For those wanting a bit more value in a seven-runner race, Colinski is the each-way punt at double-figure odds. Military Cross is the obvious danger on debut and is the one that could make this more interesting than it first appears.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Etretat80/180/180/180/180/180/1 (Bet365)
Flying Ace8/138/138/138/138/138/13 (Bet365)
Masekela12/111/112/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Ribble River28/133/133/133/128/133/1 (Betfair)
Colinski12/112/114/112/114/114/1 (Paddy Power)
Military Cross5/25/25/25/25/25/2 (Bet365)
Big Gypsy King22/116/118/118/120/122/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
racing-daily.comBig Gypsy King

18:38 – In Memory Of Jimmy Latham Selling Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This is not a deep race, but it is the sort of low-grade Cartmel handicap that can still tie punters in knots. Book Of Secrets heads the market on ratings and raw speed figures, while Mojo Ego and Justlikefire arrive with the more persuasive recent profiles for a race of this nature. Zamond is another with obvious place claims after finishing second on his latest start, and Frank Stamper is unexposed enough to be interesting despite a modest reappearance. Several of these come here with patchy profiles or a habit of finding one too good, so reliability may count for plenty around this sharp, idiosyncratic track. It looks a race where current wellbeing and attitude matter more than outright class, and that slightly tilts things towards those arriving off solid recent efforts.

Top Selections

1. Mojo Ego – 5/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Charlotte Jones | Trainer: James Moffatt | Form: 2248-7 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 105

Mojo Ego looks the percentage call in a race full of holes. His form last season included a pair of runner-up efforts that read perfectly well in this company, and although he was only seventh on his return, that outing should have sharpened him up rather than put anyone off. The topspeed figure of 105 is a standout in this field and suggests he has the raw ability to boss a Class 5 seller if returning to anything like his better hurdles form. James Moffatt knows exactly what sort is needed for these northern handicaps, and at 5/1 he makes more appeal than the shorter-priced favourite. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Justlikefire – 13/2 with Sky Bet

Jockey: Sean Quinlan | Trainer: Jennie Candlish | Form: 4P2F-2 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 94

Justlikefire has a slightly untidy profile, but there is enough recent evidence to think he can go well again. He signed off with a second-place finish after a mid-race blot in his previous starts, and that latest effort says he is still competitive from this sort of mark. Sean Quinlan is a positive booking for a horse who may need delivering late and with confidence around Cartmel, and this 2m1f trip looks workable. He does not have the cleanest finishing record in the field, which is why he is an each-way rather than win recommendation, but 13/2 is fair in a 13-runner race with four places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Mojo Ego is the win play because he brings the best blend of proven handicap form and the strongest topspeed figure in the line-up. Justlikefire makes sense as the each-way punt given his recent second and solid enough mark. The obvious danger is Book Of Secrets, who is hard to ignore on ratings, while Zamond also has the profile to get involved if reproducing his latest run.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Zhang Fei14/112/112/112/114/114/1 (Bet365)
Book Of Secrets9/411/43/12/19/43/1 (Paddy Power)
Zamond6/14/14/16/16/16/1 (Bet365)
Justlikefire11/26/16/113/25/113/2 (Sky Bet)
Mojo Ego5/19/29/29/25/15/1 (Bet365)
Frank Stamper8/16/16/115/27/18/1 (Bet365)
Character Testing14/117/28/114/114/114/1 (Bet365)
Silent Revolution22/114/114/120/122/122/1 (Bet365)
Restandbethankful11/18/18/111/111/111/1 (Bet365)
Alvesta33/128/128/128/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Mr Globalist28/133/133/120/128/133/1 (Betfair)
Mr Rumbalicious18/120/120/116/116/120/1 (Betfair)
Hashtag Queen80/166/166/1100/1100/1100/1 (Sky Bet)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Stephen DarbyshireMojo Ego

19:08 – Traffic Management Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a proper Cartmel handicap rather than a gift for punters, with several arriving in decent enough nick and a few lurkers on dangerous marks. Lowlands is the obvious starting point after getting his head back in front and he makes plenty of appeal now stepping into this track’s sharp, tactical rhythm. Musique De Fee has been knocking hard on the door and brings the best recent consistency, while Sea The Clouds is respected despite a tame return because he has the class to bounce back. Dickens is interesting off 124 if fit enough after a break, and Rauzan is another with enough ability to get involved. It is competitive without being especially deep, and the shape of the race may well come down to who travels best turning for home.

Top Selections

1. Lowlands – 7/2 with Betfair

Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Nicky Richards | Form: 4223-1 | Rating: 119 | Topspeed: 112

Lowlands looks the percentage call. He had been edging towards a win for a while with that sequence of placed efforts before finally cashing in last time, and a 4lb rise does not look overly harsh for a horse who still gives the impression there is a bit more to come at this sort of trip. Nicky Richards’ runners around these northern tracks are rarely hard to fancy when they arrive in form, and Danny McMenamin is an uncomplicated booking for a horse who should travel strongly. At 7/2 he is not a giveaway, but in a race where plenty have questions to answer, he is the one with the fewest. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Musique De Fee – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Joshua Bryan | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: P0-223 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 117

Musique De Fee makes plenty of each-way sense in a race paying four places. The recent 223 figures tell the story of a horse running well enough to win one of these before long, and the topspeed figure of 117 stands out positively in this field. He is carrying top weight, which is never ideal around Cartmel, but he has been holding his form well and this does not look any stronger than the handicaps he has been contesting. Mickey Bowen’s runner has a solid profile for this sort of staying hurdle and, at 9/2, he is short enough to suggest the market agrees. Even so, he looks a reliable each-way punt rather than one to leave alone. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Lowlands is the win play after his latest success, with his profile suggesting he can follow up despite the rise in the weights. Musique De Fee is the each-way alternative because he keeps running his race and the four-place terms are a help. Sea The Clouds is the main danger if bouncing back from a poor reappearance, while Dickens is too well treated to dismiss.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Sea The Clouds5/19/25/19/25/15/1 (Bet365)
Musique De Fee9/24/19/24/19/29/2 (Bet365)
Hillview16/120/120/114/118/120/1 (Betfair)
Bittalemon18/120/122/116/120/122/1 (Paddy Power)
Dickens10/110/111/110/110/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Got Grey11/111/111/110/111/111/1 (Bet365)
Lowlands10/37/27/210/310/37/2 (Betfair)
Rauzan8/18/18/115/28/18/1 (Bet365)
Beny Nahar Road12/111/112/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Rioja Alta9/110/111/111/18/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Swingingonthesteel12/112/112/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
The BrigadierSea The Clouds

19:38 – Join Rebecca Menzies Racing Club Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This is the sort of low-grade staying hurdle that can get messy quickly, but there are still some fairly obvious form angles. Evenwood Sonofagun arrives off a win and is the one the market has latched onto, while Kingofthegame looks dangerously well treated near the foot of the weights after shaping well last time. Wee Alki and I Am Spider Man also come here in decent nick, and the Corbett yard has been firing in the right sort of horses for races like this. By contrast, a few of these have become hard to trust, with Gustavo Goodway and Jack Sprat needing a revival. It is not a deep race for the grade, but Cartmel’s sharp, idiosyncratic track means rhythm and position will matter just as much as raw ability.

Top Selections

1. Kingofthegame – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Ryan Mania | Trainer: Martin Todhunter | Form: /54-F3 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed:

He makes plenty of appeal from just 142lb in a race where several of his rivals are giving away lumps of weight. That latest third suggested he is finding his feet again, and a mark of 102 does not look beyond him if he can build on it over this longer trip. Ryan Mania is the right man to have on one around here, especially on a horse likely to be ridden with a bit of patience before being delivered late. At 7/2, he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the percentage call against a favourite who has more to prove under a penalty-style rise in the weights. Bet: WIN

2. Wee Alki – 9/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Miss Rebekah Duffy | Trainer: Susan Corbett | Form: 5P22-1 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 86

There was a lot to like about the way he finally got his head back in front last time, especially as he had been knocking on the door beforehand with a pair of seconds. That sequence reads well enough in a race of this standard, and Susan Corbett’s horses often do their best work in these staying handicaps in the north. Rebekah Duffy takes over and the claim is no bad thing when every pound matters over 3m1f. He does have to prove he can back up that latest effort, but at 9/1 he looks a perfectly fair each-way punt in a race where plenty of these are vulnerable for win purposes. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Kingofthegame is the win play off a light weight and a recent return to form, and he looks the one most likely to improve again for this test. Wee Alki is the each-way alternative at a bigger price after finally cashing in on some consistent form. The obvious danger is Evenwood Sonofagun, who is hard to ignore after his latest success, while I Am Spider Man is another with place claims.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Wee Alki17/28/19/18/117/29/1 (Paddy Power)
Jack Sprat14/111/114/112/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Secret Secret17/217/29/18/117/29/1 (Paddy Power)
I Am Spider Man12/111/112/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Dusky Days12/111/112/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Evenwood Sonofagun9/485/409/42/19/49/4 (Bet365)
Poetry Man9/19/19/18/117/29/1 (Bet365)
Gustavo Goodway33/133/133/125/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Kingofthegame7/210/37/210/37/27/2 (Bet365)
Defying Gravity11/114/111/111/111/114/1 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Melissa JonesEvenwood Sonofagun
NewsboyEvenwood Sonofagun
MercuryEvenwood Sonofagun

20:08 – Birchall Trust Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 3 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

Just the three go to post here, so this is less a betting heat than a straight argument over who is best treated. Off The Jury heads the market and is the obvious one after a solid second on his latest start, but he does have to concede weight all round and that makes life a bit less straightforward around Cartmel, where rhythm and jumping matter plenty. Caughtinyourtrance arrives off a runner-up effort as well and looks the chief threat if building on that, while Hostile Hotelier is the interesting one at the weights, getting a chunk from the two seven-year-olds despite having the highest published rating in the field. It is a small race, but not quite the foregone conclusion the betting suggests.

Top Selections

1. Hostile Hotelier – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Sean Quinlan | Trainer: Jennie Candlish | Form: 122F-4 | Rating: 136 | Topspeed: 130

In a three-runner novice handicap, weights can swing things dramatically and Hostile Hotelier looks the one the market may be underestimating. He is officially the best horse in the race on a mark of 136, yet carries only 146 here, which leaves him very well in against rivals lugging 161 and 164. His latest fourth is hardly a disaster in context, and his earlier sequence of 1-2-2 shows there is substance to his profile. Sean Quinlan is a positive booking for a tactical little contest like this, and at 4/1 he looks the value play against a short-priced favourite giving away lumps of weight. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

With only three runners, keep it simple and back Hostile Hotelier win-only. The weight concession asked of Off The Jury makes him opposable at cramped odds, even if he is the likeliest danger on recent form. Caughtinyourtrance is respected and has solid enough claims, but the value angle is clearly with the Candlish runner receiving plenty of weight.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Off The Jury1/15/66/55/64/56/5 (Paddy Power)
Caughtinyourtrance7/413/811/813/87/47/4 (Bet365)
Hostile Hotelier4/14/110/34/14/14/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Steve MullingtonCaughtinyourtrance

20:38 – JJ Crossfield’s Sundowner Handicap Chase

Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a tight little 0-107 handicap rather than a deep one, and in a seven-runner field the market is probably focusing on the right pair. Zumbi arrives off a solid second and has the profile of one who should be very competitive again around a sharp enough 2m1f, while Ghasham also comes here on the back of a runner-up effort and has Sean Bowen booked, which catches the eye immediately. Prospect House has been admirably consistent and is another with obvious claims if backing up last season’s win, while Clean Getaway has bits of form that make him interesting if returning in the same groove. It is not an especially strong race for the grade, but it is a slightly tricky one because several are well exposed and not much separates them on official figures.

Top Selections

1. Zumbi – 2/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Charlotte Jones | Trainer: James Moffatt | Form: P442-2 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 94

Zumbi makes the most appeal in a race where few arrive with much in hand. He signed off his latest run with a second, and that fits nicely with the rest of his profile, which suggests he is running consistently enough to make this mark workable. Joint-top on official figures and already proven to be competitive in this sort of company, he does not need to improve a stone to win this. James Moffatt also saddles Cuzco Du Mathan, but Zumbi is plainly the stable’s stronger card on current evidence. At 2/1 he is not a giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest holes in the argument. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Prospect House – 7/1 with Bet365

Jockey: William Maggs | Trainer: Peter Niven | Form: 23231- | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 92

If you want something at a fairer price, Prospect House is the each-way play. His form figures are rock-solid for this level and that win before his break was no fluke after a string of placed efforts. He is 8lb lower in the ratings than Zumbi, but this does not look a race packed with lurkers, and his consistency alone gives him a serious chance of hitting the frame again. The slight question is whether he has quite as much tactical speed as the principals over this trip, but in a small field he should not be far away throughout. Around 7/1 looks a bit big for a horse who so rarely runs a bad race. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Zumbi is the win bet because he brings the strongest recent piece of form and looks the safest option in a modest handicap. For an each-way punt, Prospect House makes plenty of sense at the prices given how reliable he has been. Ghasham is the obvious danger with Sean Bowen up, while Clean Getaway is the one who could outrun his odds if returning fully tuned.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Ghasham7/43/116/511/415/816/5 (Paddy Power)
Cuzco Du Mathan5/111/26/15/111/26/1 (Paddy Power)
Starman66/150/150/140/150/166/1 (Bet365)
Clean Getaway9/15/111/213/217/29/1 (Bet365)
Prospect House7/118/59/25/113/27/1 (Bet365)
Zumbi2/17/57/57/415/82/1 (Bet365)
Beat The Edge14/122/116/111/114/122/1 (Betfair)

Cartmel Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Evenwood Sonofagun5360%60%
Caughtinyourtrance5240%80%
Secret Secret8337.5%50%
Sea The Clouds6233.33%66.67%
Bittalemon6233.33%33.33%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Fern O’Brien3133.33%66.67%
Joshua Bryan4125%75%
Sean Bowen1783921.91%53.37%
Richie McLernon1082220.37%51.85%
Luke Scott5120%60%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Cartmel:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Warren Greatrex22731.82%54.55%
Gordon Elliott551425.45%67.27%
Jennie Candlish741418.92%48.65%
Sam England931617.2%43.01%
Henry Hogarth34514.71%50%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Cartmel racing tips for Wednesday 27th May 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 Wednesday 27th May 2026 goes off at 18:08, with 6 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Cartmel today?

The going at Cartmel is reported as 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick).

How many races are at Cartmel today?

There are 6 races on the card at Cartmel today, running from 18:08 through to 20:38.

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