Carlisle Racecourse Topography
The 5 and 6 furlong races at Carlisle start from a seperate chute. The diagrams below shows the topography at Carlisle racecourse.
CourseCarlisle
Overall profilePredominantly uphill
Diagrams shown2
Key testSustained stamina
Carlisle 6 Furlongs
The 5 and 6 furlong races at Carlisle start from a seperate chute. Carlisle is a very testing course. Although the first 3 furlongs are pretty flat, it is then uphill all the way from there to the finish, It is often Soft ground and the sprint course can take a lot of getting by the horses.
- The course includes a significant uphill section.
- Part of the course is comparatively level.
- Soft ground can make the gradient more demanding.
What this may mean for betting
Consider whether each runner has the speed, balance and stamina required by this particular gradient.
Proven form at the course or on a similar track can be especially useful.
Carlisle One Mile
The races over a mile have a similar profile to the sprint races. In that they start pretty flat but the last half of the race is pretty much uphill all the way. As a consequence the mile course is a very stiff course.
- The course includes a significant uphill section.
- Part of the course is comparatively level.
- The gradient can influence how the race develops.
- Horses need to conserve enough energy for the closing stages.
What this may mean for betting
Consider whether each runner has the speed, balance and stamina required by this particular gradient.
Proven form at the course or on a similar track can be especially useful.
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