In a well-contested afternoon of National Hunt racing, Carlisle Racecourse staged a seven-race programme on Sunday, 22 March, featuring a balanced mix of novice hurdles, competitive handicaps, and high-quality steeple chases. The meeting brought together runners across varying levels of experience, with conditions placing emphasis on stamina and accurate jumping, and the card produced a series of decisive outcomes alongside a few closely contested finishes.
Setting the standard early in the card, the Pauline Phizacklea Memorial Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) was claimed by ROCKING MAN, who travelled smoothly before asserting on the run-in. Ridden by Dylan Johnston and trained by Sam Thomas for Walters Plant Hire Ltd, the winner drew six lengths clear of LOVING LOOK, while EARNEST BELIEF stayed on to secure third place.
Maintaining the competitive tempo, the Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) saw TWO BROTHERS delivered a composed performance under Patrick Wadge. Trained by Michael & David Easterby and owned by On Top Racing Ltd & Two Brothers, the winner finished with authority ahead of RYEBRIDGE, with CONSTANTINIAN taking third.
Continuing over hurdles, the Mark Nield Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) produced one of the closest finishes of the afternoon. NATIONAL QUESTION, partnered by Joshua Thompson and trained by Adam Nicol for Molly and Paul Willis, edged out MR LINCOLN by a short head, while SCOTS POET was close behind in third.
Turning to the feature events over fences, the Mark Nield Wealth Management Go North One Man Series Final Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) went to MARTY MCFLY. Danny McMenamin guided the Sandy Thomson-trained runner, owned by Mrs Wilma Duffus, to a decisive three-length victory over COUP DE COEUR, with POWEROFJET finishing third.
In another strong renewal, the Mark Nield Wealth Management Go North Red Rum Series Final Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) was won by CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES. Ridden by Jamie Hamilton and trained by Mark Walford for CW Racing Club & URSA Major Racing Ltd, the winner finished one and three-quarter lengths ahead of FIERCE WARRIOR, while UPFORDEBATE took third place.
Producing the most dominant display on the card, the Subscription Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) saw WOLFBURG surge clear under Patrick Wadge. Trained by Sandy Thomson for Orchard Mania McMillan, the winner recorded a nine-length success over TOMMY COMBATS, with ROYAL DEESIDE in third.
Bringing the meeting to its conclusion, the Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) was won by RED ACRES MAX. Gavin Sheehan partnered the Jamie Snowden-trained runner, owned by Oliver and Sasha Brendon, to a comfortable success by three and a half lengths over DUNDEE LAW, while JUST FOR DAD completed the placings.
Overall, the card reflected a consistent level of competition across all seven races, with several winners—most notably Marty McFly and Wolfburg—producing performances that marked them out for continued progress. Carlisle Race Results 22 March provided a clear snapshot of current form across both hurdles and chasing divisions, showcased a competitive seven-race programme, highlighting decisive winners, close finishes, and strong performances.
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