The Carlisle Racecourse is set to kick off its 2025 flat season fixtures with an exciting afternoon of races on Monday, May 19th, 2025. Gates will open at 1:00 PM, setting the stage for an action-packed day of competitive racing.
The event will begin with the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes at 2:30 PM, covering a distance of 5 furlongs. This race will feature promising fillies aiming to mark their early dominance. The second race, the Racing TV Handicap, will be run at 3:00 PM over the same 5-furlong distance. As a Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier, this contest is expected to deliver thrilling performances and close finishes.
Following this, the RacingTV.com Handicap, also a Sprint Series Qualifier, will take place at 3:30 PM over 5 furlongs and 182 yards, offering more sprinting excitement for fans.
The fourth race of the day, the Penrith Handicap, will be contested at 4:00 PM over a stamina-testing 1 mile and 6 furlongs. This long-distance event is sure to provide dramatic finishes and capture the audience’s attention.
At 4:30 PM, the spotlight shifts to future prospects with the Bell & Plate Day 25th June Novice Stakes, run over 6 furlongs and 195 yards. Racegoers can expect to witness emerging talent and perhaps the rise of a new champion.
At 5:00 PM, the sixth race – the Boots & Bridles Friday 30th May Fillies’ Handicap – will be run over 7 furlongs and 173 yards. As a Jockey Club Grassroots Miles Series Qualifier for fillies, this race adds a competitive edge to the card, with contenders striving to earn qualifying points.
The day concludes at 5:30 PM with the Flat Season Pass Available Now Handicap, another Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier over the same distance of 7 furlongs and 173 yards. The closing race promises a strong finish to a vibrant start of the flat season.
These seven flat races are sure to thrill racing enthusiasts, with fans rallying behind their favorite horses. Top jockeys and trainers will be present to battle for victory, creating unforgettable moments for owners, connections, and spectators alike. Carlisle Racecourse is ready to welcome the new flat season in style—don’t miss the action this May 19th!
