Cumbria Crystal Hurdle 2024

Cartmel’s Saturday meeting in mid to late July is a huge hit with racing enthusiasts and those simply holidaying in the Lake District alike, with the Cumbria Crystal Cup Handicap Hurdle being the feature race on the day.

Taking place over 2 miles & 6 furlongs, featuring 11 hurdles and being worth £25,000, the Crystal Hurdle is a huge event for summer jumpers and has been won in recent times by some big yards; David Pipe with Mr Clarkson in 2019, Donald McCain Jr with William Of Orange in 2018, Gordon Elliott with Eshtiaal in 2016 and in 2015 top jockey Richard Johnson was aboard winner Kilfinichen Bay.

Cartmel Racecourse’s holiday meetings are extremely well attended and this day is no different, the Cumbria Crystal Cup being ably supported in providing excitement by the Class 3 Lady Riders’ Handicap Hurdle over 2m1f among other races.