Carlisle Bell
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The Carlisle Bell is a historic British flat horse race, first contested in 1599 and still run today. The race's name relates to the bells which were awarded to the winners of the race in the reign of Elizabeth I. These bells are reputed to be the oldest horse racing prizes in Britain[1] and are now held at the Carlisle Guildhall Museum.[2]
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Location | Carlisle Racecourse Carlisle, England |
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Inaugurated | 1599 |
Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
Website | Carlisle |
Race information | |
Distance | 7f 173y (1,566 metres) |
Surface | Turf |
Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
Weight | Handicap |
Purse | £31,000 (2022) 1st: £16,416 |
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Waarif | Raselasad | Presidential |
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It is run at Carlisle Racecourse over a distance of 7 furlongs and 173 yards (1,566 metres) and it is scheduled to take place each year in June alongside another historic race the Cumberland Plate.