Result · Carlisle · Sunday 22 March 2026
2:45 Carlisle result: National Question wins the Mark Nield Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle
National Question won the 2:45 at Carlisle on Sunday 22 March 2026, beating Mr Lincoln by length. Ridden by Joshua Thompson for trainer Adam Nicol, the six-year-old was sent off at 15/2 and covered the 2m1f on good to soft ground in 4m 16.50s. Scots Poet was a further 3¼ lengths back in third at 9/2J. Disco Annie (self certificate, in season) were non-runners.
2:45 Carlisle full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
National Question (IRE) 6yo · 10-6 · p · claim 5lb |
Joshua Thompson Adam Nicol | — | 15/2 | 83 |
| 2 |
Mr Lincoln (GB) 6yo · 11-7 |
Sean Quinlan Iain Jardine | l | 9/1 | 93 |
| 3 |
Scots Poet (GB) 10yo · 11-0 · tb |
Conor O'Farrell Ewan Whillans | 3¼ l | 9/2J | 86 |
| 4 |
Breadalbane Lass (GB) 6yo · 10-2 · tp |
Toby Wynne R Mike Smith | ¼ l | 10/1 | 73 |
| 5 |
Ruler Legend (IRE) 7yo · 10-8 |
Jack Hogan Gary Hanmer | 5½ l | 13/2 | 80 |
| 6 |
Avalon Beach (IRE) 7yo · 12-0 |
Danny McMenamin Chris Grant | 2½ l | 13/2 | 100 |
| 7 |
Heritier (FR) 9yo · 11-3 · tp |
Peter Kavanagh Lizzie Quinlan | 2¼ l | 22/1 | 89 |
| 8 |
Hourless (GB) 6yo · 10-9 · t · claim 7lb |
Mr John Dixon John Dixon | ¼ l | 9/2J | 88 |
| 9 |
Penn Avenue (GB) 4yo · 11-2 |
Jack Tudor David Pipe | 2¾ l | 5/1 | 98 |
| 10 |
Stylish Recruit (IRE) 8yo · 11-9 · tp |
Patrick Wadge Sandy Thomson | ¾ l | 20/1 | 95 |
| 11 |
Balranald (FR) 10yo · 10-2 · p |
Joe Williamson Alison Hamilton | 29 l | 40/1 | 71 |
Non-runners: Disco Annie (self certificate, in season)
Carlisle 2:45 returns
2:45 Carlisle result: FAQs
Who won the 2:45 at Carlisle on Sunday 22 March 2026?
National Question, ridden by Joshua Thompson and trained by Adam Nicol, at a starting price of 15/2.
What was the winning time?
4m 16.50s over 2m1f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Disco Annie (self certificate, in season). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
