Result · Carlisle · Thursday 22 October 2026
5:20 Carlisle result: Junior Minister wins the GA Wilson Plastering Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Junior Minister won the 5:20 at Carlisle on Thursday 22 October 2026, beating the 4/7 favourite Crystal Spectre by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Jonathan England for trainer Sam England, the five-year-old was sent off at 10/1 and covered the 2m1f on good ground in 4m 33.50s. Maliko Des Pins was a further 3 lengths back in third at 6/1. Grey Day was a non-runner.
5:20 Carlisle full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Junior Minister (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Jonathan England Sam England | — | 10/1 | — |
| 2 |
Crystal Spectre (IRE) 4yo · 11-1 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 1¾ l | 4/7FAV | — |
| 3 |
Maliko Des Pins (FR) 4yo · 11-1 |
Brian Hughes Lucinda Hughes | 3 l | 6/1 | — |
| 4 |
Midnight Jury (IRE) 4yo · 11-1 · h |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill | 6 l | 5/1 | — |
| 5 |
Pony Express (GB) 5yo · 11-2 · b |
Callum Bewley Ian Duncan | 16 l | 14/1 | — |
Non-runner: Grey Day
Carlisle 5:20 returns
5:20 Carlisle result: FAQs
Who won the 5:20 at Carlisle on Thursday 22 October 2026?
Junior Minister, ridden by Jonathan England and trained by Sam England, at a starting price of 10/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Crystal Spectre, the 4/7 favourite, finished second, 1¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 33.50s over 2m1f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Grey Day. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
