Bittalemon

Cartmel is a peculiar little racecourse — a tight, sharp oval tucked into the Lake District, beloved by summer holiday crowds and notoriously tricky to ride. Horses that know the track well tend to have an advantage, and Bittalemon has clearly learned how to handle it. The most recent win came there on 23 August 2025, which was only nine months ago, so this is not ancient history. The horse is still very much in form.

The partnership with jockey Charlotte Jones has been particularly productive. In 6 races together, they have won 2 — that is a win rate of 33%, or roughly 1 in every 3 rides. For context, that is a significantly better return than Bittalemon's overall record, which suggests Jones knows how to get the best out of this horse, or at the very least that they have been placed in races where the conditions suited them. At a trip of between 1 mile 6 furlongs and 2 miles — the longer end of the spectrum — the win rate is again 33%, 1 win from 3 races, which hints at a horse that appreciates being given time to settle and build momentum.

Moffatt's yard has sent out 11 winners this season, which shows it is operating with purpose right now. Bittalemon raced just yesterday, so the yard are clearly keeping the horse busy. The recent form reads 3-5-blank-7-1-8, meaning the horse has had a win tucked in there alongside some less eye-catching efforts — classic for a consistent Class 4 performer who finds their level and stays in it. This is not a horse chasing headlines. It is one that turns up, does its job, and particularly enjoys doing it at home.