RACEGOERS have saluted Cartmel's unique charms by putting the track up for a top industry award.

Cartmel Racecourse has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Racing Post Readers Award category at next month’s Showcase and Awards.

The Showcase and Awards is the marquee event for British racecourses, hosted by the Racecourse Association (RCA).

They highlight all that is best in British racing, while the Readers Award, presented in partnership with Moët Hennessy and the Racing Post , celebrating first-class customer experience.

Cartmel has been nominated alongside Fontwell Park, Goodwood, Windsor and York, and the winner will be revealed at a ceremony at Newbury Racecourse on November 16.

Cartmel chairman Lord Cavendish was thrilled at the recognition, and said: “I am delighted for the whole team that the Racing Post readers and ROA (Racehorse Owners Association) members have recognised us by nominating Cartmel for this important award.

“Customer satisfaction is very high on the list of priorities at Cartmel and this nomination demonstrates we are working on the right lines."

Racing Post readers were asked to nominate their best examples of customer service at a British racecourse, making it a true test service as the feedback came from the customers.

In addition, the RCA invited members of the ROA to demonstrate where racecourses have met and exceeded expectations relating to the race-day experience of racehorse owners.

The judges then picked their favourites from a shortlist put forward by the Racing Post and the RCA.

RCA chief executive Stephen Atkin said, “I am delighted for Cartmel. It is a highlight of our year to see all the quality Showcase Awards submissions go before the judges to measure the impact and growth of the initiatives that our racecourses have delivered and clearly Cartmel have enjoyed an excellent year.

“I extend my congratulations to the team for their hard work in securing this achievement and wish them the best of luck for the ceremony at Newbury where we’ll see if they can join our esteemed list of winners.”