Ebor 2023 Tip
Alan King is an extremely shrewd trainer and his HMS PRESIDENT can sail down the Knavesmire in front in the feature race of the week – the Ebor Handicap.
Just touched off in the Duke Of Edinburgh, King has been patient with the six-year-old and on Saturday they will pounce on yet another Heritage Handicap. The gelding looks a great each-way bet.
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Everything you need to know about the York Ebor Festival and the latest information ahead of the 2023 renewal.
What Is The Ebor Handicap?
The Ebor Festival at York Racecourse is a 4-day Flat race meeting held annually in August.
The historic pavilions with their beautiful floral displays, combined with the Ebor and Knavesmire stands, make York the perfect place to witness this top-class racing extravaganza.
The Festival itself is one of the premier events on York’s social calendar with a real end-of-season vibe about the place.
Thousands from Yorkshire and further afield make the journey to York Racecourse for four days of fashion, food, drink and of course the racing.
York Ebor History
The York Ebor was first established in 1843 and takes its name from the word Eboracum, the Roman name for York.
York racecourse is one of the UK’s premier tracks and the city’s history makes it an intriguing place to visit.
Racing officially took place in York in 1607 when horses would race on the frozen river Ouse between Micklegate Tower and Skeldergate Postern.
However, it was not until 1709 that the first detailed records of a race meeting were recorded at an area of York called Clifton Ings.
That site was prone to flooding and in 1730 racing transferred over to the Knavesmire where the course remains to this day.
York Racecourse has changed and evolved down the years and the York Ebor Festival is the highlight of their racing year.
Ebor Handicap Race Date And Time
The festival commences Wednesday 23 August with the Juddmonte International, the richest horse race of York’s season.
It is ranked among the top thoroughbred horse races in the world. Thursday 24 is the Yorkshire Oaks and Ladies Day.
The Coolmore Nunthorpe sprint, the fastest race, takes place on Friday 25. York Race’s oldest and most famous horse race, the Ebor Handicap is on Saturday 26 August.
York Ebor Festival Race Card
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Weds 23rd Aug: 2.25pm Acomb Stakes (G3), 3.00pm Great Voltigeur (G2), 3.35pm Juddmonte International (G1).
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Thurs 24th Aug: 1.50pm Lowther Stakes (G2), 3.35pm Yorkshire Oaks (G1).
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Fri 25th Aug: 2.25pm Lonsdale Cup (G2), 3.00pm Gimcrack Stakes (G2), 3.35pm Nunthorpe Stakes (G1).
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Sat 26th Aug: 1.50pm Strensall Stakes (G3), 3.00pm City Of York Stakes (G2), 3.35pm The Ebor Handicap.
What Happened At The 2022 Ebor Festival?
The John Gosden-trained Trawlerman landed the Ebor Handicap in a thrilling finish, thanks to a Frankie Dettori masterclass.
Alfred Boucher, who had won at York a few days earlier, made a gallant dash close home and had his head in front two strides from the post, but Trawlerman (9-1) rallied to score by a short-head.
In the Nunthorpe, Highfield Princess landed a second Group One with a blistering display of sprinting under Jason Hart for John Quinn.
The five-year-old had earlier in the month taken the Prix Maurice De Gheest at Deauville over the six-and-a-furlongs.
Horses that figure prominently in the Royal Ascot betting in June often run well here.
Betting On The Ebor Handicap
As of 16th July 2023, the latest Ebor Handicap horse racing odds are as follows:
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Real Dream - 10/1
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Absurde - 10/1
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Gaassee - 14/1
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Live Your Dream - 14/1
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Okita Soushi - 14/1
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Calling The Wind - 16/1
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Chillingham - 16/1
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Lot Of Joy - 16/1
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Sweet William - 16/1
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Safe Cracker - 16/1
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French Claim - 16/1
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Bar - 20/1
