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Ebor Festival final day horse racing live
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The gist
Ebor Festival's final day at York features the Ebor Handicap, with 64 entries but only 22 runners. The race is the centerpiece for a sell-out crowd, with Willie Mullins seeking.
Background
The Ebor Festival is a four-day horse racing meeting at York Racecourse, featuring Group 1 races and competitive handicaps. The final day's centerpiece is the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap, a historic staying race for punters, with top-class stayers like Jupiter Island and Trawlerman having won it. This year's race has 64 entries but only 22 will run, and Willie Mullins, who trained last year's winner Ethical Diamond, is seeking a fourth win.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026The Ebor Festival begins at York, with ITV Racing covering live races each day.
- Aug 21, 2026Five horses to follow at York on Saturday are published, with tips from experts.
- Aug 22, 2026Final day of the festival: Strensall Stakes won by Archivist; Ebor Handicap is the centerpiece, with 64 entries but only 22 runners.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Kizlyar is a tip for the Ebor, despite a tall ask, as it has experience in exceeding expectations.
- Public
- A sell-out crowd of around 25,000 is at York, enjoying the pleasant afternoon before the Ebor.