York Racecourse The Ebor Festival

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THE EBOR FESTIVAL AT YORK

The Ebor Festival four-day racing festival held at York Racecourse in each August was first established in 1843 with the first running of the Ebor Handicap.

York Racecourse fixtures are held on the famous Knavesmire turf from May to October, with a host of top-class races including the Dante Stakes and top handicap the John Smith’s Cup.

Originally a 3-day race meeting, now a 4-day racing festival, the Ebor Festival in August features the Juddmonte International, the Yorkshire Oaks, Nunthorpe Stakes and of course, the Ebor Handicap itself.

Today the Ebor Festival is one of the biggest meetings on the UK racing fixtures calendar and the race meeting is regarded as York racecourse’s flagship event. Each of the four days has a feature race – or two!

As one of the last major race meetings of the UK Flat racing season, The Ebor Festival attracts racegoers from all over the UK and overseas and of course the best horses and jockeys.

Award-winning grandstands and a superb course combine to make The Ebor Festival a glorious summertime race meeting.

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2013 YORK EBOR FESTIVAL RACECARD

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DAY 1 JUDDMONTE DAY

Day 1 features the Juddmonte International, Great Voltigeur Stakes and Acomb Stakes. In recent years the 1 mile 2 furlong Juddmonte International has been won by some of the best middle-distance horses in Europe: Sea The Stars, Authorised and Frankel (pictured above).

Day 1: Wednesday 22 August

2:00pm Symphony Group Stakes Handicap

2:30pm Pinsent Masons LLP Acomb Stakes Group 3

3:05pm Neptune Investment Mgmt Great Voltigeur Stakes Group 2

3:40pm Juddmonte International Stakes Group 1 British Champions Series

4:15pm Betvictor.com Stakes Nursery Handicap

4:50pm Talk to Victor Stakes Handicap
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DAY 2 LADIES DAY

Day 2 of The Ebor Festival at York Racecourse is Ladies Day, and a day that provides the perfect cocktail of fashion from the fillies in the grandstands and racing excitement on the track. The feature races on Ladies Day are the Lowther Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks.

Day 2: Thursday 23 August

2:00pm DBS Premier Yearling Stake

2:30pm Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes Group 2

3:05pm Betfair Don’t Settle For Less Stakes Group 1 British Champions Series

3:40pm Darley Yorkshire Oaks – Group 1 – British Champions Series

4.15pm British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Galtres Stakes

4:50pm Eventmasters.co.uk EBF Fillies Stakes – Handicap

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DAY 3 NUNTHORPE DAY

Day 3 is Nunthorpe Day and features the Nunthorpe Stakes, Gimcrack Stakes and Strensall Stakes. The Nunthorpe Stakes is where the world’s best sprinters compete, while the Yorkshire Oaks attracts some of the best thoroughbred fillies in racing today.

Day 3: Friday 24 August

2:00pm Sky Bet Mobile Stakes Handicap

2:30pm Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes Group 2

3:05pm Sky Bet Strensall Stakes Group 3

3:40pm Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes Group 1 British Champions Series

4.15pm Sky Bet Mobile Convivial Maiden Stakes (Racing Post Yearling Bonus Race)

4:50pm Tyregiant.com Stakes Nursey Handicap

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DAY 4 EBOR DAY

Day 4 is Ebor Day featuring the famous Ebor Handicap and Lonsdale Cup. The Ebor Handicap is the focus of the whole Ebor festival when many top horses compete to add their names to the roll of honour of this famous handicap – horses like the great Sea Pigeon pictured above.

Day 4: Saturday 25 August

2:00pm The Betfred City of York Stakes Listed

2:30pm Betfred Melrose Stakes Handicap

3:05pm Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup Group 2 British Champions Series

3:40pm Betfred Ebor Heritage Handicap

4.15pm Julia Graves Roses Stakes Listed

4:50pm Betfred the Bonus King Stakes Nursery Handicap

5.20pm The QIPCO Future Stars Apprentice Stakes Handicap

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FIND PLACES TO STAY, EAT, SLEEP, SHOP & RELAX NEAR YORK RACECOURSE

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YORK RACECOURSE ENCLOSURES & EBOR FESTIVAL TICKET PRICES

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YORK COUNTY ENCLOSURE

The York Racecourse premier enclosure is the County Enclosure, where you can gain access to the award winning Ebor Stand with it’s seating and bars. Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the Gimcrack Rooms, or sip champagne on the Champagne Terrace.

You can go down to the Winning Post to see the horses racing past or watch them from the lawns. The excitement of the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure are close by.

This enclosure also incorporates the Melrose Club Lounge. Upgraded tickets are required to gain acccess to the Melrose Club Lounge.

Facilities include:
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Ebor Bistro
Ebor Buffet
Gimcrack Rooms
Princess Mary Seafood Bar
Champagne & Seafood Bar
Eclipse Restaurant
Wine & Cheese
Melrose Club Lounge
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Ticket prices:
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1-Day ticket £54.00 Early bird & group discounts available
3-Day ticket £140.00
4-Day ticket £180.00
Melrose Club Lounge ticket £123 (Early bird discount available)
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YORK GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK

The York Racecourse Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure is the largest area of the course, with a race-day atmosphere to match. Dress code is casual in this enclosure.

Enjoy a drink in one of the many Knavesmire Stand bars spread over several floors, many with spectacular views across the track, or in the wider lawned areas in front of the Grandstand.

You can get to both the main betting ring and the Parade Ring from the stands in this enclosure.

Facilities include:
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Sharpo Bar & Buffet
Knavesmire Restaurant
Good Food to Go
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Ticket prices:
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1-Day ticket £29.00 Early bird & group discounts available
3-Day ticket £67.00
4-Day ticket £83.00
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Book your tickets online at www.YorkRacecourse.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 01904 620911. You can even enquire online about enhanced food & drink packages or available hospitality options at York Racecourse on the website.

Click York Racecourse Enclosure diagram for a larger version
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YORK COURSE ENCLOSURE

This is the most informal area of the racecourse and is often chosen by families who want to combine fresh air and a picnic with the thrill of the sport. It offers a view of the finish and has a full range of bar and food areas.

There is only limited wet weather shelter in this enclosure and you’ll need to follow the Parade Ring action on the giant screens, however it does offer great entertainment at the most affordable prices.

In the course enclosure a range of food and drink outlets form a food court. You can enjoy fish ‘n’ chips, jacket potato or an ice cream. Picnics are welcome in the Course Enclosure and alcohol for your own consumption is permitted. Please note that to help keep everyone safe glass is not allowed in the Course Enclosure.

Ticket prices:
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1-Day ticket £8.00
3-Day ticket £20
4-Day ticket £26.00
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ENHANCED PACKAGES AND HOSPITALITY

York Racecourse offers a range of ticket upgrades to include food and drink packages, restaurant reservations, racing action viewing locations and private boxes, to enhance your race-day experience.

Private boxes for parties of 16+ offer seating on private balconies whilst restaurant bookings for a minimum of 2 persons, offer seating on shared balconies.

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YORK RACECOURSE: POSSIBLY THE FINEST RACECOURSE IN THE UK

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Seen by many as not only the finest racecourse in the north, but in the whole of the UK, York Racecourse provides the best Flat racing can offer.

York Racecourse, opened in 1731, is a galloping two-miles and was extended to stage longer races in 2005 when Royal Ascot was re-routed to York. The course is a left-hand perfectly flat track with a home straight of about 5f.

There is no fairer course in the country, giving no advantage to any type of horse. Low numbers best in sprints when the going is soft.

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YORK RACECOURSE ON THE MAP & RACECOURSE CONTACT INFORMATION

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