Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Experience York Racecourse’s biggest week of racing, combining world-class sport, fashion, and entertainment across four spectacular days. Featuring some of Britain’s oldest, richest, fastest, and most famous races, the festival delivers unforgettable moments both on and off the track.

Wednesday, 19 August – Juddmonte International Day

Witness racing excellence with the Group 1 Juddmonte International, the richest race of the York season and a former winner of the Longines World’s Best Horse Race title. Past champions include legendary names such as Sea The Stars, Frankel, Baaeed, and City of Troy.

Thursday, 20 August – Yorkshire Oaks & Ladies Day

Enjoy the festival’s most stylish day, with the Ebor Fashion Lawn bringing glamour and excitement. The day features the prestigious Group 1 Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, one of Europe’s leading races for fillies and mares.

Friday, 21 August – Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Day

Experience the speed and thrill of the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe, one of the world’s top sprint races, where every second counts.

Saturday, 22 August – Sky Bet Ebor Day

Celebrate the festival finale with the historic Sky Bet Ebor, first run in 1843 and now Europe’s richest flat handicap. The day also features the upgraded Sky Bet City of York Stakes, adding another Group 1 highlight to the festival.