Day four at the Ebor Festival is named Ebor Day, after the feature race of the day, the Ebor Handicap. Access race information, including the latest tips, racecards, odds and more.
Saturday, August 24th, 2024
| Time | Race | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 | The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes | Group 3 |
| 14:25 | The Melrose Handicap Stakes | Cl2 Heritage Handicap |
| 15:00 | The City of York Stakes | Group 2 |
| 15:35 | The Ebor Handicap | Cl2 Heritage Handicap |
| 16:10 | The Constantine Handicap Stakes | Cl2 Heritage Handicap |
| 16:45 | The Julia Graves Roses Stakes | Class 1 (Listed) |
| 17:20 | The Sky Bet Finale Handicap Stakes | Cl2 Heritage Handicap |
Overview of Day 4 Races
1:50 PM – The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3)
- Race Distance: 1 mile and 208 yards
- Conditions: Open to horses aged 3 years and older
- Prize Money: £170,000.00
- Race Details: The Strensall Stakes is a Group 3 race that opens the final day of the Ebor Festival. This race over just over 1 mile is a key event for middle-distance horses looking to step up in class, offering a significant prize and attracting a competitive field.
2:25 PM – The Sky Bet Melrose Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap)
- Race Distance: 1 mile and 6 furlongs
- Conditions: Open to 3-year-olds
- Prize Money: £170,000.00
- Race Details: The Melrose Handicap is a prestigious Heritage Handicap race for three-year-olds over 1 mile and 6 furlongs. Often referred to as the “Ebor for three-year-olds,” it attracts some of the best young stayers and provides a thrilling contest.
3:00 PM – The Sky Bet City of York Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2)
- Race Distance: 7 furlongs
- Conditions: Open to horses aged 3 years and older
- Prize Money: £500,000.00
- Race Details: The City of York Stakes is a Group 2 race over 7 furlongs, offering a substantial prize fund. This race often features a mix of top milers and sprinters, making it a highly competitive and exciting event.
3:35 PM – The Sky Bet Ebor Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap)
- Race Distance: 1 mile and 6 furlongs
- Conditions: Open to horses aged 4 years and older
- Prize Money: £500,000.00
- Race Details: The Ebor Handicap is the feature race of the festival, one of the most prestigious handicap races in the UK. Run over 1 mile and 6 furlongs, it attracts a large and competitive field, with horses from across Europe vying for the substantial prize. The Ebor is a true test of stamina and strategy, making it a highlight of the racing calendar.
4:10 PM – The Sky Bet Constantine Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap)
- Race Distance: 6 furlongs
- Conditions: Open to horses aged 3 years and older
- Prize Money: £100,000.00
- Race Details: The Constantine Handicap is a 6-furlong sprint race and another Heritage Handicap on the final day. This race features a competitive field of sprinters and offers an exciting and fast-paced spectacle.
4:45 PM – The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race)
- Race Distance: 5 furlongs
- Conditions: Open to 2-year-olds
- Prize Money: £100,000.00
- Race Details: The Julia Graves Roses Stakes is a Listed race for two-year-olds, run over 5 furlongs. This race provides an opportunity for promising juveniles to showcase their speed and potential in a competitive setting.
5:20 PM – The Sky Bet Finale Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap)
- Race Distance: 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 88 yards
- Conditions: Open to horses aged 3 years and older, with a rating of 0-105
- Prize Money: £100,000.00
- Race Details: The Finale Handicap is the concluding race of the Ebor Festival, a Heritage Handicap run over just over 1 mile and 2 furlongs. This race often features a large and diverse field, providing a fitting and competitive end to the festival.
