Willie Mullins can master the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor once again with his number one contender HIPOP DE LOIRE (3.35). The dual-purpose performer was an unlucky fifth a year ago when Colin Keane got no sort of run in the closing stages. One in the clear, the stayer motored home for fifth, four-and-a-half lengths behind fellow Irish raider Magical Zoe.

The Queen delighted racegoers but saw her hopes of a win dashed as she attended the second day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse. Camilla watched as three of her horses were beaten on Ladies Day at the North Yorkshire venue.

City of York Council leader Claire Douglas (Image: Supplied) Councillor Claire Douglas said: "Many of you will have seen the Union flag and flag of St George going up on lampposts in parts of our city. "For many people in this country the flags are a symbol of patriotism.

Rosallion was a late absentee due to a bruised foot in the Aug. 17 Prix Jacques le Marois (G1) and the City of York came at the right time as a stand-in group 1 target. It is presumed the minor ailment which forced a late rethink has left no ill effects. A colt with Rosallion's stallion potential would be left alone otherwise.

Racegoers at York on Saturday will have the chance to use the new 'QuickCard', developed and designed specifically for casual fans and newcomers to the sport.

Front runner NIGHT RAIDER (3.35) has speed to burn for the Group One Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes. The colt was once a Classic prospect for Karl Burke and ran in the 2,000 Guineas of 2024 won by Notable Speech.

Voting for the Racing Post Readers' Award goes live at 5pm on Saturday, August 23 and affords the opportunity to have your say on the racecourse that has provided the best customer service, value and experience over the last year.

YORK RACECOURSE hosts its Ebor meeting this week with four days of action on the flat. New Betfred customers who register an account and deposit a tenner on the meeting will be rewarded with £50

York-based train operator LNER said various large-scale events are taking place across the city and Yorkshire.

Queen Camilla removed her tie-waist coat to reveal a beautiful floral dress as she made her way to York Racecourse for the second day of the 2025 Sky Bet Ebor Festival. The 78 year