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Ebor Festival concludes with crowd gathering at York

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Ebor Festival concludes with crowd gathering at York

Summary

The final day of the Ebor Festival is currently taking place at York's Knavesmire, drawing a sell-out crowd. The Ebor Handicap, a prominent race since 1843, serves as the event's centerpiece. Notable entries include Love Me Tender, who may secure a fourth Ebor win for trainer Willie Mullins. The festival emphasizes both entertainment for punters and the competitive nature of handicap racing. Live updates are ongoing as the event progresses.

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•Final day of the Ebor Festival is underway at York.
•Sell-out crowd expected at the Knavesmire.
•Ebor Handicap has been a feature race since 1843.
•Love Me Tender is a contender for trainer Willie Mullins.
•Live updates are being provided as the event unfolds.

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12:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — Ebor Festival’s final day from York: horse racing – live

What they're saying

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Live updates as festival concludes on Saturday Love Me Tender can give Mullins fourth Ebor win Drop Greg an email with your thoughts Hello from the Knavesmire in York, where Dick Turpin came to a sticky end back in 1739 and racehorses have been contesting the Ebor Handicap since 1843. It’s the fourth and final day of York’s festival meeting and that, of course, means that the Ebor itself is the centrepiece of the card for a sell-out crowd. Ever since its inception, the Ebor has been, unashamedly, a race for the punters – but also a handicap that is more than “just” a handicap. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Greg Wood at York

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The Guardian SportAug 22, 2026, 12:02 PM
Ebor Festival’s final day from York: horse racing – live
Live updates as festival concludes on Saturday Love Me Tender can give Mullins fourth Ebor win Drop Greg an email with your thoughts Hello from the Knavesmire in York, where Dick Turpin came to a sticky end back in 1739 and racehorses have been contesting the Ebor Handicap since 1843. It’s the fourth and final day of York’s festival meeting and that, of course, means that the Ebor itself is the centrepiece of the card for a sell-out crowd. Ever since its inception, the Ebor has been, unashamedly, a race for the punters – but also a handicap that is more than “just” a handicap. Continue reading...

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