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Kevin Blake offers picks for Nunthorpe Stakes at York Ebor Festival

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:14 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kevin Blake offers picks for Nunthorpe Stakes at York Ebor Festival

Summary

Kevin Blake shares his selections for day three of the York Ebor Festival, focusing on the Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes scheduled for 3:35 PM. He highlights STARLUST as a 33/1 outsider with a quirky profile, returning to training after a stint at stud. Blake also notes Oklahoma as a strong contender in the British Stallion Farms EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes, featuring Aidan O'Brien's promising debut performer. The ongoing festival is poised for intense competition as it reaches the halfway point.

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Key Details

•Kevin Blake's picks include STARLUST for Nunthorpe Stakes.
•Nunthorpe Stakes starts at 3:35 PM during Ebor Festival.
•STARLUST previously finished third in this race two years ago.
•Oklahoma is another notable horse in the day's maiden stakes.
•Ebor Festival showcases top racing talent at York.

What they're saying

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Sky Sports Racing's Kevin Blake reveals a trio of picks as York's Ebor Festival concludes with yet another wildly-competitive card on day four on Saturday.
— Sky Sports