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 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.
- •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.
"Sky Sports Racing's Kevin Blake is back with two picks on day three of York's Ebor meeting, including a 33/1 Nunthorpe Stakes fancy.
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