York Ebor Festival 2008
19th - 22nd August
World class racing meets with High Society for the biggest occasion of the year.
Knavesmire ranks as several jockey’s favourite racecourse. August’s Ebor Festival is the highlight of the second half of the Flat season in Britain. The entire three-day programme is contested by some of the world’s top horses and riders.
Superb Hospitality Facility
Our hospitality marquees are situated in the heart of the racecourse, just yards from the Winning Post opposite the grandstand. Private marquees are available for 40 guests. Bookings of 2 upwards can be made in our restaurant marquee.
Daily Features
Tuesday 19 August
Juddmonte International Day (Group 1) - £525,000
Gates Open-11.00am First Race-13.30pm Last Race-17.00pm
Wednesday 20 August
totesport Ebor Day – £200,000
Gates Open-11.00am First Race-13.30pm Last Race-17.00pm
Thursday 21 August – Ladies Day
The Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) - £290,000
Gates Open-11.00am First Race-13.30pm Last Race-17.00pm
Friday 22 August
The Coolmore Nunthorpe (Group 1) - £220,000
Gates Open-11.00am First Race-13.30pm Last Race-17.00pm
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