Ebor Day at York: Outsiders, horses for courses and key trends for the big race
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YORK
22 August 2026
Saturday 22nd August
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Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Notable Speech
Selected at:
3/1
Notable Speech only made his debut in January of his three-year-old year and still managed to win the 2000 Guineas. Also landing the Sussex Stakes that year, he won the Lockinge this season and brings the highest level of form to the table for this 7f Group 1.
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Runner
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C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Returns to optimum trip after a luckless run in the Sussex; good/faster ground suits best
7-1517
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 118
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G1 | 9-10 | 7/12 | Bow Echo (6L) | 17/2 | 119 | 113 |
| 28 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | G2 | 9-6 | 1/8 | Rogue Diplomat (nk) | 10/11F | 119 | 117 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | G1 | 9-5 | 5/18 | Almeraq (1½L) | 6/1 | 119 | 114 |
| 9 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | L | 9-10 | 1/11 | Myal (5½L) | 6/5F | 115 | 120 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Fle Flemington | 8f Hy | G1 | 9-4 | 7/9 | Ceolwulf (15L) | 20/1 | - | 86 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Ran Randwick | 8f Gd | G1 | 9-4 | 12/12 | Ceolwulf (7¼L) | 17/5 | - | 103 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Impressed in a Group 2 on soft last season so this week's rain brings him into it
10-926
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 114
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | G2 | 9-6 | 6/8 | Lake Forest (4¼L) | 9/1 | 115 | 105 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | G3 | 9-10 | 2/11 | Paborus (1½L) | 17/2 | 115 | 113 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Jan Riyadh | 7f GF | G2 | 9-0 | 9/13 | Reef Runner (6¼L) | 14/1 | - | 95 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 14/16 | Cicero's Gift (10½L) | 40/1 | 115 | 96 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | G2 | 9-2 | 1/11 | King's Gamble (3¾L) | 13/2 | 110 | 117 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | G2 | 9-3 | 3/10 | More Thunder (2½L) | 12/1 | 105 | 113 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Graduate from the handicap ranks; Group 3 winner last time but now dining at the top table
15-271
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 110
Days: 72
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Sft | G3 | 9-9 v | 1/7 | Audience (¾L) | 6/4F | 110 | 111 |
| 17 May 26 | Naa Naas | 7f Gd | L | 9-11 v | 7/8 | Wannabe Royal (7½L) | 13/8F | 111 | 89 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f Sft | G3 | 9-0 b | 2/10 | Dreamliner (½L) | 17/2 | 110 | 115 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-11 v | 5/20 | Crown Of Oaks (2L) | 4/1F | 109 | 113 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-5 v | 1/15 | Hickory (1¾L) | 9/4F | 103 | 115 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-7 v | 1/20 | Great Acclaim (1½L) | 100/30F | 95 | 107 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 11 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (42%)
Top-class miler who should be fine back at 7f, but faster ground would be preferred
11-416
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 124
Days: 67
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 6/9 | Ten Bob Tony (4¼L) | 9/4F | 125 | 112 |
| 16 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | G1 | 9-2 | 1/10 | More Thunder (2L) | 2/1F | 122 | 126 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Kee Keeneland | 8f Fm | G1 | 8-11 | 4/7 | Zulu Kingdom (1¾L) | 11/10F | - | 115 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Dma Del Mar | 8f Fm | G1 | 9-0 | 1/13 | Formidable Man (1½L) | 13/5F | - | 124 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Woo Woodbine | 8f Fm | G1 | 8-12 | 1/9 | My Boy Prince (1¾L) | 2/5F | - | 123 |
| 17 Aug 25 | Dea Deauville | 8f GS | G1 | 9-6 | 2/10 | Diego Velazquez (hd) | 5/1 | - | 120 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (31%)
Back from another absence to win a 6f Group 3 on the AW; fine at 7f but more needed here
1/13-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 113
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | G3 | 9-5 | 1/11 | Marvelman (1½L) | 15/2 | 109 | 114 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | G3 | 9-8 | 3/8 | Quinault (1½L) | 4/1 | 111 | 111 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 3 | 9-8 | 1/6 | Mount Athos (2¼L) | 6/4F | 103 | 117 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-2 | 1/12 | Bobby Bennu (5L) | 3/1F | 90 | 109 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Yor York | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-13 | 7/16 | Treasure Time (7½L) | 8/1 | 90 | 84 |
| 20 May 24 | Crl Carlisle | 7f GF | 5Nv | 9-9 | 1/11 | Jonny Concrete (3L) | EvensF | - | 91 |
Only had six races and has won a Group 2 and a Group 1; ventures over 7f for first time
/851-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 115
Days: 91
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | G2 | 9-8 | 7/10 | Comanche Brave (4¾L) | 6/1 | 115 | 102 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 1/19 | Lazzat (nk) | 200/1 | 100 | 119 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f Sft | 2 | 9-4 | 5/5 | Elegant Erin (3½L) | 11/2 | 106 | 86 |
| 24 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 8/9 | Symbol Of Honour (11L) | 17/2 | 106 | 77 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Hy | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 1/6 | La Bellota (nk) | 5/2 | - | 106 |
| 18 Aug 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GF | 32yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Sands Of Indi (5½L) | 10/11F | - | 93 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 5 wins from 7 starts at this distance (71%)
Royal Hunt Cup winner; massive effort on Group-race debut when 2nd to Lake Forest
-25712
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 113
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | G2 | 9-6 | 2/8 | Lake Forest (nk) | 16/1 | 104 | 116 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-0 | 1/28 | Blue Rc (1L) | 28/1 | 98 | 109 |
| 24 May 26 | Lon Longchamp | 8f GS | L | 9-1 | 7/8 | Seagulls Eleven (6¼L) | 67/10 | - | 100 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 | 5/24 | Linwood (2½L) | 12/1 | 98 | 102 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-3 | 2/21 | Urban Lion (nse) | 11/1 | 95 | 105 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-0 | 1/10 | Midnight Gun (nse) | 5/2F | 92 | 100 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Top-class 6f performer who wasn't stopping in last month's July Cup; ground concerns
9-1223
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 118
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | G1 | 9-8 t | 3/11 | Comanche Brave (1¼L) | 2/1F | 119 | 116 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | G1 | 9-5 t | 2/18 | Almeraq (nse) | 5/2 | 119 | 119 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | G1 | 9-0 t | 2/8 | Ka Ying Rising (4¼L) | 89/1 | 119 | 120 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Chk Chukyo | 6f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 1/18 | Red Mon Reve (2L) | 5/2F | - | 122 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-0 t | 9/13 | Ka Ying Rising (8¼L) | 32/1 | - | 102 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Nak Nakayama | 6f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 4/16 | Win Carnelian (1¾L) | 6/5F | - | 113 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Won the Queen Anne and then a closing fourth in the Sussex; he'll be fine back at 7f
-48114
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 121
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G1 | 9-10 | 4/12 | Bow Echo (2¾L) | 16/1 | 121 | 121 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 1/9 | More Thunder (½L) | 50/1 | 112 | 122 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | G3 | 9-2 | 1/8 | Witness Stand (hd) | 11/2 | 110 | 115 |
| 9 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | L | 9-10 | 8/11 | Lake Forest (17L) | 3/1 | 111 | 74 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Cur Curragh | 7f Sft/Hy | L | 9-12 | 4/10 | Big Gossey (1¾L) | 11/4 | 112 | 107 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-4 | 13/19 | Powerful Glory (9L) | 28/1 | 112 | 90 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Classy at 6f and won at Goodwood on first attempt at 7f; has an eye-catching record here
9-1011
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 111
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | G3F | 9-9 | 1/13 | Sayidah Dariyan (nk) | 5/2F | 111 | 113 |
| 10 Jul 26 | Yor York | 6f GF | G3F | 9-6 | 1/13 | First Instinct (nk) | 3/1 | 111 | 111 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 18/18 | Almeraq (39L) | 33/1 | 111 | - |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | LF | 9-8 | 1/9 | Rosy Affair (hd) | 7/2 | 111 | 109 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-1 | 9/19 | Powerful Glory (7½L) | 13/2 | 111 | 92 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-2 | 3/17 | Big Mojo (1¼L) | 22/1 | 111 | 114 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Gimcrack winner; third in a Listed race on comeback and this is a new trip for him
11-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 113
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 26 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 3yL | 9-1 | 3/9 | Simplify (1¼L) | 9/1 | 113 | 105 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Yor York | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 1/8 | Rock On Thunder (1L) | 13/2 | - | 106 |
| 25 Jul 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 52yNv | 9-1 | 1/12 | Flying Comet (1L) | 5/1 | - | 81 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Group 1 winner last season, but it was a Group 2 he won latest and that was workmanlike
-27441
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 110
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 26 | Cur Curragh | 7f GF | G2 | 9-3 | 1/7 | Big Gossey (1½L) | 11/10F | 109 | 114 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/6 | Bow Echo (5¾L) | 50/1 | 109 | 108 |
| 23 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/9 | Gstaad (4¼L) | 28/1 | 110 | 110 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 7/14 | Bow Echo (13L) | 28/1 | 113 | 96 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Gd/Y | 3yG3 | 9-8 | 2/11 | Thesecretadversary (2½L) | 17/2 | 114 | 105 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | 2yG1 | 9-5 | 1/5 | True Love (1½L) | 10/1 | 102 | 110 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (36%)
On ground slower than good he boasts form figures of 114 in Group 1s at 7f and 1m
11-460
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 113
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 11/12 | Bow Echo (11½L) | 40/1 | 116 | 99 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 6/6 | Bow Echo (11½L) | 16/1 | 118 | 94 |
| 10 May 26 | Lon Longchamp | 8f VSft | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/13 | Rayif (1½L) | 9/10F | 119 | 113 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f VSft | 2yG1 | 9-0 | 1/7 | Campacite (1¾L) | 3/5F | - | 116 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Lon Longchamp | 7f VSft | 2yG1 | 9-0 | 1/9 | Nighttime (2½L) | 39/10 | - | 115 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 1/5 | Oxagon (1L) | 15/2 | - | 109 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Top-class 2yo at 7f; plenty to like about his fifth in the Sussex (had a troubled run)
114-25
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 118
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G1 | 9-2 | 5/12 | Bow Echo (4¼L) | 25/1 | 118 | 115 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 2/8 | Alparslan (1L) | 5/2 | 118 | 107 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 4/9 | Gewan (3L) | 9/2 | 118 | 111 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Y | 2yG1 | 9-5 | 1/6 | Gstaad (hd) | 15/2 | 113 | 116 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 2yG2 | 9-6 | 1/10 | Morris Dancer (shd) | 8/1 | 108 | 109 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 1/6 | Do Or Do Not (1L) | 18/1 | - | 105 |
Verdict
This week's rain may scupper some of the big names and there's good reason to believe that MARVELMAN could spring a surprise.
Marvelman
Betting Forecast:
100/30 Notable Speech,
11/2 Lake Forest,
Zavateri,
13/2 Ten Bob Tony,
9/1 Satono Reve,
12/1 Rogue Diplomat,
14/1 Puerto Rico,
16/1 Paborus,
Power Blue,
18/1 Marvelman,
Flora Of Bermuda,
33/1 Powerful Glory,
Lifeplan,
40/1 Native Warrior
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