York’s Ebor Festival gets underway on Wednesday with a blockbuster Juddmonte International, as Ombudsman and Constitution River go head-to-head in what promises to be one of the races of the season.
The opening day of York’s Ebor Festival will begin with one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes of the season as Ombudsman and Constitution River headline a nine-runner field for Wednesday’s Juddmonte International.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Kalpana could face up to 14 rivals when she bids for another Group One success in next week’s Yorkshire Oaks at York.
The York Ebor Festival has long been a stage for some of racing’s brightest young talents, with several of its two-year-old contests providing an early glimpse of horses who go on to enjoy Group 1 success and Classic glory.
Nicky Henderson admits he is becoming “less and less optimistic” about Constitution Hill making his eagerly anticipated return at Windsor later this month, although the trainer already has an alternative plan in place.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s promising stayer Point Of Law has been sold to Australian trainer Ciaron Maher, bringing an end to his time in Britain as he prepares for an autumn campaign Down Under.
Ombudsman and Constitution River have taken another step towards a highly anticipated clash in the Juddmonte International after both horses were among 10 confirmed for the opening-day feature at York.
George Scott believes Caballo De Mar’s decision to bypass Goodwood could give the Group 1 winner a significant advantage when he takes on Trawlerman again in the Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup at York.
The York Ebor Festival is almost here, with four days of high-class racing set to take centre stage at the Knavesmire.
Bow Echo may have had just six starts, but the son of Night Of Thunder packed an extraordinary amount into his brief racing career.
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