Day two of York’s Dante Festival delivered a string of eye-catching performances and tight finishes as the Knavesmire produced another afternoon of competitive racing, with several rising names enhancing their reputations across the card.
The 2026 Dante Festival at York Racecourse will see £1.6 million in prize money up for grabs across three days on the Knavesmire, with several standout names already shaping up as leading contenders for the key races.
The 2026 Flat season is nearly here, bringing the return of pure speed and world-class racing to the British turf. From the historic Triple Crown to the glamour of Royal Ascot and Goodwood, it’s time to prepare for a summer of elite sporting excellence.
Joseph O’Brien added another landmark victory to his glittering training career as A Piece Of Heaven stormed home to land the Chester Cup on the final day of the Chester May Festival.
Punchestown delivered another dramatic afternoon on Day Three, headlined by an emotional farewell as Bob Olinger signed off his career with a superb victory in the Champion Stayers Hurdle.
The stage is set for the Punchestown Gold Cup, the standout contest of the festival, as Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File renew their compelling rivalry in what promises to be a high-class staying chase.
Willie Mullins strikes early with treble as Grade 1 shocks and emotional farewell headline opening day.
The curtain came down on the British jumps season in typically compelling fashion at Sandown, where the Bet365 Gold Cup delivered a thrilling finish, championship honours were confirmed, and a mix of celebration and heartbreak defined the day.
National Hunt racing grips fans like no other discipline. Horses return season after season, rivalries build, reputations grow, and legends are made in front of packed stands and roaring crowds.
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