The York Ebor Festival: A Racegoer’s Dream
Eventmasters are delighted to provide official York Ebor Festival corporate hospitality packages at the illustrious York Racecourse for 2021. This fabulous festival represents one of the final major meetings of the tremendous flat racing season and features Europe’s most affluent flat handicap race – The Ebor. Treat your valued clients and guests to one of the greatest racing events with the Dante Suite, Roberto Pavilion and Knavesmire Stand Private Box facility all providing an outstanding VIP experience to savour.
When is the York Ebor Festival?
The York Ebor Festival takes place annually each August and is undoubtedly one of the finest sporting and social events of the British summer. The Ebor Festival features world-class horse racing action across four glorious days on the venerable York Racecourse. The splendid York Ebor festival attracts the very finest horses year-on-year-out along with some of the most decorated jockeys in the business all vying to compete on the Knavesmire for the ultimate sporting accolade.
What races take place at the York Ebor Festival?
Taking place over four fabulous days, there are a number of fantastic races and events to look out for during the York Ebor Festival. Avid racegoers can indeed relish a delightful day of unrivalled racing with the feature races in particular certain to catch the eye.
Juddmonte International Day
The feature race on day one of the Ebor festival, Juddemonte International Day, is without a doubt, the Juddmonte International. The race is ranked as the singular best horse race in Britain by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities since 2015. This outstanding contest has been won by some of the sport’s finest specimens including the seemingly invincible Frankel, who soared to victory in 2012. The stunning win signified the colt’s thirteenth straight win, enhancing his reputation as one of the greatest horses in the sport’s colourful history.
Another year to remember was 2016 when Postponed continued his fantastic season as he took the Group One race in stunning style, a moment which trainer Roger Varian has reflected on as the highlight of his career.
But Juddmonte International Day does not only comprise one signature race as fans also take an avid interest in the Great Voltigeur Stakes; a competition which has produced 13 winners of the final classic of the season – the St Leger Stakes.
York Ebor Festival Ladies Day
York Ebor Ladies Day takes place on the second day of the festival and represents one of the most splendid events in the social and sporting calendar.
This sumptuous social occasion is synonymous with class, elegance and sophistication and is the signature event combining the very best in fabulous fashion and riveting horse racing. Ladies will once again flock in their thousands to York Racecourse for this extremely attractive day out as they compete furiously for the coveted prize of ‘Best Dressed Lady’.
Some might say that this wonderful day of revered fashion is just as important as the occasion itself. But the finery and luxury of the social event of the British summer belies the fact that it merely provides the backdrop for world-class, high octane action on the racetrack.
The sporting highlight of the day is certainly the Group One Yorkshire Oaks which takes centre stage on the sun-splashed second day.
Nunthorpe Day
Friday represents a fabulous day the at prestigious York Ebor Festival with Nunthorpe Day, offering distinguished guests the chance to witness one of the fastest and most exciting sprints of the season – The Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes. This five-furlong race is a quintessential element of the British Champions Series and often determines the finest sprinter in the country.
Ebor Day
Ebor Day is the final day of the York Ebor Festival features one of the greatest races in Europe – The Ebor Handicap. The race has been a permanent fixture on the Knavesmire since the 1840’s and it continues to hold the title as Europe’s richest flat handicap race. The fantastic air of this momentous occasion is truly like no other; the electrifying atmosphere that reverberates throughout the crowd as the horses thunder towards the finishing post is certainly an experience that will live long in the memory of any racegoer. It certainly promises be another splendid event this term.
York Ebor Festival Hospitality 2021
Eventmasters’ wide range of York Ebor Festival corporate hospitality packages are the perfect way to treat your valued clients and guests to a luxurious day of hospitality at one of the UK’s leading horse racing events. Experience the fantastic atmosphere and superb racing in VIP style from inside the Dante Suite and Roberto Pavilion – the two finest corporate hospitality facilities at York Racecourse.
