Applications open for the 2026 Ernest Cooper Macmillan Ride of Their Lives

Added: Tuesday 14th October 2025

The search is on for 12 riders who will get the chance to compete in the annual Ernest Cooper Macmillan Ride of their Lives at York Racecourse next June.

The race is part of British Racing's biggest charity day which raises hundreds of thousands every year for Macmillan Cancer Support.

You need to meet a minimum commitment to fund raising and prove to the judges you deserve the right to a coveted place and the time to prepare for a once in a lifetime experience.

Elizabeth Anderson rode in the race in 2025 and cannot speak highly enough of the whole experience.

She's been speaking with Mike Vince.

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Paul Mulrennan speaks to Mike Vince ahead of the 2025 Coral Sprint Trophy

Added: Friday 10th October 2025

A maximum field will line up for the Coral Sprint Trophy, the highlight of the final day of York's season on the Knavesmire on Saturday.

It's a hotly contested contest with Red Strike bidding to win the £100,000 cavalry charge for the third time in four years.

His rivals include the Michael Dods trained pair of Northern Ticker and Commanche Falls, separated by just a head when they fought out the finish to the Constantine Handicap at the Ebor Festival.

Jockey Paul Mulrennan, who won the friday feature on Astrazar in a desperate photo finish, will ride Northern Ticker.

He's been speaking with Mike Vince

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David Egan ahead of the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes

Added: Thursday 21st August 2025

17 sprinters will charge down the 5 furlong straight in the fastest race of York's Ebor Festival, the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes, the Group 1 highlight of Day 3 on the Knavesmire.

It's a wide open renewal, with the field including two two year olds bidding to join an illustrious list of those who have hit the jackpot in their first season in the sport.

Asfoora is a welcome visitor from Australia while the Irish challenge is headed by Arizona Blaze.

His jockey David Egan has been speaking with Mike Vince.

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Kieran Shoemark ahead of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks

Added: Wednesday 20th August 2025

The dual Oaks heroine Minnie Hauk is the star turn on day 2 of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.

She's hot favourite for the featured Pertemps Yorkshire Oaks, which has attracted a small but select field.

Her rivals include Qilin Queen, a good winner in France last time and is trained by Ed Walker, who has enjoyed much success in recent years at York.

She'll be ridden by Kieren Shoemark, who has been speaking with Mike Vince.

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