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Jo Mason after winning the Sky Bet Trophy
Added: Saturday 10th October 2026
Coul Angel, ridden by Jo Mason and trained by Mick Appleby won the Sky Bet Trophy, the highlight of the final day of York's season.
Mason also another big field contest at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Sondad when todays winner was back in third.
Mason, who regards York as her local track, hit the front a furlong out to see off the fast finishing Advertised by a neck.
She spoke with Mike Vince.
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Anna Lisa Balding on Andrew Balding being crowned 2026 Champion Trainer
Added: Saturday 10th October 2026
Andrew Balding has been crowned Champion Trainer at York in 2026, winning the Blue Frog Trophy for the second time in three years.
A terrific battle with holder William Haggas finally went Balding's way when Royal Authority made a winning debut in the fifth race on the final day of the season.
Balding's wife and assistant Anna Lisa has been much in evidence on the Knavesmire this season.
She spoke with Mike Vince.
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Duran Fentiman on Copper Knight's Retirement
Added: Friday 9th October 2026
Jockey Duran Fentiman has described Copper Knight as the perfect racehorse as he brought the curtain down on a remarkable career lasting more than a decade at York.
In house 38th race at his beloved Knavesmire and his 128th start in all the 12 year old finished seventh in the france named in hs honour, with Fentiman in the saddle.
He's been a special horse for the family as his wife rides him at home and his son Warren, now a leading apprentice has also been on board.
An emotional Duran spoke with Mike Vince.
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Oisin Murphy on Asfoora hope
Added: Thursday 20th August 2026
Australian sprint star Asfoora bids for back to back wins in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, the weeks big sprint and the feature of day 3 of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.
In what may turn out to be the final race of the 8 year olds career, she faces an international field down the flying five furlongs on the Knavesmire.
She looked to be finding some form last time out at Goodwood.
Like 12 months ago she'll be ridden by Oisin Murphy, who has been speaking with Mike Vince
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2027 Season at a glance
- Dante Festival 2027 | Wed 12 - Fri 14 May
- May Spring Meeting 2027 | Sat 22 May
- June Meeting 2027 | Fri 11 - Sat 12 June
- Summer Music Saturday 2027 | Sat 26 June
- John Smith's Meeting 2027 | Fri 9 - Sat 10 July
- Music Showcase Weekend 2027 | Fri 23 - Sat 24 July
- Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2027 | Wed 18 - Sat 21 August
- September Sunday 2027 | Sun 5 September
- October Meeting 2027 | Fri 8 - Sat 9 October
