Juddmonte International to be worth £1.5m

Added: Wednesday 10th December 2025

York's flagship race, the Juddmonte International is to be worth one and a half million pounds in 2026, making it the most valuable race in York's history.

In addition,bonuses linking the winner with the Japan Cup are to be enhanced.

An extra quarter of a million pounds is being put into the race by York to try and attract overseas runners to the contest once again.

York's Head of Marketing & Sponsorship, James Brennan, has been speaking with Mike Vince.

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Hoping for further interest from Japan for the Juddmonte International

Added: Thursday 4th December 2025

York Racecourse are hoping for further interest from Japan in their flagship Juddmonte International in 2026.

Danon Decile finished fifth to Ombudsman on the Knavesmire in August and went on to third in last weekends Japan Cup in Tokyo. They also had a York runner in 2024.

York are expected to announce more details of their plans for the race and the prize money in the next couple of weeks, and Chief Executive William Derby, just back from being trackside for Japan's big race, won by a European trained horse for the first time has spoken positively of his hopes.

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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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