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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Danny McMenamin wins the Jump Jockey Nunthorpe

Added: Saturday 26th July 2025

Northern based jockey Danny McMenamin has added his name to the roll of honour of the Sky Bet jump jockeys Nunthorpe Stakes winners after booting Air Force One home to a thrilling victory from 18 rivals at York.

McMenamin, from Northern Ireland, sported the colours of the late Reg Bond as was a hugely popular winner for Yorkshire trainer Geoff Oldroyd.

Here's McMenamin speaking with Mike Vince.

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Clifford Lee wins the £150,000 Sky Bet York Stakes

Added: Saturday 26th July 2025

The seven year old Royal Champion trained by Karl Burke and ridden by Clifford Lee has won the £150,000 Group 2 Sky Bet York Stakes, the feature race of the Music Showcase weekend on the Knavesmire.

He quickened away down the straight to beat the favourite Almaqam decisively and keep the prize in Yorkshire for the first time since 2019.

Here's winning jockey Clifford Lee with Mike Vince

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Fox Legacy wins the 66th John Smith's Cup

Added: Saturday 12th July 2025

The 10-1 shot Fox Legacy has landed the £200,000 John Smiths Cup- Europe's richest middle distance handicap at York.

Despite being drawn widest of all he stayed on well to beat Sea that Storm and the favourite Archivist, to hand trainer Andrew Balding a third win in the race in the last seven years.

Here's winning jockey PJ McDonald savouring a first success in the race, speaking with Mike Vince trackside. 

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