Inaugurated 1843 Sponsor Betfred Distance 1m 6f (2,816 metres) | Race type Flat Website York | |
Location York Racecourse
York, England | ||
The Ebor Handicap is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
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History
The event is named after the shortened form of Eboracum, the Roman name for York. It was first run in 1843, and it was originally known as the Great Ebor Handicap. The race was introduced by John Orton, a newly appointed Clerk of the Course at York. It was initially contested over 2 miles, but its distance was later cut by 2 furlongs.
The planned running of the Ebor Handicap in 2008 was abandoned because of a waterlogged track. It was replaced by an event at Newbury called the Newburgh Handicap, a reference to the town's original Norman name.
The race is now held on the final day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. It is currently the most valuable flat handicap in Europe.
Winners since 1978
a The 2008 running took place at Newbury over 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 61 yards.