Inside your paper from Wednesday August 19 – Saturday August 22, 2026 you’ll find a free William Hill shop bet to celebrate the York Ebor festival. Don’t miss a £3 shop bet on Wednesday August 19 and Saturday August 22 – plus £2 shop bets on Thursday and Friday during the festival, valid for that day’s racing action.
One of the undisputed highlights of the british summer racing calendar is here – and the Express is bringing you a great starting line up for this iconic event. York’s 2026 Ebor Festival promises another blockbuster week, with elite runners and world-class riders ready to race. The £1.5 million Juddmonte International could deliver the headline clash, where Ombudsman is expected to defend his status against Eclipse hero Constitution River. The Nunthorpe Stakes could showcase Australian speedster Asfoora in one of the festival’s fastest contests. Among the jockeys, Ryan Moore, William Buick, Oisin Murphy and James Doyle look set to dominate the biggest races, ensuring another compelling chapter in one of Britain’s premier Flat racing festivals.
Make the most of summer’s four day racing extravaganza with your favourite paper – pick up your Express from Wednesday 19 until Saturday August 22, 2026 to get your hands on a free bet every day of the York Festival.