Horse Racing stats man, Andy has contributed to OLBG for 18 years - An Ipswich fan and F1 fanatic, he also contributes EFL football and Motor Sport opinion.
2025 Ebor Handicap Preview
Ran on the Saturday of the York Ebor Festival, The Ebor Handicap, one of Europe's richest flat handicaps has a prize fund of £500,000 and has been won by an array of top stayers over the years.
The great Sea Pigeon won the Ebor in 1978 to go with his two Chester Cups and two Champion Hurdles, other notable winners include Further Flight, Sergeant Cecil and Purple Moon.
It's a Class 2 handicap that is open to runners aged four or older and is run over one mile and five furlongs.
Ebor Handicap Information:
If you are interested in other predictions at York then head over to the York tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information, head down to the Other Principal Races at York Racecourse section for links to these.
How competitive is the Ebor Handicap market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2013 when the race had an over-round of 123%. The race in 2023 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 139%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Ebor Handicap, the over-round has been 130%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £130 which is bet.
Ebor Handicap Trends:
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 20 if you had followed the winner of the Ebor Handicap next time out then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out, would have returned an LSP of +27.00. Whilst we wait for the 2025 Ebor Handicap remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was All The Good, trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Dane O'Neill who set the fastest winning time in the Ebor Handicap, the runner won the race in a time of 2:52.05 when winning the race in 2008. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Roger Varian and jockey Andrea Atzeni with Fujaira Prince who set the slowest winning time, the race-winning time was 3:04.22 in the 2020 renewal.
These are the top three quickest-run Ebor Handicap over the last 20 renewals:
- All The Good (2:52.05) in 2008
- Mustajeer (2:52.97) in 2019
- Muntahaa (2:53.48) in 2018
Ebor Handicap Past Winners
Here are the Ebor Handicap past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the horse which won along with the age & weight of the horse. Also detailed is the stall where the horse came from and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Ebor Handicap are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 2:58.21 | Magical Zoe (IRE) 6yo 9-6 (1 of 20) 11/2F | W J Lee Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2023 2:56.41 | Absurde (FR) 5yo 9-7 (24 of 22) 7/1 | Frankie Dettori W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2022 2:58.03 | Trawlerman (IRE) 4yo 9-3 (20 of 20) 9/1 | Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2021 2:56.10 | Sonnyboyliston (IRE) 4yo 9-8 (14 of 20) 10/1 | Ben Coen J P Murtagh (IRE) |
| 2020 3:04.22 | Fujaira Prince (IRE) 6yo 9-8 (12 of 21) 11/2F | Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian (GB) |
| 2019 2:52.97 | Mustajeer (GB) 6yo 9-5 (2 of 22) 16/1 | Colin Keane G M Lyons (IRE) |
| 2018 2:53.48 | Muntahaa (IRE) 5yo 9-9 (21 of 20) 11/1 | Jim Crowley John Gosden (GB) |
| 2017 2:56.54 | Nakeeta (GB) 6yo 9-0 (18 of 19) 12/1 | Callum Rodriguez (5lbs) Iain Jardine (GB) |
| 2016 2:56.13 | Heartbreak City (FR) 6yo 9-1 (15 of 20) 15/2 | Adam McNamara (5lbs) A J Martin (IRE) |
| 2015 3:00.16 | Litigant (GB) 7yo 9-1 (6 of 19) 33/1 | Oisin Murphy Joseph Tuite (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Ebor Handicap have been based:
- GB: 12 winners with an additional 47 placings from 333 runners
- IRE: 8 winners with an additional 11 placings from 56 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 2 runners
- GER: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Ebor Handicap Trainer Statistics
There are multiple leading trainers in the Ebor Handicap over the last 20 renewals with Saeed bin Suroor, W P Mullins and J P Murtagh having all won the race two times. Saeed bin Suroor winners have been with All The Good (2008) and Willing Foe (2012). W P Mullins winners have been with Sesenta (2009) and Absurde (2023). J P Murtagh winners have been with Mutual Regard (2014) and Sonnyboyliston (2021). Multiple trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Ebor Handicap, Andrew Balding (0-17), William Haggas (0-14), Jim Goldie (0-12), Hughie Morrison (0-11), Sir Michael Stoute (0-11) and Alan King (0-10) have all failed to produce a single winner despite sending multiple runners to the race.
Here are some of the top Ebor Handicap trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saeed bin Suroor | 14-2-6 | +25.00 | +20.08 |
| W P Mullins | 14-2-3 | +20.00 | +9.64 |
| J P Murtagh | 3-2-2 | +29.00 | +17.75 |
| Brian Ellison | 10-1-2 | +16.00 | +9.63 |
| A J Martin | 9-1-3 | -0.50 | +2.07 |
| John Gosden | 8-1-3 | +4.00 | +4.95 |
| Roger Varian | 5-1-2 | +1.50 | +1.94 |
| Jane Chapple-Hyam | 4-1-2 | +97.00 | +61.75 |
| G M Lyons | 3-1-2 | +14.00 | +12.63 |
| Iain Jardine | 3-1-2 | +10.00 | +7.50 |
Ebor Handicap Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Ebor Handicap over the last 20 renewals is Frankie Dettori who has won the race three times with those three winners coming from Willing Foe (2012), Trawlerman (2022) and Absurde (2023). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Ebor Handicap is Jamie Spencer (2 wins). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Ebor Handicap, Daniel Tudhope has ridden 13 runners to the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Ebor Handicap jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Dettori | 11-3-5 | +20.00 | +12.45 |
| Jamie Spencer | 12-2-5 | +7.50 | +8.38 |
| Jim Crowley | 13-1-1 | -1.00 | -5.12 |
| Gary Carroll | 5-1-2 | +21.00 | +16.26 |
| Andrea Atzeni | 5-1-2 | +1.50 | +1.94 |
| Tom Queally | 5-1-1 | +1.00 | -0.87 |
| J F Egan | 4-1-3 | +97.00 | +62.81 |
| Oisin Murphy | 4-1-2 | +30.00 | +19.51 |
| Callum Rodriguez | 3-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.50 |
| Dane O'Neill | 2-1-1 | +24.00 | +14.63 |
2025 Ebor Handicap Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 19, 1, 5, 2, 10, 7, 4, 4, 4, (12, 13), 14, 2, 12, 9, 1, (17, 18), 20, 2, 1
The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (78%) - In a field of 7 - 20 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Placed within last 3 starts
- 20 / 20 (83%) - In a field of 7 - 19 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 16/1 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Highest Run is not G2/Cl3/Cl5
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Fewer than 4 races (90 Days)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Had 5 - 20 placings (Career)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Beaten no more -11½l (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Sex is not Colt/Filly
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Fewer than 3 wins (Jockey)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - In a field of 8 - 29 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Fewer than 13 races (Class)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Ran in 6 - 32 races (Career)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Ran over 7f - 2m (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Fewer than 11 races (Higher Class)
Remember to use the trends listed above along with the York racing predictions to see if you can find the winner of the Ebor Handicap. If you are a newcomer to horse racing betting, then the number of types of bets can be scary! Don't let that put you off though, head over to this Types Of Horse Racing Bet article and have a read, you will then have a better knowledge of betting on racing in the future and there are plenty of other articles in the OLBG Betting School too.
Are you already a member? If not, then why not? With over £6,000 given away each month in the tipster competition, why not get involved? Remember, It is completely FREE! So, head over to the registration page to sign up today! If you are already a member, then share your thoughts on the Ebor Handicap by adding a tip on the race here.
Ebor Handicap Trend Analysis
The trend factor which had produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +103.50 is when runners had 0 career starts at the track. The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 1 career place over further, when backing these the trend shows a record of 0-70.
Here are the most recent winning draws along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2024: Winner in 1 (8,10,16) [20 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 24 (3,15,21) [22 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 20 (9,8,13) [20 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 14 (3,10,9) [20 Runners]
- 2020: Winner in 12 (14,13,21) [21 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Ebor Handicap is Ascot, there has been a total number of 5 winners of this race who ran at Ascot last time out. The next best course which has produced the second most winners is Galway, there has been a total number of 4 winners of this race who ran at Galway last time out.
The race is open to both sexes with the Male runners having produced a total of 18 winners from a total of 369 runners whilst the Female runners have produced 2 winners from a total of 23 runners.
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Ebor Handicap despite multiple attempts:
- Montjeu (0 Wins from 13 runners)
- Frankel (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Sea The Stars (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Teofilo (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 9 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Mudawin in 2006, winning for Jane Chapple-Hyam at odds of 100/1 under the guidance of J F Egan. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals there have been 3 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find you a bet on the 2025 Ebor Handicap.
Other Principal races during the York Ebor Festival
Remember to head over to the York predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters support in the Ebor Handicap. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the Ebor Festival with links to each race blog and information for last year's winners.
Wednesday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight on the opening day of the Ebor Festival is the Juddmonte International, a Group 1 race with a purse of £1.25m which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Symphony Group Handicap | Jm Jungle (IRE) 4yo - 10/1 | John & Sean Quinn Jason Hart |
| 14:25 York Acomb Stakes | The Lion In Winter (IRE) 2yo - 2/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:00 York Great Voltigeur Stakes | Los Angeles (IRE) 3yo - 5/4 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:35 York Juddmonte International Stakes | City Of Troy (USA) 3yo - 5/4 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:10 York York Ebor Festival Stayers Handicap | Extensio (IRE) 7yo - 14/1 | P F O'Donnell J M Sheridan |
Thursday at the Ebor Festival
The fillies and mares take centre stage on Thursday at the festival in the Yorkshire Oaks, another Group 1 which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Lowther Stakes | Celandine (GB) 2yo - 13/2 | Ed Walker Tom Marquand |
| 14:25 York Premier Yearling Stakes | Diligently (GB) 2yo - 22/1 | Clive Cox Rossa Ryan |
| 15:00 York Clipper Handicap | Thunder Run (IRE) 3yo - 6/1 | K R Burke David Egan |
| 15:35 York Yorkshire Oaks | Content (IRE) 3yo - 3/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:10 York Galtres Stakes | Scenic (FR) 4yo - 8/1 | Ed Walker Oisin Murphy |
Friday at the Ebor Festival
The British Champion Series race for Friday at the Ebor Festival is the 500k Nunthrope over the sprint distance of five furlongs. The Lonsdale Cup is also part of the British Champion Series on Friday.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York York Ebor Festival Sky Bet Handicap | Shadow Dance (GB) 4yo - 6/1 | Roger Varian James Doyle |
| 14:25 York Lonsdale Cup | Vauban (FR) 6yo - 11/2 | W P Mullins William Buick |
| 15:00 York Gimcrack Stakes | Cool Hoof Luke (GB) 2yo - 8/1 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| 15:35 York Nunthorpe Stakes | Bradsell (GB) 4yo - 3/1 | Archie Watson Hollie Doyle |
Saturday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight on the final day of the Ebor Festival is the Ebor Handicap itself, a stamina testing class two handicap which carries a purse of 500k.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Strensall Stakes | See The Fire (GB) 3yo - 3/1 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| 14:25 York Melrose Heritage Handicap | Tabletalk (IRE) 3yo - 12/1 | Tom Clover Rossa Ryan |
| 15:00 York City of York Stakes | Breege (GB) 4yo - 33/1 | John & Sean Quinn Colin Keane |
| 15:35 York Ebor Handicap | Magical Zoe (IRE) 6yo - 11/2 | Henry De Bromhead W J Lee |
| 16:45 York Roses Stakes | Tropical Storm (GB) 2yo - 5/2 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
Article Contributor Information
We are blessed with an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to creating and maintaining this Ebor Handicap Preview are at hand, Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse racing tips team team looking after the tipsters and managing the tips settlement, whilst also creating and managing all of the horse racing event previews for Flat Racing.
Darren Brett
Tipster Competition Manager
Andy Powell
Content Editor
Other Principal Races at York Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the York racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in May (Dante Festival)
- Churchill Tyres Handicap
- Duke of York Stakes
- Jorvik Stakes
- Musidora Stakes
- Dante Stakes
- Hambleton Stakes
- Lindum York Handicap
- Middleton Stakes
- Knights Solicitors Handicap
- Yorkshire Cup
