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PUNTER NOTES IRISH RAIDERS: Andy Newton casts eye over facts and figures for York punters’ highlight

Andy Newton delves into the trends behind the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap, highlighting why Irish-trained runners have dominated Europe’s richest flat handicap in recent years.

The end of August always brings one of the absolute highlights of the racing calendar - the four-day York Ebor Meeting.

Even with massive, top-tier Group 1contests like the Juddmonte International and the Nunthorpe Stakes on the bill, ask almost any racing fan and they’ll tell you the ultra-competitive
Ebor Handicap is the best betting heat of the entire festival.
This year’s meeting will run from Wednesday August 19 to 22- with the Ebor on the final day.
Success
Lately, the Ebor Handicap has become a race where Irish trainers-usually more famous for raiding the Cheltenham Festival-have enj...

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