Ebor Festival Day 2 Tips - Best Bets & Predictions for York on Thursday
Day two of the Ebor Festival 2026 at York features a standout card with major races such as the Yorkshire Oaks and Lowther Stakes. Expert tips target big-value contenders like Ruby Moon, Weekend Roar, and Revels, alongside main market favorites. Notable recommendations include The Lost King for the feature handicap and Vauntingly in the Galtres Stakes. Three-year-olds get a nod in the fillies' handicap with Secret History and longshot Bella Lyra. Bettors are encouraged to take note of both front-runners and underdogs for strong value across the card.
- Free tips for the second day of the Ebor Festival
- The Yorkshire Oaks tops the billing at York on Thursday 20th August
- The Lost King, Vauntingly and Revels feature in our day two selections
- Ebor Festival Day 2 Racecard
- 1:50pm York - Lowther Stakes Tips
- 2:25pm York - Harry's Half Million Tips
- 3:00pm York - Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap Tips
- 3:35pm York - Yorkshire Oaks Tips
- 4:10pm York - Galtres Stakes Tips
- 4:45pm York - Nursery Handicap Tips
- 5:20pm York - Fillies' Handicap Tips
- Ebor Festival Day 2 Tips Summary
- Ebor Festival 2026 Day 2 FAQs
Day 2 Tips
The Ebor Festival rolls into its second day on Thursday, and punters have got another excellent card to sink their teeth into.
The Yorkshire Oaks headlines a strong card, which also features the Lowther Stakes and the historic Clipper Handicap. Here are our best betting tips through the full card on day two of the Ebor Festival.
Ebor Festival Day 2 Racecard
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 1:50pm | Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) 6f |
| 2:25pm | Harry's Half Million By Goffs (Class 2) 6f |
| 3:00pm | Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap) 1m |
| 3:35pm | Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) 1m4f |
| 4:10pm | British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race) 1m4f |
| 4:45pm | Mews Hotel Ossett EBF Stallions Nursery Handicap (Class 2) 7f |
| 5:20pm | British EBF Fillies' Handicap (Class 2) 7f |
2026 Ebor Festival Day 2 Tips
1:50pm York - Lowther Stakes Tips
It's great to see a healthy field of 19 declared for this Grade Two. Title-chasing Billy Loughnane is only riding at York one day this week, and he's making the trip to partner Royal Ascot winner Libertango, who dominates this betting heat.
RUBY MOON (25/1) finished a couple of places behind Libertango when George Boughey's favourite was beaten by Senorita Bonita in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes. Richard and Peter Fahey's filly went into that Group Two on the back of a maiden win at Carlisle, where she beat an 80-rated rival in Silesia as the top two pulled miles clear of their rivals.
Ryan Moore had to contend with a wide draw at Newmarket, and it took a little too long for the penny to drop, but once it did, Ruby Moon came home strongly, crossing the line just two lengths adrift of Libertango. The third from that contest, Alwaysanangel, has since claimed Listed honours, so the form looks decent. Most of the pace has been drawn high here, so both Ruby Moon and Libertango will be pleased with their double-figure draws.
2:25pm York - Harry's Half Million Tips
To coin a phrase used by Aidan O'Brien himself, it's incredible really that Sun Goddess runs in this conditions race, just 11 days after she stormed to victory in the Group One Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. Ryan Moore's mount has landed a potentially tricky wide draw, but on all known form, Sun Goddess should take the world of beating.
The favourite's strength means that the majority of the 22-strong field can be backed at lengthy prices, including WEEKEND ROAR (50/1). Hugo Palmer's colt won a good maiden at Newmarket in June, before finishing fourth in a similar race to this in Ireland two weeks ago.
Livenka, who runs in the Lowther, made all to secure an impressive victory in the £96k Ballyhane Stakes, with Weekend Roar hitting the line five lengths adrift of the winner under Billy Lee. In the aftermath of his maiden win at Newmarket, Palmer said that Harry's Half Million was the goal for Weekend Roar, and James Doyle has been booked to take the ride.
3:00pm York - Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap Tips
The Clipper Handicap has been rebranded for this year to commemorate Kevin Sinfield's incredible charity work in honour of Rob Burrow, who passed away two years ago after a battle with motor neurone disease. THE LOST KING (10/1) would be an appropriately named winner, and Andrew Balding's star looks to have a massive chance.
The Lost King has been laid out for the Clipper after scoring at York on John Smith's Cup day. Balding's four-year-old travelled like the winner throughout the contest, hitting the front with two furlongs to travel, before holding Mr Swivell at arm's length on the run to the line.
Having previously shown his best form on the all-weather, it was great to finally see Balding's four-year-old put his best foot forward on grass, and The Lost King seemed to relish the track at York. Being drawn wide in stall 15 isn't ideal, but Oisin Murphy should be able to slot in before the bend and strike for home down the straight.
I wouldn't be quick to pass over SPELL MASTER (25/1) either. Oli Rix's star ran well for a long way when sixth in the John Smith's Cup here at York, and was fancied to land the nine-furlong handicap on the penultimate day of Glorious Goodwood.
Ray Dawson endured a nightmare run from stall four that day, hitting traffic on countless occasions before crossing the line three lengths back in seventh. Dropping back down to a mile won't bother Rix's progressive four-year-old, and Dawson will be keen for another crack with Spell Master following that luckless run down in Sussex.
3:35pm York - Yorkshire Oaks Tips
Read our full guide to the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks to find out who we fancy in Thursday's Group One highlight.
Visit our Yorkshire Oaks Live Stream page to watch any of Thursday's races via a mobile or tablet.
4:10pm York - Galtres Stakes Tips
The Galtres has gone the way of Irish raiders plenty of times down the years, and I like the look of VAUNTINGLY (8/1) for the man of the season, Joseph O'Brien.
Having shown a good attitude in defeat on her first three starts in maidens, Vauntingly got off the mark with a comfortable success at Killarney in July. O'Brien's filly dipped her toe into Listed company for the first time in the Marble City Stakes two weeks later, staying on well from off the pace to follow front-running stablemate Nil Bua Gan Dua home in second, with future Group Three winner Believed one place behind in third.
Being a three-year-old, Vauntingly will be getting a handy weight allowance from her elders on Thursday, and she's a proven stayer over this mile-and-a-half trip. O'Brien's raider looks a straightforward sort, and she's bred to be a decent middle-distance filly.
4:45pm York - Nursery Handicap Tips
I was part of the gamble on Mia Fantasia at Glorious Goodwood, and was dismayed at the ride given to the favourite by Oisin Murphy. Marco Ghiani takes the ride at York and Hugo Palmer's filly remains well handicapped. That said, I loved what REVELS (15/2) did when he scored in a six-furlong handicap at Goodwood, and fancy Karl Burke's youngster could complete a Festival handicap double.
Revels won over this seven-furlong trip on debut at Redcar in May, before struggling a little in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. Sam James' mount travelled beautifully behind the leaders at Goodwood, and took off when the gaps finally opened, pipping Dubai Champion to the post.
A five-pound rise for that success doesn't seem harsh at all, and I've got no doubt that Revels will be even better over this longer distance. It pains me to desert Mia Fantasia, but Revels looks to have an outstanding chance.
5:20pm York - Fillies' Handicap Tips
Three-year-olds boast an excellent overall record in this fillies' handicap, and I'm going to back two of the younger generation in Thursday's card-closer. SECRET HISTORY (11/1) won a competitive handicap at the July Festival on her penultimate start, beating two future winners in Crimson Spirit and Nikova.
Ed Walker then dropped his filly down to six furlongs at Glorious Goodwood, where Secret History took a little too long to reach top gear, finishing third behind the impressive winner Sing The Blues. Returning to seven furlongs has to be a plus for this likeable filly, who sneaks into this wide-open contest near the bottom of the weights.
BELLA LYRA (40/1) has returned to Richard Hughes' yard after a couple of poor efforts for Mark Glatt out in America. Glatt's recruit was slowest out of the blocks when finishing eighth in the Grade Three Senorita Stakes, before dropping back to last after getting swamped on the rail on her most recent outing over a mile at Santa Anita.
Bella Lyra placed in several Pattern races as a juvenile last term, and went close in the Listed Spring Cup at Lingfield on her final outing before that brief US adventure. Finley Marsh's mount was rated 99 before that effort at Lingfield, but makes her handicap debut off a mark of 92 on Thursday, and plenty of pace seems to have been drawn on the high side of the track.
Ebor Festival Day 2 Tips Summary
| Time | Track | Tip 1 | Tip 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50pm | York | Ruby Moon (25/1) | |
| 2:25pm | York | Weekend Roar (50/1) | |
| 3:00pm | York | The Long King (10/1) | Spell Master (25/1) |
| 3:35pm | York | Legacy Link (16/1) | |
| 4:10pm | York | Vauntingly (8/1) | |
| 4:45pm | York | Revels (15/2) | |
| 5:20pm | York | Secret History (11/1) | Bella Lyra (40/1) |
Ebor Festival 2026 Day 2 FAQs
- What is the Ebor Festival?
The Ebor Festival is York Racecourse's biggest meeting of the year, bringing together many of the leading Flat horses from Britain, Ireland and further afield. Held across four days in August, the festival combines prestigious Group races with valuable handicaps and culminates with the historic Ebor Handicap on Saturday.
- What races are on Day 2 of the Ebor Festival?
Day 2 of the Ebor Festival is headlined by the Group One Yorkshire Oaks, a major middle-distance prize for fillies and mares. Thursday's programme also features the Group Two Lowther Stakes for two-year-old fillies and several valuable handicaps, including the Clipper Handicap over a mile.
- When is the Yorkshire Oaks?
The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks takes place on Thursday 20th August at York Racecourse. Run over one mile and four furlongs, the Group One contest is open to fillies and mares aged three and older and is the feature race on the second day of the Ebor Festival.
- How can I watch Ebor Festival Day 2?
Viewers in the UK can watch the major races from Day 2 of the Ebor Festival live on ITV, with the broadcaster's coverage also available to stream through ITVX. Racing TV provides comprehensive coverage from York, including every race on Thursday's card. Visit our website for more live streaming information.
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