Owen Burrows on Sky Bet York Stakes Victory

Added: Monday 31st July 2023

ALFLAILA, ridden by Andrea Atzeni has landed the Group 2 Sky Bet York Stakes, the feature of the second day of York's Music Showcase Weekend.

He stormed to the front in the dying strides to land the prize on his first start for 294 days, and make it 2 from 2 at the track having won the 2022 Symphony Group Strensall Stakes.

Here's Burrows reaction to his big Knavesmire victory.

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Cam Hardie preview of the Sky Bet Dash

Added: Saturday 29th July 2023

Jockey Cam Hardie is hoping for a landmark success when he lines up on the Anthony Brittain trained Mondammej in the Sky Bet Dash, the feature handicap on the final day of the York Music Showcase Weekend.

A good second at the last York meeting, he's back up in trip for a typically competitive York sprint, with victory meaning a special bonus for trainer and jockey.

Cam Hardie's been sharing his pre race views with Mike Vince.

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64th John Smith's Cup

Added: Saturday 15th July 2023

Pride of America, at 18-1 has landed the 64th John Smiths Cup at York after one of the closest finishes in its long and distinguished history.

The six year old, trained by Amy Murphy at Newmarket, prevailed by the minimum margin of a nose from the 50-1 outsider Astro King.

It's the biggest win of his life for apprentice jockey Frederick Larson.

He spoke with Mike Vince trackside.
 

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Copper Knight's seventh win on the Knavesmire

Added: Friday 14th July 2023

Copper Knight has become the most successful horse in modern times at York Racecourse by winning for the seventh time.

The 9 year old beat 17 rivals to land the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap on a dream day for trainer Tim Easterby and an even more special one for jockey Sean Kirrane who celebrated his first ever winner at the track- and then went out to complete a double.

He spoke with Mike Vince.

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