Daniel Muscutt previews the Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes

Added: Tuesday 16th May 2023

12 colts will hope to book their classic tickets by winning the Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes, the flagship race of the May Meeting, at York on thursday.

Last year's winner, Desert Crown went on to be the latest in a long list to go on and land The Derby at Epsom, making the Dante the key trial.

A quarter of the field arrive unbeaten, including the James Ferguson trained Camberra Legend, who won the Fielden Stakes at Newmarket on seasonal debut, with connections hoping it'll be his last port of call before The Derby.

He'll be ridden by Daniel Muscutt, yet to ride a British classic winner but enjoying the best spell of his career.

He's been speaking with Mike Vince

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James Brennan speaks to Mike Vince ahead of our 2023 season

Added: Wednesday 8th March 2023

York Racecourse have released details of all their Music Acts for 2023, as they confirm tickets for all 18 race days, beginning on Wednesday 17th May are now on sale.

In addition to the traditional Music Showcase weekend at the end of July, there will also be tribute acts after racing on their the saturday meetings in May and September.

And, especially if you are looking for tickets in Limited Capacity areas of the Knavesmire, the message is 'Book as soon as you can'.

Here's James Brennan, York's Head of Marketing and Sponsorship speaking with Mike Vince. 

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York win Flat Course Ground Award

Added: Monday 10th October 2022

As the curtain came down on York's 2022 season on Saturday, the team there were celebrating winning the Racecourse Association Groundstaff Award as the best Flat Track.

It comes at the end of a record season at the Knavesmire for the number of runners and for temperatures, with the panel made up of representatives of the BHA and Trainers and Jockey's trade bodies particularly highlighting their work in the stable areas, which they called 'exceptional'.

The York Head Groundsman is Adrian Kay, who has been speaking with Mike Vince about the challenges of 2022. 

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Danny Tudhope - York Champion Jockey 2022

Added: Monday 10th October 2022

Danny Tudhope is the Champion Jockey at York in 2022, winning the Living North award for the fourth time in the past six years.

It needed the final day before he finally saw off challenges from Clifford Lee and Tom Marquand to win the coveted title again.

He spoke afterwards with Mike Vince.

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