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Today On
Saturday's action on Sky Sports Racing
We have a busy day’s racing this Saturday, with action from Chester, Newton Abbot and Lingfield all featuring - live on Sky Sports Racing from 1.55pm.
The team preview four races on a fantastic Saturday card at York, where the Ebor Handicap is the feature.
Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3)
No.
(Draw)
Horse
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 8 | 4 | 0 | 50% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gary Carroll | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G M Lyons | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Lee | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | K R Burke | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 24 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 21 | 7 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S M Levey | 15 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | R Hannon | 24 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Colin Keane | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| T | A M Balding | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Tips and Analysis
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Our US racing expert has selections and analysis for the last four races on Friday's card at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.34pm.
Kevin Blake's Ebor Festival tips
Kevin tipped Thursday winner Mia Fantasia (5-1) as well as Friday's Nunthorpe runner-up Starlust (33-1), and he now has three Saturday selections for day four at York.
Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and analysis for Saturday, including all British and Irish fixtures.
Blogs
The Sky Sports Racing Ambassador previews the quality Saturday action from Chester and York.
Our Work Whisperer digs into several looming contests at York for the illustrious Ebor Festival 2026 - across all four days - before revealing a few more to keep onside.
Betfair tipsters recommend their best bets for Saturday’s racing, including at Chester and York, the former live on Sky Sports Racing.
Stable Tours
With numerous runners at York’s Ebor Festival, we spoke to David O’Meara about his in-form team.
Kremlin House is home to star older horse Tabletalk and plenty of untapped 2yo talent, with the historic yard set to be well represented during the busy period ahead.
The young Manton-based handler talks us through his 2026 squad as the yard close in on a potential best ever season.
Greyhounds
Darrell tipped Hove winner Smokestack Saxon (10-11) on Thursday and now has four selections for Saturday's big-race card at Monmore.
It's the dawn of a new era for Greyhound Racing - you can watch all the action behind the Red Button on Sky Sports Racing or via our dedicated Greyhounds website.
Unbridled
Unbridled on Tour Episode 2 is here, in association with BOYLE Sports
Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan visit Faugheen and Bob Olinger in retirement!
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: York Ebor Day preview
The team preview four races on a fantastic Saturday card at York, where the Ebor Handicap is the feature.
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Chapman's Call: Ebor Festival preview and the future of betting shops
Matt discusses the big meeting on the Knavesmire and Andy Burnham’s tweet about betting shops.
Chapman's Call: Shergar Cup, Sovereignty and Samangan reflections
Matt Chapman discusses this year's Shergar Cup as well as Sovereignty and Samangan's bounce-back wins, all before revealing a 12-1 fancy for the Sprint Cup.
The British/US betting story that could have been even bigger
Peter Fornatale discusses Sunday’s US-based, British-linked betting story that has American racing talking.
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Also On
Ebor Festival
The Sky Sports Racing Ambassador previews the quality Saturday action from Chester and York.
Kevin Blake's Ebor Festival tips
Kevin tipped Thursday winner Mia Fantasia (5-1) as well as Friday's Nunthorpe runner-up Starlust (33-1), and he now has three Saturday selections for day four at York.
Weekend Winners cover the Ebor
The Weekend Winners panel of Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Declan Rix paid special attention to York’s feature event, the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap.
TPD’s Adam Mills landed an 11-1 winner with The Lost King on Thursday – find out his two Friday fancies at York.
Hugh has a pair of Friday selections for day three of York's Ebor Festival, including the Nunthorpe Stakes.
Our Work Whisperer digs into several looming contests at York for the illustrious Ebor Festival 2026 - across all four days - before revealing a few more to keep onside.
Gary Nutting has tipped recent 12-1 and 25-1 winners, and he now adds a Melrose Handicap win fancy to accompany two others on the Knavesmire this Saturday.
Simon Rowlands looks ahead to the first two days at York's Ebor Festival in his latest update.
Kevin Blake sets the scene ahead of a fantastic four days at York’s Ebor Festival, starting on Wednesday with a huge clash in the Juddmonte International.
Saratoga
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Our US racing expert has selections and analysis for the last four races on Friday's card at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.34pm.
Horse-by-horse guide: Ballston Spa Stakes
Peter Fornatale previews Saturday's Grade 2 fillies' and mares' contest at Saratoga - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Ahead of Saratoga’s bumper 10-week summer meet, which includes 46 Stakes races, Tom Collins nominates 10 class acts to follow.
Jockeys and trainers to follow
Tom Collins identifies the key jockeys and trainers to watch during Saratoga’s 10-week summer fixture, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
