One of the most prestigious handicaps of the year as this 1m6f contest headlines York's August meeting and pundit John Arnold takes an antepost look at the race. History: The Ebor Handicap is one of the most prestigious and longest-established horse races in the UK, held annually at York Racecourse as part of the York Ebor Festival. Established in 1843, the race was named after the historic city of York and the term "Ebor" derived from its Latin name, Eboracum. Initially cre

Friday's tipping action comes from York and Cork as top pundit Dean Kilbryde finds two runners worth following to round off the working week. 14:45 YORK Royal Fixation won the Group 2 Lowther Stakes over track and trip last season and although was a shade disappointing in a Listed race on return this season, that run should have blown away any cobwebs and better can be expected here with a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces to aid her cause. Spicy Marg ran a cracker to ge

The Northumberland Plate takes centre stage on ITV Racing this Saturday and pundit previews all the live action from Newcastle and York. 13:40 NEWCASTLE A step up to seven furlongs appeared to spark improvement from five-year-old Sergeant Wilko, who went close in a weaker contest at Thirsk last time out. He returns to a venue where he has tasted success before and now races from a mark below his last winning rating. The slight concern is his wider draw, but on Newcastle's st