The Juddmonte International Day opens the Ebor Festival with a showcase of elite Flat racing on the Knavesmire. Enjoy the buzz of the crowd, historic surroundings, and stylish racegoers as the meetings begin spectacularly. The feature is the Juddmonte International, one of the world's most highly rated thoroughbred horse races. Enquire now to secure your hospitality package.
Experience the luxury of a restaurant with the spectacle of racing, delivering the finest ‘Dine and View’ experience with commanding views of the track, located on the third floor of the Knavesmire Stand.
Opening Day of the Ebor Festival 2026.
Featuring the Juddmonte International (Group 1) – the richest race of York's season, ranked as The Longines World's Best Horse Race in 2024 by International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, an accolade it also won in 2012 and again in 2020.
Famously won by all of Sea The Stars, Frankel, Baaeed and City of Troy; considered by many as the best thoroughbreds in history.
We offer an irresistible selection of Ebor Festival hospitality packages, allowing guests to savour superb cuisine and complimentary drinks throughout the day at York racecourse.
Enquire now to secure your place for Ebor Festival on Wednesday, 19th August.
