York going and weather: The track condition for today’s Ebor Festival races

Your meteorological briefing for the Ebor Festival 2021.

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widget, while in-copy odds are accurate at time of publication but subject to change

You need to know the weather and latest going before having a bet. We get it, it’s sensible to do your research. I mean, you only have to cast your mind back to June and the downpours that wreaked havoc at Royal Ascot…

NEW TO PADDY POWER?

Well, you’re in luck as we’ve saved you time from your amateur meteorology by detailing the latest forecast and track conditions ahead of another day of fast and furious racing on the Knavesmire at the Ebor Festival 2021.

York Racecourse Going

The latest track report was conducted on Friday morning and the official going at York Racecourse ahead of the Ebor Festival 2021 is Good to Firm, Good in places.

York Racecourse Weather

Wednesday

Racegoers will be delighted to know it’s expected to be a dry day with light cloud and a moderate breeze. Put the brolly away! The weather boffins are also forecasting a high of around 20C.

Thursday

A bit of a repeat of the opening day’s weather with light cloud and a gentle breeze forecast once again. It’s hardly the stuff of summer bliss but it could be worse. At least the ground is unlikely to soften…

Friday

The threat of rain gradually ticks up a notch but light clouds and light winds are forecast to be the general theme of the day. A high of 20C means it should be a warmish affair on the Knavesmire.

Saturday

Ah, this might be more like the great British weather that everyone knows and loves. The heavens are forecast to open, with heavy showers possible for the final day of racing. A bit of juice in the ground could change the going and ruin plenty of antepost punts…

York Ebor Festival Day 4 Tips

Here are Timeform’s best bets for all seven contests on today’s Ebor Festival card…

1:50: Sky Bet And Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Group 3) – Real World

2:25: Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Heritage Handicap) – Dhushan

3:00: Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 2) – Space Blues

3:35: Sky Bet Ebor Handicap (Heritage Handicap) – Ilaraab

4:10: Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) – Attagirl

4:45: Sky Bet Handicap  Migration

5:20: Sky Bet Apprentice Handicap  Blind Beggar

DON’T MISS

  • CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW SNAZZY RACECARDS FOR EVERY SINGLE RACE TODAY
  • … THEN GET ALL THE WINNERS BEFORE ANYONE ELSE WITH OUR FAST RESULTS

Saturday’s Horse Racing Tips

READ MORE

The latest racing odds are on PaddyPower.com now

The Paddy Power Guide To Responsible Gambling – Everything You Need To Know