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York Ebor Festival Nunthorpe Day
Saturday, 20th August 2011
10 Aug 2011: Dunlop Rolls Stars Out Of The 2011 Betfred Ebor
23 Aug 2010: Sole Power Wins Nunthorpe Stakes 2010
20 Aug 2010: York Ebor Festival 2010 Race Card & Betting – Day 4
20 Aug 2010: York Ebor Festival 2010 Results – Day 3
The final day of the festival hosts the much anticipated Strensall Stakes and the Nunthorpe Stakes as its main event. The Strensall Stakes are the most recent addition to the Festival's race card, joining the glorious event in 2008. However, this Group 3 race over 1 mile and 208 yards has been in play since the 1980s and is a great test of the abilities of thoroughbred contenders aged three and older. The Nunthorpe Stakes are hailed as the fastest sprint race in the country. Run over a distance of only 5 furlong, this race has been dazzling spectators since 1922. It is open to thoroughbreds age two and older. It is one of the rare Group 1 events that allow juvenile horses to compete against more mature contenders. The most recent juvenile to be first across the line was 2007's Wunderkind 'Kingsgate Native'.
Major Races
Nunthorpe Stakes
A race for 2-year-olds and up on a straight track, the Nunthorpe Stakes is run over just 5 furlongs. It was first run in 1922, and 2 horses have achieved 3 wins - Tag End in 1928, 1929, and 1930; and Sharp in 1980, 1981 and 1982. Along with the Ebor Handicap, it is one of the biggest events of the York Ebor Festival.
For more information see our dedicated Nunthorpe Stakes page ».
