Wales Takes on the World at Prestigious Ebor Festival at York

Goodwood Galaxy

2.25 York, Tattersalls Acomb Stakes

Wales’ top jockey David Probert is soon off to Hong Kong, but he is at York for three of the four days with perhaps his best chance coming in Wednesday’s Group 3 contest.

Unsurprisingly, Goodwood Galaxy was aimed at Glorious Goodwood and ran respectably when fourth in the Vintage Stakes. That was a Group 2 and this is a step down in grade so he should have a leading chance.

This race is commonly won by some of the brightest prospects from the big stables and, while he might not quite have the same potential, runners look fairly well matched at this stage of the season.

 

Diamond Alexander

2.25 York, Harry's Half Million By Goffs

Monmouthshire-based David Evans is a sprinting specialist, with recent back-to-back Royal Ascot winner Rohaan the last major example. 

He heads to the Knavesmire with an outside chance in Diamond Alexander, who needs to improve but has shown glimpses of ability.

This race is worth £500,000 so even placing could be pretty valuable. 

The two-year-old has plenty of experience and was even taken to France to run at Deauville last month, where she finished sixth. 

The best could be yet to come, but she would be a shock winner at 100-1.

 

Fearnot

5.20 Friday, Sky Bet Mile Handicap

Another big chance for Probert comes on Friday, with the ultra-consistent and improving Fearnot. 

Trained not too far from the border in Lambourn, the three-year-old showed huge potential when third at Royal Ascot and went on to win at the track on King George day last month. 

His handicap mark has increased following that win but he is on an upward trajectory and is one of the main players.

 

Saint Lawrence

4.10 Saturday, Sky Bet Constantine Handicap

Chepstow-based owner-breeder John Deer was involved in a bit of history as his Saqqara Sands dead-heated with a stablemate at Glorious Goodwood and he also has a York contender with veteran Saint Lawrence.

The seven-year-old is clearly past his Royal Ascot-winning best but his handicap rating is continuing to fall and he might now be in a position to be competitive. 

He has not achieved much in 2025 so he is hard to fancy but it would be foolish to rule out this once-talented sprinter.

Bowens continue winning as jumps returns

The summer jumps season break came to an end on Saturday and Wales’ champion jockey Sean Bowen restarted by winning the first two races he rode in.

The second of those came for his brother Mickey Bowen, who is continuing his fine season since taking over from retired trainer, father, Peter.

The third Bowen brother, James, was also back with a bang with success on the other weekend card at Market Rasen.

Sean Bowen is blitzing the early stages of the jockeys’ championship with 65 winners.

Brother James is second on the list with 28.