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2026 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Preview
One of only two races at the York Ebor Festival that is run over further than two miles is the Stayers Heritage Handicap, with the Lonsdale Cup being the other race. This Class 2 race is run over two miles and fifty-six yards, which is open to runners who are aged three or older and being a heritage handicap means the race carries a purse of at least £50k.
Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Information:
- Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Past Winners
- Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Trainer Statistics
- Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Jockey Statistics
Why not use the trends shortlist below to help you narrow down the field and then head over to the dedicated York tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG expert racing tipsters to find yourself a bet? You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Other Principal Races at York Racecourse section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 17 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2016, when the race had an over-round of 120%. The race in 2020 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 131%, whilst on average over the last 17 renewals of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap, the over-round has been 125%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £125 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap races over the last 17 renewals:
- Oceane (3:30.03) in 2016
- Here And Now (3:30.27) in 2018
- Santorini Star (3:30.31) in 2025
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 17 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 17 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -7.00. Whilst we wait for the 2026 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
When looking over the past 17 renewals, a time of 3:30.03 was set by Oceane in 2016, trained by Alan King and ridden by Fergus Sweeney, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2017 when Magic Circle won in a time of 3:46.29 for trainer Ralph Beckett, who booked Harry Bentley in the saddle.
Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Past Winners
Here are the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3:30.31 | Santorini Star (IRE) 4yo 9-6 (10 of 13) 100/30F | Tom Marquand William Haggas (GB) |
| 2024 3:31.24 | Extensio (IRE) 7yo 8-9 (15 of 16) 14/1 | J M Sheridan P F O'Donnell (IRE) |
| 2023 3:30.34 | Forza Orta (IRE) 5yo 9-3 (4 of 14) 8/1 | Rowan Scott Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2022 3:35.93 | Alfred Boucher (GB) 6yo 8-13 (11 of 12) 5/1 | William Buick Ian Williams (GB) |
| 2021 3:32.78 | Arcadian Sunrise (IRE) 7yo 8-13 (13 of 14) 11/4F | Jamie Spencer John Queally (IRE) |
| 2020 3:33.23 | Summer Moon (GB) 4yo 9-8 (2 of 17) 18/1 | Joe Fanning Mark Johnston (GB) |
| 2019 3:33.22 | Eddystone Rock (IRE) 7yo 9-3 (8 of 17) 8/1 | James Doyle John Best (GB) |
| 2018 3:30.27 | Here And Now (GB) 4yo 8-13 (2 of 16) 12/1 | Harry Bentley Ralph Beckett (GB) |
| 2017 3:46.29 | Magic Circle (IRE) 5yo 9-2 (13 of 14) 7/2F | Harry Bentley Ralph Beckett (GB) |
| 2016 3:30.03 | Oceane (FR) 4yo 8-11 (17 of 15) 7/1 | Fergus Sweeney Alan King (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap have been based:
- GB: 13 winners with an additional 40 placings from 240 runners
- IRE: 4 winners with an additional 2 placings from 16 runners
- AUS: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
2025 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Replay
Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap over the last 17 renewals is Ralph Beckett, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Magic Circle (2017) and Here And Now (2018). Two trainers have not had the best of times over the last 17 renewals in the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap. David O'Meara has sent a total of 11 runners to the race without recording any wins, whilst Richard Fahey has sent out 10 without a winner.
Here are some of the top Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap trainer statistics over the last 17 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Beckett | 10-2-2 | +7.50 | +1.69 |
| Ian Williams | 11-1-2 | -5.00 | -5.74 |
| Brian Ellison | 9-1-2 | +17.00 | +8.76 |
| Alan King | 6-1-2 | +2.00 | +1.63 |
| John Quinn | 4-1-3 | +5.00 | +5.44 |
| A J Martin | 4-1-2 | +4.00 | +2.44 |
| Kevin Ryan | 3-1-1 | +6.00 | +3.00 |
| John Best | 2-1-1 | +7.00 | +4.00 |
| D K Weld | 2-1-1 | +3.50 | +1.81 |
| P F O'Donnell | 1-1-1 | +14.00 | +8.75 |
Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap over the last 17 renewals, with both Jamie Spencer and Harry Bentley having won the race twice. Jamie Spencer's winners have been with Hawk Mountain (2010) and Arcadian Sunrise (2021). Harry Bentley's winners have been with Magic Circle (2017) and Here And Now (2018). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap; Daniel Tudhope has ridden 11 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap jockey statistics over the last 17 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Spencer | 10-2-4 | +2.75 | +1.59 |
| Harry Bentley | 5-2-2 | +12.50 | +6.69 |
| James Doyle | 9-1-3 | +0.00 | -0.12 |
| William Buick | 9-1-2 | -3.00 | -3.43 |
| Tom Marquand | 7-1-1 | -2.67 | -3.92 |
| Franny Norton | 6-1-1 | +2.00 | -0.62 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 3-1-2 | +23.00 | +15.13 |
| Rowan Scott | 2-1-2 | +7.00 | +8.63 |
| J M Sheridan | 1-1-1 | +14.00 | +8.75 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 11-0-0 | -11.00 | -11.00 |
2026 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 7, 3, 1, 10, 3, 8, 13, 1, 3, 12, 6, 1, 12, 2, 2, 1
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 17 / 17 (77%) - Highest Placed is not G1-3/LST/Cl4-5
- 17 / 17 (79%) - Highest Run is not G1-2/Cl3-4
- 17 / 17 (83%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 17 / 17 (84%) - No bigger than 16/1 (LTO)
- 17 / 17 (86%) - Not on GS/FM/STD-SLW/STD (LTO)
- 17 / 17 (86%) - Achieved a TS of 58+ (Last 3)
- 17 / 17 (87%) - Achieved an RPR of 83+ (Class)
- 17 / 17 (88%) - Fewer than 6 races (Higher Class)
- 17 / 17 (89%) - Carried 123 - 160lbs (LTO)
- 17 / 17 (89%) - Fewer than 5 races (Course)
- 16 / 17 (81%) - Placed within last 4 starts
- 16 / 17 (88%) - Carried no more than 132lbs
- 15 / 17 (79%) - Won by at least ½l (Last Win)
- 15 / 17 (85%) - Achieved an RPR of 90+ (Hcps)
- 15 / 17 (85%) - No more than +14lbs (Vs Min Weight)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the York racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2026 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 9+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +30.58, is when runners ran on Good ground last time out.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners carried 126lbs on debut; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-40.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 10 (11,5) [13 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 15 (5,12,13) [16 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 4 (6,1) [14 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 11 (7,2) [12 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 13 (12,14) [14 Runners]
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap are Ascot and Goodwood; there have been a total of 4 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 15 winners from a total of 231 runners, while female runners have produced 2 winners from a total of 26 runners.
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap despite multiple attempts:
- Teofilo (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Montjeu (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- High Chaparral (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Frankel (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Sea The Stars (0 Wins from 6 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 17 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Edge Of Sanity in 2014, winning for Brian Ellison at odds of 25/1 under the guidance of Paul Mulrennan. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 17 renewals, there have been 5 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap.
Route to the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Santorini Star Fairyhouse - 4th of 9 (3/1) | Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes |
| 2024 - Extensio Fairyhouse - 1st of 6 (7/2) | Fairyhouse Summer BBQ Rated Race |
| 2023 - Forza Orta Hamilton - 2nd of 7 (11/4) | Gas Call Services Handicap |
| 2022 - Alfred Boucher Chester - 2nd of 11 (6/1) | Free Placepot Every Saturday At tote.co.uk Apprentice Handicap |
| 2021 - Arcadian Sunrise Galway - 1st of 17 (5/1) | Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle |
| 2020 - Summer Moon Goodwood - 8th of 15 (13/2) | Goodwood Handicap |
| 2019 - Eddystone Rock Ascot - 1st of 10 (13/2) | Shergar Cup Stayers |
| 2018 - Here And Now York - 3rd of 7 (7/1) | John Smiths Stayers Handicap |
| 2017 - Magic Circle Ascot - 7th of 18 (6/1) | Ascot Stakes |
| 2016 - Oceane Goodwood - 3rd of 20 (11/1) | Goodwood Handicap |
Other Principal races during the York Ebor Festival
Remember to head over to the York predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters support in the Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the Ebor Festival, with links to each race blog and information for last year's winners.
Wednesday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight of the opening day of the Ebor Festival is the Juddmonte International, a Group 1 race with a purse of £1.25 million, which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Ebor HKJC World Pool Handicap | Trefor (IRE) 4yo - 7/1 | Charles Hills Kieran Shoemark |
| 14:25 York Acomb Stakes | Gewan (GB) 2yo - 11/2 | Andrew Balding P J McDonald |
| 15:00 York Great Voltigeur Stakes | Pride Of Arras (IRE) 3yo - 12/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| 15:35 York Juddmonte International Stakes | Ombudsman (IRE) 4yo - 7/4 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 16:10 York Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap | Santorini Star (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
Thursday at the Ebor Festival
The fillies and mares take centre stage on Thursday at the festival in the Yorkshire Oaks, another Group 1 which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Lowther Stakes | Royal Fixation (GB) 2yo - 5/2 | Ed Walker William Buick |
| 14:25 York Harrys Half Million By Goffs | Song Of The Clyde (GB) 2yo - 15/2 | Clive Cox Rossa Ryan |
| 15:00 York Clipper Handicap | Bullet Point (GB) 4yo - 15/8 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 15:35 York Yorkshire Oaks | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo - 8/15 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:10 York Galtres Stakes | Charlottes Web (IRE) 4yo - 11/4 | Simon & Ed Crisford Daniel Tudhope |
| 17:20 York Ebor Fillies Heritage Handicap | Royal Velvet (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | William Knight William Buick |
Friday at the Ebor Festival
The British Champion Series race for Friday at the Ebor Festival is the 500k Nunthorpe over the sprint distance of five furlongs. The Lonsdale Cup is also part of the British Champion Series on Friday.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Ebor Mile Heritage Handicap | Fifth Column (IRE) 3yo - 11/4 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 14:25 York Lonsdale Cup | Trawlerman (IRE) 7yo - 5/6 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 15:00 York Gimcrack Stakes | Lifeplan (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Declan Carroll Zak Wheatley |
| 15:35 York Nunthorpe Stakes | Asfoora (AUS) 7yo - 11/1 | Henry Dwyer Oisin Murphy |
| 16:10 York Ebor Middle Distance Heritage Handicap | Asgards Captain (IRE) 5yo - 16/1 | Dylan Cunha J F Egan |
Saturday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight on the final day of the Ebor Festival is the Ebor Handicap itself, a stamina-testing class two handicap which carries a purse of 500k.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Strensall Stakes | King Of Cities (IRE) 3yo - 11/1 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| 14:25 York Melrose Heritage Handicap | Tarriance (GB) 3yo - 5/1 | Andrew Balding Colin Keane |
| 15:00 York City of York Stakes | Never So Brave (IRE) 4yo - 7/2 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| 15:35 York Ebor Handicap | Ethical Diamond (IRE) 5yo - 5/1 | W P Mullins William Buick |
| 16:45 York Roses Stakes | Revival Power (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Tim Easterby David Allan |
| 17:20 York Ebor Finale Heritage Handicap | Dain Ma Nut In (IRE) 4yo - 11/1 | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Daniel Tudhope |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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Other Principal Races at York Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the York racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in May (Dante Festival)
- Churchill Tyres Handicap
- Jorvik Stakes
- Minster Stakes
- Musidora Stakes
- Dante Stakes
- Hambleton Stakes
- Lindum York Handicap
- Middleton Stakes
- Westow Stakes
- Macmillan Charity Handicap
- Marygate Fillies Stakes
- Michael Seely Memorial Fillies Stakes
- Yorkshire Cup
