Horse Racing News: Thrilling Action at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival
York, [Publication Date] – The second day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York saw some exhilarating performances on the racetrack, with several standout results and impressive displays from both up-and-coming and established equine stars.
In the Group Two Sky Bet Lowther Stakes
In the Group Two Sky Bet Lowther Stakes, the speedy Celandine (13/2) made all the running under jockey Tom Marquand to claim victory. The filly, trained by Ed Walker, relished the return to racing against her own sex after previous pattern race defeats against the boys in the Prix Robert Papin and Molecomb Stakes. Celandine held off a sustained challenge from the 15/8 favorite Heavens Gate, with Time For Sandals finishing third.
“She’s really cool. She looked beaten, as though we might cling on for a place, and then she wins, and that’s just her.” – Ed Walker, Trainer
Walker confirmed the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket and the Breeders’ Cup as potential future targets for the talented filly.
Scenic Dominates the British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes
Scenic, also trained by Walker, put in a dominant display to win the British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes. Ridden by three-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy, the four-year-old daughter of Lope De Vega powered clear in the closing stages to record a comfortable three-and-three-quarter-length success.
Thrilling Finish in the Harry’s Half Million By Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes
In the valuable Harry’s Half Million By Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes, the 22/1 outsider Diligently, trained by Clive Cox and ridden by Rossa Ryan, charged home late to deny the well-backed Arizona Blaze, providing a thrilling finish to the six-furlong contest.
Other Noteworthy Performances
Elsewhere on the card, the progressive Thunder Run (6/1), trained by Karl Burke, showcased his talent by winning the Clipper Handicap, while the Richard Hannon-trained Angel Hunter (8/1), ridden by Ryan Moore, produced a well-timed challenge to win the sensory-junction.co.uk Autism Awareness EBF Stallions Nursery Handicap.
Dramatic Conclusion to the British EBF Fillies’ Handicap
The day concluded with a dramatic finish to the British EBF Fillies’ Handicap, as Alfa Kellenic (17/2), trained by Craig Lidster, edged out Queen Of Mougins and Elim to complete a five-timer for the yard.
With thrilling finishes, impressive performances, and the emergence of potential future stars, the second day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival provided ample excitement for horse racing enthusiasts. As the meeting continues, the anticipation builds for more captivating action in the days ahead.
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