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Crowds surge daily during the Ebor meeting's run in York

Racing exec William Derby encourages ongoing dialogue with fans and novices, cheering the increase in spectators... (Continue Reading)

Crowds surge daily during the Ebor Festival in York, according to the report.
Crowds surge daily during the Ebor Festival in York, according to the report.

Crowds surge daily during the Ebor meeting's run in York

Racing Post: Record Attendance at Ebor Meeting at York Racecourse

Last week, York Racecourse played host to its flagship fixture, the Ebor meeting, which saw a significant increase in attendance compared to the previous year. The four-day event attracted an impressive two percent more spectators on both Wednesday and Saturday, and an even more substantial increase on Thursday, with a six percent rise in attendance.

The Friday of the Ebor meeting also saw a five percent increase in attendance, making the entire meeting a resounding success. William Derby, the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course at York Racecourse, has hailed the event as a testament to the continued engagement with racing followers and newcomers.

York Racecourse is no stranger to major events, having hosted prestigious races such as the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, the Juddmonte International race, the Yorkshire Oaks, the City of York Stakes, the Nunthorpe Stakes, and the Royal Patron attended events like the Sky Bet Melrose Stakes during the Ebor Festival.

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