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06:45 Saturday 25th May 2013

Known as 'The Knavesmire', racing has been staged over this turf since 1731 and is without question one of the most attractive racecourses in the world. The highlight of each season is the prestigious three-day Ebor Meeting in August which features three Group 1 races. The Dante Meeting in May, also over three days, is another immensely popular fixture featuring a mix of classic trials, pattern races for older horses and top-class handicaps.

Effect of the Draw

Runners drawn very high and very low struggle in big-field sprints here, but the biggest draw bias lies over 1m2f85yds, where any runner drawn high in a big field faces a near-impossible task.
Concentrate on: the bottom seven stalls over 1m2f85yds when 14+ runners, Cross out: the bottom four and top four stalls in sprints when 18+ runners.

Facilities

Food & Drink
For restaurant reservations please Tel: 01904 638971. There are a wide variety of fast-food outlets and bars situated around the course.

Child friendly Info
Free admission for children 16 years and under accompanied by an adult.

Disabled friendly Info
The Course Enclosure offers disabled toilet facilities and wheelchairs can view from the grass embankment. The Tattersalls Knavesmire Stand has lifts to all floors.

Corporate Info
Enjoy a day's hospitality at York by booking one of the Private Boxes or Suites in the Knavesmire Stand. Alternatively, book a table in the the Tented Village. Please Tel: 01904 620911 for enquires.

Conference and Sponsorship
The Knavesmire Stand can offer up to 5,000 sq.m of exhibition space and the Ebor Restarant can cater for 500 guests. For more formal occasions you can book the Gimcrack Rooms and the Dante Suite. Please Tel: 01904 620911 for more details.

Other Information
Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, collar and tie in the Members' Enclosure.

Directions to the Racecourse

Location
The racecourse is situated within a mile of the city centre and is served by convenient road, rail and air access routes

By Road
The new M1/A1 link road, from which the A64 runs, is within a mile from the racecourse which is on the Knavesmire Road one mile south of the city.

By Rail
York Station is one mile from the course. Direct trains run from Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham. Fast and frequent trains run from London Kings Cross.

By Air
Light Aircraft and helicopter landing facilities available at Rufford Areodrome which is six miles from the course. Landing fees range from £5 to £30.

Parking
Car and coach parking is free of charge. Reserved parking in advance is £5.00.