The opening day of the Ebor Festival at York promises a superb start to four days of high-class racing on the Knavesmire. Wednesday’s card mixes Classic clues, international stars, and fiercely competitive handicaps, all staged in one of the sport’s most historic settings. The quality is typically outstanding, with each race offering intrigue for punters and spectators alike.
The feature on Day 1 is the Juddmonte International Stakes at 15:35, a contest consistently ranked among the best races in the world. This year’s renewal brings together unbeaten three-year-old Daryz, Japanese star Danon Decile, and Delacroix, who already boasts a victory over Ombudsman in the Eclipse. Add to that See The Fire’s proven liking for York and the mix becomes fascinating. With global contenders and Classic winners on show, the race has all the hallmarks of a blockbuster.
Elsewhere, the card also features the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes at 14:25, where top juveniles clash with Classic ambitions in mind, and the Great Voltigeur Stakes at 15:00, a recognised trial for the St Leger. Punters are treated to depth across the schedule, with competitive handicaps adding further interest. To mark the occasion, bookmakers are unveiling enhanced welcome packages, giving new customers additional value when betting on today’s action. We’ve outlined the best promotions available below.
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New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. #Ad. 18+Only, gambleaware.org | |
🔶 BetMGM – Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets
How it works: Join BetMGM via [this link] and place a £10 bet at minimum odds of 1/1 (2.0). You’ll be rewarded with four £10 free bets: one each for football and horse racing, plus two to use on Bet Builder markets.
T&Cs:
- New customers only, aged 18+.
- Free bets expire after 7 days.
- Stake not returned.
- Cannot be used on e-sports or non-UK/IE racing.
- Gamble responsibly.
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18+. Play Safe. Online only. For new UK register customers using promo code G40. Deposit & place £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals). Get £40 in Free Bets (4x£10), valid for sportsbook (excl. Virtuals), 7 days expiry, must use in full (£10 each). Not valid with deposits via PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, Apple Pay, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or WH PLUS Card. One per customer. Full terms apply. #Ad. 18+Only, gambleaware.org | |
🔵 William Hill – Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets
How it works:
Sign up using [this link] and the promo code G40. Deposit and place a £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on the sportsbook (excluding Virtuals).
Terms & Conditions:
- New customers only.
- Use promo code G40 during sign-up.
- Deposit and place a £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals).
- 18+ only. GambleAware.org
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New cust only. Opt-in required. Deposit & place a bet within 7 days and settle a £10 minimum bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater to be credited with 3 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 football. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply. Acca Club: Available to new & existing customers. 3 or more selections. Min Odds: 3/10 (1.3) per leg. Max stake: £500. Max Winnings: £200,000 per boost. Profit Boost amounts vary. Horse Racing, Greyhounds & Trotting excluded. Exclusions apply. Full T&C’s apply. 18+ GambleAware.org. | |
🟠 BetUK – Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets
How it works:
Register and opt-in via [this link], then place a £10 bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater. Once settled, you’ll receive 3 x £10 Free Bets: one for horse racing, one for football, and one for Bet Builders.
Terms and Conditions:
- New customers only, 18+.
- Free Bets expire after 7 days.
- Stake not included in returns.
- Excludes e-sports and non-UK/IE racing.
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New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. | |
🔴 Betfred – Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets
How it works: Click through [this link] and use promo code BETFRED50. Deposit via debit card and place a £10 bet at evens (2.0) or greater. You’ll get 3 x £10 Sports Free Bets and 2 x £10 Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of your bet settling.
Terms and Conditions:
- Free bets issued within 10 hours of qualifying bet settlement.
- Must bet within 7 days of registration.
- Excludes certain payment methods.
- UK customers only, 18+. Full terms apply.
💡 Best Value Bet for Ebor Festival Day 1 – Daryz to win the 15:35 Juddmonte International
At BettingTips4You, we streamline the betting experience by focusing on one carefully selected tip per feature race. For Wednesday’s Juddmonte International, our pick is Daryz.
The unbeaten colt has shown remarkable progression in just four runs, most recently defeating future winners in the Group 2 Prix Eugene Adam. That performance confirmed both class and resilience, and the form has held up strongly. With conditions likely to suit and his trainer confident of further improvement, he looks ready to rise to the Group 1 test. The field is packed with talent, but Daryz brings freshness, momentum, and untapped potential — making him the standout choice to land the Festival’s opening highlight.
📌 Summary of Ebor Festival Day 1 Offers:
- Betfred: Bet £10, Get £50 (3x Sports + 2x Acca Free Bets)
- William Hill: Bet £10, Get £40
- BetUK: Bet £10, Get £30 (racing, Bet Builder, football)
- BetMGM: Bet £10, Get £40 (multi-sport Free Bets)
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