Ebor

The current Archbishop of York still signs as 'Ebor', I gather, so the title has been very long-lived indeed.

Peredur Carla 2009

The 74-year-old, who has suffered various illnesses in recent years, has chosen to hand over the licence at his Lambourn yard to his son Charlie from the end of next week's Ebor meeting at York.

Barry Hills to retire as trainer and hand licence to son Charlie 2011

But confirmation is expected shortly that the race is to be known in future as the Betfred Ebor.

Talking Horses | Will Hayler 2011

Those with long memories may recall that the second set, registered to Mr Gerald Cooper, were carried to victory by Supersam (1965) in the Goodwood News of the World Stakes and Ovaltine (1967) in the Ebor Handicap, while the other sets are deemed historic because neither the colour pea green nor a sash or cuffs remain available to new applicants.

Tattenham Corner 2011

Those with long memories may recall that the second set, registered to Mr Gerald Cooper, were carried to victory by Supersam (1965) in the Goodwood News of the World Stakes and Ovaltine (1967) in the Ebor Handicap, while the other sets are deemed historic because neither the colour pea green nor a sash or cuffs remain available to new applicants.

Tattenham Corner 2011

Since 1976, the Ebor Handicap at York has been sponsored by the Tote, during which time there have been a number of outstanding renewals, perhaps most memorably when Sea Pigeon famously lumped 10st to victory back in 1979 under Jonjo O'Neill.

Talking Horses | Will Hayler 2011

• Champion jockey has been out for fortnight with wrist injury• York official defends state of surface at Ebor meeting

Ryan Moore returns to race-riding at Brighton tomorrow 2010

Moore sustained severe bruising to his wrist in a fall at Windsor more than a fortnight ago, but had initially expected to be back in time for last week's Ebor meeting at York.

Ryan Moore gives up Brighton ride and stays on the sidelines 2010

Having damaged his wrist in a fall at Windsor, Moore had initially hoped to be back in time for the Ebor meeting at York last week, but his recovery proved slower than expected and he tried to speed things along by using kriotherapy, which involves spending time in an ice-chamber.

Ryan Moore returns to race-riding at Brighton tomorrow 2010

It is three years since John Best got what should have been his breakthrough moment as a trainer, when he sent out Kingsgate Native to win the Nunthorpe Stakes at York's high-quality Ebor meeting.

John Best sends Stone Of Folca on trail of Nunthorpe victory at York 2010