The Ebor Meeting enjoyed three Group 1 races as well as the long distance Ebor Handicap, the richest handicap in Europe with a prize fund of over £ ½ million to the winner.
The first day saw the Juddmonte International Stakes over 1 mile 2 ½ furlongs with 6 runners, including Baaeed. He had only won over a mile before, and this was Baaeed’s first run further. Another of note was