'It's been his long-term aim' - Burdett Road all set for Ebor as Knavesmire debutant Owen eyes York glory

'It's been his long-term aim' - Burdett Road all set for Ebor as Knavesmire debutant James Owen eyes York glory

Burdett Road: winner of the Grade 2 juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham's November meeting

Burdett Road: a Grade 2 winner over hurdles and on course for the EborCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

James Owen is hoping his first visit to York can end in triumph with stable star Burdett Road primed for Saturday's £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor.

A former Royal Ascot winner, Burdett Road landed a Grade 2 juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham on his second start for Owen in November and was a leading fancy for the Triumph Hurdle in March before missing the meeting with a setback.

Owned by the Gredley family, Burdett Road returned to action with an eyecatching run over 1m4f at Ascot last month and York's premier handicap over two furlongs further has been a long-term target.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 17 August 2024inYork Ebor festival

Last updated 16:42, 17 August 2024

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