The prestigious York Ebor Festival is a highly anticipated four-day horse racing event that features top-class action on the flat. This week, new customers to several betting platforms can take advantage of enticing free bet offers and bonuses, while racing enthusiasts can benefit from expert tips from seasoned pundits like Templegate and Sun Racing.

Betfred is offering new customers £50 in free bets for the Ebor meeting. To claim, register a new account with the promo code BETFRED50, deposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card, and stake £10 on any qualifying sports market at odds of Evens (2.0) or greater within 7 days. Upon settlement, customers will receive 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets and 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets (for 4+ selections) within 10 hours, with a 7-day expiry. Eligibility and payment exclusions apply, and full terms and conditions should be consulted.

Tote also presents a generous welcome offer for new customers, providing £50 in free bets and bonuses for the Ebor Festival. By visiting the Tote website and registering a new account with the promo code B10G50, new users must deposit and place a first bet of at least £10 on horse racing at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater within 7 days. Once the qualifying bet is settled, customers will receive £20 in Tote credit, a £10 sports free bet, 2 x £5 free bets for accumulators, and 50 free spins for the online game Pirots 4. These bonuses have a 7-day expiry, and full terms and conditions apply.

Midnite is another platform with an attractive offer for the Ebor Festival: £20 in free bets and 50 free spins. New UK customers must register via the Midnite app or online using the promo code BETGETRACING. Following registration, deposit a minimum of £10 and stake a pre-event accumulator of £10 on a minimum of 4 legs, at total odds of 3/1 (4.0) or greater. Upon settlement, whether the bet wins or loses, customers will receive 4 x £5 free bets for selected horse racing markets and 50 free spins for Big Bass Splash (valued at 10p per spin). These free bets and spins are valid for 7 days, with specific terms and conditions.

Templegate, a renowned racing tipster, has provided his insights for both Friday and Saturday's races. For Friday, his top picks include NIGHT RAIDER (3.35 York, nap), highlighted for being unexposed at 5f and capable of improvement. ZGHARTA (4.10 York, nb) is tipped for a more conventional track after a hard-luck story, while TRAWLERMAN (2.25 York, treble) is expected to secure another prize following impressive wins. Other recommendations for Friday's card include NAQEEB (1.50 York), DO OR DO NOT (3.00 York) with first-time cheekpieces, and a detailed runner-by-runner guide for the £700,000 Nunthorpe (3.35 York).

For Saturday's star-studded Ebor handicap (3.35pm York), Templegate rates each hopeful out of five stars. His ultimate tip for the Ebor is SIEGE OF TROY, a consistent filly from an in-form yard, with Hipop De Loire and Ethical Diamond identified as significant threats, making up his 1-2-3 prediction. Sun Racing also offered their selections for Saturday, backing LONGSHOT ALMOSH’HER (3.35 York) for improvement over a longer trip, EACH-WAY THIEF SEA OF KINGS (2.25 York) with a trip increase, and JUBILEE WALK (4.10 York) who performed well previously on similar ground.

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