The prestigious York Racecourse is the setting for its annual Ebor Festival, a highlight in the flat racing calendar featuring four days of thrilling action. This event is not only a magnet for racing enthusiasts but also a focal point for betting operators offering enticing promotions for new customers.

Several major betting platforms are providing generous welcome offers during the Ebor meeting. New Betfred customers can receive £50 in free bets by registering an account with the Promo Code: BETFRED50, depositing a minimum of £10 using a debit card, and then staking £10 on any qualifying sports market at odds of Evens (2.0) or greater within seven days. The free bets are credited as three £10 Sportsbook bets and two £10 Accumulator bets (for 4+ selections) within 10 hours of settlement, with a 7-day expiry.

Tote is also offering new customers £50 in free bets and bonuses for the York Ebor Festival. By visiting the Tote website and registering a new account with the promo code: B10G50, customers who deposit and place a first bet of at least £10 on horse racing at Evens (1/1) or greater will receive their bonuses once the qualifying bet is settled. This includes £20 in Tote credit, a £10 sports free bet, two £5 free bets for accumulators, and 50 free spins to be used on the online game Pirots 4. These offers are valid for new customers online only, with the qualifying bet needing to be placed within seven days of registration, and the bonuses having a 7-day expiry.

Additionally, Midnite is providing new customers with £20 in free bets and 50 free spins. To claim this offer, new UK customers must register a brand new account via the Midnite app or online using the Promo Code: BETGETRACING. After depositing a minimum of £10, they need to stake a pre-event accumulator of £10 on a minimum of four legs, at total odds of 3/1 (4.0) or greater. Upon settlement, customers will receive £20 in free bets, credited as four £5 free bets for selected horse racing markets, plus 50 free spins for the popular slots game Big Bass Splash (valued at 10p per spin). The free bets and spins are valid for seven days on selected bets and games only.

Beyond the betting offers, racing expert Templegate has provided detailed insights and tips for the Ebor Festival, aiming for significant wins. For the Tote Placepot, which features a guaranteed £250,000 pot, Templegate's selections include Boiling Point and King’s Gambit in Leg 1, Tarriance and Sea Of Kings in Leg 2, Rosallion in Leg 3, Siege Of Troy and Hipop De Loire in Leg 4, Pocklington and Two Tribes in Leg 5, and Military Code and Revival Power in Leg 6.

For the star-studded Ebor handicap, Templegate has offered a comprehensive runner-by-runner guide and a 1-2-3 prediction. His top tip for the 3.35pm York race is Siege Of Troy, a consistent filly from an in-form yard, who was third in an Irish Group 3 last time and will carry a handy weight with a 7lb claimer on board. She is expected to relish the trip. The main threats are predicted to be Hipop De Loire, who was unlucky in the race last year, and stablemate Ethical Diamond, a strong performer in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Ascot. Other horses rated highly in the Ebor guide include French Master, Kihavah, and Ascending.

Templegate's TV tips for the festival extend to other key races. In the 1.50 York, Boiling Point is highlighted for the Strensall Stakes, alongside King’s Gambit. For the 2.25 Melrose handicap, Tarriance is tipped to thrive in a strong gallop, with Sea Of Kings also on the shortlist. The 3.00 York race is set to be Rosallion's Group 1 day, with the colt well-suited to 7f on fast ground. Additionally, for Goodwood's 2.05 race, Mudbir is fancied to land a hat-trick for the Gosdens, while in the 2.40 race, Prince Of The Seas is expected to perform well after a promising third at Ascot.

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