York betting favourites statistics
York has a reputation for being a poor track for favourites. Do the statistics bear this out for the racecourse called “the Ascot of the North”?
| Age of horses racing | Non-handicap races | Handicap races |
| 2-y-o | 35-108 (32.4%) | 8-22 (36.4%) |
| 3-y-o and up | 40-128 (31.3%) | 77-277 (27.8%) |
| Totals | 75-236 (31.8%) | 85-299 (28.5%) |
Figures from 2005 season up to and including 10 October 2009. Source: Racing Post and author’s own research.
What does the fate of the favourite tell us?
The most successful betting favourites at York are those racing in handicaps for two-year-olds. This is unusual, but won’t have punters turning cartwheels.
What can be said is that with some big fields and therefore big-price favourites, betting on the favourite can be more profitable at York than at other tracks.
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