Royal crown trophy on a pedestal with horse racing track and spectators in background
πŸ† The King of the Knavesmire is Crowned πŸ‘€
YORK DANTE MEETING 2026
πŸ† DREAM YARD CHAMPION

Jais Trotters

Nigel Beckett
1565 Racing Silks Points
Champion Performance

Over three thrilling days on the Knavesmire, the York Dante Meeting once again showcased elite flat racing talent and future Classic contenders. From powerful performances in the Dante Stakes to fiercely competitive handicaps throughout the festival, every Racing Silks point had to be earned.

Emerging as champion was Jais Trotters, expertly managed by Nigel Beckett, whose Dream Yard amassed an outstanding 1565 Racing Silks Points across the three-day meeting to claim the York Dante Meeting 2026 crown.

Festival Breakdown
Day 1 673
Day 2 290
Day 3 602
πŸ‘‘ A dominant final day performance of 602 points sealed championship glory, capping a superb three-day Dream Yard campaign.