Result · York · Friday 24 July 2026
6:40 York result: Coral Cove wins the Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Favourite Coral Cove won the 6:40 at York on Friday 24 July 2026, beating Sweet Iris by 4¾ lengths. Ridden by Kieran Shoemark for trainer James Owen, the two-year-old was sent off at 4/7 and covered the 7f on good to firm ground in 1m 28.17s. Rule Of The Agency was a further 2¼ lengths back in third at 50/1.
6:40 York full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coral Cove (FR) 2yo · 8-13 |
Kieran Shoemark James Owen | — | 4/7FAV | — |
| 2 |
Sweet Iris (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Oisin Orr Richard & Peter Fahey | 4¾ l | 14/1 | — |
| 3 |
Rule Of The Agency (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
David Allan Tim Easterby | 2¼ l | 50/1 | — |
| 4 |
Special Operations (IRE) 2yo · 9-4 |
Sean Kirrane Tim Easterby | ¼ l | 33/1 | — |
| 5 |
Travellers Girl (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Kevin Stott Roger Fell | ¼ l | 7/1 | 70 |
| 6 |
Diplomacy (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Billy Garritty Michael & David Easterby | 3½ l | 40/1 | — |
| 7 |
The Resdev Rocket (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Joanna Mason Michael & David Easterby | ½ l | 28/1 | — |
| 8 |
The First Drop (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Barry McHugh Adrian Keatley | 1¾ l | 11/4 | — |
York 6:40 returns
6:40 York result: FAQs
Who won the 6:40 at York on Friday 24 July 2026?
Coral Cove, ridden by Kieran Shoemark and trained by James Owen, at a starting price of 4/7.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Coral Cove won as the 4/7 favourite.
What was the winning time?
1m 28.17s over 7f on good to firm ground.




