Sir Busker could be set for the final run of his career when he heads to York for next week’s Ebor meeting.

A winner of the 2022 Group 2 Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire before finishing third behind the brilliant Baaeed in the Group 1 Juddmonte International the following month, Sir Busker will return to York in a bid to follow up last season's success in the Sky Bet Steve Birch Finale (Heritage) Handicap.

Owned by Kennet Valley Syndicates, William Knight's popular nine-year-old has won seven times from his 59 starts and achieved a peak official rating of 116.

Kennet Valley Syndicates racing manager, Sam Hoskins said: "The idea is to run him in the Finale handicap, to try and win it again this year. And that may be his last race, that's what we're thinking.

"He's absolutely loved York – that long straight there has really suited him – and it does feel a real fitting place to finish it off.

"We've had some great days at York in the past, not just with him, and we love going there and his finale in the 'Finale' seems very appropriate."

Knight added: "He's been a wonderful horse for us. He's given Kennet Valley, the team at home and me a lot of pleasure over the years.

"We're going to go back to York where's he's probably had his career-best performances – it could potentially be his last run. He owes us nothing and it would be nice to go there and see him run a massive race for everyone involved."