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2021 Juddmonte International at York: the runners, the odds, the verdict

Ghaiyyath runs out a clear-cut winner of the Juddmonte International at York in August 2020
Ghaiyyath: an impressive winner of the Juddmonte International last yearCredit: Edward Whitaker

York's Ebor festival begins with a bang as it is headlined by the Juddmonte International, the world's best race according to the Longines World Racing Awards. This year's race promises to be a belter, bringing together some of the season's leading lights.


3.35 York Wednesday: Juddmonte International racecard and betting


1 Juan Elcano

Landed the Wolferton then finished second in C&D Group 2; this race demands more

Trainer: Kevin Ryan
Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Odds: 40-1

2 Mishriff

Good second to Adayar in the King George last time, finishing in front of Love; respected

Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: David Egan
Odds: 15-8 favourite

3 Love

Outstanding against her own sex in 2020; third in the King George last time; major player

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 3-1

4 Alenquer

Smart form this season but doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop back in trip

Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Odds: 9-1

5 Mac Swiney

Drop back in distance may help but he's behind a few of these rivals on ratings

Trainer: Jim Bolger
Jockey: Kevin Manning
Odds: 16-1

6 Mohaafeth

Tad disappointing here last month but may still have more to offer; not written off

Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Odds: 13-2

7 Alcohol Free

Won the Coronation Stakes and Sussex Stakes; big player if she stays this new trip

Trainer: Andrew Balding
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Odds: 9-2


The verdict

The top two on ratings are Mishriff and Love, who finished second and third behind Derby winner Adayar in the King George.


If you want more on the York Ebor festival:

David Egan: Mishriff will be very hard to beat in Juddmonte International

Eight experts pick out their dark horses to follow at York this week

All the essential information for York's Ebor Festival 2021


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