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

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.

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