2024 Juddmonte International at York: the runners, the odds, the verdict

The Juddmonte International (3.35) has attracted a stellar field this year. Derby winner City Of Troy is well fancied to score again for Aidan O'Brien, but the opposition is top class and all have the potential to cause an upset. Here we run through the field and provide a big-race verdict . . .

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Juddmonte International: the full list of horses

1 Alflaila

Latest win in the York Stakes took his record here to 2111; an ideal International type

Trainers: Owen Burrows
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Forecast odds: 10-1

Alflaila15:35 York

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Jky: Jim Crowley Tnr: Owen Burrows

2 Docklands

Consistent miler; shapes as if this new trip is worth exploring but needs a career best

Trainers: Harry Eustace
Jockey: Hayley Turner
Forecast odds: 33-1

Docklands15:35 York

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Jky: Hayley Turner Tnr: Harry Eustace

3 Durezza

Won last year's Japanese St Leger over 1m7f; something to prove in this top 1m2f race

Trainers: Tomohito Ozeki
Jockey: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire
Forecast odds: 25-1

Durezza15:35 York

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Jky: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire Tnr: Tomohito Ozeki

4 Hans Andersen

Again likely to be used as pacemaker for stablemate; bottom of this pack on ratings

Trainers: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Wayne Lordon
Forecast odds: 200-1

Hans Andersen15:35 York

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Jky: Wayne Lordan Tnr: A P O'Brien

5 Israr

Won well at Royal Ascot (Listed); faces a stiffer task on first Group 1 attempt

Trainers: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: William Buick
Forecast odds: 25-1

Israr15:35 York

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: John & Thady Gosden

6 Maljoom

Took well to first-time blinkers in the Sussex; looks ready for a crack at this new trip

Trainers: Tom Marquand
Jockey: William Haggas
Forecast odds: 25-1

Maljoom15:35 York

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Jky: Tom Marquand Tnr: William Haggas

7 Royal Rhyme

Interesting only if the surface is riding slow; 0-4 on good/firmer

Trainers: Karl Burke
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Forecast odds: 50-1

Royal Rhyme15:35 York

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Jky: Clifford Lee Tnr: K R Burke

8 Zarakem

Appeared to run well in the Prince of Wales's Stakes but was possibly flattered

Trainers: Jerome Reynier
Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Forecast odds: 20-1

Zarakem15:35 York

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Jky: Maxime Guyon Tnr: J Reynier

9 Bluestocking

Smart filly who has blossomed this term; 2-3 at this distance and can't be ruled out

Trainers: Ralph Beckett
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Forecast odds: 8-1

Bluestocking15:35 York

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Jky: Rossa Ryan Tnr: Ralph Beckett

10 Ambiente Friendly

Irish Derby effort suggests he'll be well suited by this drop back in trip; respected

Trainers: James Fanshawe
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Forecast odds: 7-1

Ambiente Friendly15:35 York

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Jky: Robert Havlin Tnr: James Fanshawe

11 Calandagan

Impressive in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; progressing well; interesting

Trainers: Francis-Henri Graffard
Jockey: Stephane Pasquier
Forecast odds: 13-2

Calandagan15:35 York

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Jky: Stephane Pasquier Tnr: F-H Graffard

12 City Of Troy

Champion two-year-old last term and has completed the Derby-Eclipse double this summer; top rated

Trainers: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Forecast odds: Evs

City Of Troy15:35 York

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Jky: Ryan Moore Tnr: A P O'Brien

13 Ghostwriter

Only two lengths behind City Of Troy in the Eclipse; proving consistent and should go well again

Trainers: Clive Cox
Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Forecast odds: 14-1

Ghostwriter15:35 York

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Jky: Richard Kingscote Tnr: Clive Cox

Verdict

By Steve Boow

A reappearance flop and hard-fought Eclipse win aside, City Of Troy has been very impressive and looked an outstanding colt. He's not opposed lightly, especially as this scenario should play to his strengths. However, he's predictably short odds in the early shows and there are tempting alternatives, from a punting angle, in a well-contested International. Ambiente Friendly, who switches to what may prove his optimum distance, is the selection ahead of Alflaila who has an excellent record at York. Calandagan and Bluestocking also help to provide deep competition for City Of Troy, who may still prove good enough but faces his most challenging assignment yet.

Ambiente Friendly15:35 York

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Jky: Robert Havlin Tnr: James Fanshawe

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