Juddmonte demolition and St Leger clues - what happened on day one at York
David Egan and Mishriff stole the show on the opening day of York's Ebor festival and won their first British Group 1s with an authoritative success in the Juddmonte International. Here's a round-up of the day's big-race action on the Knavesmire.
Day one York results | Day two York cards |Day two York guide
Juddmonte International: Mishriff lands first domestic Group 1 under Egan
Mishriff has won big races all over the world but none as impressively as this. He powered clear of a high-quality field to win by six lengths and provide his jockey with a breakthrough British Group 1 success. His joint-trainer John Gosden won the race in 2018 with Roaring Lion.
The four-year-old, who landed the Saudi Cup and Dubai Sheema Classic, earned a host of quotes for the world's top races and was cut to 5-2 favourite for the Champion Stakes at Ascot, 7-1 for the Breeders' Cup Classic and 12-1 for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Race report | Race result and analysis
Great Voltigeur: Yibir bounces back
Yibir bounced back from defeat at Glorious Goodwood when toughing it out to finish clear of The Mediterranean, who was cut to 10-1 (from 33) for the Cazoo St Leger. Yibir is not the easiest to ride at home but a gelding operation seems to have worked wonders. He could be aimed at the Jockey Club Derby at Belmont by Charlie Appleby.
Race report | Race result and analysis
Other highlights
- Royal Patronage now 20-1 for the 2,000 Guineas after springing a 25-1 surprise in the Acomb
- Local star Copper Knight gets meeting off to a flyer after registering sixth course success
- Tweet Tweet defies top weightin 5f fillies' handicap for third win in four starts this year
Thursday's race previews:
1.50 York: 'Very special' Sandrine is the one to beat in Lowther reckons David Probert
2.25 York: 'A classy little horse' – find out who fancies landing another big sales pot
3.00 York: could this hot handicap provide compensation for some unlucky Goodwood losers?
3.35 York: no mistaking Snowfall as O'Brien ace bids to underline her superstar status
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