Officials at York looking forward to star-studded start of Ebor meeting
‘It’s the richest race day we’ve ever staged, as well as the richest race’.
William Derby declared himself delighted at the prospect of what looks the race of the season for the richest-ever Juddmonte International at York on Wednesday. York’s chief executive and clerk of the course believes the track has been rewarded for a 25 per-cent increase in prize-money by a field not just strong in numbers, but in quality, too. A total of 13 will go to post which includes the Aidan O’Brien’s Derby and Eclipse winner City Of Troy, the best middle-distance filly in training in Bluestocking, who is owned by the sponsors, two top-class runners from France and the Japanese St Leger winner. Throw in the current ante-post joint-favourites for the Derby clashing in Ruling Court and The Lion In Winter in the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes and Irish Derby winner Los Angeles in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur, and the meeting will get off on a footing akin to the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot’s opening days.1️⃣3️⃣ declared for the Juddmonte International @yorkracecourse
Featuring runners from 4 different nations:🇬🇧 – Alflaila, Docklands, Israr, Maljoom, Royal Rhyme, Bluestocking, Ambiente Friendly, Ghostwriter🇮🇪 – City of Troy, Hans Anderson🇫🇷 – Calandagan, Zarakem🇯🇵 – Durezza pic.twitter.com/dFTvIeaHbu — Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) August 19, 2024
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