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The Juddmonte International Stakes run at York on Wednesday is a classic mid-summer test for the WFA stars.
Frankel had his first test over the trip in this race and won by seven lengths. Who makes a stand in the 2019 Juddmonte International Stakes (2092m) at York on Wednesday?
2019 JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Juddmonte International Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for the open class horses at York conducted by the York Racecourse.
The Juddmonte International Stakes is run over the mile and a quarter. It was first run in 1972 and was won by Roberto.
The race was conceived by the Clerk of the Course and the first running saw the only defeat of the champion Brigadier Gerard.
It is for three year olds and up but the youngsters haven't the record of other feature races. Since inception only 16 have won it.
The Juddmonte International Stakes is run on the opening day of the Ebor Festival at York. The 2008 edition was run at Newmarket.
Three horses have multiple wins – Dahlia, Ezzoud and Halling.
In his second last appearance and his first attempt beyond a mile, Frankel produced one of his best ever efforts in thrashing some hardened warriors by seven lengths in 2012.
Arabian Queen caused a huge boilover at 50-1 in the first defeat of the Derby winner Golden Horn in 2015.
Lester Piggott has most jockey wins with five alongside Frankie Dettori. Sir Michael Stoute has won the race six times.
The Juddmonte International Stakes is worth £1,062,500 in 2019.
Notable winners of the Juddmonte International Stakes include Roaring Lion (2018), Postposed (2016), Australia (2014), Frankel (2012), Rip Van Winkle (2010), Sea The Stars (2009), Authorized (2007), Electrocutionist (2005), Falbrav (2003), Nayef (2002), Giant's Causeway (2000), Singspiel (1997), Halling (1995/1996), Ezzoud (1993/1994), Rodrigo de Triano (1992), Dahlia (1974/1975) and Roberto (1972).
The 2018 Juddmonte International Stakes was won by Roaring Lion from Poet's Word and Thundering Blue.
