International Stakes

For the horse race in Ireland, see International Stakes (Ireland).

International Stakes
Group 1 race
Assert, oil on canvas
Painting by Bob Demuyser (1920–2003)
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1972
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorJuddmonte
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance1m 2f 56y (2,063 m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 8 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Purse£1,250,000 (2024)
1st: £708,875
International Stakes
2024
Dark blue Green, red epaulets Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
City Of Troy Calandagan Ghostwriter
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark green, white stars on sleeves Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Mostahdaf Nashwa Paddington
2022
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, grey epaulets Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap
Baaeed Mishriff Sir Busker
2021
Maroon, Grey epaulets Light blue, light blue and black diabolo on sleeves, light blue cap, black star Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Mishriff Alenquer Love
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white chevron, royal blue cap, white star
Ghaiyyath Magical Lord North
2019
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark blue, yellow cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Japan Crystal Ocean Elarqam
2018
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots White, royal blue cross belts, royal blue and white striped sleeves
Roaring Lion Poet's Word Thundering Blue
2017
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue
Ulysses Churchill Barney Roy
2016
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Postponed Highland Reel Mutakayyef
2015
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap Light green and dark green diamonds
Arabian Queen Golden Horn The Grey Gatsby
2014
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Light green and dark green diamonds Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Australia The Grey Gatsby Telescope
2013
Dark blue White, purple stripe, check cap Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap
Declaration Of War Trading Leather Al Kazeem
2012
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Frankel Farhh St Nicholas Abbey
2011
Green, Pink sash, White sleeves, Green cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Twice Over Midday Await The Dawn
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Rip Van Winkle Twice Over Byword
2009
Yellow, purple cap, yellow star Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
Sea The Stars Mastercraftsman Set Sail
2008
dark blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves
Duke Of Marmalade Phoenix Tower New Approach
2007
Dark green, beige stars on sleeves Dark blue Dark blue, yellow disc, armlets and cap
Authorized Dylan Thomas Notnowcato
2006
Dark Blue, Yellow disc, armlets and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, Black diamond and sleeves, Red cap
Notnowcato Maraahel Blue Monday
2005
Burgundy, Yellow rising sun, Burgundy cap Yellow, green spiked yoke, armlets and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Electrocutionist Zenno Rob Roy Maraahel
2004
Royal blue Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Sulamani Norse Dancer Bago
2003
Light blue, yellow hoop and armlets, yellow cap, light blue diamond Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Falbrav Magistretti Nayef
2002
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Royal blue
Nayef Golan Noverre
2001
Royal blue Blue, white cross-belts, green sleeves and cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Sakhee Grandera Medicean
2000-1991
2000
Dark Blue GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap
Giant's Causeway Kalanisi Lear Spear
1999
White, green stripes, green cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Royal Anthem Greek Dance Chester House
1998
Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap Royal blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
One So Wonderful Faithful Son Chester House
1997
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap White, yellow hoop and armlets
Singspiel Desert King Benny The Dip
1996
Royal blue Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Light blue and yellow check, red sleeves and cap
Halling First Island Bijou d'Inde
1995
Royal blue Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Halling Bahri Annus Mirabilis
1994
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Ezzoud Muhtarram King's Theatre
1993
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Blue, pink sleeves, yellow cap
Ezzoud Sabrehill Spartan Shareef
1992
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves White, yellow seams and cap
Rodrigo De Triano All At Sea Seattle Rhyme
1991
Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Terimon Quest For Fame Stagecraft
1990-1981
1990
Grey and maroon (halved), sleeves reversed, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Green, red chevron, quartered cap
In The Groove Elmaamul Batshoof
1989
Orange, maroon disc and cap Green, blue hooped sleeves, striped cap Yellow, black sash and sleeves, red cap
Ile De Chypre Cacoethes Shady Heights
1988
Dark blue, yellow hooped sleeves and spots on cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow, blue diamonds on body and diamond on cap
Shady Heights Indian Skimmer Persian Heights
1987
Light blue, mauve halved sleeves Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap White, green hoop, hooped sleeves and cap
Triptych Ascot Knight Sir Harry Lewis
1986
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Light blue, mauve halved sleeves Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Shardari Triptych Damister
1985
Red, two light blue vees Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Light blue, mauve halved sleeves
Commanche Run Oh So Sharp Triptych
1984
Mcalpine tartan, yellow sleeves, green and yellow quartered cap Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Cormorant Wood Tolomeo Chief Singer
1983
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Black, white chevron hoop, white cap
Caerleon Hot Touch John French
1982
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Green, brown chevron hoop, hooped cap Black, white spots on body and sleeves
Assert Norwick Amyndas
1981
Yellow, black sleeves, light blue and yellow quartered cap Orange, brown cross-belts, hooped sleeves, checked cap Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap
Beldale Flutter Kirtling Master Willie
1980-1978
1980
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap Green, yellow hoop and armlets, red cap Light green and black stripes, light green sleeves
Master Willie Cairn Rouge Cracaval
1979
Pale blue, yellow and white check cap White, red sleeves and cross-belts, blue and red hooped cap Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red cap
Troy Crimson Beau Lyphard's Wish
1978
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Green, purple hoop, quartered cap Orange, black sleeves, quartered cap
Hawaiian Sound Gunner B Jellaby
 

The International Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards (2,063 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event was devised by Major Leslie Petch, a former Clerk of the Course at York. It was first run in 1972, but by this time Petch had resigned from his position due to ill health. The race was originally sponsored by Benson and Hedges and called the Benson and Hedges Gold Cup. The inaugural running was won by Roberto, that year's Derby winner. The second-placed horse was Brigadier Gerard – his only defeat in a career of eighteen races.

The sponsorship of Benson and Hedges continued until 1985, and for the following two years the event was backed by the bloodstock company Matchmaker. Its title during this period was the Matchmaker International. The present sponsor, Juddmonte Farms, started supporting the race in 1989. It is now familiarly known as the Juddmonte International.

The International Stakes is currently held on the opening day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. It is the venue's richest race of the season.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Halling (1996), Singspiel (1997), Sakhee (2001), Sulamani (2004), Authorized (2007), Mostahdaf (2023)

Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • Aidan O'Brien - Giant's Causeway (2000), Duke of Marmalade (2008), Rip van Winkle (2010), Declaration of War (2013), Australia (2014), Japan (2019), City of Troy (2024)

Leading owner (7 wins): (includes part ownership)

  • Susan Magnier - Giant's Causeway (2000), Duke of Marmalade (2008), Rip van Winkle (2010), Declaration of War (2013), Australia (2014), Japan (2019), City of Troy (2024)
  • Michael Tabor - Giant's Causeway (2000), Duke of Marmalade (2008), Rip van Winkle (2010), Declaration of War (2013), Australia (2014), Japan (2019), City of Troy (2024)

Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1972 Roberto 3 Braulio Baeza Vincent O'Brien John W. Galbreath 2:07.10
1973 Moulton 4 Geoff Lewis Harry Wragg Budgie Moller 2:20.40
1974 Dahlia 4 Lester Piggott Maurice Zilber Nelson Bunker Hunt 2:09.40
1975 Dahlia 5 Lester Piggott Maurice Zilber Nelson Bunker Hunt 2:10.93
1976 Wollow 3 Gianfranco Dettori Henry Cecil Carlo d'Alessio 2:11.61
1977 Relkino 4 Willie Carson Dick Hern Lady Beaverbrook 2:09.24
1978 Hawaiian Sound 3 Lester Piggott Barry Hills Robert Sangster 2:09.75
1979 Troy 3 Willie Carson Dick Hern Sobell / Weinstock 2:06.40
1980 Master Willie 3 Philip Waldron Henry Candy William Barnett 2:13.30
1981 Beldale Flutter 3 Pat Eddery Michael Jarvis Tony Kelly 2:13.28
1982 Assert 3 Pat Eddery David O'Brien Robert Sangster 2:09.09
1983 Caerleon 3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien Robert Sangster 2:16.35
1984 Cormorant Wood 4 Steve Cauthen Barry Hills Bobby McAlpine 2:09.87
1985 Commanche Run 4 Lester Piggott Luca Cumani Ivan Allan 2:18.79
1986 Shardari 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute HH Aga Khan IV 2:08.28
1987 Triptych 5 Steve Cauthen Patrick Biancone Alan Clore 2:15.53
1988 Shady Heights [a] 4 Willie Carson Robert Armstrong George Tong 2:06.35
1989 Ile de Chypre 4 Tony Clark Guy Harwood Athos Christodoulou 2:06.91
1990 In the Groove 3 Steve Cauthen David Elsworth Brian Cooper 2:08.77
1991 Terimon 5 Michael Roberts Clive Brittain Lady Beaverbrook 2:16.18
1992 Rodrigo de Triano 3 Lester Piggott Peter Chapple-Hyam Robert Sangster 2:07.19
1993 Ezzoud 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute Maktoum Al Maktoum 2:12.16
1994 Ezzoud 5 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute Maktoum Al Maktoum 2:08.85
1995 Halling 4 Walter Swinburn Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2:06.42
1996 Halling 5 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2:06.88
1997 Singspiel 5 Frankie Dettori Michael Stoute Sheikh Mohammed 2:12.10
1998 One So Wonderful 4 Pat Eddery Luca Cumani Helena Springfield Ltd 2:06.46
1999 Royal Anthem 4 Gary Stevens Henry Cecil Thoroughbred Corp. 2:06.91
2000 Giant's Causeway 3 Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien Magnier / Tabor 2:09.30
2001 Sakhee 4 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2:08.27
2002 Nayef 4 Richard Hills Marcus Tregoning Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:08.74
2003 Falbrav 5 Darryll Holland Luca Cumani Rencati / Yoshida 2:06.84
2004 Sulamani 5 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2:11.82
2005 Electrocutionist 4 Michael Kinane Valfredo Valiani Earle I. Mack 2:07.47
2006 Notnowcato 4 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute A. & D. de Rothschild 2:12.32
2007 Authorized 3 Frankie Dettori Peter Chapple-Hyam Al Homaizi / Al Sagar 2:11.82
2008 Duke of Marmalade [b] 4 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien Magnier/ Tabor 2:01.53
2009 Sea the Stars 3 Michael Kinane John Oxx Christopher Tsui 2:05.29
2010 Rip Van Winkle 4 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien Magnier/Tabor/ Smith 2:08.58
2011 Twice Over 6 Ian Mongan Sir Henry Cecil Khalid Abdullah 2:14.70
2012 Frankel 4 Tom Queally Sir Henry Cecil Khalid Abdullah 2:06.59
2013 Declaration of War 4 Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien Magnier/ Tabor/ Smith / Allen 2:05.74
2014 Australia 3 Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien Smith / Magnier / Tabor / Ah Khing 2:07.35
2015 Arabian Queen 3 Silvestre de Sousa David Elsworth Jeff Smith 2:07.35
2016 Postponed 5 Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum 2:06.58
2017 Ulysses 4 Jim Crowley Sir Michael Stoute Flaxman Stables Ireland 2:12.11
2018 Roaring Lion 3 Oisin Murphy John Gosden Qatar Racing Limited 2:07.70
2019 Japan 3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Magnier/Tabor/ Smith 2:07.77
2020 Ghaiyyath 5 William Buick Charlie Appleby Godolphin 2:07.38
2021 Mishriff 4 David Egan John & Thady Gosden A A Faisal 2:05.92
2022 Baaeed 4 Jim Crowley William Haggas Shadwell Estate 2:09.30
2023 Mostahdaf 5 Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden Shadwell Estate 2:06.40
2024 City of Troy 3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Magnier/Tabor/ Smith 2:04.32
  1. ^ Persian Heights finished first in 1988, but he was relegated to third place following a stewards' inquiry
  2. ^ The 2008 running took place at Newmarket over 1 mile and 2 furlongs

See also

References

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1978"., "1979"., "1980"., "1981"., "1982"., "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post: