Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1)

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 2m 7.38s

(2)

Ghaiyyath⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 127| D

11/8

Trailblazing front-runner who has the ability to sustain fast fractions, as displayed when impressive winner of the Coronation Cup at Newmarket and Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. The one to beat.

Form: 310-111

(4)

Lord North⁶³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: James Doyle| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 124| D

4/1

Most impressive when landing a punt in Cambridgeshire and has since progressed into a high-class performer, showing an impressive turn of foot to win Prince of Wales at Royal Ascot. Sure to go well.

Form: 2121-11

(1)

Magical²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 122| D

9/4

High-class mare who won 3 times at Group 1 level last year and has added another couple to her CV this season, looking as good as ever. Splendidly consistent/genuine and should be right in the mix.

Form: 2151-11

(5)

Kameko²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 119

11/2

Group 1 Futurity winner at 2 and found another jolt of improvement to win 2000 Guineas on return. Excuses in the Derby/Sussex Stakes since and big run expected trying this trip for the first time.

Form: 221-144

(6)

Rose Of Kildare⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 103| CD

80/1

Tough filly who thrives on racing, producing a career best on what was her 16th start when making all in the Musidora over C&D latest, her first go at this trip. Out of depth in this company, however.

Form: 11-9331

Non-Runners

(3)

Aspetar²⁵

Weight: 9-6| Age: 5

T: H & R Charlton J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Ghaiyyath (11/8), Magical (9/4), Lord North (4/1), Kameko (11/2), Aspetar (14/1), Rose Of Kildare (80/1)

This looks a cracking renewal but it’s still hard to oppose the favourite GHAIYYATH, who has established himself as the clear leader in this division by winning his last 2 starts in impressive fashion. He appears to be the finished article at the age of 5 and is fancied to extend his winning sequence at a track that should suit. The progressive Lord North is feared most ahead of Kameko.