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Could we see an all-time great edition of the Juddmonte International Stakes run at York on Wednesday?
It will take something to beat what Frankel did in 2012. What does the 2022 Juddmonte International Stakes (2092m) at York on Wednesday have in store?
2022 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 and since inception 17 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 and Aidan O'Brien each have won the race six times.
The Juddmonte International Stakes was worth £1,000,000 in 2022.
Notable winners of the Juddmonte International Stakes include Mishriff (2021), Ghaiyyath (2020), Japan (2019), 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 2021 Juddmonte International Stakes was won by Mishriff from Alenquer and Love.
