Racing Statistics
International Stakes Statistics (21 Aug, Wednesday)
About the barriers
International Stakes (2019 to 2023)
| Barrier | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 6-10 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-15 | - | - | - |
| 16 and above | - | - | - |
Small fields have been the order of the day with, in reverse order, 9, 5, 7, 6, and 4 runners going to post and it’s hard to think that the barrier position has had a significant effect on the outcome.
About the Jockeys
Hot Jockey: Ryan Moore
| Year | Ryan Moore’s rides in the International Stakes | Finishing Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PADDINGTON | 3 |
| 2022 | HIGH DEFINITION | 6 |
| 2021 | LOVE | 3 |
| 2020 | MAGICAL | 2 |
| 2019 | JAPAN | 1 |
No jockey has won the race more than once in this five year period with William Buick, Ryan Moore, Frankie Dettori, Jim Crowley and David Egan the successful riders. Moore has also been third twice and second once. Moore will partner likely favourite CITY OF TROY if he lines up.
About the Trainers
Hot Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
| Year | Aidan O’Brien’s runners in the International Stakes | Finishing Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PADDINGTON | 3 |
| 2022 | HIGH DEFINITION | 6 |
| 2021 | LOVE | 3 |
| 2020 | MAGICAL | 2 |
| 2019 | JAPAN | 1 |
John and Thady Gosden have saddled two winners but look unlikely to have a leading contender in 2024. William Haggas, Charlie Appleby and Aidan O’Brien have been the other successful trainers and the latter has also sent out two thirds and a second.
About the Favourites
International Stakes Favourites Statistics (2019 to 2023)
| Year | Favourite | Finishing Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PADDINGTON | 3 |
| 2022 | BAAEED | 1 |
| 2021 | MISHRIFF | 1 |
| 2020 | GHAIYYATH | 1 |
| 2019 | CRYSTAL OCEAN | 2 |
The favourite has enjoyed a good record in the International Stakes of late and came within a head of winning three of the five renewals. PADDINGTON was a rare disappointment last season when only third of four but was still beaten little more than a length by the winner. The likely favourite CITY OF TROY is seeking a hat-trick in G1 level here.
About Overseas Runners
International Stakes Overseas Runners Statistics (2019 to 2023)
| Year | International Stakes Overseas Runners | Representing Country / Region | Finishing Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PADDINGTON | Ireland | 3 |
| 2022 | HIGH DEFINITION | Ireland | 6 |
| 2021 | LOVE MAC SWINEY |
Ireland Ireland |
3 5 |
| 2020 | MAGICAL | Ireland | 2 |
| 2019 | JAPAN CIRCUS MAXIMUS CHEVAL GRAND |
Ireland Ireland Japan |
1 7 8 |
Only two of the above weren’t trained by Aidan O’Brien and only one wasn’t trained in Ireland with CHEVAL GRAND representing Japan, as DUREZZA could this year. Both Ireland and France have some strong candidates in 2024 but O’Brien has the ace in the pack with CITY OF TROY.
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