York Race 4 - Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1)
OMBUDSMAN (3) Proven record when resuming. Found another gear when winning by 4L last run at Ascot and drops back to a suitable grade. William T Buick rates highly aboard. Can give this a shake. ZAYDANN (5) Won narrowly last run at Vichy and competing at a lower grade. Has hit top form this preparation with 2 wins from 2 starts. Mickael Barzalona is very comfortable aboard. Among better hopes. CONSTITUTION RIVER (7) Dominant winner by a margin of 3L last run at Sandown and up against a less competitive field. Flying this preparation with 3 wins from as many starts. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . ITEM (9) Strong performance to win by 2 3/4L last run at this track and going down in grade. Colin Keane takes the reins today and maintaining a solid racing career. Appears well in this.

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 9 weeks and got the cash when winning by 2L first up last preparation at Curragh. Stepping down to a lower level. Not dismissing.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $499,999.00 | Curragh | 2112m | GOOD | K Shoemark | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,394,393.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $123,164.00 | Longchamp | 2399m | SOFT | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $147,555.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2024 | - | Flat | $200,000.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | GOOD3 | Rl Moore | 56.5kg | 02:04.63 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2024 | - | Flat | $400,000.00 | Deauville | 2000m | GOOD3 | William T Buick | 58kg | 02:04.30 | - | 6 |
| 8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $676,661.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.35L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2024 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Sandown | 1609m | SOFT | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | SOFT | Tom Marquand | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.05L | $29.00 |

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation at Kempton. J Gosden & T Gosden yard are on a hot streak and challenged by weaker competitors. Others are better.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 21.75L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Kempton | 2010m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $2.88 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,394,393.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $68,859.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $68,859.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 4 |
| 16L | $8.00 |
| 13/13 | 18/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $260,681.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 6-6-7-7-8-8-8-8 | 9 |
| 54.55L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | Group 2 | $189,067.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Listed | $49,185.00 | Epsom | 2027m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3-3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.55L | $2.62 |
| 1/5 | 17/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.26 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,361.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | SOFT | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.25L | $5.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Goes well when fresh. Was very impressive when winning by 4L last run at Ascot and facing a weaker group of contenders. William T Buick has multiple wins aboard. Serious contender.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $4,924,000.00 | Meydan | 1811m | GOOD | William T Buick | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.38 |
| 2/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,394,393.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11-11-11-11-8 | 9 |
| 2.25L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,297,869.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61.5kg | - | 4-5-3-3-4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,040,262.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-6-6 | 1 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2024 | - | Group 3 | $80,000.00 | Longchamp | 1999m | GOOD3 | William T Buick | 56.5kg | 02:11.42 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2024 | - | Flat | $55,000.00 | Deauville | 2000m | GOOD3 | Rl Moore | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/13 | 18/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Leicester | 2011m | GOOD | William T Buick | 62.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $1.20 |
| 1/14 | 22/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd last start at the track and dropping in class. Likely to get back in the run. Looking elsewhere today.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Group 2 | $162,311.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD TO FIRM | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | group 1 | $400,002.00 | Saint Cloud | 2399m | GOOD TO SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.55L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | 1 | $900,000.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 02:01.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.53L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $263,138.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20.15L | $9.00 |
| 17/18 | 07/06/2025 | - | In Honour Of His Highness Aga Khan IV | $1,577,854.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 3-5-5-7-6-6-7-8 | 16 |
| 50.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | Group 2 | $189,067.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1609m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $3.10 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Brave effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last run at Vichy and taking on a lower class of opponents. Flying this preparation with 2 wins from 2 starts. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $73,200.00 | Vichy | 2000m | GOOD3 | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $1.45 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | 1 | $54,900.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1899m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $47,600.00 | Deauville | 1899m | GOOD3 | Mickael Barzalona | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $33,408.00 | Le Mans | 1949m | GOOD3 | Clement Lecoeuvre | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/05/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | HEAVY | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | SOFT | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 01:46.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 3/15 | 29/03/2025 | - | 3yo | $27,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1599m | SOFT | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 01:43.98 | - | 10 |
| 2L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $126.00 weakened under pressure when 6th last start at Ascot but competing in an easier class. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Looks too tough.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,967,400.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sean M Levey | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 13.75L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 27.8L | $23.00 |
| 12/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 40.65L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1676m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.45 |
| 3/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.55L | $7.50 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot away to win by 3L last run at Sandown and competing in a lower grade. Hasn't put a foot wrong this preparation with 3 wins from as many starts. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 57kg | - | 4-5-5-5-4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $1.73 |
| 1/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,500,000.00 | Chantilly | 2099m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.75L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 7L | $1.22 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.75L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 6-4-3-3-3-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last time at Sandown and lining up against easier rivals. Should come to hand quickly. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $983,700.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD TO FIRM | Wayne Lordan | 57kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,500,000.00 | Chantilly | 2099m | SOFT | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Chantilly | 1799m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort when winning by 2 3/4L last run at this track and facing less formidable opponents. Colin Keane is a bonus. Should be going forward early. Capable type.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Group 2 | $162,311.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD TO FIRM | Rob Hornby | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 9/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 26.15L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 62kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-5-4-4-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |