When is the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes?
The 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes will take place at York Racecourse on August 19, 2025, marking the opening of the Ebor Festival. This prestigious Group One race attracts top middle-distance horses and is known for producing racing legends. The 2025 champion, Ombudsman, could face previous rival Delacroix and other standout horses from elite races like the Epsom Derby. Viewers can watch the action live on ITV, RacingTV, or stream via bet365. Historical trends favor highly-rated, successful contenders.
- We bring you the dates and vital information about the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes
- This Group One will be run at the York on Wednesday 19th August 2026
When is the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes?
The 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes will be run at York racecourse on Wednesday 19th August 2025.
What is the Juddmonte International Stakes?
The Juddmonte International Stakes, staged on the opening day of York’s Ebor Festival, is a prestigious Group One contest and a true highlight of the summer flat racing season. Widely recognised as one of the most significant races in the sport, it regularly attracts the best middle-distance horses in training. Over the years, the race has been won by many of flat racing’s legendary performers, cementing its reputation as a stage where champions are made.
Who won the International Stakes?
Ombudsman made the most of a pacemaker to win the 2025 Juddmonte International Stakes, reversing the form with Delacroix, after losing out to that rival in the Coral-Eclipse.
Which horses will run in the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes?
As a three-year-old, Delacroix could remain in training in 2026, with the International Stakes high on his list of possible targets. Ombudsman could also return next year, as he's lightly-raced for his age. Horses who impress in races like the Epsom Derby, Coral-Eclipse and the Prince Of Wales's Stakes will take them on at York.
Where is the Juddmonte International run?
The Juddmonte International Stakes is run at York racecourse, situated in York, England.
Where can I watch the Juddmonte International Stakes?
The Juddmonte International Stakes will be shown on channels like ITV and RacingTV, but the easiest way would be to stream the race live. If you plan on watching the racing via your mobile or tablet, then bookmakers such as bet365 will allow you to stream the race live.
Juddmonte International Live Streaming
The bet365 live streaming service covers a wide range of horse racing on a daily basis. Here's how to stream the 2025 Juddmonte International Stakes live online:
- Visit bet365 > live streaming > horse racing
- Log-in or register for an account (use the bet365 bonus code NEWBONUS if opening a new account)
- Registered depositing users can then watch and bet on live horse racing.
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Juddmonte International Stakes History
The International Stakes was devised in 1972 where Roberto became the first and last horse to beat Brigadier Gerard.
Formerly known as the Benson and Hedges Gold Cup, the sponsorship has since been taken over by Juddmonte Farms and it can be referred to as the Juddmonte International.
Held on the first day of the Ebor Festival at York, the International Stakes might not have a lengthy history, but there have been some supreme winners.
Sir Michael Stoute and Aidan O'Brien have five wins each and Frankie Dettori has ridden five winners, most recently in 2007 with Authorized.
Frankel stretched his record to 13 wins from 13 starts when winning in 2012 and Sea the Stars won in 2009, the same year it won six Group 1 races, including the 2000 Guineas, Derby and Prix de L'arc de Triomphe.
Three-year-olds have beaten their elders in this Group One in four of the past six years, with Australia and Roaring Lion featuring amongst the recent winners.
Japan struck another blow for the Classic generation in 2019, holding off Crystal Ocean to win his second Group One of the season.
Ghaiyyath then made all to beat Magical and Lord North and win the 2020 Juddmonte International Stakes.
For the most part the International Stakes is taken out by the well-backed runners, but there is the odd upset.
Arabian Queen shocked punters in 2015 when winning at 50/1. The three-year-old carried a low rating into the race but was good enough to beat a quality field.
That was the only double-figure winner in the last 12 years, which has included a range of short-priced favourites.
Frankel remained unbeaten at odds of 1/10 and Duke of Marmalade (4/6), Rip Van Winkle (7/4) and Australia (8/13) justified their short quotes.
The higher the rating, the better they perform. Only Arabian Queen carried a rating lower than 110 and 10 of the last 12 winners have been rated above 120, so look for those ratings when placing a bet.
Only one winner since 2006 hasn't won that season before taking out the International Stakes. Rip Van Winkle hadn't won its first two starts that season, but punters were confident in its chances.
Duke of Marmalade, Frankel, Postponed and Sea the Stars had all won at least three races that season before winning the International Stakes.
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