Juddmonte International Run at York Racecourse was the best Westerner at Longines World in 2024, earning his second global top spot in five previous updates.
The prestigious Rondyne World Racing Award was held today (Tuesday, January 21st) by the Global Racing Agency, the International Horse Racing Agency (IFHA) held in Savoy, London.
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“We've seen a lot of effort and we've seen you in a lot of work,” said William Derby, chief executive and clerk of the course. “It is a great honor that our flagship race, Group 1 Judd Monte International, has been awarded Longines World's best West Racecu 2024.
“This is the ultimate recognition of the vision, commitment and investment by the York Race Committee and Judd Monte over the past 40 years. So many people participate in delivering great horse racing like these at a global elite level. This is credit to them all.
“Of course, it's not possible without the support of the connection of the horse itself. We're very grateful to the 13 wonderful thoroughbred owners and the trainers, jockeys and racing staff who contributed not only to the memorable sights, but also to the memorable sights. Everyone who supports the race in York.
“To get a second victory, participating in a small cohort of iconic races around the world will only strengthen the commitment to the highest quality sports action of everyone in York. Elite Salbred Osse I would like to thank Rondyne and the International Horse Racing Agency for their efforts to promote racing. Around the world, I am thrilled to have gathered awards from them on behalf of the entire York team.”
It reflects the high quality of the first four horse houses of Judmonte International and operated as the heart of the Sky Bett-e Ball Festival on Wednesday, August 21st.
The race offered a record £1,250,000 prize money and captivated the largest and most international horse sector since it was first run in 1972.
Juddmonte International was won at a record time by the City of Troy with trainers Aidan O'Brien and Jockey Ryan Moore, who own Coolmore.
The richest racial designation sponsored by Longines and ever performed at Knavesmire confirms international reputation. This confirmed the position further highlighted by the presence of Durezza, the Japanese thoroughbred who won Group 1. The honorable Japanese Cup.
Additionally, Troy, along with Laurel River, the star of Operation Judmonte, who was impressed by the Dubai World Cup, will be joining the 2024 Longines World Best Racehorse in the Rondyne World Race Awards. He won the best racehorses.
This latest accolade concludes a great season in York. There, the record-breaking prizes gathered runners with the highest average field sizes at any UK racetrack. Completed the successful awards season for York's team, recently becoming the champion race course of the year at the RCA showcase event, and has been further recognized by York Royal Guard, The The New Bustardthorpe development. Queen, August.
“The family of Judd Monte and Prince Khalid are proud to have sponsored Judd Monte International for the past 35 years,” said Douglas Erskine Crum, longtime sponsor of the race, longtime sponsor. I thought, and saw it attract many of the best central racehorses around the world at the time. Last year, the Prismonay in the race again increased, reflecting a prominent position in global horse racing, and William Derby We are celebrating the outstanding teams at York Racecourse, who we are leading, for their consistent development of racing at the top of the world's races.”
Judd Monte International's leading trainer Aidan O'Brien said, “We are excited about Troy's victory at the Skybet Aber Festival in York, and Ryan Moore. The international field is a record time with pillars to win under the international field. Juddmonte International is a very important race worldwide and is a highly important race for thoroughbred races, and is able to evaluate the 2024 Rondynes World Best Race. I'm happy.”
Ruth Quinn, director of international race and race development at the UK Horse Racing Bureau, said, “Jud Monte International was recognized as the best race in the world in 2024, and it certainly is deep and spectacular in both quality and quantity. A race, a thrilling sporting event. I am a race for York and of course for the British race, this race is once again world-class performance, clearly a top-class winner in Troy, and We are delighted to have won the right, lofty title. Congratulations on York Racecourse, Judd Monte and all the connections.”
