International Stakes

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International Stakes Race Facts

  • Location: York Racecourse, York, England
  • Inaugural Race: 1972
  • Distance:  2,063 metres (1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards)
  • Track Type: Left-handed, Turf
  • Age Qualifications: Three-year-olds and up
  • 2022 Purse: £1,000,000
  • 2022 Race Date: Wednesday, August 17th

2022 International Stakes Race Results

POSTHORSEJOCKEY / TRAINERWIN / PLACE
2BaaeedJim Crowley / William Haggas$2.50 / $2.02
5MishriffJames Doyle / John & Thady Gosden$2.40
6Sir BuskerBen Curtis / William Knight$11.30
3Dubai HonourTom Marquand / William Haggas
7Native TrailWilliam Buick / Charlie Appleby
4High DefinitionRyan Moore / A P O'Brien

Exotic Payoffs:

  • $1 Exacta (2-5):  $2.40
  • $1 Trifecta (2-5-6): $26.30

Watch the 2022 International Stakes

International Stakes Race History

The International Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race run each year at York Racecourse in York, England. Inaugurated in 1972, the race is contested at 2,063 metres and takes place in late August.

The race was initially conceptualized by Major Leslie Petch, York’s Clerk of the Course. Unfortunately, Petch had to retire due to poor health by the time the race was first run. The inaugural winner was Roberto, the American-bred, Irish-trained stallion who was coming off of an incredibly narrow victory at the Epsom Derby (quite literally winning by a nose). Coming in second that year was the legendary Brigadier Gerard, suffering the first and only defeat in his storied career.

Currently two jockeys are tied for most victories with 5 each: Lester Piggott (1974, 1975, 1978, 1985, 1992) and Frankie Dettori (1996, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2007). Additionally, two trainers are tied for most victories with 6 each: Sir Michael Stoute (1986, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2006, 2017) and Aidan O’Brien (2000, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019).

As part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series, the winner automatically qualifies for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

International Stakes Past Winners

YearWinnerJockey / TrainerDistance / Time
2022BaaeedJim Crowley / William Haggas2,063 m / 2:09.30
2021MishriffDavid Egan / John & Thady Gosden2,063 m / 2:05.92
2020GhaiyyathWilliam Buick / Charlie Appleby2,063 m / 2:07.38
2019JapanRyan Moore / Aidan O'Brien2,063 m / 2:07.77
2018Roaring LionOisin Murphy / John Gosden2,063 m / 2:07.70
2017UlyssesJim Crowley / Sir Michael Stoute2,063 m / 2:12.11
2016PostponedAndrea Atzeni / Roger Varian2,063 m / 2:06.58
2015Arabian QueenSilvestre de Sousa / David Elsworth2,063 m / 2:07.35
2014AustraliaJoseph O'Brien / Aidan O'Brien2,063 m / 2:07.35
2013Declaration of WarJoseph O'Brien / Aidan O'Brien2,063 m / 2:05.74
2012FrankelTom Queally / Sir Henry Cecil2,063 m / 2:06.59
2011Twice OverIan Mongan / Sir Henry Cecil2,063 m / 2:14.70
2010Rip Van WinkleJohnny Murtagh / Aidan O'Brien2,063 m / 2:08.58
2009Sea the StarsMichael Kinane / John Oxx2,063 m / 2:05.29
2008Duke of MarmaladeJohnny Murtagh / Aidan O'Brien2,063 m / 2:01.53
2007AuthorizedFrankie Dettori / Peter Chapple-Hyam2,063 m / 2:11.82
2006NotnowcatoRyan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute2,063 m / 2:12.32
2005ElectrocutionistMichael Kinane / Valfredo Valiani2,063 m / 2:07.47
2004SulamaniFrankie Dettori / Saeed bin Suroor2,063 m / 2:11.82
2003FalbravDarryll Holland / Luca Cumani2,063 m / 2:06.84
2002NayefRichard Hills / Marcus Tregoning2,063 m / 2:08.74
2001SakheeFrankie Dettori / Saeed bin Suroor2,063 m / 2:08.27
2000Giant's CausewayMichael Kinane / Aidan O'Brien2,063 m / 2:09.30
1999Royal AnthemGary Stevens / Henry Cecil2,063 m / 2:06.91
1998One So WonderfulPat Eddery / Luca Cumani2,063 m / 2:06.46
1997SingspielFrankie Dettori / Michael Stoute2,063 m / 2:12.10
1996HallingFrankie Dettori / Saeed bin Suroor2,063 m / 2:06.88
1995HallingWalter Swinburn / Saeed bin Suroor2,063 m / 2:06.42
1994EzzoudWalter Swinburn / Michael Stoute2,063 m / 2:08.85
1993EzzoudWalter Swinburn / Michael Stoute2,063 m / 2:12.16
1992Rodrigo de TrianoLester Piggott / Peter Chapple-Hyam2,063 m / 2:07.19
1991TerimonMichael Roberts / Clive Brittain2,063 m / 2:16.18
1990In the GrooveSteve Cauthen / David Elsworth2,063 m / 2:08.77
1989Ile de ChypreTony Clark / Guy Harwood2,063 m / 2:06.91
1988Shady HeightsWillie Carson / Robert Armstrong2,063 m / 2:06.35
1987TriptychSteve Cauthen / Patrick Biancone2,063 m / 2:15.53
1986ShardariWalter Swinburn / Michael Stoute2,063 m / 2:08.28
1985Commanche RunLester Piggott / Luca Cumani2,063 m / 2:18.79
1984Cormorant WoodSteve Cauthen / Barry Hills2,063 m / 2:09.87
1983CaerleonPat Eddery / Vincent O'Brien2,063 m / 2:16.35
1982AssertPat Eddery / David O'Brien2,063 m / 2:09.09
1981Beldale FlutterPat Eddery / Michael Jarvis2,063 m / 2:13.28
1980Master WilliePhilip Waldron / Henry Candy2,063 m / 2:13.30
1979TroyWillie Carson / Dick Hern2,063 m / 2:06.40
1978Hawaiian SoundLester Piggott / Barry Hills2,063 m / 2:09.75
1977RelkinoWillie Carson / Dick Hern2,063 m / 2:09.24
1976WollowGianfranco Dettori / Henry Cecil2,063 m / 2:11.61
1975DahliaLester Piggott / Maurice Zilber2,063 m / 2:10.93
1974DahliaLester Piggott / Maurice Zilber2,063 m / 2:09.40
1973MoultonGeoff Lewis / Harry Wragg2,063 m / 2:20.40
1972RobertoBraulio Baeza / Vincent O'Brien2,063 m / 2:07.10