Declaration Of War Outguns Juddmonte Rivals
21/08/13

1 Declaration Of War 7/1
2 Trading Leather 5/1
3 Al Kazeem 11/8F
6 ran Distances: 1l, 1l, 2l
TIME 2m 5.74s (fast by 1.76s)

Declaration Of War caused a minor surprise in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York, in which Sussex Stakes winner Toronado was a distinct disappointment.

Declaration Of War
Caroline Norris

Since winning the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, was beaten a long way before stamina came into play on his first try at a mile and a quarter, and he trailed home last.

Assistant trainer Richard Hannon jnr said: "He just didn't run his race. It wouldn't have made a difference if it was over six furlongs, seven or a mile. It's very disappointing. We'll go through him at home and at least there are two months until the big mile races, it's just a shame we didn't see what he could do at this trip."

Trading Leather
Caroline Norris

Trainer Roger Charlton felt the ground contributed to Al Kazeem's effort to finish only third.

He said of the 11-8 favourite: "James (Doyle) never felt happy at any stage. He wanted to press Trading Leather more, and he couldn't do it. He's had three runs on firm ground and he was looking after himself, I think.

"You hope you can get away with it, but if you keep running a horse on firm ground when he prefers it softer, that's what happens. Whether he goes for the Irish Champion Stakes or whatever, we'll just see how he comes back."

Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1)
750,000 added, 3yo plus, 1m 2f 88y, Class 1
6 ran
Going: Good to Firm