Ombudsman Secures International Stakes Success with Three-and-a-Half Lengths Lead
Ombudsman, the favorite, won the International Stakes at York by three and a half lengths over Delacroix, with Birr Castle, a 150-1 pacemaker, initially leading by 20 lengths. The victory marks a strong performance for Ombudsman, a high-class four-year-old who made his racecourse debut in June 2024. Jockey William Buick praised the horse's strong finish, noting its ability to stay in contention despite the challenging conditions. Ombudsman's trainer, John Gosden, aims for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, while the horse targets the Irish Champion Stakes in September and the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October.