City Of Troy named horse of the year

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Image caption, City Of Troy won the Derby, Eclipse and Juddmonte International in 2024
  • Author, Frank Keogh
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport senior journalist

Derby winner City Of Troy has been named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards in London.

The son of US Triple Crown victor Justify also added Sandown's Coral-Eclipse and the Juddmonte International at York to his Epsom triumph.

City Of Troy was beaten in the 2,000 Guineas and Breeders' Cup Classic but won seven of his nine career starts.

Aidan O'Brien said he is the best horse he has trained, and he beat stablemate Kyprios, top miler Charyn and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Bluestocking to win the main award.

Kyprios was named leading stayer at the 34th annual awards after claiming seven victories from seven races in 2024, having missed much of last year with a serious leg injury.

The award of merit was given to leading Irish trainer Jessica Harrington, who has recovered after being treated for breast cancer last year.

All the awards

Horse of the year: City Of Troy

Sprinter: Bradsell

Stayer: Kyprios

Three-year-old colt: City Of Troy

Three-year-old filly: Porta Fortuna

Two-year-old colt: Shadow Of Light

Two-year-old filly: Lake Victoria

Older horse: Charyn

Award of merit: Jessica Harrington