Ryan Moore gained the Juddmonte Worldwide Stakes for the third time as Metropolis Of Troy clinched a stunning victory at York.
The 5-4 favorite, skilled by Aidan O’Brien, pulled away from the sphere within the 1m 2f 56y grade one race to beat Calandagan by a size whereas Ghostwriter completed third within the Ebor Competition’s opening-day spotlight.
Moore’s victory adopted up his wins in 2006 aboard Notnowcato and in 2019 on Japan.
Metropolis Of Troy, the son of Justify, has consigned to the previous a disappointing run within the 2,000 Guineas again in Could, with this victory approaching high of wins within the Derby at Epsom and the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.
“He is an distinctive two-year-old and had one unhealthy day,” Moore advised ITV Racing.
“We let the horse did the speaking and he is gone and finished it once more. He bought away nicely and I did not need to take him again. I simply let him use his rhythm and he travelled superbly the entire method.”
Metropolis Of Troy jumped out alertly within the arms of Moore and confirmed the stamina to win from the entrance.
The Aga Khan’s Calandagan burst from the pack to make a problem however the Royal Ascot winner was unable to reel within the Ballydoyle steady’s star performer as he broke the course document.