City Of Troy named Horse of the Year

The Cartier Horse of the Year award has been given to Derby winner City Of Troy.

The season began witth a hugely disappointing flop in the 2000 Guineas, but Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-old bounced back to claim a trio of Group One triumphs - The Derby, The Coral-Eclipse and the Juddmonte International.

Laurent Feniou, managing director of Cartier UK, commented: “City Of Troy looked an exceptional colt throughout the season and he is a worthy recipient.”

Charyn secured the Cartier Older Horse award thanks to his excellent exploits in the mile division, winning the Queen Anne Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, plus Deauville’s Prix Jacques le Marois.

Bradsell won the leading sprinter crown following elite-level strikes in the Nunthorpe at York and the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh.

A magnificent seven straight victories saw Kyprios regain the top stayer title he claimed in 2022, with the Gold Cup at Ascot featuring among four Group One wins.

Porta Fortuna fared best in the category for three-year-old fillies, while Shadow Of Light and Lake Victoria claimed the leading juvenile gongs.

Much-respected trainer Jessica Harrington was honoured with the Cartier/The Daily Telegraph Award of Merit for 2024.

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