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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranking the 10 best racehorses in the world, all categories and surfaces combined: which horse is the ruling pound-for-pound champion?

Published 04 Jul 2025

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The Top 10 from Idol Horse Rankings Commissioner and world racing expert Andrew Hawkins

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (13:00pm 09/07/25)

#1

Forever Young

i

6

#2

Field Of Gold

i

new

#3

Ka Ying Rising

i

3

#4

Romantic Warrior

i

3

#5

Via Sistina

i

1

#6

Sovereignty

i

new

#7

Calandagan

i

5

#8

Jan Brueghel

i

new

#9

Voyage Bubble

i

new

#10

Danon Decile

i

new

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (13:00pm 09/07/25)

#1

3

Forever Young

Forever Young

#2

4

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

#3

2

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#4

2

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#5

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#6

4

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

#7

4

Calandagan

Calandagan

#8

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

#9

new

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

#10

new

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

3YO Colt

Kingman

Princess De Lune

Grey

Juddmonte

Newmarket 🇬🇧

With a reputation for transparency and good judgment, John Gosden OBE is a champion British racehorse trainer that has amassed more than 3000 wins - over 100 at the highest level - and tasted success at home and abroad.

G1 St James's Palace Stakes · G1 Irish 2000 Guineas · G3 Craven Stakes · G3 Solario Stakes

John Gosden horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

3YO Colt

Into Mischief

Crowned

Bay

Godolphin

Belmont Park 🇺🇸

Bill Mott, a Hall of Famer & four-time Eclipse Award winner with over 5,400 victories, is best known for his champions Cigar and Cody's Wish. Mott won his second Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty in 2025.

G1 Belmont Stakes · G1 Kentucky Derby · G2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes · G3 Street Sense Stakes

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Calandagan

Calandagan

Calandagan

4YO Gelding

Gleneagles

Canayana

Bay

Aga Khan Studs

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud · G2 King Edward VII Stakes · G3 Prix Hocquart · G3 Prix Noailles

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

4YO Horse

Galileo

Devoted To You

Chestnut

Westerberg/C'more

Ballydoyle 🇮🇪

One of the all-time greats, champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has captured elite races the world over and only a select few international features have eluded this most gifted and 'decorated' horseman.

G1 Coronation Cup · G1 English St Leger · G3 Gordon Stakes · G3 International Stakes

Horse trainer Aidan O'Brien

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

7YO Gelding

Deep Field

Raheights

Bay/Brown

Sun. & Moon. Synd

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Ricky Yiu is a Hong Kong trainer with over 1,000 career wins, including the 2019/20 championship. A fearless overseas campaigner, he’s known for developing stars like Sacred Kingdom and Voyage Bubble.

G1 Champions & Chater Cup · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Hong Kong Mile · G1 Stewards' Cup (x2) · G2 Jockey Club Mile · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

4YO Colt

Epiphaneia

Top Decile

Chestnut

Danox Co. Ltd.

Ritto 🇯🇵

Once best known overseas as the trackwork rider for his father Takayuki Yasuda's crack sprinter Lord Kanaloa, Derby-winning trainer Shogo Yasuda has swiftly established a global reputation of his own.

G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby · G1 Dubai Sheema Classic · G2 American Jockey Club Cup · G3 Keisei Hai

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Rankings Commissioner

#1

Forever Young

i

6

#2

Ka Ying Rising

i

6

#3

Field Of Gold

i

new

#4

Romantic Warrior

i

2

#5

Calandagan

i

1

#6

Jan Brueghel

i

new

#7

Via Sistina

i

4

#8

Sovereignty

i

new

#9

Voyage Bubble

i

new

#10

Raging Torrent

i

new

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Rankings Commissioner

#1

6

Forever Young

Forever Young

#2

6

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#3

new

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

#4

2

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#5

1

Calandagan

Calandagan

#6

new

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

#7

4

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#8

new

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

#9

new

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

#10

new

Raging Torrent

Raging Torrent

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Rankings Commissioner

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Rankings Commissioner

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Rankings Commissioner

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

3YO Colt

Kingman

Princess De Lune

Grey

Juddmonte

Newmarket 🇬🇧

With a reputation for transparency and good judgment, John Gosden OBE is a champion British racehorse trainer that has amassed more than 3000 wins - over 100 at the highest level - and tasted success at home and abroad.

G1 St James's Palace Stakes · G1 Irish 2000 Guineas · G3 Craven Stakes · G3 Solario Stakes

John Gosden horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Rankings Commissioner

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Rankings Commissioner

Calandagan

Calandagan

Calandagan

4YO Gelding

Gleneagles

Canayana

Bay

Aga Khan Studs

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud · G2 King Edward VII Stakes · G3 Prix Hocquart · G3 Prix Noailles

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Rankings Commissioner

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

4YO Horse

Galileo

Devoted To You

Chestnut

Westerberg/C'more

Ballydoyle 🇮🇪

One of the all-time greats, champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has captured elite races the world over and only a select few international features have eluded this most gifted and 'decorated' horseman.

G1 Coronation Cup · G1 English St Leger · G3 Gordon Stakes · G3 International Stakes

Horse trainer Aidan O'Brien

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Rankings Commissioner

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Rankings Commissioner

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

3YO Colt

Into Mischief

Crowned

Bay

Godolphin

Belmont Park 🇺🇸

Bill Mott, a Hall of Famer & four-time Eclipse Award winner with over 5,400 victories, is best known for his champions Cigar and Cody's Wish. Mott won his second Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty in 2025.

G1 Belmont Stakes · G1 Kentucky Derby · G2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes · G3 Street Sense Stakes

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Rankings Commissioner

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

7YO Gelding

Deep Field

Raheights

Bay/Brown

Sun. & Moon. Synd

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Ricky Yiu is a Hong Kong trainer with over 1,000 career wins, including the 2019/20 championship. A fearless overseas campaigner, he’s known for developing stars like Sacred Kingdom and Voyage Bubble.

G1 Champions & Chater Cup · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Hong Kong Mile · G1 Stewards' Cup (x2) · G2 Jockey Club Mile · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Rankings Commissioner

Raging Torrent

Raging Torrent

Raging Torrent

4YO Horse

Maximus Mischief

Violent Wave

Bay

Yulong/Great Friends

Santa Anita 🇺🇸

Doug O'Neill is a U.S. trainer with over 3,000 wins, including two Kentucky Derbies (2012, 2016) and multiple Breeders' Cups. He has prepared stars the ilk of I'll Have Another, Nyquist, and Lava Man.

G1 Metropolitan Hcp · G1 Malibu · G2 Godolphin Mile · G2 Pat O'Brien Stakes · Listed Maxfield Overnight

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Fan Vote

List Status: Final (13:00pm 09/07/25)

#1

Field Of Gold

i

new

#2

Forever Young

i

5

#3

Ka Ying Rising

i

#4

Via Sistina

i

1

#5

Romantic Warrior

i

3

#6

Sovereignty

i

new

#7

Danon Decile

i

new

#8

Voyage Bubble

i

new

#9

Soul Rush

i

new

#10

Rebel's Romance

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Fan Vote

List Status: Final (13:00pm 09/07/25)

#1

new

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

#2

5

Forever Young

Forever Young

#3

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#4

1

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#5

3

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#6

new

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

#7

new

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#8

new

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

#9

new

Soul Rush

Soul Rush

#10

new

Rebel's Romance

Rebel's Romance

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Fan Vote

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

3YO Colt

Kingman

Princess De Lune

Grey

Juddmonte

Newmarket 🇬🇧

With a reputation for transparency and good judgment, John Gosden OBE is a champion British racehorse trainer that has amassed more than 3000 wins - over 100 at the highest level - and tasted success at home and abroad.

G1 St James's Palace Stakes · G1 Irish 2000 Guineas · G3 Craven Stakes · G3 Solario Stakes

John Gosden horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Fan Vote

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Fan Vote

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Fan Vote

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Fan Vote

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Fan Vote

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

3YO Colt

Into Mischief

Crowned

Bay

Godolphin

Belmont Park 🇺🇸

Bill Mott, a Hall of Famer & four-time Eclipse Award winner with over 5,400 victories, is best known for his champions Cigar and Cody's Wish. Mott won his second Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty in 2025.

G1 Belmont Stakes · G1 Kentucky Derby · G2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes · G3 Street Sense Stakes

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Fan Vote

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

4YO Colt

Epiphaneia

Top Decile

Chestnut

Danox Co. Ltd.

Ritto 🇯🇵

Once best known overseas as the trackwork rider for his father Takayuki Yasuda's crack sprinter Lord Kanaloa, Derby-winning trainer Shogo Yasuda has swiftly established a global reputation of his own.

G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby · G1 Dubai Sheema Classic · G2 American Jockey Club Cup · G3 Keisei Hai

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Fan Vote

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

7YO Gelding

Deep Field

Raheights

Bay/Brown

Sun. & Moon. Synd

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Ricky Yiu is a Hong Kong trainer with over 1,000 career wins, including the 2019/20 championship. A fearless overseas campaigner, he’s known for developing stars like Sacred Kingdom and Voyage Bubble.

G1 Champions & Chater Cup · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Hong Kong Mile · G1 Stewards' Cup (x2) · G2 Jockey Club Mile · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Fan Vote

Soul Rush

Soul Rush

Soul Rush

7YO Horse

Rulership

Eternal Bouquet

Dark Bay

Tatsue Ishikawa

Ritto 🇯🇵

Yasutoshi Ikee, son of legendary trainer Yasuo Ikee, carved his own legacy by guiding Orfevre to Japan's Triple Crown and two Arima Kinens. He boasts over 870 career wins, including multiple G1s.

G1 Dubai Turf · G1 Mile Championship · G2 Yomiuri Milers Cup (x2) · G3 Keisei Hai Autumn Hcp

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Fan Vote

Rebel's Romance

Rebel's Romance

Rebel's Romance

7YO

Charlie Appleby

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Rankings Commissioner

#1

Forever Young

i

new

#2

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#3

Field Of Gold

i

new

#4

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#5

Calandagan

i

new

#6

Jan Brueghel

i

new

#7

Via Sistina

i

new

#8

Sovereignty

i

new

#9

Voyage Bubble

i

new

#10

Raging Torrent

i

new

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Rankings Commissioner

#1

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#2

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#3

new

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

#4

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#5

new

Calandagan

Calandagan

#6

new

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

#7

new

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#8

new

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

#9

new

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

#10

new

Raging Torrent

Raging Torrent

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Rankings Commissioner

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Rankings Commissioner

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Rankings Commissioner

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold

3YO Colt

Kingman

Princess De Lune

Grey

Juddmonte

Newmarket 🇬🇧

With a reputation for transparency and good judgment, John Gosden OBE is a champion British racehorse trainer that has amassed more than 3000 wins - over 100 at the highest level - and tasted success at home and abroad.

G1 St James's Palace Stakes · G1 Irish 2000 Guineas · G3 Craven Stakes · G3 Solario Stakes

John Gosden horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Rankings Commissioner

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Rankings Commissioner

Calandagan

Calandagan

Calandagan

4YO Gelding

Gleneagles

Canayana

Bay

Aga Khan Studs

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud · G2 King Edward VII Stakes · G3 Prix Hocquart · G3 Prix Noailles

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Rankings Commissioner

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

Jan Brueghel

4YO Horse

Galileo

Devoted To You

Chestnut

Westerberg/C'more

Ballydoyle 🇮🇪

One of the all-time greats, champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has captured elite races the world over and only a select few international features have eluded this most gifted and 'decorated' horseman.

G1 Coronation Cup · G1 English St Leger · G3 Gordon Stakes · G3 International Stakes

Horse trainer Aidan O'Brien

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Rankings Commissioner

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Rankings Commissioner

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

3YO Colt

Into Mischief

Crowned

Bay

Godolphin

Belmont Park 🇺🇸

Bill Mott, a Hall of Famer & four-time Eclipse Award winner with over 5,400 victories, is best known for his champions Cigar and Cody's Wish. Mott won his second Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty in 2025.

G1 Belmont Stakes · G1 Kentucky Derby · G2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes · G3 Street Sense Stakes

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Rankings Commissioner

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble

7YO Gelding

Deep Field

Raheights

Bay/Brown

Sun. & Moon. Synd

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Ricky Yiu is a Hong Kong trainer with over 1,000 career wins, including the 2019/20 championship. A fearless overseas campaigner, he’s known for developing stars like Sacred Kingdom and Voyage Bubble.

G1 Champions & Chater Cup · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Hong Kong Mile · G1 Stewards' Cup (x2) · G2 Jockey Club Mile · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Rankings Commissioner

Raging Torrent

Raging Torrent

Raging Torrent

4YO Horse

Maximus Mischief

Violent Wave

Bay

Yulong/Great Friends

Santa Anita 🇺🇸

Doug O'Neill is a U.S. trainer with over 3,000 wins, including two Kentucky Derbies (2012, 2016) and multiple Breeders' Cups. He has prepared stars the ilk of I'll Have Another, Nyquist, and Lava Man.

G1 Metropolitan Hcp · G1 Malibu · G2 Godolphin Mile · G2 Pat O'Brien Stakes · Listed Maxfield Overnight

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Ranking the world's best turf sprinters, 1399m and below

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

Ka Ying Rising

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#2

Alabama Lass

i

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#3

Bella Nipotina

i

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#4

Ardalio

i

new

#5

Arellano

i

new

#6

Helios Express

i

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#7

Asfoora

i

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#8

Sunshine In Paris

i

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#9

Audience

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#10

Babouche

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Official Rankings

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#1

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2

new

Alabama Lass

Alabama Lass

#3

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#4

new

Ardalio

Ardalio

#5

new

Arellano

Arellano

#6

new

Helios Express

Helios Express

#7

new

Asfoora

Asfoora

#8

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#9

new

Audience

Audience

#10

new

Babouche

Babouche

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Alabama Lass

Alabama Lass

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Ardalio

Ardalio

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Arellano

Arellano

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Helios Express

Helios Express

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Asfoora

Asfoora

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

4YO

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Audience

Audience

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Babouche

Babouche

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Andrew Hawkins

#1

Ka Ying Rising

i

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#2

Bella Nipotina

i

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#3

Helios Express

i

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#4

Sunshine In Paris

i

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#5

Giga Kick

i

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#6

Makarova

i

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#7

Howdeepisyourlove

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#8

Storm Boy

i

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Andrew Hawkins

#1

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Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2

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Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#3

new

Helios Express

Helios Express

#4

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#5

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Giga Kick

Giga Kick

#6

new

Makarova

Makarova

#7

new

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

#8

new

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Andrew Hawkins

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Andrew Hawkins

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Andrew Hawkins

Helios Express

Helios Express

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Andrew Hawkins

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

4YO

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Andrew Hawkins

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Andrew Hawkins

Makarova

Makarova

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Andrew Hawkins

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Andrew Hawkins

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Fan Vote

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

Alabama Lass

i

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#2

Ardalio

i

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#3

Arellano

i

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#4

Asfoora

i

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#5

Audience

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#6

Babouche

i

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#7

Beauty Waves

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#8

Babylon Berlin

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#9

Believing

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#10

Bella Nipotina

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Fan Vote

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

new

Alabama Lass

Alabama Lass

#2

new

Ardalio

Ardalio

#3

new

Arellano

Arellano

#4

new

Asfoora

Asfoora

#5

new

Audience

Audience

#6

new

Babouche

Babouche

#7

new

Beauty Waves

Beauty Waves

#8

new

Babylon Berlin

Babylon Berlin

#9

new

Believing

Believing

#10

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Fan Vote

Alabama Lass

Alabama Lass

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Fan Vote

Ardalio

Ardalio

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Fan Vote

Arellano

Arellano

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Fan Vote

Asfoora

Asfoora

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Fan Vote

Audience

Audience

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Fan Vote

Babouche

Babouche

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Fan Vote

Beauty Waves

Beauty Waves

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Fan Vote

Babylon Berlin

Babylon Berlin

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Fan Vote

Believing

Believing

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Fan Vote

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Andrew Hawkins

#1

Ka Ying Rising

i

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#2

i

new

#3

Bella Nipotina

i

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#4

Helios Express

i

new

#5

Sunshine In Paris

i

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#6

i

new

#7

Giga Kick

i

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#8

Makarova

i

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#9

Howdeepisyourlove

i

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#10

Storm Boy

i

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Andrew Hawkins

#1

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#3

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#4

new

Helios Express

Helios Express

#5

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#6

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#7

new

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

#8

new

Makarova

Makarova

#9

new

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

#10

new

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Andrew Hawkins

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Andrew Hawkins

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Andrew Hawkins

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Andrew Hawkins

Helios Express

Helios Express

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Andrew Hawkins

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

4YO

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Andrew Hawkins

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

4YO

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Andrew Hawkins

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Andrew Hawkins

Makarova

Makarova

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Andrew Hawkins

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Andrew Hawkins

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranking the world's best turf milers, 1400m to 1799m

Published 25 Feb 2025

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

Beauty Eternal

i

new

#2

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#3

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#4

Croix Du Nord

i

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#5

Romantic Warrior

i

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

new

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

#2

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#3

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#4

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#5

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

4YO

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

6YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Michael Cox

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Beauty Eternal

i

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#2

Facteur Cheval

i

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#3

Massive Sovereign

i

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#4

Croix Du Nord

i

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#5

Romantic Warrior

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

new

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

#2

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#3

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#4

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#5

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

7YO

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

6YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

Beauty Eternal

i

new

#2

i

new

#3

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#4

i

new

#5

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#6

Massive Sovereign

i

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#7

i

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#8

Croix Du Nord

i

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#9

i

new

#10

Romantic Warrior

i

new

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

new

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

#2

new

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

#3

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#4

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#5

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#6

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#8

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#9

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#10

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

7YO

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

7YO

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

7YO

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

6YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

6YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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Ranking the world's best middle distance horses, 1800m to 2299m

Published 25 Feb 2025

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#2

Goliath

i

new

#3

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#4

Facteur Cheval

i

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#5

Romantic Warrior

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#6

Massive Sovereign

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#7

Calandagan

i

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#8

Via Sistina

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#2

new

Goliath

Goliath

#3

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#4

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#5

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#6

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Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7

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Calandagan

Calandagan

#8

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Via Sistina

Via Sistina

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Goliath

Goliath

Goliath

5YO Gelding

Adlerflug

Gouache

Bay

Resolute Bloodstock

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris · G3 La Coupe · G3 Prix d'Hedouville · Listed Grand Prix De Clairefontaine Stakes

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

5YO

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Calandagan

Calandagan

Calandagan

4YO Gelding

Gleneagles

Canayana

Bay

Aga Khan Studs

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud · G2 King Edward VII Stakes · G3 Prix Hocquart · G3 Prix Noailles

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#2

Goliath

i

new

#3

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#4

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#5

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#6

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#7

Calandagan

i

new

#8

Via Sistina

i

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#2

new

Goliath

Goliath

#3

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#4

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#5

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#6

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7

new

Calandagan

Calandagan

#8

new

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Goliath

Goliath

Goliath

5YO Gelding

Adlerflug

Gouache

Bay

Resolute Bloodstock

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris · G3 La Coupe · G3 Prix d'Hedouville · Listed Grand Prix De Clairefontaine Stakes

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

5YO

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Calandagan

Calandagan

Calandagan

4YO Gelding

Gleneagles

Canayana

Bay

Aga Khan Studs

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud · G2 King Edward VII Stakes · G3 Prix Hocquart · G3 Prix Noailles

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#2

i

new

#3

Goliath

i

new

#4

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#5

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#6

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#7

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#8

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#9

Calandagan

i

new

#10

Via Sistina

i

new

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#2

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#3

new

Goliath

Goliath

#4

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#5

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#6

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#7

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#8

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#9

new

Calandagan

Calandagan

#10

new

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

close

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Goliath

Goliath

Goliath

5YO Gelding

Adlerflug

Gouache

Bay

Resolute Bloodstock

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris · G3 La Coupe · G3 Prix d'Hedouville · Listed Grand Prix De Clairefontaine Stakes

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

7YO

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Calandagan

Calandagan

Calandagan

4YO Gelding

Gleneagles

Canayana

Bay

Aga Khan Studs

Chantilly 🇫🇷

Formerly an assistant to the great Alain de Royer-Dupré, Francis-Henri Graffard is a classic-winning French trainer known for precision, patience and his successful association with Aga Khan runners.

G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud · G2 King Edward VII Stakes · G3 Prix Hocquart · G3 Prix Noailles

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

7YO Mare

Fastnet Rock

Nigh

Bay

Yulong Investments

Rosehill 🇦🇺

Rising from relative obscurity to become the dominant force - and name - in the Australian training ranks, Chris Waller will be forever linked with his champion mare Winx.

G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Winx Stakes · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Champions Stakes · G1 Turnbull Stakes · G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes · G1 Ranvet Stakes · G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes · G1 Pretty Polly Stakes · G2 Dahlia Stakes · G3 Fille De L'air Stakes

Chris Waller horse trainer

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

RANKING THE WORLD'S BEST TURF STAYERS, 2300M+

Published 25 Feb 2025

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The Stayers (Turf) Rankings as voted by Idol Horse experts and fans

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

Danon Decile

i

new

#2

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#3

Croix Du Nord

i

new

#4

Forever Young

i

new

#5

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#6

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#7

Mickley

i

new

#8

Packing Hermod

i

new

#9

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#10

Romantic Warrior

i

new

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 31/03/25)

#1

new

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#2

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#3

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#4

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#5

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#6

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7

new

Mickley

Mickley

#8

new

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

#9

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#10

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

close

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

4YO Colt

Epiphaneia

Top Decile

Chestnut

Danox Co. Ltd.

Ritto 🇯🇵

Once best known overseas as the trackwork rider for his father Takayuki Yasuda's crack sprinter Lord Kanaloa, Derby-winning trainer Shogo Yasuda has swiftly established a global reputation of his own.

G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby · G1 Dubai Sheema Classic · G2 American Jockey Club Cup · G3 Keisei Hai

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

Danon Decile

i

new

#2

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#3

Croix Du Nord

i

new

#4

Forever Young

i

new

#5

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#6

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#7

Mickley

i

new

#8

Packing Hermod

i

new

#9

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#10

Romantic Warrior

i

new

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

new

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#2

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#3

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#4

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#5

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#6

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7

new

Mickley

Mickley

#8

new

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

#9

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#10

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

close

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

4YO Colt

Epiphaneia

Top Decile

Chestnut

Danox Co. Ltd.

Ritto 🇯🇵

Once best known overseas as the trackwork rider for his father Takayuki Yasuda's crack sprinter Lord Kanaloa, Derby-winning trainer Shogo Yasuda has swiftly established a global reputation of his own.

G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby · G1 Dubai Sheema Classic · G2 American Jockey Club Cup · G3 Keisei Hai

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

Danon Decile

i

new

#2

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#3

Croix Du Nord

i

new

#4

Forever Young

i

new

#5

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#6

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#7

Mickley

i

new

#8

Packing Hermod

i

new

#9

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#10

Romantic Warrior

i

new

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Michael Cox

#1

new

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#2

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#3

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#4

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#5

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#6

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7

new

Mickley

Mickley

#8

new

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

#9

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#10

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

close

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

4YO Colt

Epiphaneia

Top Decile

Chestnut

Danox Co. Ltd.

Ritto 🇯🇵

Once best known overseas as the trackwork rider for his father Takayuki Yasuda's crack sprinter Lord Kanaloa, Derby-winning trainer Shogo Yasuda has swiftly established a global reputation of his own.

G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby · G1 Dubai Sheema Classic · G2 American Jockey Club Cup · G3 Keisei Hai

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranking the world's best speed horses on dirt, 1699m and below

Published 25 Feb 2025

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The Speed (Dirt) Rankings as voted by Idol Horse experts and fans

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 25/06/25)

#1

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#2

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#3

Packing Hermod

i

new

#4

Mickley

i

new

#5

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#6

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#7

Forever Young

i

new

#8

Croix Du Nord

i

new

#9

Bella Nipotina

i

new

#10

Cap Ferrat

i

new

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 25/06/25)

#1

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#2

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#3

new

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

#4

new

Mickley

Mickley

#5

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#6

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#7

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#9

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#10

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

close

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt): Alicia Hughes

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Romantic Warrior

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Piko Chan Black

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Packing Hermod

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#4

Mickley

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Massive Sovereign

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Ka Ying Rising

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Forever Young

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Croix Du Nord

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Bella Nipotina

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#10

Cap Ferrat

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt): Alicia Hughes

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#3

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Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

#4

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Mickley

Mickley

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Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#7

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Forever Young

Forever Young

#8

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Croix Du Nord

#9

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Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#10

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Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Alicia Hughes

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Alicia Hughes

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Alicia Hughes

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Alicia Hughes

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Alicia Hughes

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Alicia Hughes

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Alicia Hughes

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Alicia Hughes

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Alicia Hughes

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Alicia Hughes

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt): Alicia Hughes

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Romantic Warrior

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Piko Chan Black

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Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

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Croix Du Nord

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Bella Nipotina

#10

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Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Alicia Hughes

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Alicia Hughes

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Alicia Hughes

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Alicia Hughes

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Alicia Hughes

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Alicia Hughes

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Alicia Hughes

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Alicia Hughes

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Alicia Hughes

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Alicia Hughes

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranking the world's best classic horses on dirt, 1700m+

Published 25 Feb 2025

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The Classic (Dirt) Rankings as voted by Idol Horse experts and fans

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 25/06/25)

#1

Romantic Warrior

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#2

Forever Young

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#3

Mickley

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#4

Piko Chan Black

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#5

Ka Ying Rising

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#6

Bella Nipotina

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#7

Sovereignty

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#8

Croix Du Nord

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#9

Catching Freedom

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#10

Journalism

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Official Rankings

List Status: Final (00:00am 25/06/25)

#1

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#2

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#3

new

Mickley

Mickley

#4

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#5

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Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#6

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Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#7

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Sovereignty

Sovereignty

#8

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#9

new

Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom

#10

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Journalism

Journalism

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

3YO Colt

Into Mischief

Crowned

Bay

Godolphin

Belmont Park 🇺🇸

Bill Mott, a Hall of Famer & four-time Eclipse Award winner with over 5,400 victories, is best known for his champions Cigar and Cody's Wish. Mott won his second Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty in 2025.

G1 Belmont Stakes · G1 Kentucky Derby · G2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes · G3 Street Sense Stakes

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

3YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Journalism

Journalism

Journalism

3YO Colt

Curlin

Mopotism

Bay

Eclipse/Coolmore

Santa Anita, USA

Michael McCarthy

Preakness Stakes · Santa Anita Derby · San Felipe Stakes · Los Alamitos Futurity

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Luke Middlebrook

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Romantic Warrior

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Mickley

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Piko Chan Black

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Ka Ying Rising

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Bella Nipotina

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Croix Du Nord

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Cap Ferrat

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Forever Young

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Packing Hermod

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Mickley

Mickley

#3

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Piko Chan Black

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Ka Ying Rising

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Bella Nipotina

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Croix Du Nord

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Massive Sovereign

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Cap Ferrat

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Forever Young

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Packing Hermod

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Luke Middlebrook

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Luke Middlebrook

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Luke Middlebrook

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Luke Middlebrook

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Luke Middlebrook

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Luke Middlebrook

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Luke Middlebrook

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Luke Middlebrook

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Luke Middlebrook

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Luke Middlebrook

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Fan Vote

List Status: Final (00:00am 25/06/25)

#1

Forever Young

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#2

Sovereignty

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#3

Catching Freedom

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#4

Romantic Warrior

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#5

Journalism

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#6

El Kodigo

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#7

Natural Rise

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#8

Thorpedo Anna

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#9

Full Serrano

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#10

Fierceness

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Fan Vote

List Status: Final (00:00am 25/06/25)

#1

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Forever Young

Forever Young

#2

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Sovereignty

Sovereignty

#3

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Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom

#4

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#5

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Journalism

Journalism

#6

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El Kodigo

El Kodigo

#7

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Natural Rise

Natural Rise

#8

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Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

#9

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Full Serrano

Full Serrano

#10

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Fierceness

Fierceness

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Fan Vote

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

4YO Horse

Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

Ritto 🇯🇵

Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Fan Vote

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

3YO Colt

Into Mischief

Crowned

Bay

Godolphin

Belmont Park 🇺🇸

Bill Mott, a Hall of Famer & four-time Eclipse Award winner with over 5,400 victories, is best known for his champions Cigar and Cody's Wish. Mott won his second Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty in 2025.

G1 Belmont Stakes · G1 Kentucky Derby · G2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes · G3 Street Sense Stakes

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Fan Vote

Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Fan Vote

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Fan Vote

Journalism

Journalism

Journalism

3YO Colt

Curlin

Mopotism

Bay

Eclipse/Coolmore

Santa Anita, USA

Michael McCarthy

Preakness Stakes · Santa Anita Derby · San Felipe Stakes · Los Alamitos Futurity

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Fan Vote

El Kodigo

El Kodigo

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Fan Vote

Natural Rise

Natural Rise

Natural Rise

3YO

Keizo Ito

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Fan Vote

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

3YO

Kenny McPeek

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Fan Vote

Full Serrano

Full Serrano

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Fan Vote

Fierceness

Fierceness

Fierceness

4YO Colt

City Of Light

Nonna Belle

Bay

Repole/Coolmore

🇺🇸

Todd Pletcher, a Hall of Famer and protégé of legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas, boasts over 5,800 wins, including two Kentucky Derbies and four Belmont Stakes.

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Luke Middlebrook

#1

Romantic Warrior

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#2

Mickley

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#3

Piko Chan Black

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#4

Ka Ying Rising

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#5

Bella Nipotina

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#6

Croix Du Nord

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#7

Massive Sovereign

i

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#8

Cap Ferrat

i

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#9

Forever Young

i

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#10

Packing Hermod

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt): Luke Middlebrook

#1

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#2

new

Mickley

Mickley

#3

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#4

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#5

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#6

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#7

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#8

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#9

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#10

new

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

close

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Luke Middlebrook

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

Known for his team-first ethos and commitment to mentoring future generations, trainer Danny Shum continues to elevate Hong Kong racing on the world stage.

G1 Jebel Hatta · G1 Yasuda Kinen · G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup · G1 Cox Plate · G1 Hong Kong Cup (x3) · G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (x3) · G2 Jockey Club Cup (x2) · Hong Kong Derby · Hong Kong Classic Mile

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Luke Middlebrook

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Luke Middlebrook

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Luke Middlebrook

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

4YO Gelding

Shamexpress

Missy Moo

Bay

Ka Ying Syndicate

Sha Tin 🇭🇰

David Hayes is a Hall of Fame trainer with over 4,000 wins and 95 Group 1s, including the Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup. Hayes returned to Hong Kong in 2020, surpassing 600 wins there by 2024.

G1 Centenary Sprint Cup · G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup · G1 Hong Kong Sprint · G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize · G2 Premier Bowl · G2 Sprint Cup · G2 Jockey Club Sprint · G3 Sha Tin Vase

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Luke Middlebrook

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Luke Middlebrook

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

4YO

Takashi Saito

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Luke Middlebrook

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Luke Middlebrook

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Luke Middlebrook

Forever Young

Forever Young

Forever Young

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Real Steel

Forever Darling

Bay

Susumu Fujita

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Hatted icon Yoshito Yahagi has won the JRA training title three times but has established a broader reputation as a fearless International campaigner of his horses.

G1 Saudi Cup · G1 Tokyo Daishoten · JPN1 Japan Dirt Classic · JPN 1 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun · G2 UAE Derby · G3 Saudi Derby · Listed JBC Nisai Yushun

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Luke Middlebrook

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

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