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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?

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Published 25 Mar 2025

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

List Status: Interim Fan vote in progress Fan vote in progress 

#1

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

#2

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

#3

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

6

#4

🇺🇸

Thorpedo Anna

i

1

#5

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

1

#6

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

5

#7

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

3

#8

🇺🇸

Sierra Leone

i

3

#9

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

3

#10

🇬🇧

Economics

i

2

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

List Status: Interim Fan vote in progress Fan vote in progress 

#1
🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#2
🇬🇧

Calandagan

Calandagan

#3
🇭🇰

6

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#4
🇺🇸

1

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

#5
🇦🇺

1

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#6
🇬🇧

5

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#7
🇯🇵

3

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8
🇺🇸

3

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

#9
🇫🇷

3

Goliath

Goliath

#10
🇬🇧

2

Economics

Economics

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Economics

Economics

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Combined Expert Vote

#1

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

#2

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

#3

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

6

#4

🇺🇸

Thorpedo Anna

i

1

#5

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

1

#6

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

5

#7

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

3

#8

🇺🇸

Sierra Leone

i

3

#9

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

3

#10

🇬🇧

Economics

i

2

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Combined Expert Vote

#1
🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#2
🇬🇧

Calandagan

Calandagan

#3
🇭🇰

6

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#4
🇺🇸

1

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

#5
🇦🇺

1

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#6
🇬🇧

5

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#7
🇯🇵

3

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8
🇺🇸

3

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

#9
🇫🇷

3

Goliath

Goliath

#10
🇬🇧

2

Economics

Economics

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Economics

Economics

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

List Status: Interim Fan vote in progress Fan vote in progress 

#1

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

new

#2

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#3

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#4

🇺🇸

Thorpedo Anna

i

new

#5

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#6

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

new

#7

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

new

#8

🇺🇸

Sierra Leone

i

new

#9

🇬🇧

Economics

i

new

#10

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

new

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

List Status: Interim Fan vote in progress Fan vote in progress 

#1
🇬🇧

new

Calandagan

Calandagan

#2
🇭🇰

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#3
🇭🇰

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#4
🇺🇸

new

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

#5
🇬🇧

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#6
🇦🇺

new

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#7
🇯🇵

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8
🇺🇸

new

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

#9
🇬🇧

new

Economics

Economics

#10
🇫🇷

new

Goliath

Goliath

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Fan Vote

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Fan Vote

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

TAP TO FLIP

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Fan Vote

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Fan Vote

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Fan Vote

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Fan Vote

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Fan Vote

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Fan Vote

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Fan Vote

Economics

Economics

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Fan Vote

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Michael Cox

#1

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

8

#2

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

1

#3

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

1

#4

🇺🇸

Thorpedo Anna

i

1

#5

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

new

#6

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

1

#7

🇺🇸

Sierra Leone

i

1

#8

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

1

#9

🇬🇧

Economics

i

1

#10

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Michael Cox

#1
🇭🇰

8

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2
🇭🇰

1

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#3
🇬🇧

1

Calandagan

Calandagan

#4
🇺🇸

1

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

#5
🇯🇵

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#6
🇫🇷

1

Goliath

Goliath

#7
🇺🇸

1

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

#8
🇦🇺

1

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#9
🇬🇧

1

Economics

Economics

#10
🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Economics

Economics

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Andrew Hawkins

#1

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

9

#2

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

1

#3

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

1

#4

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

1

#5

🇺🇸

Thorpedo Anna

i

1

#6

🇺🇸

Sierra Leone

i

1

#7

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

1

#8

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

1

#9

🇬🇧

Economics

i

1

#10

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

1

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P): Andrew Hawkins

#1
🇬🇧

9

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#2
🇭🇰

1

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#3
🇦🇺

1

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

#4
🇬🇧

1

Calandagan

Calandagan

#5
🇺🇸

1

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

#6
🇺🇸

1

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

#7
🇯🇵

1

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8
🇭🇰

1

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#9
🇬🇧

1

Economics

Economics

#10
🇫🇷

1

Goliath

Goliath

close

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #1 By Andrew Hawkins

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #2 By Andrew Hawkins

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #3 By Andrew Hawkins

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #4 By Andrew Hawkins

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #5 By Andrew Hawkins

Thorpedo Anna

Thorpedo Anna

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #6 By Andrew Hawkins

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #7 By Andrew Hawkins

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #8 By Andrew Hawkins

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #9 By Andrew Hawkins

Economics

Economics

World’s Top 10 Overall (P4P)

Ranked #10 By Andrew Hawkins

Goliath

Goliath

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

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

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Published 25 Feb 2025

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Idol Horse

Official Rankings

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

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Idol Horse

Combined Expert Vote

Combined votes from Idol Horse's experts

Individual expert votes

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Michael Cox

Idol Horse Editor

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Andrew Hawkins

Idol Horse Rankings Commissioner

Previous rankings

View Rankings: February 25, 2025

Want to have your say?

Your top 10

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

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

#1

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#2

🇦🇺

Bella Nipotina

i

new

#3

🇭🇰

Helios Express

i

new

#4

🇦🇺

Switzerland

i

new

#5

🇦🇺

Sunshine In Paris

i

new

#6

🇦🇺

Giga Kick

i

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#7

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Growing Empire

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#8

🇭🇰

Howdeepisyourlove

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#9

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Storm Boy

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#10

🇬🇧

Makarova

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

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

#1
🇭🇰

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2
🇦🇺

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#3
🇭🇰

new

Helios Express

Helios Express

#4
🇦🇺

new

Switzerland

Switzerland

#5
🇦🇺

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#6
🇦🇺

new

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

#7
🇦🇺

new

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

#8
🇭🇰

new

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

#9
🇦🇺

new

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

#10
🇬🇧

new

Makarova

Makarova

close

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Helios Express

Helios Express

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Switzerland

Switzerland

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Makarova

Makarova

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#2

🇦🇺

Bella Nipotina

i

new

#3

🇭🇰

Helios Express

i

new

#4

🇦🇺

Switzerland

i

new

#5

🇦🇺

Sunshine In Paris

i

new

#6

🇦🇺

Giga Kick

i

new

#7

🇦🇺

Growing Empire

i

new

#8

🇭🇰

Howdeepisyourlove

i

new

#9

🇦🇺

Storm Boy

i

new

#10

🇬🇧

Makarova

i

new

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1
🇭🇰

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2
🇦🇺

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#3
🇭🇰

new

Helios Express

Helios Express

#4
🇦🇺

new

Switzerland

Switzerland

#5
🇦🇺

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#6
🇦🇺

new

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

#7
🇦🇺

new

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

#8
🇭🇰

new

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

#9
🇦🇺

new

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

#10
🇬🇧

new

Makarova

Makarova

close

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Helios Express

Helios Express

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Switzerland

Switzerland

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Makarova

Makarova

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

#1

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#2

🇦🇺

Bella Nipotina

i

new

#3

🇭🇰

Helios Express

i

new

#4

🇦🇺

Sunshine In Paris

i

new

#5

🇦🇺

Switzerland

i

new

#6

🇦🇺

Giga Kick

i

new

#7

🇦🇺

Growing Empire

i

new

#8

🇭🇰

Howdeepisyourlove

i

new

#9

🇦🇺

Storm Boy

i

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#10

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California Spangle

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Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#2
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Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#3
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Helios Express

Helios Express

#4
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Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#5
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Switzerland

Switzerland

#6
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Giga Kick

Giga Kick

#7
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Growing Empire

Growing Empire

#8
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Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

#9
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Storm Boy

Storm Boy

#10
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California Spangle

California Spangle

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World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Helios Express

Helios Express

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Switzerland

Switzerland

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Storm Boy

Storm Boy

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

California Spangle

California Spangle

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

#1

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Ka Ying Rising

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#2

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Switzerland

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#3

🇦🇺

Bella Nipotina

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#4

🇭🇰

Helios Express

i

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#5

🇦🇺

Sunshine In Paris

i

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#6

🇦🇺

Growing Empire

i

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#7

🇦🇺

Giga Kick

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#8

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Makarova

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#9

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Howdeepisyourlove

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#10

🇦🇺

Storm Boy

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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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Switzerland

Switzerland

#3
🇦🇺

new

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

#4
🇭🇰

new

Helios Express

Helios Express

#5
🇦🇺

new

Sunshine In Paris

Sunshine In Paris

#6
🇦🇺

new

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

#7
🇦🇺

new

Giga Kick

Giga Kick

#8
🇬🇧

new

Makarova

Makarova

#9
🇭🇰

new

Howdeepisyourlove

Howdeepisyourlove

#10
🇦🇺

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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

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Andrew Hawkins

Switzerland

Switzerland

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

World’s Top 10 Sprinters (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Andrew Hawkins

Growing Empire

Growing Empire

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

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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

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#5

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California Spangle

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#6

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Romantic Warrior

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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

California Spangle

California Spangle

#6
🇭🇰

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

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

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

California Spangle

California Spangle

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1

🇭🇰

Beauty Eternal

i

new

#2

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#3

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#4

🇯🇵

Croix Du Nord

i

new

#5

🇭🇰

California Spangle

i

new

#6

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

new

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#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

California Spangle

California Spangle

#6
🇭🇰

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

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

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

California Spangle

California Spangle

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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

#1

🇭🇰

Beauty Eternal

i

new

#2

🇭🇰

California Spangle

i

new

#3

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#4

🇭🇰

California Spangle

i

new

#5

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#6

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#7

🇭🇰

California Spangle

i

new

#8

🇯🇵

Croix Du Nord

i

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#9

🇭🇰

California Spangle

i

new

#10

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

new

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

#1
🇭🇰

new

Beauty Eternal

Beauty Eternal

#2
🇭🇰

new

California Spangle

California Spangle

#3
🇬🇧

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#4
🇭🇰

new

California Spangle

California Spangle

#5
🇬🇧

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#6
🇭🇰

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#7
🇭🇰

new

California Spangle

California Spangle

#8
🇯🇵

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#9
🇭🇰

new

California Spangle

California Spangle

#10
🇭🇰

new

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

California Spangle

California Spangle

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

California Spangle

California Spangle

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

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

California Spangle

California Spangle

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

California Spangle

California Spangle

World’s Top 10 Milers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

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

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Published 25 Feb 2025

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The Mid-Dist (Turf) Rankings as voted by Idol Horse experts and fans

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Combined votes from Idol Horse's experts

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Idol Horse Editor

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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

🇦🇺

Ceolwulf

i

new

#3

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

new

#4

🇯🇵

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#5

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#6

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#7

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#8

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

new

#9

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

new

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

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf

#3
🇫🇷

new

Goliath

Goliath

#4
🇯🇵

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#5
🇬🇧

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#6
🇭🇰

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#7
🇭🇰

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#8
🇬🇧

new

Calandagan

Calandagan

#9
🇦🇺

new

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

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1

🇭🇰

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#2

🇦🇺

Ceolwulf

i

new

#3

🇫🇷

Goliath

i

new

#4

🇯🇵

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#5

🇬🇧

Facteur Cheval

i

new

#6

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#7

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#8

🇬🇧

Calandagan

i

new

#9

🇦🇺

Via Sistina

i

new

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1
🇭🇰

new

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#2
🇦🇺

new

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf

#3
🇫🇷

new

Goliath

Goliath

#4
🇯🇵

new

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

#5
🇬🇧

new

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

#6
🇭🇰

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#7
🇭🇰

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#8
🇬🇧

new

Calandagan

Calandagan

#9
🇦🇺

new

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

close

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

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Facteur Cheval

Facteur Cheval

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Calandagan

Calandagan

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

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

#1

🇭🇰

Cap Ferrat

i

new

#2

🇦🇺

Ceolwulf

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

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf

#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

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Goliath

Goliath

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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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

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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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

World’s Top 10 Mid-Dist (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Via Sistina

Via Sistina

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

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

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Published 25 Feb 2025

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

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Michael Cox

Idol Horse Editor

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Costa Rolfe

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

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

#1

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Danon Decile

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#2

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Cervinia

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#3

🇭🇰

Cap Ferrat

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#4

🇮🇪

Kyprios

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#5

🇯🇵

Croix Du Nord

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#6

🇮🇪

Al Riffa

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#7

🇯🇵

Forever Young

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#8

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

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#9

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

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#10

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Mickley

i

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

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

#1
🇯🇵

new

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#2
🇯🇵

new

Cervinia

Cervinia

#3
🇭🇰

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Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#4
🇮🇪

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Kyprios

Kyprios

#5
🇯🇵

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#6
🇮🇪

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#7
🇯🇵

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8
🇭🇰

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#9
🇭🇰

new

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#10
🇭🇰

new

Mickley

Mickley

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Cervinia

Cervinia

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Kyprios

Kyprios

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1

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Danon Decile

i

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#2

🇯🇵

Cervinia

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#3

🇭🇰

Cap Ferrat

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#4

🇮🇪

Kyprios

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#5

🇯🇵

Croix Du Nord

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#6

🇮🇪

Al Riffa

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#7

🇯🇵

Forever Young

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#8

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

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#9

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

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#10

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Mickley

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Combined Expert Vote

#1
🇯🇵

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Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#2
🇯🇵

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Cervinia

Cervinia

#3
🇭🇰

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Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#4
🇮🇪

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Kyprios

Kyprios

#5
🇯🇵

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#6
🇮🇪

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#7
🇯🇵

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#8
🇭🇰

new

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

#9
🇭🇰

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Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

#10
🇭🇰

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Mickley

Mickley

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Cervinia

Cervinia

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Kyprios

Kyprios

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

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

#1

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Danon Decile

i

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#2

🇭🇰

Cap Ferrat

i

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#3

🇯🇵

Croix Du Nord

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#4

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

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#5

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

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#6

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

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#7

🇭🇰

Mickley

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#8

🇭🇰

Packing Hermod

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#9

🇯🇵

Piko Chan Black

i

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#10

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

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

#1
🇯🇵

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Danon Decile

Danon Decile

#2
🇭🇰

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Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

#3
🇯🇵

new

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

#4
🇯🇵

new

Forever Young

Forever Young

#5
🇭🇰

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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

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Danon Decile

Danon Decile

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

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

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

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Costa Rolfe

#1

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Cervinia

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#2

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Kyprios

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#3

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Al Riffa

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#4

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#5

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#6

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#7

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#8

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#9

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#10

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf): Costa Rolfe

#1
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Cervinia

Cervinia

#2
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Kyprios

Kyprios

#3
🇮🇪

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#4

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#5

new

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#6

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#7

new

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#8

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#9

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#10

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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

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World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #1 By Costa Rolfe

Cervinia

Cervinia

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #2 By Costa Rolfe

Kyprios

Kyprios

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #3 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #4 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #5 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #6 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #7 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #8 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #9 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

World’s Top 10 Stayers (Turf)

Ranked #10 By Costa Rolfe

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

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World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

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

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Published 25 Feb 2025

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

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Combined votes from Idol Horse's experts

Individual expert votes

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Alicia Hughes

Idol Horse Editor

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View Rankings: February 25, 2025

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

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

#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 31/03/25)

#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

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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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

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

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): Combined Expert Vote

#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): Combined Expert Vote

#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

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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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

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

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

#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): Alicia Hughes

#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 Alicia Hughes

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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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

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Alicia Hughes

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Speed (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Alicia Hughes

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

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+

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Published 25 Feb 2025

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Idol Horse

Official Rankings

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

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Idol Horse

Combined Expert Vote

Combined votes from Idol Horse's experts

Individual expert votes

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Luke Middlebrook

Luke Middlebrook

Idol Horse Editor

Previous rankings

View Rankings: February 25, 2025

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

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

#1

🇭🇰

Romantic Warrior

i

new

#2

🇭🇰

Mickley

i

new

#3

🇯🇵

Piko Chan Black

i

new

#4

🇭🇰

Ka Ying Rising

i

new

#5

🇦🇺

Bella Nipotina

i

new

#6

🇯🇵

Croix Du Nord

i

new

#7

🇭🇰

Massive Sovereign

i

new

#8

🇭🇰

Cap Ferrat

i

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#9

🇯🇵

Forever Young

i

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#10

🇭🇰

Packing Hermod

i

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

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

#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 Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

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Romantic Warrior

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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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Forever Young

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Mickley

Mickley

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #4 By Official Rankings

Ka Ying Rising

Ka Ying Rising

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #5 By Official Rankings

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Forever Young

Forever Young

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

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Mickley

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Croix Du Nord

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Piko Chan Black

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Ka Ying Rising

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Croix Du Nord

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Massive Sovereign

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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

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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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

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

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

World’s Top 10 Classic (Dirt)

Ranked #10 By Luke Middlebrook

Packing Hermod

Packing Hermod

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Ranking Japan's best Classic colts as they progress towards the 2025 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), to be run at Tokyo Racecourse on June 1.

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The Japanese Derby Rankings as voted by Idol Horse experts and fans

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

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Eri King

Eri King

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Satono Shining

Satono Shining

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Lila Emblem

Lila Emblem

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Giovanni

Giovanni

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Admire Zoom

Admire Zoom

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Faust Rasen

Faust Rasen

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

Vincentio

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

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Eri King

Eri King

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Ranked #3 By Official Rankings

Satono Shining

Satono Shining

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Lila Emblem

Lila Emblem

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Giovanni

Giovanni

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Ranked #6 By Official Rankings

Admire Zoom

Admire Zoom

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Ranked #7 By Official Rankings

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

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Ranked #8 By Official Rankings

Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #9 By Official Rankings

Faust Rasen

Faust Rasen

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #10 By Official Rankings

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Tokyo Yushun 2025: Andrew Hawkins

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Eri King

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Admire Zoom

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #1 By Andrew Hawkins

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #2 By Andrew Hawkins

Satono Shining

Satono Shining

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #3 By Andrew Hawkins

Eri King

Eri King

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Admire Zoom

Admire Zoom

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Lila Emblem

Lila Emblem

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Giovanni

Giovanni

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Arte Veloce

Arte Veloce

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #9 By Andrew Hawkins

Alohi Alii

Alohi Alii

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #10 By Andrew Hawkins

Little Giants

Little Giants

Tokyo Yushun 2025: David Morgan

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #1 By David Morgan

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #2 By David Morgan

Eri King

Eri King

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #3 By David Morgan

Admire Zoom

Admire Zoom

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #4 By David Morgan

Giovanni

Giovanni

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Ranked #5 By David Morgan

Satono Shining

Satono Shining

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Faust Rasen

Faust Rasen

Tokyo Yushun 2025

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #8 By David Morgan

Lila Emblem

Lila Emblem

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #9 By David Morgan

Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball

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Ranked #10 By David Morgan

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #1 By Hartley

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

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Ranked #2 By Hartley

Eri King

Eri King

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Piko Chan Black

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Satono Shining

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Lila Emblem

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Masquerade Ball

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Ranked #7 By Hartley

Giovanni

Giovanni

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Ranked #9 By Hartley

Victor Verus

Victor Verus

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Faust Rasen

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Masquerade Ball

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #1 By Jack Dawling

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #2 By Jack Dawling

Eri King

Eri King

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #3 By Jack Dawling

Admire Zoom

Admire Zoom

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #4 By Jack Dawling

Satono Shining

Satono Shining

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #5 By Jack Dawling

Giovanni

Giovanni

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #6 By Jack Dawling

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #7 By Jack Dawling

Lila Emblem

Lila Emblem

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #8 By Jack Dawling

Faust Rasen

Faust Rasen

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #9 By Jack Dawling

Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #10 By Jack Dawling

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Eri King

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Giovanni

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Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #1 By Shuhei Uwabo

Croix Du Nord

Croix Du Nord

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #2 By Shuhei Uwabo

Satono Shining

Satono Shining

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #3 By Shuhei Uwabo

Eri King

Eri King

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #4 By Shuhei Uwabo

Piko Chan Black

Piko Chan Black

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #5 By Shuhei Uwabo

Lila Emblem

Lila Emblem

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #6 By Shuhei Uwabo

Faust Rasen

Faust Rasen

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #7 By Shuhei Uwabo

Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #8 By Shuhei Uwabo

Giovanni

Giovanni

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #9 By Shuhei Uwabo

Vincentio

Vincentio

Tokyo Yushun 2025

Ranked #10 By Shuhei Uwabo

King Squall

King Squall

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

Published 25 Feb 2025

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Hong Kong Derby 2025: Official Rankings

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

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Helios Express

Helios Express

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Helios Express

Helios Express

Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025: Combined Expert Vote

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Hong Kong Derby 2025: Combined Expert Vote

#1
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Helios Express

Helios Express

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Helios Express

Helios Express

Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025: Michael Cox

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Hong Kong Derby 2025: Michael Cox

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Helios Express

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Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Helios Express

Helios Express

Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Hong Kong Derby 2025

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

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

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Published 25 Feb 2025

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Idol Horse

Official Rankings

The Kentucky Derby Rankings as voted by Idol Horse experts and fans

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Idol Horse

Combined Expert Vote

Combined votes from Idol Horse's experts

Individual expert votes

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Michael Cox

Idol Horse Editor

Previous rankings

View Rankings: February 25, 2025

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

#1

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Al Riffa

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#2

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Romantic Warrior

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Kentucky Derby 2025: Official Rankings

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

#1
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new

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#2
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025: Combined Expert Vote

#1

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Al Riffa

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#2

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Romantic Warrior

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Kentucky Derby 2025: Combined Expert Vote

#1
🇮🇪

new

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#2
🇭🇰

new

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

close

Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #1 By Official Rankings

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #2 By Official Rankings

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025: Michael Cox

#1

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Al Riffa

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#2

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Romantic Warrior

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#3

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Romantic Warrior

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#4

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Romantic Warrior

i

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#5

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Romantic Warrior

i

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#6

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Romantic Warrior

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#7

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Romantic Warrior

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#8

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Romantic Warrior

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Romantic Warrior

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#10

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Romantic Warrior

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Kentucky Derby 2025: Michael Cox

#1
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Al Riffa

Al Riffa

#2
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#3
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#4
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#5
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#6
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#7
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#8
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#9
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

#10
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Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

close

Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #1 By Michael Cox

Al Riffa

Al Riffa

Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #2 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #3 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #4 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #5 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #6 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #7 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #8 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #9 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2025

Ranked #10 By Michael Cox

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior, one of racing's globetrotting stars, has excelled in Hong Kong and beyond since debuting at Sha Tin in 2021. Trained by Danny Shum and purchased by Peter Lau for HK$4.8 million at the Hong Kong International Sale, the lrish-bred horse suffered only one defeat in his first season before securing a memorable Derby win.Romantic Warrior solidified his legacy as a Hong Kong

7YO Gelding

Acclamation

Folk Melody

Bay

Peter Lau Pak-Fai

Sha Tin, HK

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.

2024 G1 Yasuda Kinen · 2023 G1 Cox Plate · 2024 & 2023 & 2022 G1 QE I Cup · 2023 & 2022 G1 Hong Kong Cup · 2022 Hong Kong Derby

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