The title of
LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse for 2020 belongs to
GHAIYYATH (IRE) [130]. He earned his rating of 130 in the
Juddmonte International Stakes (G1), which was also named the
2020 LONGINES World’s Best Horse Race.
LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings
Leading Horses
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|
| Rank |
Horse |
Rating |
Trained |
| 1 |
GHAIYYATH (IRE) |
130 |
GB |
| 2 |
AUTHENTIC (USA) |
126 |
USA |
| 3 |
ADDEYBB (IRE) |
125 |
GB |
| 3 |
BIVOUAC (AUS) |
125 |
AUS |
| 3 |
CLASSIQUE LEGEND (AUS) |
125 |
AUS |
| 3 |
PALACE PIER (GB) |
125 |
GB |
| 3 |
PERSIAN KING (IRE) |
125 |
FR |
| 3 |
STRADIVARIUS (IRE) |
125 |
GB |
| 3 |
TIZ THE LAW (USA) |
125 |
USA |
Ghaiyyath won his first four starts in 2020, beginning with a dominant performance in the
Dubai Millennium Stakes Sponsored by Jaguar (G3), which he took by 8 ½ lengths at Meydan. The then 5-year-old completed the 2000-meter contest in 2:00.33, setting a new track record in the process, before returning to Europe.
He then defeated
ANTHONY VAN DYCK (IRE) [122] by 2 ½ lengths in the
Hurworth Bloodstock Coronation Cup Stakes (G1) before going on to best 2019 co-LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse
ENABLE (GB) [122] by 2 ¼ lengths in the
Coral-Eclipse (G1). Ghaiyyath’s three-length victory in the International over
MAGICAL (IRE) [122],
LORD NORTH (IRE) [123], and
KAMEKO (USA) [122] cemented his place at the top of the rankings.
The second highest rated horse of the year is
AUTHENTIC (USA) [126], who earned his rating of 126 in the
LONGINES Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). Authentic is also the highest rated dirt horse and highest rated 3-year-old in the world for 2020.
Authentic won the Classic by 2 ¼ lengths over
IMPROBABLE (USA) [123], while
GLOBAL CAMPAIGN (USA) [120] was third. Earlier in the year, Authentic won the
Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1),
TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1),
San Felipe Stakes (G2), and
Sham Stakes (G3).
Seven horses representing three different continents are ranked co-third for 2020 with an equal rating of 125.
ADDEYBB (IRE) [125] capped off his season in the
Qipco Champion Stakes (G1),
BIVOUAC (AUS) [125] took the
Darley Sprint Classic (G1),
CLASSIQUE LEGEND (AUS) [125] won the
Tab Everest,
PALACE PIER (GB) [125] annexed the
Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (G1),
PERSIAN KING (IRE) [125] was triumphant in the
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (G1),
STRADIVARIUS (IRE) [125] dominated the
Gold Cup (G1), and
TIZ THE LAW (USA) [125] claimed the
Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1) to earn their ratings.
The tenth spot in the rankings is held jointly by five horses:
ALMOND EYE (JPN [124],
CONTRAIL (JPN) [124],
GOLDEN SIXTY (AUS) [124],
MOHAATHER (GB) [124], and
NATURE STRIP (AUS) [124].
Overall, 252 horses, trained in 15 different countries, were rated 115 or higher. The full list and further information on the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings are available on the IFHA website ifhaonline.org.
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The
LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings are compiled by the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Committee and published by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA).
For further details on the
LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, please contact:
Nigel Gray, co-chairman, LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Committee
Head of Handicapping, Race Planning and International Racing, Hong Kong Jockey Club
Telephone +852 2966 8337
Email nigel.c.gray@hkjc.org.hk
Phillip Smith, co-chairman, LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Committee
Email phil@phillipsmithconsulting.com
Tom Robbins, chairman, North American Ratings Committee
Executive Vice President, Racing & Industry Relations, Racing Secretary, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Telephone +1 858 792 4230
Email tomr@dmtc.com
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The full list and further information on the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings are available on the IFHA website
http://www.ifhaonline.org.
