What’s been happening: Tattersalls blockbuster, Sierra Leone stud plans, Thorpedo Anna latest and more …
Fireworks at Tattersalls Book 1, Sierra Leone set for Coolmore America, retirement contemplated for Horse of the Year – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
Arc angel: Daryz rockets up rankings in Europe’s richest race with emotional success in Aga Khan silks
There were a multitude of G1 races across all four corners of the globe last week – but it was left to Europe’s richest race, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, to produce the most obvious effect on Thoroughbred Racehorse Commentary’s exclusive Global Rankings.
A life after racing: ‘If you build it, they will come’ – spotlight on rich new ex-racehorse event
The inaugural Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup at Cornbury Horse Trials carried a lucrative prize – as Steve Dennis reports
Economics heads strong entry for $1m Bahrain International Trophy
The 2025 running of the Bahrain International Trophy has attracted the deepest and most competitive entry in the race’s history with seven different territories represented among the 68 entries.
David Hayes: I think Ka Ying Rising can earn comparison with Black Caviar
Our questions are answered by leading Hong Kong-based trainer as he prepares superstar sprinter for the world’s richest turf race, the Everest, back home in Australia
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 05 October 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
