‘The Ka Ying Rising story is really only just beginning’ – JA McGrath on sprint phenomenon who climbed the Everest
Trainer David Hayes reckons the former world #1 is ‘better than ever’ as he defends his title in the Hong Kong Sprint on Sunday [Dec 14] at the annual HKIR meeting at Sha Tin
Family comes first as Sophie Doyle calls time on successful US riding career
Interview with the popular ex-pat who last month at Churchill Downs rode the final winner of her career
What’s been happening: Big money at Tattersalls, Ryan Moore returns, Jorge Chavez recovering after surgery and more …
Prix de l’Opera winner Barnavara knocked down for 4.8m gns ($6.73m), Ascot prize-money boost, Ka Ying Rising sparkles ahead of HK Sprint – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
Japan Cup hero Calandagan on top of the world as he claims #1 spot on global rankings
Calandagan’s pulsating victory in the Japan Cup has been rewarded with the ultimate accolade as he takes over as world #1 according to Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s exclusive Global Rankings.
Jose D’Angelo: If we change things too much we could lose the essence of the sport
Our questions are answered by the Venezuelan trainer who is enjoying a breakthrough season with a memorable Breeders’ Cup double via Shisospicy and Bentornato
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 07 December 2025
| Horses | Calandagan IRE |
|---|---|
| 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
