‘The flashing, near-black spectre of Manistique on the march remains one of racing’s most thrilling sights’ – Jay Hovdey on Zenyatta’s predecessor
Our series continues with a speed-laden filly who lost only one of 12 starts at home in southern California for trainer John Shirreffs, who soon to find enduring fame with the great Zenyatta
Rankings update: World #1 racehorse Ka Ying Rising is ‘different class’ in record-equalling triumph
The superstars of the Hong Kong scene dominated proceedings as both Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior overwhelmed G1 rivals at Sha Tin on Sunday [Jan 25]
Dubai World Cup entries: Forever Young heads cast list for 30th running of Meydan highlight
Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Forever Young and recent Dubai World Cup champions Laurel River (2024) and Hit Show (2025) are among a world-class list of nominees for the $12 million Dubai World Cup, the centrepiece of a glittering nine-race card at Meydan on Saturday, March 28.
‘All things must pass, but good things never die’ – Steve Dennis on the legendary Mill Reef
With the recent passing of trainer Ian Balding, the final link to one of the greatest horses of all-time was broken. Steve Dennis looks back on the career of Mill Reef and those closest to him
‘At least the horse plays his part straight’ – Jay Hovdey on 1940s drama Salty O’Rourke
Our movie man looks at a racing-based vehicle for screen idol Alan Ladd as a gambler pursued by a gangster – with an Oscar-nominated screenplay
Forever Young posts highest-rated performance of 2025 – but Ka Ying Rising remains world #1 racehorse
This week was marked by the publication of the annual Longines-sponsored World Best Racehorse Rankings. Here’s how they would have looked according to TRC race ratings …
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 25 January 2026
| 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
