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James Willoughby

The architect of the TRC Global Rankings, James Willoughby is a specialist in the technical analysis of racing. He is a former chief correspondent of the Racing Post and analyst on Sky channel Racing UK, as well as on other projects.

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  • Sheza Alibi... she’s a climber
    Global Rankings Update

    Sheza Alibi... she’s a climber

    James Willoughby  |  Mar 10, 2026  | 
  • Romantic Warrior battles his way to second in the table
    Global Rankings Update

    Romantic Warrior battles his way to second in the table

    James Willoughby  |  Mar 3, 2026  | 
  • Our record-breaking table topper
    Global Rankings Update

    Our record-breaking table topper

    James Willoughby  |  Feb 24, 2026  | 
  • Second Saudi Cup, second in our table
    Global Rankings Update

    Second Saudi Cup, second in our table

    James Willoughby  |  Feb 17, 2026  | 
  • Observing talent
    Global Rankings Update

    Observing talent

    James Willoughby  |  Feb 10, 2026  | 
  • Time for Not This Time
    Global Rankings Update

    Time for Not This Time

    James Willoughby  |  Feb 3, 2026  | 
  • Royal Ascot review: watch all the action as Auguste Rodin moves up to world #2 spot and Rosallion earns Top Ten status
    Global Rankings Update

    Royal Ascot review: watch all the action as Auguste Rodin moves up to world #2 spot and Rosallion earns Top Ten status

    James Willoughby  |  Jun 25, 2024  | 
  • How good was Equinox? Assessing the world champion alongside Frankel, Flightline and Winx
    Global Rankings Update

    How good was Equinox? Assessing the world champion alongside Frankel, Flightline and Winx

    James Willoughby  |  Jan 23, 2024  | 
  • Inside the TRC Rankings machine at the Breeders’ Cup and the Melbourne Cup
    Global Rankings Update

    Inside the TRC Rankings machine at the Breeders’ Cup and the Melbourne Cup

    James Willoughby  |  Nov 10, 2023  | 
  • ‘A performance dripping with brilliance’ – why Baaeed is here to stay as world #1
    Global Rankings Update

    ‘A performance dripping with brilliance’ – why Baaeed is here to stay as world #1

    James Willoughby  |  Jun 27, 2022  | 
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