City Of Troy and Dubai World Cup winner Laurel River share the top spot in the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2024. City Of Troy's victories in the Betfred Derby, Coral-Eclipse, and Juddmonte International Stakes, coupled with Laurel River's dominating performance in the Dubai World Cup, have cemented their place as the world's best racehorses.
City Of Troy and Dubai World Cup winner Laurel River have been jointly named the top racehorses in the world for 2024, according to the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings. City Of Troy, trained by Aidan O'Brien, won the Betfred Derby, Coral-Eclipse, and Juddmonte International Stakes, impressing jockey Ryan Moore with his exceptional performance in the York showpiece.
While Laurel River, trained by Bhupat Seemar, dominated the Dubai World Cup, his victory in the artificial surface at Meydan secured his place at the top. This marks the first tie for the top spot since 2019 when Crystal Ocean, Enable, and Waldgeist shared the title. The rankings reflect the outstanding achievements of both horses during the year. City Of Troy's dominance on turf, particularly his relentless performance in the Juddmonte International, solidified his position as one of the best racehorses in training. Notably, Moore described his performance in the Juddmonte as the best he had ever witnessed, highlighting the horse's exceptional talent. On the other hand, Laurel River's spectacular victory in the Dubai World Cup, defeating a strong international field by a commanding margin, demonstrated his prowess on an artificial surface. Via Sistina, trained by Chris Waller, placed third with a mark of 127, thanks to her impressive five Group One wins, including the Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Goliath secured fourth place with a 126 rating, noting his stunning victory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes. The top 10 was rounded out by Calandagan, Sierra Leone, Fierceness, Do Deuce, Romantic Warrior, and Charyn, showcasing the depth of talent in the global racing scene. Frankel and Flightline, both with a peak rating of 140, remain the highest-ranked winners of this award
HORSE RACING RANKINGS CITY OF TROY LAUREL RIVER DUBAI WORLD CUP JODDMUNTE INTERNATIONAL STAKES
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