St Mark's Basilica On Top in Longines World Rankings

After defeating his elders in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes (G1), St Mark's Basilica  now leads the fifth edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2021.

In the Eclipse, St Mark's Basilica defeated Addeybb by 3 1/2 lengths, while Mishriff  was a neck behind in third. St Mark's Basilica had previously been rated at 120 following his victory in the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club (G1), and he is a perfect 3-for-3 this season, as he also won the Emirates Poule d'Essai des Poulains (G1) to start his 2021 campaign.

Addeybb came into the Eclipse having won the Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) in Australia in April, while Mishriff was making his first start since taking the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic Presented by Longines (G1) in March.

Meanwhile, Poetic Flare  and Subjectivist  find themselves ranked in the co-fourth position following their impressive efforts during Royal Ascot. Poetic Flare won the St. James's Palace Stakes (G1) by 4 1/4 lengths, while Subjectivist was victorious in the Gold Cup (G1) by five lengths.

In Japan, Chrono Genesis  took the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths to join the rankings. It was her first start since finishing second to Mishriff in the Dubai Sheema Classic.

Additionally, Hurricane Lane  joins the rankings following his score in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (G1).

The full list of ratings is online.