Three-Way Tie in World's Best Racehorse Rankings
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Mishriff wins the Juddmonte International Stakes at York
The seventh edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2021 features a three-way tie at the top, with Europeans Adayar , Mishriff , and St Mark's Basilica all rated at 127.
Mishriff improved his rating to 127 from 124 with an effortless victory in the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1), which he won by six lengths. Earlier this season, Mishriff won the Saudi Cup and Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (G1T) before returning to Europe.
In July, Adayar earned his rating of 127 when he defeated Mishriff in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes (G1), while St Mark's Basilica received that mark after having won the Coral-Eclipse (G1) over Addeybb (121) and and Mishriff. St Mark's Basilica is expected to race Sept. 11 in the Irish Champion Stakes (G1) during Longines Irish Champions Weekend.
The top-rated American-trained runner is Korea Racing Authority's Knicks Go , rated at 124, followed by turf horse Domestic Spending and the sidelined dirt horse Mystic Guide , both at 122. Knicks Go is expected to make his next start in the $400,000 Lukas Classic (G3) Oct. 2 at Churchill Downs.
Essential Quality is the leader among U.S.-trained 3-year-olds at 121, a point ahead of Jackie's Warrior , Life Is Good , and Midnight Bourbon at 120.
Godolphin owns Adayar, Mystic Guide, and Essential Quality.
The complete rankings can be found online.