Rankings The Idol Horse Rankings present a new way of ranking the world’s best racehorses, equally combining expert analysis with the power of a fan vote.

Help decide the 2025 Idol Horse of the Year! Our experts have Calandagan in the top spot, but will the fans hand the crown to Forever Young or Ka Ying Rising? Vote now and have your say on who was the world’s best racehorse in 2025 🔽 idolhorse.com/rankings/

Lemaire Still In Awe Of Almond Eye, The Japan Cup's 'Final Boss' On the eve of this year’s Japan Cup, five years on from Almond Eye’s farewell victory, Christophe Lemaire talks to Idol Horse about the great mare’s career and her brilliance in winning the internatio...

"There was a kind of mystical atmosphere." Five years on from her final Japan Cup masterpiece, Christophe Lemaire revisits the real-world brilliance of Almond Eye, whose mysterious #Umamusume cameo has only served to amplify an already formidable aura. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Frankie Dettori Announces Retirement At Breeders' Cup One of the sport’s greatest jockeys Frankie Dettori will have his final U.S rides at the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday and will see out his career with some rides in South America.

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has called time on his extraordinary career and will have his final U.S rides at the @breederscup.bsky.social on Saturday.

Idol Horse's David Morgan has more on what might be next for one of horse racing's all-time greats. #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Sovereignty's temperature spike and the latest Breeders' Cup news direct from Del Mar Podcast Episode · Idol Horse News Desk · 10/28/2025 · 18m

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Sovereignty's temperature spike and the latest Breeders' Cup news direct from Del Mar

PODCAST | David Morgan joins Andrew Le Jeune direct from Del Mar with all the latest #BreedersCup news: Sovereignty’s scare and what it means for the Classic; top contenders, race strategies, track conditions, and a look at the European hopes in the Turf. open.spotify.com/episode/5B3e...

Rispoli Breaks Silence On Journalism Split: "It Feels Like A Body Shot" Jockey Umberto Rispoli has broken his silence after losing the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic ride on his Preakness Stakes winner Journalism.

"It feels like a body shot." Umberto Rispoli was left reeling last week when he lost the Breeders’ Cup Classic ride on Journalism. The Italian rider breaks his silence on the split as he opens up to Idol Horse on loss, loyalty and Breeders' Cup dreams. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“The Industry Is At A Breaking Point”: EB’s Vision And How Horse Racing Needs To Tell Its Story Better "The industry is at a breaking point": Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges sat down with Adam Pengilly to discuss horse racing's future.

Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges sat down with Idol Horse's Adam Pengilly to talk parimutuel pools, the rise of crypto in illegal betting, Peter V’landys, racing’s need to reinvent itself, and Ka Ying Rising. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

McPeek: Thorpedo Anna In Line To Join Mystik Dan In Breeders’ Cup Classic Thorpedo Anna is a real possibility of joining her 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in the November showpiece against Forever Young.

“If she’s won both those races, then I’ll run her in the Classic.” Trainer Kenny McPeek tells Idol Horse American Horse Of The Year Thorpedo Anna could be bound for a clash with Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone, Sovereignty and Forever Young in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

What To Make Of Equinox? Champion’s First Foals In Spotlight As Japan’s Select Sale Wraps Up Equinox, the 2023 world champion, had his first foals sell at the JRHA Select Sale with a mixed bag - although huge numbers at the top end.

There was huge interest around Equinox at the JRHA Select Sale on Tuesday as the 2023 world champion had his first foals go through the sales ring, highlighted by a colt out of American mare Midnight Bisou that made the third-highest price in the history of the sale 🇯🇵 idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“Never Give Up On A Horse”: Benno Yung Retires With His Head Held High Persistence has been a constant theme of Benno Yung’s racing life. Michael Cox profiles the popular Hong Kong trainer on the eve of his final meeting.

On the eve of Benno Yung’s last night as a horse trainer, Michael Cox profiles the man whose remarkable life in racing has been built on persistence, enduring friendship and loyalty.

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Sodashi's White Sister Marga Breaks 2YO Course Record On Debut Pure white two-year-old Marga sparkles in the same race Sodashi won on debut, becoming the latest winner from the "Snow White" family.

Another chapter in Japan's legendary line of white thoroughbreds was written at Hakodate on Saturday, as Sodashi's half-sister Marga sparkled with a record-breaking debut.

Idol Horse's Andrew Hawkins maps the remarkable Shirayukihime dynasty #ソダシ #マルガ #horseracing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Racing Roundtable: 2024-25 Hong Kong Season Review Ido Horse’s Hong Kong racing experts look back on an exciting season when records fell, and a superstar sprinter named Ka Ying Rising emerged.

What was the defining image of the season? Which trainer might like a redo? And which horse deserves to be crowned Horse of the Year?

Idol Horse's Hong Kong racing experts review the 2024-25 season, where records fell and a superstar emerged 🇭🇰 #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

"A Legacy That Will Never Be Matched”: The Legend Of D Wayne Lukas Iconic American horse trainer D Wayne Lukas is in hospice care and his career will be celebrated in the weeks and months ahead.

Not only is D Wayne Lukas one of just six trainers globally to prepare more than 200 G1 winners, he became the embodiment of the ultimate American horseman.

Andrew Hawkins pays tribute to a remarkable career. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

James Cummings To Join Hong Kong From Start Of 2026-27 Season The Hong Kong Jockey Club have landed a coup by attracting young Australian trainer James Cummings.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club will announce James Cummings as its newest trainer at Sha Tin this morning.

#horseracing #racingsky #hkjc

Yoshida Receives Permit To Race In Hong Kong Northern Farm has the option to have a horse in training in Hong Kong after Shunsuke Yoshida was among a handful of overseas owners granted a permit to race in the city.

Japan's Yoshida family will be able to have their first horse trained in Hong Kong next season after Northern Farm vice president Shunsuke Yoshida was granted a permit by the HKJC. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Romantic Warrior Undergoes Surgery On Injured Fetlock Champion Hong Kong racehorse Romantic Warrior is recovering after having a screw inserted into an injured joint following precautionary scans.

Romantic Warrior undergoes surgery at Sha Tin after Hong Kong's globetrotting champion was diagnosed with a left fore fetlock injury.

#HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Rispoli Recounts His Route To Preakness Victory Umberto Rispoli provides a blow-by-blow account of how he delivered an exciting and controversial Preakness Stakes win for Journalism.

From behind the starting gates, to the controversial contact at the top of the stretch, to the thrilling final 50 yards, ride with winning jockey Umberto Rispoli as he provides a detailed breakdown of Journalism's extraordinary Preakness Stakes victory.

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Liberty Island: Confident And Brilliant, A Heroine Adored The tragic loss of Liberty Island shocked her fans and those closest to her. David Morgan pays tribute to Japan’s Triple Tiara heroine.

The tragic loss of Liberty Island shocked her fans and those closest to her. David Morgan pays tribute to Japan's Triple Tiara heroine.
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Journalism Gives Rispoli Leading Role On The Kentucky Derby Stage Umberto Rispoli is ready to seize a golden opportunity of claiming a Kentucky Derby crown on race favourite Journalism for Michael McCarthy.

Netflix’s latest sports docuseries 'Race for the Crown' may have broadened Umberto Rispoli’s exposure, but a #KentuckyDerby triumph at Churchill Downs on race favourite Journalism would give the former Hong Kong-based Italian the major win he craves. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Moreira To Bring Magic To Kentucky Derby With Luxor Cafe Joao Moreira will take his first ever ride in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3 aboard Noriyuki Hori’s Luxor Cafe for Japan.

“He certainly feels like he has a big chance... He has a great temperament, he is a good type physically and the distance won’t be a problem.”

Star jockey Joao Moreira will make his Kentucky Derby debut aboard Japanese raider Luxor Cafe.

#KentuckyDerby #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

36 Days Of Darkness: The Brutal Kidnapping Of Horse Trainer Antonio Sano From being chained in a windowless room in Venezuela to competing in the world's biggest races, this is Antonio Sano's extraordinary story.

"It was just four concrete walls, a door, no toilet, no water. I was chained to a wall the whole time." idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Godolphin Blues? The Future Of Global Racing Giant's Australian Arm Adam Pengilly analyses the state of Godolphin's Australian racing arm amid rumours of a Yulong takeover and the future of James Cummings.

James Cummings’ contract, a decline in runner numbers and rumours of a Yulong takeover … Adam Pengilly analyses the state of Sheikh Mohammed’s Australian racing empire.

#HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Racing Roundtable: Saudi Cup Talking Points Our experts analyse Forever Young and Romantic Warrior's epic Saudi Cup duel. What does it mean for Dubai? Was the J-Mac criticism fair?

Forever Young and Romantic Warrior capped a great show in Riyadh, but who had a game changing Saudi Cup night? Who are the horses to follow to Dubai and beyond? Was the J-Mac criticism fair?

The Idol Horse experts have their say in the latest Roundtable. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Yahagi Lauds Forever Young After Epic Saudi Cup Triumph Over Romantic Warrior Forever Young laid claim to the title of Japan's 'greatest ever' dirt horse, taking down Romantic Warrior in an instant Saudi Cup classic.

“Forever Young is much the best horse I have had in my career as a trainer."

Yoshito Yahagi lauds his superstar Saudi Cup winner after his epic battle with Romantic Warrior.

Idol Horse's David Morgan was trackside and recaps an incredible night in Riyadh. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Umamusume Can Reap The Rewards Of Susumu Fujita’s Savvy Timing Forever Young’s self-made owner Susumu Fujita is riding the pop-culture wave of Umamusume all the way to Del Mar and the 2024 Breeders’ Cup.

Susumu Fujita - self-made billionaire and owner of just-crowned 2025 Saudi Cup hero Forever Young - is one of the most intriguing figures in world horse racing. 🇯🇵

#RacingSky #SaudiCup #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Ka Ying Rising: Unassuming Yet Unstoppable Trainer David Hayes has compared Ka Ying Rising to legendary sprinter Black Caviar ahead of Sunday's G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin.

“Black Caviar was probably more imposing and she was probably a better individual, but when Ka Ying Rising moves in a race his action looks like hers.”

David Hayes on Ka Ying Rising's physical traits, travel plans and the path to "all-time" greatness. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

2025 BMW Hong Kong Derby Power Rankings, February 19 The Idol Horse expert panel has reassessed the 2025 Hong Kong Derby rankings as new contenders emerged from last Sunday's racing at Sha Tin.

Movement at the top of our Hong Kong Derby Power Rankings as Hong Kong's Four-Year-Old Classic Series aspirants head towards their final showdown on March 23 at Sha Tin. 🇭🇰

Top 14 Hong Kong Derby contenders as ranked by our expert panel 👇

Yulong’s Incredible Emergence Into A Global Dynasty Zhang Yuesheng’s rise from a small Chinese village to become one of the world’s biggest racehorse owners is a remarkable tale.

Zhang Yuesheng’s rise from a small Chinese village to become one of the world’s biggest racehorse owners is a remarkable tale.

#HorseRacing #RacingSky
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Pivotal Decision On Cummings Dynasty Looms For ATC With Anthony Cummings' training licence revoked, a big decision looms for the ATC on the future of Leilani Lodge and the Cummings dynasty.

It has housed champion after champion: Beau Zam, Let’s Elope, Saintly, So You Think.

But as Anthony Cummings has his training licence revoked and the ATC considers the future of Randwick's famed Leilani Lodge, Adam Pengilly asks: how much is history worth?

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Walk Of Stars For Seemar After Laurel River ‘Hiccup’ Forces Saudi Cup Exit Trainer Bhupat Seemar has ruled out Dubai World Cup-bound Laurel River from the 2025 Saudi Cup, scotching “injury” reports.

Trainer Bhupat Seemar has ruled out Dubai World Cup-bound Laurel River from the Saudi Cup, scotching “injury” reports, and has set his attention to Walk Of Stars’ Riyadh raid.

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