Dash sensation Automotive in Rising (128th) takes the lead within the first version of the 2026 Longines World’s Greatest Racehorse Rankings.
Automotive in Rising began the 12 months with a 1/4 size victory over Helios Specific (117 lengths) within the Centenary Dash Cup. He then defeated his rival by 3 1/2 lengths within the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Automotive in Rising now has 18 consecutive wins.
Romantic Warrior (124) is presently the second most rated horse on the planet. He began 2026 by profitable the Stewards Cup by 1 3/4 lengths over Fortunate Swaynes. In his subsequent outing, Romantic Warrior received the Metropolis Hong Kong Gold Cup by 4 lengths over Ensued.
Eternally Younger (123) is ranked third following his victory within the Saudi Cup. Eternally Younger received his second Saudi Cup by defeating Nisos (121 lengths) in his season debut. Naisos moved from second place to the fifth highest rated horse.
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rank | horse | analysis | skilled |
1 | Carin Rising (New Zealand) | 128 | Hong Kong |
2 | Romantic Warrior (IRE) | 124 | Hong Kong |
3 | Eternally Younger (Japan) | one two three | Japan |
4 | Royal Champion (IRE) | 122 | GB |
5 | Nysos (USA) | 121 | america of america |
