On Tuesday, the elites of the racing world met in London, marking the 10th time Longines and the International Equestrian Federation have honored the previous year’s top thoroughbred racehorses, in a ceremony. also awarded the Longines World’s Best Horse Race for the eighth time.
During an event held at Banqueting House, one of the Historic Royal Palaces, Flightline was announced to have won the title of Longines World’s Best Racehorse in 2022 with a historic rating of 140. This score equals Frankel’s benchmark rating established in 2012 according to the current rating system. In addition, the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was named the Longines Best Horse Race in the World with a rating of 126.75.
Flightline earned 140 in the TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (G1), which he won 19 1/4 against the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) Country Grammer winners. His other wins throughout 2022 include the Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1) and the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Flightline retired undefeated at the end of the year.
The winning connections were presented by representatives of Longines and IFHA with elegant Longines watches as well as a replica of the world’s finest Longines racehorse, the Equus. The Longines World Best Racehorse rankings are established by international competitors based on horse performance in the top races.
During the ceremony, Baaeed (GB) was also honored as the second highest rated horse in the world and the highest rated horse in the world for 2022. He received a 135 rating in the Juddmonte International Stakes ( G1), and it’s the highest rating given on the pitch since Frankel received 140. Baaeed’s other wins in 2022 include Qatar Sussex Stakes (G1), Queen Anne Stakes (G1) and Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (G1). He also retired at the end of the season.
In addition, Longines and IFHA are delighted to have named the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic as the Longines Best Horse Race in the World 2022. Longines is proud to be the Official Partner and Official Timekeeper of this historic race. .
The Longines World’s Best Equestrian Award recognizes the highest rated race among the highest rated Group 1 international races by a panel of successful international athletes with disabilities. create. The ranking of the top four finishers in each race is the basis for evaluation. This is the second time Classic has won the award, with additional recognition in 2016.
Drew Fleming, Chairman and CEO of Breeders’ Cup Limited, was in London to receive the award. He received an elegant Longines watch as well as a replica of the trophy, representing a proud horse head, on behalf of the Breeders’ Cup.
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