Dual Classic winner St Mark's Basilica (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), who won the G1 Coral-Eclipse S. on July 3, improved his rating from 120 to 127 to top the latest edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings. In the process, the Coolmore partners-owned colt defeated MG1SW Addeybb (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}) (121) and the 122-rated Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}). Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman {GB}), the previous leader at a mark of 125, sits second, while Australian sprinter Nature Strip (Aus) (Nicconi {Aus}) is third on 123. G1 St James's Palace S. hero Poetic Flare (Ire) (Dawn Approach {Ire}) has moved up to 122, as has Subjectivist (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}) for his win in the G1 Gold Cup. Japan's Chrono Genesis (Jpn) (Bago {Fr}) is rated 120 after taking her second G1 Takarazuka Kinen. Also at that mark is G1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby hero Hurricane Lane (Ire) (Frankel {GB}). For the full list, please visit www.ifhaonline.org.
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