Ka Ying Rising still king of the world ratings
Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) has hit a career ratings peak of 130 to establish himself as the undisputed superior racehorse so far throughout the world in 2026.
Ka Ying Rising was alone at the top of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities released in Europe overnight with a four-point margin over three rivals on 126 which include fellow Hong Kong star Romantic Warrior (Acclamation).
Ka Ying Rising leapt from a 128 mark set earlier this year to his current 130 on the back of his course record runs at Sha Tin in the Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m) and then the Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).
Romantic Warrior moved up two points to his 126 on the back of his victory in the Gr.1 QEII Cup (2000m).
Ka Ying Rising’s impressive score of 130 sits well with recent IFHA final rankings. In 2025, the French star Calandagan (Gleneagles) recorded a 130 while the winner in 2024 Laurel River came up with a 128. In 2023, Equinox (Kitasan Black) won with a 129 rating.
Australia’s unbeaten sprint champion Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) recorded a best of 130 in 2013 when she finished on top of the IFHA ratings along with Treve (Motivator).
Winx (Street Cry) made it to 130 in 2016 and 2018 while recording her career peak in 2017 with a 132.
Ka Ying Rising’s mark of 130 could be challenged over the next few months as the European flat season hits full stride.
Current IFHA rankings leaderboard to May 10, 2026
1st – 130 - Ka Ying Rising (HK)
Eq 2nd – 126 – Romantic Warrior (HK)
Eq 2nd – 126 - Bow Echo (GB)
Eq 2nd – 126 – Daryz (Fr)
Eq 5th – 124 – Opera Bailo (GB)
Eq 5th – 124 – White Abario (US)
