Fierceness Jumps Into The Top 5 Of The Latest World Racehorse Rankings

Fierceness is turning out to be a star in the horse racing industry. This puts the 3-year-old colt into a tie for fifth in the latest World’s Best Racehorse Rankings with his success in the Grade 1 Travers Stakes. A month ago, he sat in a tie for 10th courtesy of a very impressive victory in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2). His recent performance, however, saw him move up the ladder and have everyone in the horse racing world chattering.

These rankings are kind of a big deal. The World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Committee puts them together and releases them via the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. Think of them as the global leaderboard for the best horses, showing fans, bettors, and trainers exactly who is leading the pack. Fierceness going into the top 5 is not only a signal that he is a rising star, but that he really leaves his mark on the international racing scene.

However, Fierceness is not the only name making headlines in the world rankings. City of Troy, a colt bred in Kentucky but competing in Ireland and England, currently holds the number two spot. This talented colt of now-legendary Justify has made three wins in a row in Group 1, including the popular Epsom Derby. His recent win at the Juddmonte International G1 only increases his chances of being one of the best contenders. With his pedigree and performance, City of Troy is expected to put up a strong fight in the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Meanwhile, sitting comfortably at the top of the rankings is Laurel River. Though he hasn’t been very active this year, Laurel River continues to maintain his grip on the number one position. Juddmonte bred, Laurel River started his rise to the top with a win at the Dubai World Cup in March. At the start of the 2023 season, he finished 7th in the Al Shindagha Sprint. However, he quickly turned things around by winning the Burj Nahaar and then the Dubai World Cup. Although he hasn’t raced much this year, his strong performances in major races have kept him at the top for now.

In addition to his strong position in the global rankings, Fierceness is also dominating the Breeders’ Cup Classic Contender Rankings. Compiled by a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup officials, this is the weekly poll updated to rank the top 10 horses expected to compete in the 2024 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Fierceness took top honors in Week Five and has remained there ever since, a testament to his present form as onlookers within the industry.

By the time the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic rolls around, Fierceness continues to appear as one of the leading hopefuls, if his recent move up both the World Racehorse Rankings and the Breeders’ Cup Classic Contender Rankings speaks volumes about his potential for further success on the track. Each race only strengthens his reputation as a powerful and consistent performer.

With the championship rapidly approaching, Fierceness is certainly one horse that the fans and bettors will want to continue to keep an eye on. An uptick from 10th to fifth in the global rankings combined with holding steady at the top of the Breeders’ Cup Classic poll definitely puts this colt in a league of his own. With that, the rest of the racing season is going to be pretty interesting for Fierceness, and how he performs over the next few months will be interesting to see.

Fierceness’s rise is a reminder that in horse racing, a single standout performance can change everything. With his growing momentum, the anticipation for the Breeders’ Cup Classic is only building, and Fierceness seems ready to meet the challenge head-on.