Arrogate named the 2016 Longines World’s Best Racehorse, while the Breeders’ Cup Classic was crowned 2016 Longines World’s Best Horse Race

London (UK) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 24 January 2017 – Longines and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) honoured the top racehorses and horse race from 2016 during a ceremony held at the iconic hotel Claridge’s in London. The American colt Arrogate was crowned the 2016 Longines World’s Best Racehorse with a rating of 134. California Chrome, also from America, was rated second at 133, while the Australian mare Winx took third place at 132. On the same day, the 2016 Longines World’s Best Horse Race award was given to the Breeders’ Cup Classic with a rating of 125.25.