The horse racing scene is filled with some of the biggest and athletic horses in the world. Most of them are consistently successful as they compete in the biggest events almost yearly. Some of them are also descendants of famous racehorses which is why greatness runs in their blood.
Horse racing rankings are always in flux because horses only have a short amount of time racing at their peak athletic levels. This has led to some people wondering who the best racehorse is this year.
The sport continues to attract people to bet on the races. A lot of them are in the right timing since horse racing is making a comeback after the past two years being plagued by the pandemic. With that, let’s take a look at the best horses in 2022 that can stun fans and bettors.
Baaeed (Great Britain)
Baaeed is a British Thoroughbred that started his career back in 2021. In the past year, he has shown that he is arguably the toughest competitor in the horse racing world. This horse is considered by many as the one to beat now because he is blessed with athleticism and natural talent.
Prominent trainer William Haggas talked about how much Baaeed is a stellar performer. Haggas said, ‘He’s looking talented. He’s got speed and his brother is a mile-and-a-halfer, so he’s an exciting horse’.
Ever since he debuted back in 2021, Baaeed has seven titles to his name and the list of achievements goes on as he keeps on winning in every race. This list includes the victories at the Sir Henry Cecil Stakes and the Prix du Moulin.
Flightline (USA)
Undefeated is the best word to describe Flightline. This horse lived up to his name because Flightline soared highly in the top horse rankings for his consistent wins. He is one of the best horses in the world because he can always stay healthy and ready for any race.
His trainer John W. Sadler and jockey Flavien Prat are perfect for Flightline because they work well together to maintain Flightline’s supreme athleticism and natural skills. His biggest achievements include winning the Malibu Stakes in 2021 and the Metropolitan Handicap in 2022.
Nature Strip (Australia)
Australia is known as a powerful country in horse racing which is home to the likes of Carbine, Tulloch, and Phar Lap. In this generation, the country has Nature Strip who is notable for his solid speed that catapulted him to his success.
As an older horse, Nature Strip might not be seen as athletic as the younger horses but he has performed well against the best racehorses. Strip has had some solid experiences during his seven-year career and that has led to many major wins including The Everest in 2021 which is seen as the richest turf race in the world.
Life is Good (USA)
Life is Good is a strong candidate in the best horse in the world debate. Under Todd Pletcher, he has constantly improved because he manages to keep in step with the contenders. He can outspeed almost every horse but he also knows how to keep himself safe with all of the speed burst which is good for a horse, because that can impede their health.
Expect that Life is Good will continue to be one of the top horses for the foreseeable future. He has five major wins to his name which include the San Felipe Stakes and the Pegasus World Cup. Those are massive events and Life is Good continues to improve with his speed and endurance with every race.
Pick your favourite racehorse
Now that horse racing is making a comeback, you will see some fresh faces appearing. You can find one that will be your favourite to watch for and bet on, whether it’s one of the horses in this list or a debutant in a race this 2022. Good luck and have fun with your horse race bets!
