World rankings

Azamour is 2005's World Champion Older Horse (I, Turf) and the Highest Rated Older Horse in Europe

Azamour is 2005's World Champion Older Horse (I, Turf) and the Highest Rated Older Horse in Europe according to the official World Thoroughbred Racehorse Rankings issued earlier this week.

Sinndar's daughter Shawanda came out on top as the European Champion 3 year old filly (L), ranked equal with Divine Proportions, who headed the middle distance fillies division.

Updated 19/01/2006.

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