The Irish flat thoroughbred racehorse rankings for 2014 were released yesterday, confirming once again the impact Irish-trained horses are having on the global stage.

Eddie Lynam is hoping Sole Power can cap his “best ever year” with victory in Sunday’s Longines Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.

Sole Power bids to cap an amazing season by adding the Betfred Sprint Cup to his impressive record at Haydock today.

Sole Power appears increasingly likely to be allowed to join stable companion Slade Power in today’s Darley July Cup after trainer Eddie Lynam received an encouraging report on conditions from big-race jockey Richard Hughes on Friday.

Breathtaking Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe heroine Treve and Australian wonder mare Black Caviar have been officially crowned the joint-highest rated horses of 2013 following the publication of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings.