King George winner Harbinger on top of the world

HARBINGER has smashed his way to the title of top-rated racehorse in the world thanks to his breathtaking performance in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

British racing’s official assessors had no problem in raising the Michael Stoute-trained colt forward from a mark of 123 to 135 following his 11-length romp in Ascot’s midsummer showpiece on Saturday.

But the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing-owned four-year-old is not the best ever - and the experts believe he still has something to prove.