1) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum: $14 billion Sometimes it's good to be king; or in Sheikh Mohammed's case, the ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed is the owner of Darley Stud, the largest horse breeding operation in the world with farms in the United States, Ireland, England, Japan, and Australia.
SHEIKH MOHAMMED - up to £14bn
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum owns the Godolphin stable. With a net worth estimated by some as high as £14bn but as 'low' as £3bn by other outlets, Sheikh Mohammed's firm has recorded over 5,000 winners worldwide since its inception in 1992.
Fusaichi Pegasus – $70 million Fusaichi Pegasus is the most expensive horse ever costing $70 million. Living up to the mythical, this Thoroughbred racehorse won the Kentucky Derby in 2000. He has career earnings of almost $2 million and sired of over 75 stakes winners worldwide.
The rarest horse breed on this list is the Camarillo horse breed. With only 22 Camarillo horses living today, it is by far the most in danger of extinction. The Camarillo family cultivated and coveted the Camarillo horse breed for many decades.
What is this? The cheapest horse breeds tend to be Quarter Horses, Arabians, Thoroughbreds and wild Mustangs. Although you can usually find cheaper horses within each of these breeds, you will need to keep a few things in mind.
Selling for a cool $70 million (£53.7 million) to the racehorse breeding powerhouse Coolmore Ireland in 2000, Fusaichi Pegasus currently holds the title of the most expensive horse in history.
Godolphin is the global thoroughbred breeding operation and horseracing team founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Today Team Godolphin spans four continents, from our home in Dubai to Europe, Australia, Japan and America.
1. Yutaka Take. Taking the top spot is Japan's Yutaka Take, who has earned an estimated $925m throughout his extensive career, picking up over 4,400 wins in the process. With a record like that, Take is certainly the hottest ticket in town.
Godolphin/Darley now has nearly 800 horses in Australia including 22 stallions, 199 broodmares and 375 racehorses plus foals and yearlings.
Court documents and publicly available financial records obtained by Guardian Australia show that in 2019, despite Godolphin Australia making $34.3m in prize money and $10.2m from horse sales, the company lost $25.5m. In the past four years, it has lost a total of almost $148m.
Secretariat – Maybe the most well-known racehorse of all time was the first in racing history to be awarded the Horse of the Year Award. His US Triple Crown performances ingrained his place in history.
Coolmore Stud, in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland, is headquarters of the world's largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses.
The most expensive racehorse ever, Fusaichi Pegasus, who was bought to go to stud for $70million, has died of old age in the United States. As a yearling he fetched $4m when he was bought by Japanese businessman Fusao Sekiguchi.
The average horse lives for 25 to 30 years. However, in rare cases, domestic horses have lived into their 50s or 60s. There are many factors that affect the lifespan of a horse including: Nutrition.
Perhaps the most famous horse in racing history, the record-breaking Secretariat was foaled in 1970. Secretariat had a powerful stretch-running ability, giving him an edge over his competitor. It meant he could gain strength and speed as the race wore on.
The metallic-looking coat is the most distinctive feature of a Golden Akhal-Teke. In the eyes of many horse enthusiasts, the Golden Akhal Teke is the most beautiful horse breed. This horse is native to Turkmenistan. It earns the name Golden horse due to its shining yellowish-gold coat.
Nature Strip crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year
Trainer Chris Waller continued his dominance of the Australian Racehorse of the Year Award after his superstar sprinter Nature Strip was crowned the nation's best horse for a second time at the 2022 Racing Awards in Melbourne tonight (3 September 2022).
Gai Waterhouse is eyeing next year's The Everest for her new charge Alcohol Free after Yulong Investments bought the four-time English group 1 winner for $10.16 million at Tattersalls December Mares Sale on Tuesday.
Melbourne Cup, annual horse race, first held in 1861, that is the most important Australian Thoroughbred race of the year and one of the most prestigious races in the world.