Vengeance Of Rain, by Zabeel out of Danelagh (by Danehill), had a magnificent 2005, which culminated in him becoming World Racing Series champion.

Firstly, he won the 2005 Hong Kong Derby, sponsored by Mercedes–Benz, by two and three quarter lengths from Russian Pearl and High Intelligent.

Vengeance Of Rain next went on to win the 2005 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup from Greys Inn, Russian Pearl and Super Kid and then the Champions & Chater from Best Gift. This was his third Group One victory in a row.

After a narrow win in the Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial, Vengeance Of Rain headed for the 2005 Hong Kong Cup.

Ridden as usual by Anthony Delpech, Vengeance Of Rain demonstated a combination of class and courage to beat French mare Pride with Maraahel third and the Tony Cruz trained Russian Pearl fourth.

Jockey Anthony Delpech said "He is the best horse I've ever ridden and I don't think I'll ever ride one like him again. Horses like him come round just once in a blue moon.”

Vengeance Of Rain produced the highest rating of the HKIR day in winning the Hong Kong Cup and was duly crowned World Racing Series champion.

Vengeance Of Rain is trained by David Ferraris.

Hong Kong star Vengeance of Rain also won the 2007 Dubai Sheema Classic.

English Derby winner Sir Percy was sent off as 4-1 favourite in a competitive field with Japanese star Pop Rock and Breeders Cup Turf winner Red Rocks both on 9-2.

Godolphin’s Best Alibi took the early lead from Quijano and Vengeance of Rain on the rail. The pace was modest. Sir Percy started to make his move at the turn followed by Vengeance of Rain, who pulled away to win by 1 1/4 lengths over quick finishing 33-1 Oracle West.

Youmzain finished well to deprive Sir Percy of third.