diff --git a/src/datachain/lib/dc.py b/src/datachain/lib/dc.py
index 57a215eda..cad556cae 100644
--- a/src/datachain/lib/dc.py
+++ b/src/datachain/lib/dc.py
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ def parse_uri(
         if listings:
             if update:
                 # choosing the smallest possible one to minimize update time
-                listing = sorted(listings, key=lambda ls: len(ls.name))[0]
+                listing = sorted(listings, key=lambda ls: len(ls.name), reverse=True)[0]
             else:
                 # no need to update, choosing the most recent one
                 listing = sorted(listings, key=lambda ls: ls.created_at)[-1]