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2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings


The 2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings was the 2008 edition of the World Thoroughbred Rankings. It was an assessment of Thoroughbred racehorses issued by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) in January 2009. It included horses aged three or older which competed in flat races anywhere in the world during 2008. It was the first edition to be open to all horses irrespective of where they raced or were trained. In previous years the IFHA had published two separate listings – a "Northern Hemisphere" edition in January, and a "Southern Hemisphere" version in August.

This year's joint-highest ratings were awarded to Curlin for his performances in both the Dubai World Cup and the Stephen Foster Handicap, and to New Approach for his win in the Champion Stakes. Each was given a rating of 130. A total of 288 horses were included in the list.

Full rankings for 2008

  • For a detailed guide to this table, see below.
**Rank**
**Rating**
**Horse**
**Age**
**Sex**
**Trained**
**Pos.**
**Race**
**Surface**
**Dist.**
**Cat.**
**1**130Curlin (USA)4CUSA1st
1stDubai World Cup
Stephen Foster HandicapDirt
Dirt2,000
1,811I
M
**1**130New Approach (IRE)3CIRE1stChampion StakesTurf2,012I
**3**129Raven's Pass (USA)3CGB1stBreeders' Cup ClassicArtificial2,012I
**4**128Zarkava (IRE)3FFR1stPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
**5**127Duke of Marmalade (IRE)4CIRE1stPrince of Wales's StakesTurf2,012I
5127Raven's Pass (USA)3CGB1stQueen Elizabeth II StakesTurf1,609M
5.5126Duke of Marmalade (IRE)4CIRE1stKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.Turf2,414L
**6**125Big Brown (USA)3CUSA1st
1stKentucky Derby
Preakness StakesDirt
Dirt2,012
1,911I
I
**6**125Conduit (IRE)3CGB1stBreeders' Cup TurfTurf2,414L
**6**125Goldikova (IRE)3FFR1stBreeders' Cup MileTurf1,609M
**6**125Henrythenavigator (USA)3CIRE2nd
2ndQueen Elizabeth II Stakes
Breeders' Cup ClassicTurf
Artificial1,609
2,012M
I
**6**125Montmartre (FR)3CFR1stGrand Prix de ParisTurf2,400L
**6**125Youmzain (IRE)5HGB2ndPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
6125Zarkava (IRE)3FFR1stPrix de DianeTurf2,100I
**6**125Zenyatta (USA)4FUSA1stBreeders' Cup Ladies' ClassicArtificial1,811M
**13**124Good Ba Ba (USA)6GHK1stHong Kong MileTurf1,600M
**13**124It's Gino (GER)5HGER3rd=Prix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
**13**124Paco Boy (IRE)3CGB1stPrix de la ForêtTurf1,400M
**13**124Papal Bull (GB)5HGB2ndKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.Turf2,414L
**13**124Soldier of Fortune (IRE)4CIRE3rd=Prix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
**13**124Tamayuz (GB)3CFR1stPrix Jacques Le MaroisTurf1,600M
**19**123Midnight Lute (USA)5HUSA1stBreeders' Cup SprintArtificial1,207S
**19**123Phoenix Tower (USA)4CGB2ndInternational StakesTurf2,012I
**19**123Sacred Kingdom (AUS)4GHK1stChairman's Sprint PrizeTurf1,200S
**19**123Tiago (USA)4CUSA3rdBreeders' Cup ClassicArtificial2,012I
23122Big Brown (USA)3CUSA1stFlorida DerbyDirt1,811M
**23**122Commentator (USA)7GUSA1st
1stWhitney Handicap
Massachusetts HandicapDirt
Dirt1,811
1,811M
M
23122Conduit (IRE)3CGB1stSt. Leger StakesTurf2,937E
**23**122Eagle Mountain (GB)4CUAE2nd
1stBreeders' Cup Turf
Hong Kong CupTurf
Turf2,414
2,000L
I
**23**122Kip Deville (USA)5HUSA1st
2ndPoker Handicap
Breeders' Cup MileTurf
Turf1,609
1,609M
M
**23**122Screen Hero (JPN)4CJPN1stJapan CupTurf2,400L
**23**122Septimus (IRE)5HIRE1stIrish St. LegerTurf2,816E
**23**122Tartan Bearer (IRE)3CGB2ndEpsom DerbyTurf2,423L
**23**122Vision d'Etat (FR)3CFR5thPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
**23**122Viva Pataca (GB)6GHK1st
1stHong Kong Gold Cup
Sha Tin TrophyTurf
Turf2,000
1,600I
M
**23**122Weekend Hussler (AUS)3
3
4GAUS1st
1st
1stNewmarket Handicap
George Ryder Stakes
Underwood StakesTurf
Turf
Turf1,200
1,500
1,800S
M
M
**23**122Yeats (IRE)7HIRE1st
1stAscot Gold Cup
Goodwood CupTurf
Turf4,023
3,219E
E
**33**121Adlerflug (GER)4CGER1stDeutschland-PreisTurf2,400L
**33**121Apache Cat (AUS)5GAUS1st
1stT. J. Smith Stakes
Doomben 10,000Turf
Turf1,200
1,350S
M
**33**121Deep Sky (JPN)3CJPN2ndJapan CupTurf2,400L
**33**121Getaway (GER)5HFR1stJockey Club StakesTurf2,414L
**33**121Kamsin (GER)3CGER1stGrosser Preis von BadenTurf2,400L
**33**121Marchand d'Or (FR)5GFR1st
1stPrix du Gros Chêne
Prix Maurice de GheestTurf
Turf1,000
1,300S
S
**33**121Matsurida Gogh (JPN)5HJPN1stNikkei ShoTurf2,500L
**33**121Pocket Power (SAF)5GSAF1st=Durban July HandicapTurf2,200L
**41**120Archipenko (USA)4CUAE1stQE II CupTurf2,000I
**41**120Famous Name (GB)3CIRE2ndPrix du Jockey ClubTurf2,100I
**41**120Go Between (USA)5HUSA1st
5thPacific Classic Stakes
Breeders' Cup ClassicArtificial
Artificial2,012
2,012I
I
**41**120Haradasun (AUS)4CIRE1stQueen Anne StakesTurf1,609M
**41**120Heatseeker (IRE)5HUSA1st
1stSanta Anita Handicap
Californian StakesArtificial
Artificial2,012
1,811I
M
**41**120Honour Devil (ARG)3CUAE1stUAE DerbyDirt1,800M
**41**120J J the Jet Plane (SAF)3GSAF1st
1stGolden Horse Casino Sprint
Mercury SprintTurf
Turf1,200
1,200S
S
**41**120Jay Peg (SAF)4CUAE1stDubai Duty FreeTurf1,777M
**41**120Overdose (GB)3CHUN1stPremio Carlo e Francesco AloisiTurf1,200S
**41**120Sun Classique (AUS)4FUAE1stDubai Sheema ClassicTurf2,400L
**41**120Vodka (JPN)4FJPN1stYasuda KinenTurf1,600M
**52**119Ask (GB)5HGB6thPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
**52**119Benny the Bull (USA)5HUSA1st
1stDubai Golden Shaheen
Smile Sprint HandicapDirt
Dirt1,200
1,207S
S
**52**119Cocoa Beach (CHI)4FUSA2ndBreeders' Cup Ladies' ClassicArtificial1,811M
**52**119Colonel John (USA)3CUSA1stTravers StakesDirt2,012I
**52**119Company (JPN)7HJPN4thTenno Sho (Autumn)Turf2,000I
**52**119Daiwa Scarlet (JPN)4FJPN1stArima KinenTurf2,500L
**52**119Darjina (FR)4FFR2ndPrix du Moulin de LongchampTurf1,600M
**52**119Doctor Dino (FR)6HFR3rd
1st
3rdDubai Sheema Classic
Grand Prix de Chantilly
Grand Prix de Saint-CloudTurf
Turf
Turf2,400
2,400
2,400L
L
L
**52**119Eishin Deputy (JPN)6HJPN1stTakarazuka KinenTurf2,200L
**52**119Fatal Bullet (USA)3CUSA2ndBreeders' Cup SprintArtificial1,207S
**52**119Frozen Fire (GER)3CIRE1stIrish DerbyTurf2,414L
**52**119Kane Hekili (JPN)6HJPN1stTokyo DaishotenDirt2,000I
**52**119Lady Marian (GER)3FGER1stPrix de l'OpéraTurf2,000I
**52**119Linngari (IRE)6HGB1stBayerisches ZuchtrennenTurf2,000I
**52**119Look Here (GB)3FGB1stEpsom OaksTurf2,423L
**52**119Lush Lashes (GB)3FIRE1stCoronation StakesTurf1,609M
**52**119Macarthur (GB)4CIRE3rd
1stCoronation Cup
Hardwicke StakesTurf
Turf2,423
2,414L
L
**52**119Mount Nelson (GB)4CIRE1stEclipse StakesTurf2,018I
**52**119Oken Bruce Lee (JPN)3CJPN5thJapan CupTurf2,400L
**52**119Pompeii Ruler (AUS)6GAUS2ndUnderwood StakesTurf1,800M
**52**119Quijano (GER)6GGER4thDubai Sheema ClassicTurf2,400L
**52**119Racing to Win (AUS)5GAUS2ndGeorge Ryder StakesTurf1,500M
**52**119Saddex (GB)5HGER2ndPrix GanayTurf2,100I
**52**119Sageburg (IRE)4CFR1st
3rd↑
2ndPrix d'Ispahan
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Prix Daniel WildensteinTurf
Turf
Turf1,850
1,600
1,600M
M
M
**52**119Sirmione (AUS)4GAUS1stAustralian CupTurf2,000I
**52**119Spirit One (FR)4CFR1stArlington MillionTurf2,012I
**52**119Twice Over (GB)3CGB2ndChampion StakesTurf2,012I
**52**119Well Armed (USA)5GUSA2nd
1stPacific Classic Stakes
Goodwood Stakes (USA)Artificial
Artificial2,012
1,811I
M
**80**118Able One (NZ)6GHK2ndHong Kong MileTurf1,600M
**80**118Admire Jupiter (JPN)5HJPN1stTenno Sho (Spring)Turf3,200E
**80**118Admire Monarch (JPN)7HJPN2ndArima KinenTurf2,500L
**80**118Air Shady (JPN)7HJPN5thTenno Sho (Autumn)Turf2,000I
**80**118Armada (NZ)6GHK2ndChampions MileTurf1,600M
**80**118Balius (IRE)5HFR2ndHong Kong CupTurf2,000I
**80**118Bob Black Jack (USA)3CUSA1stMalibu StakesArtificial1,408S
**80**118Cesare (GB)7GGB4thQueen Anne StakesTurf1,609M
**80**118Cost of Freedom (USA)5GUSA1stAncient Title StakesArtificial1,207S
**80**118Creachadoir (IRE)4CGB1stLockinge StakesTurf1,609M
**80**118Da' Tara (USA)3CUSA1stBelmont StakesDirt2,414L
**80**118Dancing Forever (USA)5HUSA3rdBreeders' Cup TurfTurf2,414L
**80**118Divine Park (USA)4CUSA1st
1stWestchester Handicap
Metropolitan HandicapDirt
Dirt1,609
1,609M
M
**80**118Einstein (BRZ)5HUSA1st
1stGulfstream Park Turf Stakes
Turf Classic StakesTurf
Turf2,213
1,811L
M
**80**118Falco (USA)3CFR1stPoule d'Essai des PoulainsTurf1,600M
**80**118Forever Together (USA)4FUSA1stBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare TurfTurf2,012I
**80**118Ginger Punch (USA)5MUSA1st
1stOgden Phipps Handicap
Personal Ensign StakesDirt
Dirt1,710
2,012M
I
**80**118Grand Couturier (GB)5HUSA1stJoe Hirsch Turf Classic InvitationalTurf2,414L
**80**118Greg's Gold (USA)7GUSA1stPotrero Grande HandicapArtificial1,308S
**80**118Halfway to Heaven (IRE)3FIRE1stSun Chariot StakesTurf1,609M
**80**118Hystericalady (USA)5MUSA1st
1stDelaware Handicap
Molly Pitcher StakesDirt
Dirt2,012
1,710I
M
**80**118Kingsgate Native (IRE)3CGB1stGolden Jubilee StakesTurf1,207S
**80**118Maldivian (NZ)6GAUS2nd
1stMemsie Stakes
W. S. Cox PlateTurf
Turf1,400
2,040M
I
**80**118Mambo in Seattle (USA)3CUSA2ndTravers StakesDirt2,012I
**80**118Meisho Samson (JPN)5HJPN2ndTakarazuka KinenTurf2,200L
**80**118Monterey Jazz (USA)4CUSA1st
1stStrub Stakes
Texas Mile StakesArtificial
Dirt1,811
1,609M
M
**80**118Multidimensional (IRE)5HGB2ndHardwicke StakesTurf2,414L
**80**118Music Note (USA)3FUSA1st
2nd
1stCoaching Club American Oaks
Alabama Stakes
Gazelle StakesDirt
Dirt
Dirt2,012
2,012
1,811I
I
M
**80**118Oracle West (SAF)6GUAE1stMeydan Racecourse HandicapTurf1,777M
**80**118Pipedreamer (GB)4CGB3rd
4thPrince of Wales's Stakes
International StakesTurf
Turf2,012
2,012I
I
**80**118Proud Spell (USA)3FUSA1st
1stKentucky Oaks
Alabama StakesDirt
Dirt1,811
2,012M
I
**80**118Stimulation (IRE)3CGB1stChallenge StakesTurf1,408M
**80**118Street Boss (USA)4CUSA1stBing Crosby HandicapArtificial1,207S
**80**118Super Hornet (JPN)5HJPN1st
1st
2ndKeio Hai Spring Cup
Mainichi Okan
Mile ChampionshipTurf
Turf
Turf1,400
1,800
1,600M
M
M
**80**118Sushisan (AUS)5GUAE6thDubai Sheema ClassicTurf2,400L
**80**118Traffic Guard (USA)4CGB2ndIrish Champion StakesTurf2,012I
**80**118Ventura (USA)4FUSA1stBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare SprintArtificial1,408S
**80**118Vermilion (JPN)6HJPN1st
2ndFebruary Stakes
Tokyo DaishotenDirt
Dirt1,600
2,000M
I
**80**118Winchester (USA)3CIRE1stSecretariat StakesTurf2,012I
**80**118Zambezi Sun (GB)4CFR2ndGrand Prix de ChantillyTurf2,400L
**120**117Absolute Champion (AUS)6GHK1stCentenary Sprint CupTurf1,000S
**120**117All Silent (AUS)5GAUS1stEmirates StakesTurf1,600M
**120**117Asiatic Boy (ARG)4CUAE1st
2ndAl Shindagha Sprint
Dubai World CupDirt
Dirt1,200
2,000S
I
**120**117Better Talk Now (USA)9GUSA3rdMan o' War StakesTurf2,213L
**120**117Casual Conquest (IRE)3CIRE1stDerrinstown Stud Derby TrialTurf2,012I
**120**117C'est la Guerre (NZ)4GAUS3rdMelbourne CupTurf3,200E
**120**117Daytona (IRE)4GUSA1stShoemaker Mile StakesTurf1,609M
**120**117Diabolical (USA)5HUAE1stMahab Al ShimaalDirt1,200S
**120**117Douro Valley (AUS)7GAUS1stYalumba StakesTurf2,000I
**120**117Dream Journey (JPN)4CJPN4thArima KinenTurf2,500L
**120**117Finsceal Beo (IRE)4FIRE2ndTattersalls Gold CupTurf2,112I
**120**117Geordieland (FR)7HGB1stYorkshire CupTurf2,816E
**120**117Georgie Boy (USA)3CUSA1st
1stSan Vicente Stakes
San Felipe StakesArtificial
Artificial1,408
1,710S
M
**120**117Hyperbaric (USA)5GUSA1stCitation HandicapTurf1,710M
**120**117Indian Blessing (USA)3FUSA1stTest StakesDirt1,408S
**120**117Inspiration (AUS)5GHK1stHong Kong SprintTurf1,200S
**120**117Intangaroo (USA)4FUSA1st
1stHumana Distaff Stakes
Ballerina StakesDirt
Dirt1,408
1,408S
S
**120**117Inti Raimi (JPN)6HJPN3rdTakarazuka KinenTurf2,200L
**120**117Lava Man (USA)7GUSA3rdCharles Whittingham Memorial H.Turf2,012I
**120**117Light Fantastic (AUS)4GAUS1stJ. J. Liston StakesTurf1,400M
**120**117Loup Breton (IRE)4CFR2ndPrix DollarTurf1,950I
**120**117Marasco (AUS)5GAUS1st
1stH. G. Bolton Sprint
Belmont SprintTurf
Turf1,200
1,400S
M
**120**117Marsh Side (USA)5HUSA1stCanadian InternationalTurf2,414L
**120**117Mast Track (USA)4CUSA1stHollywood Gold CupArtificial2,012I
**120**117Nashoba's Key (USA)5MUSA1stSanta Margarita Invitational HandicapArtificial1,811M
**120**117Precious Kitten (USA)5MUSA1stGamely StakesTurf1,811M
**120**117Pressing (IRE)5HGB2nd
1stPremio Presidente della Repubblica
Topkapi TrophyTurf
Turf2,000
1,600I
M
**120**117Promising Lead (GB)4FGB1stPretty Polly StakesTurf2,012I
**120**117Red Giant (USA)4CUSA1stClement L. Hirsch Turf ChampionshipTurf2,012I
**120**117Red Rocks (IRE)5HGB1stMan o' War StakesTurf2,213L
**120**117Russian Cross (IRE)3CFR1st
2ndPrix Guillaume d'Ornano
Prix du Prince d'OrangeTurf
Turf2,000
2,000I
I
**120**117Schiaparelli (GER)5HGB2ndPrix FoyTurf2,400L
**120**117Spirito del Vento (FR)5GFR1stPrix Daniel WildensteinTurf1,600M
**120**117Takeover Target (AUS)8
9GAUS1st
1stKrisFlyer International Sprint
Winterbottom StakesTurf
Turf1,200
1,200S
S
**120**117Whobegotyou (AUS)3GAUS1stCaulfield GuineasTurf1,600M
**155**116Blumenblatt (JPN)5MJPN1stMile ChampionshipTurf1,600M
**155**116Borderlescott (GB)6GGB1stNunthorpe StakesTurf1,006S
**155**116Buy and Sell (SAF)4GSAF4thJ&B MetTurf2,000I
**155**116Campanologist (USA)3CGB4thEclipse StakesTurf2,018I
**155**116Cima de Triomphe (IRE)3CITY9thPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400L
**155**116Court Vision (USA)3CUSA1stHollywood DerbyTurf2,012I
**155**116Crossharbour (GB)4CFR1stPrix du Conseil de ParisTurf2,400L
**155**116Egyptian Ra (NZ)7GHK1st
3rdInternational Mile Trial
Hong Kong MileTurf
Turf1,600
1,600M
M
**155**116Equiano (FR)3CSPA1stKing's Stand StakesTurf1,006S
**155**116Fine Grain (JPN)5HJPN3rdMile ChampionshipTurf1,600M
**155**116Green Birdie (NZ)5GHK2ndHong Kong SprintTurf1,200S
**155**116Guillotine (NZ)4CAUS1st
3rdDato Tan Chin Nam Stakes
Yalumba StakesTurf
Turf1,600
2,000M
I
**155**116Harlem Rocker (CAN)3CUSA2nd↓Cigar Mile HandicapDirt1,609M
**155**116Honolulu (IRE)4CIRE1stDoncaster CupTurf3,621E
**155**116Hunting Tower (SAF)5GSAF3rdJ&B MetTurf2,000I
**155**116Ideal World (USA)3CFR2ndPrix NielTurf2,400L
**155**116In Summation (USA)5HUSA1st
2ndPalos Verdes Handicap
Bing Crosby HandicapArtificial
Artificial1,207
1,207S
S
**155**116Jaguar Mail (JPN)4CJPN3rdHong Kong VaseTurf2,400L
**155**116Lewis Michael (USA)5HUSA1stPat O'Brien HandicapArtificial1,408S
**155**116Liang Kay (GER)3CGER1stFürstenberg-RennenTurf2,000I
**155**116Meisho Tokon (JPN)6HJPN2ndJapan Cup DirtDirt1,800M
**155**116Mentality (AUS)4
5GAUS1st
1stCanterbury Stakes
George Main StakesTurf
Turf1,550
1,600M
M
**155**116Mores Wells (GB)4CIRE1st
3rdBallyroan Stakes
Irish Champion StakesTurf
Turf2,414
2,012L
I
**155**116Natagora (FR)3FFR2ndPrix Jacques Le MaroisTurf1,600M
**155**116Niconero (AUS)6GAUS1stFuturity StakesTurf1,600M
**155**116Oriental Tiger (GER)5HGER1stGerling-PreisTurf2,400L
**155**116Out of Control (BRZ)4
5C
HUSA2nd
2ndManhattan Handicap
Clement L. Hirsch Turf ChampionshipTurf
Turf2,012
2,012I
I
**155**116Packing Winner (NZ)5GHK1stChampions & Chater CupTurf2,400L
**155**116Precious Boy (GER)3CGER1stGrosse Europa-MeileTurf1,600M
**155**116Purple Moon (IRE)5GGB2ndHong Kong VaseTurf2,400L
**155**116Rahy's Attorney (CAN)4GCAN1stWoodbine MileTurf1,609M
**155**116Rebel Raider (AUS)3CAUS1stVictoria DerbyTurf2,500L
**155**116Rio de la Plata (USA)3CGB3rdPrix Jean PratTurf1,600M
**155**116Royal and Regal (IRE)4GGB1st
2ndJohn Porter Stakes
Yorkshire CupTurf
Turf2,419
2,816L
E
**155**116Sakura Mega Wonder (JPN)5HJPN6thTenno Sho (Autumn)Turf2,000I
**155**116Sarrera (AUS)7GAUS1st
1stQueen Elizabeth Stakes
Doomben CupTurf
Turf2,000
2,020I
I
**155**116Sealy Hill (CAN)4FCAN2ndBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare TurfTurf2,012I
**155**116Spring at Last (USA)5HUSA1stDonn HandicapDirt1,811M
**155**116Surf Cat (USA)6HUSA1st
2ndSan Carlos Handicap
San Diego HandicapArtificial
Artificial1,408
1,710S
M
**155**116Tale of Ekati (USA)3CUSA1st↑Cigar Mile HandicapDirt1,609M
**155**116Tough Tiz's Sis (USA)4FUSA1stRuffian HandicapDirt1,710M
**155**116US Ranger (USA)4CIRE2ndJuly CupTurf1,207S
**155**116Wait a While (USA)5MUSA1st
3rdYellow Ribbon Stakes
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare TurfTurf
Turf2,012
2,012I
I
**155**116Watar (IRE)3CFR1st
5thPrix Chaudenay
Prix Royal-OakTurf
Turf3,000
3,100E
E
**155**116Whatsthescript (IRE)4CUSA3rdBreeders' Cup MileTurf1,609M
**155**116Zaftig (USA)3FUSA1stAcorn StakesDirt1,609M
**155**116Zipping (AUS)7GAUS3rd
2ndTurnbull Stakes
W. S. Cox PlateTurf
Turf2,000
2,040I
I
**202**115A P Arrow (USA)6HUSA2nd
4thDonn Handicap
Dubai World CupDirt
Dirt1,811
2,000M
I
**202**115Admire Aura (JPN)4CJPN1stKyoto KinenTurf2,200L
**202**115African Rose (GB)3FFR2ndPrix Maurice de GheestTurf1,300S
**202**115Alamosa (NZ)4CAUS1stToorak HandicapTurf1,600M
**202**115Albertus Maximus (USA)4CUSA3rd
1stGoodwood Stakes (USA)
Breeders' Cup Dirt MileArtificial
Artificial1,811
1,609M
M
**202**115Alessandro Volta (GB)3CIRE4th↓Irish DerbyTurf2,414L
**202**115Arson Squad (USA)5GUSA4thCigar Mile HandicapDirt1,609M
**202**115Asakusa Kings (JPN)4CJPN3rd
3rdOsaka Hai
Tenno Sho (Spring)Turf
Turf2,000
3,200I
E
**202**115Asian Winds (JPN)4FJPN1stVictoria MileTurf1,600M
**202**115Awesome Gem (USA)5GUSA3rdSan Antonio HandicapArtificial1,811M
**202**115Bankable (IRE)4CGB2nd
2ndSteventon Stakes
Celebration MileTurf
Turf2,017
1,609I
M
**202**115Bannaby (FR)5HSPA1stPrix du CadranTurf4,000E
**202**115Black Seventeen (USA)4CUSA1stVosburgh StakesDirt1,207S
**202**115Blue Monday (GB)7GGB1stArc TrialTurf2,217L
**202**115Bullish Luck (USA)9GHK1st
3rdCentenary Vase
Hong Kong Gold CupTurf
Turf1,800
2,000M
I
**202**115Carriage Trail (USA)5MUSA1stSpinster StakesArtificial1,811M
**202**115Casino Prince (AUS)4CAUS1st
3rd
2nd
3rdChipping Norton Stakes
George Ryder Stakes
Doncaster Handicap
All Aged StakesTurf
Turf
Turf
Turf1,600
1,500
1,600
1,400M
M
M
M
**202**115Casual Pass (AUS)8GAUS2ndDato Tan Chin Nam StakesTurf1,600M
**202**115Cat Junior (USA)3CGB4th
4th
2ndSt. James's Palace Stakes
Prix Jean Prat
Challenge StakesTurf
Turf
Turf1,609
1,600
1,408M
M
M
**202**115Champs Elysees (GB)5HUSA8th
1stBreeders' Cup Classic
Hollywood Turf CupArtificial
Turf2,012
2,414I
L
**202**115Coastal Path (GB)4CFR1stPrix Vicomtesse VigierTurf3,100E
**202**115Dearest Trickski (USA)4FUSA1stA Gleam HandicapArtificial1,408S
**202**115Dynaforce (USA)5MUSA1stFlower Bowl Invitational StakesTurf2,012I
**202**115Egerton (GER)7HGER1stHansa-PreisTurf2,400L
**202**115Eremein (AUS)6GAUS1stFestival Stakes (AUS)Turf1,500M
**202**115Field Rouge (JPN)6HJPN1stKawasaki KinenDirt2,100I
**202**115Fleeting Spirit (IRE)3FGB1stTemple StakesTurf1,006S
**202**115Floatyourboat (SAF)5GSAF5th
6thJ&B Met
Astrapak 1900Turf
Turf2,000
1,900I
I
**202**115Floral Pegasus (AUS)5HHK2nd
2nd
7thStewards' Cup
Hong Kong Gold Cup
Dubai Duty FreeTurf
Turf
Turf1,600
2,000
1,777M
I
M
**202**115Folk Opera (IRE)4FGB1st
1stPrix Jean Romanet
E. P. Taylor StakesTurf
Turf2,000
2,012I
I
**202**115Gagnoa (IRE)3FFR2ndPrix de DianeTurf2,100I
**202**115Gayego (USA)3CUSA1stArkansas DerbyDirt1,811M
**202**115Gio Ponti (USA)3CUSA1st
2ndVirginia Derby
Jamaica HandicapTurf
Turf2,012
1,811I
M
**202**115Grasshopper (USA)4CUSA2ndNew Orleans HandicapDirt1,811M
**202**115Happy Boy (BRZ)4CBRZ1stAl Maktoum Challenge R1Dirt1,600M
**202**115High Rock (IRE)3CFR1st
4thPrix La Force
Prix du Jockey ClubTurf
Turf2,000
2,100I
I
**202**115Idiot Proof (USA)4CUSA2ndDubai Golden ShaheenDirt1,200S
**202**115Inspector (TUR)4CTUR1stBosphorus CupTurf2,400L
**202**115Jalil (USA)4CUAE1stAl Maktoum Challenge R3Dirt2,000I
**202**115Kings Gambit (SAF)3GSAF1stSouth African ClassicTurf1,800M
**202**115Littorio (AUS)4GAUS3rdUnderwood StakesTurf1,800M
**202**115Lucarno (USA)4CGB1stPrincess of Wales's StakesTurf2,414L
**202**115Lucky Island (ARG)4CUSA1stTom Fool HandicapDirt1,408S
**202**115Magnus (AUS)5HAUS2nd
2nd
4th
2ndOakleigh Plate
Newmarket Handicap
The Galaxy
KrisFlyer International SprintTurf
Turf
Turf
Turf1,100
1,200
1,100
1,200S
S
S
S
**202**115Maraahel (IRE)7HGB2ndBrigadier Gerard StakesTurf2,018I
**202**115Master O'Reilly (NZ)6GAUS4thMelbourne CupTurf3,200E
**202**115Mauralakana (FR)5MUSA1stBeverly D. StakesTurf1,911I
**202**115Plan4FUSA1stPrincess Rooney HandicapDirt1,207S
**202**115Muhannak (IRE)4GGB1stBreeders' Cup MarathonArtificial2,414L
**202**115Murtajill (AUS)3CAUS2ndAll Aged StakesTurf1,400M
**202**115Nahoodh (IRE)3FGB1stFalmouth StakesTurf1,609M
**202**115Never Bouchon (JPN)5HJPN7thJapan CupTurf2,400L
**202**115Nom du Jeu (NZ)3
4
4
4CNZ1st
2nd
3rd
2ndAustralian Derby
Stoney Bridge Stakes
Kelt Capital Stakes
Caulfield CupTurf
Turf
Turf
Turf2,400
1,600
2,040
2,400L
M
I
L
**202**115Orange County (NZ)6GAUS1stSir Rupert Clarke StakesTurf1,400M
**202**115Osumi Grass One (JPN)6HJPN7thTenno Sho (Autumn)Turf2,000I
**202**115Paratroopers (AUS)5GAUS1stExpressway StakesTurf1,200S
**202**115Past the Point (USA)4CUSA2ndWoodward StakesDirt1,811M
**202**115Presious Passion (USA)5GUSA1stUnited Nations StakesTurf2,213L
**202**115Prospect Wells (FR)3CFR2ndGrand Prix de ParisTurf2,400L
**202**115Pyro (USA)3CUSA1st
2ndNorthern Dancer Stakes
Jim Dandy StakesDirt
Dirt1,710
1,811M
M
**202**115Red Ruler (NZ)4GNZ2ndKelt Capital StakesTurf2,040I
**202**115Rob Roy (USA)6HGB5thEclipse StakesTurf2,018I
**202**115Sanziro (AUS)6GHK3rdKrisFlyer International SprintTurf1,200S
**202**115Seachange (NZ)5MNZ1stTelegraph HandicapTurf1,200S
**202**115Shinzig (AUS)6HAUS1stC. F. Orr StakesTurf1,400M
**202**115Sixties Icon (GB)5HGB1st
1stFestival Stakes (GB)
Geoffrey Freer StakesTurf
Turf1,986
2,671I
L
**202**115Smooth Air (USA)3CUSA7thBreeders' Cup ClassicArtificial2,012I
**202**115Soldier's Dancer (USA)4GUSA1stMiami Mile HandicapTurf1,609M
**202**115Spirit of Tara (AUS)6HAUS4thThe BMWTurf2,400L
**202**115Spring House (USA)6GUSA1stSan Luis Obispo HandicapTurf2,414L
**202**115Stotsfold (GB)5GGB1stWinter Hill StakesTurf2,018I
**202**115Strike a Deal (USA)4CUSA1stRed Smith HandicapTurf2,213L
**202**115Sub Rose (IRE)3FFR1stPrix de RoyaumontTurf2,400L
**202**115Sudan (IRE)5HUSA4thMan o' War StakesTurf2,213L
**202**115Swick (NZ)6
7GAUS2nd
1stLightning Stakes
Patinack Farm ClassicTurf
Turf1,000
1,200S
S
**202**115Tariq (GB)4CGB3rdLockinge StakesTurf1,609M
**202**115Theseo (AUS)5GAUS2nd
1st
1stGeorge Main Stakes
Epsom Handicap
Mackinnon StakesTurf
Turf
Turf1,600
1,600
2,000M
M
I
**202**115Thorn Song (USA)5HUSA1stShadwell Turf Mile StakesTurf1,609M
**202**115Tuesday Joy (NZ)4FAUS1stThe BMWTurf2,400L
**202**115Typhoon Zed (AUS)5GAUS1stManikato StakesTurf1,200S
**202**115Valdino (GER)3GGER1stDeutsches St. LegerTurf2,800E
**202**115Viewed (AUS)5HAUS1stMelbourne CupTurf3,200E
**202**115Visionaire (USA)3CUSA1stKing's Bishop StakesDirt1,408S
**202**115Visit (GB)3FGB
USA3rd
3rdSun Chariot Stakes
Matriarch StakesTurf
Turf1,609
1,609M
M
**202**115Wanderin Boy (USA)7HUSA2ndJockey Club Gold CupDirt2,012I
**202**115War Artist (AUS)4GGB2nd
2nd
3rdDuke of York Stakes
Golden Jubilee Stakes
July CupTurf
Turf
Turf1,207
1,207
1,207S
S
S
**202**115War Pass (USA)3CUSA2ndWood Memorial StakesDirt1,811M

Top ranked horses

The following table shows the top ranked horses overall, the top three-year-olds, the top older horses and the top fillies and mares in the 2008 Rankings. It also shows the leading performers in various subdivisions of each group, which are defined by the distances of races, and the surfaces on which they are run.

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Guide

A complete guide to the main table above.

References

References

  1. (13 January 2009). "2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities.
  2. (13 January 2009). "2008 Press Release". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities.
  3. (14 January 2009). "Curlin, New Approach top World Rankings". thoroughbredtimes.com.
  4. Cook, Chris. (13 January 2009). "Shock as Approach is rated world's joint-top racehorse in 2008". [[The Guardian]].
  5. (13 January 2009). "2008 Top Ranked Performers". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities.
  6. (April 2019). "Weekend Hussler is on top of the world". [[The Canberra Times]].
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