2009 World Thoroughbred Rankings Explained

The 2009 World Thoroughbred Rankings was the 2009 edition of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.[1] It was an assessment of Thoroughbred racehorses issued by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) in January 2010.[2] It included horses aged three or older which competed in flat races during 2009. It was open to all horses irrespective of where they raced or were trained.

This year's highest rating was awarded to Sea the Stars for his performance in the Irish Champion Stakes.[3] He was given a rating of 136. A total of 333 horses were included in the list, 45 more than the previous year.

Full rankings for 2009

Rank
Rating
Horse
Age
Sex
Trained
Pos.
Race
Surface
Dist.
Cat.
1136Sea the Stars (IRE)3CIRE1stIrish Champion StakesTurf2,012align=center I
1131Sea the Stars (IRE)3CIRE1stPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400align=center L
2130Goldikova (IRE)4FFR1stPrix Jacques Le MaroisTurf1,600align=center M
3129Rip Van Winkle (IRE)3CIRE2nd
1st
Eclipse Stakes
Sussex Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,018
1,609
align=center I
M
4128Fame and Glory (GB)3CIRE1st
2nd
Irish Derby
Irish Champion Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,012
align=center L
I
4128Zenyatta (USA)[4] 5MUSA1st
1st
Milady Handicap
Breeders' Cup Classic
Artificial
Artificial
1,710
2,012
align=center M
I
6127Rachel Alexandra (USA)3FUSA1st
1st
1st
Kentucky Oaks
Mother Goose Stakes
Haskell Invitational Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
Dirt
1,811
1,811
1,811
align=center M
M
M
7125Cavalryman (GB)3CFR3rdPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400align=center L
7125Conduit (IRE)4CGB1st
4th
1st

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Breeders' Cup Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,400
2,414
align=center L
L
L
7125Gio Ponti (USA)4CUSA2ndBreeders' Cup ClassicArtificial2,012align=center I
7125Gladiatorus (USA)4CUAE1stDubai Duty FreeTurf1,777align=center M
7125Youmzain (IRE)6HGB2ndPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400align=center L
12124Mastercraftsman (IRE)3CIRE2nd
3rd
International Stakes
Irish Champion Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,092
2,012
align=center I
I
12124Paco Boy (IRE)4CGB2ndSussex StakesTurf1,609align=center M
12124Well Armed (USA)6GUSA1stDubai World CupDirt2,000align=center I
15123Presious Passion (USA)6GUSA2ndBreeders' Cup TurfTurf2,414align=center L
15123Summer Bird (USA)3CUSA1st
1st
Travers Stakes
Jockey Club Gold Cup
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
2,012
align=center I
I
15123Twice Over (GB)4CGB3rdBreeders' Cup ClassicArtificial2,012align=center I
15123Vision d'Etat (FR)4CFR1stHong Kong CupTurf2,000align=center I
19122Company (JPN)8HJPN1stTenno Sho (Autumn)Turf2,000align=center I
19122Courageous Cat (USA)3CUSA2ndBreeders' Cup MileTurf1,609align=center M
19122Dream Journey (JPN)5HJPN1stArima KinenTurf2,500align=center L
19122Getaway (GER)6HGER1stGrosser Preis von BadenTurf2,400align=center L
19122Good Ba Ba (USA)7GHK1st
1st
Stewards' Cup
Hong Kong Mile
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
align=center M
M
19122Mine That Bird (USA)3GUSA1st
2nd
Kentucky Derby
Preakness Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
1,911
align=center I
I
19122Sacred Kingdom (AUS)5GHK1stKrisFlyer International SprintTurf1,200align=center S
19122Scenic Blast (AUS)4GAUS1st
1st
Newmarket Handicap
King's Stand Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,006
align=center S
S
19122So You Think (NZ)3CAUS1st
2nd
W. S. Cox Plate
Emirates Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,040
1,600
align=center I
M
19122Stacelita (FR)3FFR1stPrix de DianeTurf2,100align=center I
19122Tartan Bearer (IRE)4CGB2ndKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.Turf2,414align=center L
19122Viewed (AUS)6HAUS1stCaulfield CupTurf2,400align=center L
19122Yeats (IRE)8HIRE1stAscot Gold CupTurf4,023align=center E
19122Zacinto (GB)3CGB2ndQueen Elizabeth II StakesTurf1,609align=center M
33121Ask (GB)6HGB3rdKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.Turf2,414align=center L
33121Casual Conquest (IRE)4GIRE1st
1st
Tattersalls Gold Cup
Royal Whip Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,112
2,012
align=center I
I
33121Delegator (GB)3CGB2ndSt. James's Palace StakesTurf1,609align=center M
33121Mastercraftsman (IRE)3CIRE1stDiamond StakesArtificial2,149align=center L
33121Mawatheeq (USA)4CGB2ndChampion StakesTurf2,012align=center I
33121Musket Man (USA)3CUSA3rdPreakness StakesDirt1,911align=center I
33121Oken Bruce Lee (JPN)4CJPN2ndJapan CupTurf2,400align=center L
33121Pocket Power (SAF)6GSAF1stJ&B MetTurf2,000align=center I
33121Quality Road (USA)3CUSA2ndJockey Club Gold CupDirt2,012align=center I
33121Rocket Man (AUS)3GSIN2ndKrisFlyer International SprintTurf1,200align=center S
33121Summer Bird (USA)3CUSA1stBelmont StakesDirt2,414align=center L
33121Varenar (FR)3CFR1stPrix de la ForêtTurf1,400align=center M
43120Aqlaam (GB)4CGB2nd
1st
Prix Jacques Le Marois
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
align=center M
M
43120Collection (IRE)4GHK2ndHong Kong CupTurf2,000align=center I
43120Court Vision (USA)4CUSA4thBreeders' Cup MileTurf1,609align=center M
43120Dar Re Mi (GB)4FGB5thPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400align=center L
43120Deep Sky (JPN)4CJPN2ndOsaka HaiTurf2,000align=center I
43120Einstein (BRZ)6 HUSA1stSanta Anita HandicapArtificial2,012align=center I
43120Fabulous Strike (USA)6GUSA2ndCarter HandicapDirt1,408align=center S
43120Gitano Hernando (GB)3CGB1stGoodwood Stakes (USA)Artificial1,811align=center M
43120Gloria de Campeao (BRZ)5HFR1stSingapore Airlines International CupTurf2,000align=center I
43120Justenuffhumor (USA)4CUSA3rdBreeders' Cup MileTurf1,609align=center M
43120Kodiak Kowboy (USA)4CUSA1stVosburgh StakesDirt1,207align=center S
43120Le Havre (IRE)3CFR1stPrix du Jockey ClubTurf2,100align=center I
43120Midday (GB)3FGB1stBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare TurfTurf2,012align=center I
43120Never on Sunday (FR)4CFR3rdPrince of Wales's StakesTurf2,012align=center I
43120Presvis (GB)5GGB1stQE II CupTurf2,000align=center I
43120Sariska (GB)3FGB1stIrish OaksTurf2,414align=center L
43120Silver Frost (IRE)3CFR1stPoule d'Essai des PoulainsTurf1,600align=center M
43120Spanish Moon (USA)5HGB1stGrand Prix de Saint-CloudTurf2,400align=center L
43120Viva Pataca (GB)7GHK4thSha Tin TrophyTurf1,600align=center M
43120Vodka (JPN)5MJPN1st
1st
Victoria Mile
Yasuda Kinen
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
align=center M
M
43120Whobegotyou (AUS)4GAUS1st
1st
Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes
Yalumba Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,600
2,000
align=center M
I
43120Wiener Walzer (GER)3CGER1stRheinland-PokalTurf2,400align=center L
65119Alandi (IRE)4CIRE1stPrix du CadranTurf4,000align=center E
65119Albertus Maximus (USA)5HUSA1stDonn HandicapDirt1,811align=center M
65119All Silent (AUS)6GAUS1stPatinack Farm ClassicTurf1,200align=center S
65119Apache Cat (AUS)6GAUS1stAustralia StakesTurf1,200align=center S
65119Big City Man (USA)4CKSA1stDubai Golden ShaheenDirt1,200align=center S
65119Bronze Cannon (USA)4CGB1stHardwicke StakesTurf2,414align=center L
65119Careless Jewel (USA)3FUSA1st
1st
Alabama Stakes
Cotillion Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
1,710
align=center I
M
65119Champs Elysees (GB)6HUSA1stCanadian InternationalTurf2,414align=center L
65119Colonel John (USA)4CUSA2nd
5th
Goodwood Stakes (USA)
Breeders' Cup Classic
Artificial
Artificial
1,811
2,012
align=center M
I
65119Egyptian Ra (NZ)7GHK1stQueen's Silver Jubilee CupTurf1,400align=center M
65119Golden Sword (GB)3CIRE5thEpsom DerbyTurf2,423align=center L
65119Happy Zero (AUS)5GHK1stInternational Sprint TrialTurf1,200align=center S
65119Life Is Sweet (USA)4FUSA1stBreeders' Cup Ladies' ClassicArtificial1,811align=center M
65119Macho Again (USA)4CUSA2ndWoodward StakesDirt1,811align=center M
65119Masterofthehorse (IRE)3CIRE3rdEpsom DerbyTurf2,423align=center L
65119Matsurida Gogh (JPN)6HJPN1stAll ComersTurf2,200align=center L
65119Quality Road (USA)3CUSA1stAmsterdam StakesDirt1,308align=center S
65119Quijano (GER)7GGER2ndNorthern Dancer Turf StakesTurf2,414align=center L
65119Richard's Kid (USA)4CUSA1stPacific Classic StakesArtificial2,012align=center I
65119Screen Hero (JPN)5HJPN2ndTenno Sho (Autumn)Turf2,000align=center I
65119Shalanaya (IRE)3FFR1stPrix de l'OpéraTurf2,000align=center I
65119Takeover Target (AUS)9GAUS1st
1st
T. J. Smith Stakes
Goodwood Stakes (AUS)
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,200
align=center S
S
65119Zensational (USA)3CUSA1stPat O'Brien StakesArtificial1,408align=center S
87118Archipenko (USA)5HUAE1stZabeel MileTurf1,600align=center M
87118California Flag (USA)5GUSA1stBreeders' Cup Turf SprintTurf1,308align=center S
87118Cesare (GB)8GGB2ndQueen Anne StakesTurf1,609align=center M
87118Efficient (NZ)6GAUS1stTurnbull StakesTurf2,000align=center I
87118Espoir City (JPN)4CJPN1stJapan Cup DirtDirt1,800align=center M
87118Fellowship (NZ)7GHK3rdHong Kong MileTurf1,600align=center M
87118Fleeting Spirit (IRE)4FGB1stJuly CupTurf1,207align=center S
87118Ghanaati (USA)3FGB1stCoronation StakesTurf1,609align=center M
87118Heart of Dreams (AUS)4GAUS1st
2nd
Underwood Stakes
Yalumba Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,800
2,000
align=center M
I
87118Icon Project (USA)4FUSA1stPersonal Ensign StakesDirt2,012align=center I
87118Informed Decision (USA)4FUSA1stBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare SprintArtificial1,408align=center S
87118Jaguar Mail (JPN)5HJPN4thHong Kong VaseTurf2,400align=center L
87118Jukebox Jury (IRE)3CGB1st
2nd
Preis von Europa
Canadian International
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,414
align=center L
L
87118Kasbah Bliss (FR)7GFR2nd
3rd
Prix du Cadran
Hong Kong Vase
Turf
Turf
4,000
2,400
align=center E
L
87118Kingsgate Native (IRE)4CGB1stKing George StakesTurf1,006align=center S
87118Logi Universe (JPN)3CJPN1stTokyo YushunTurf2,400align=center L
87118Lord Shanakill (USA)3CGB3rd
1st
St. James's Palace Stakes
Prix Jean Prat
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
align=center M
M
87118Maldivian (NZ)6
7
GAUS1st
4th
C. F. Orr Stakes
Turnbull Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
2,000
align=center M
I
87118Music Note (USA)4FUSA1st
1st
Ballerina Stakes
Beldame Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
1,408
1,811
align=center S
M
87118One World (AUS)5HHK2ndHong Kong SprintTurf1,200align=center S
87118Pipedreamer (GB)5HGB1stPrix DollarTurf1,950align=center I
87118Pure Clan (USA)4FUSA1st
1st
2nd
Modesty Handicap
Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,911
2,012
2,012
align=center I
I
I
87118Racing to Win (AUS)7GAUS1stTheo Marks StakesTurf1,400align=center M
87118Regal Parade (GB)5GGB1stHaydock Sprint CupTurf1,207align=center S
87118Sahpresa (USA)4FFR1stSun Chariot StakesTurf1,609align=center M
87118Sakura Mega Wonder (JPN)6HJPN2ndTakarazuka KinenTurf2,200align=center L
87118Scenic Shot (AUS)7GAUS3rd
1st
Turnbull Stakes
Mackinnon Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,000
align=center I
I
87118Total Gallery (IRE)3CGB1stPrix de l'Abbaye de LongchampTurf1,000align=center S
87118Trincot (FR)4CFR1stPrix d'HarcourtTurf2,000align=center I
87118Typhoon Tracy (AUS)4FAUS1stMyer ClassicTurf1,600align=center M
87118Ventura (USA)5MUSA1st
1st
1st
Santa Monica Handicap
Woodbine Mile
Matriarch Stakes
Artificial
Turf
Turf
1,408
1,609
1,609
align=center S
M
M
118117Adlerflug (GER)5HGER3rdPrix GanayTurf2,100align=center I
118117Age of Aquarius (IRE)3CIRE2ndGrand Prix de ParisTurf2,400align=center L
118117Alamosa (NZ)4CAUS2ndC. F. Orr StakesTurf1,400align=center M
118117Alwaary (USA)3CGB4thKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.Turf2,414align=center L
118117Art Connoisseur (IRE)3CGB1stGolden Jubilee StakesTurf1,207align=center S
118117Asiatic Boy (ARG)5HUAE1st
2nd
Al Maktoum Challenge R3
Stephen Foster Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
2,000
1,811
align=center I
M
118117Blame (USA)3CUSA1st
1st
Fayette Stakes
Clark Handicap
Artificial
Dirt
1,811
1,811
align=center M
M
118117Buena Vista (JPN)3FJPN2ndArima KinenTurf2,500align=center L
118117Cirrus des Aigles (FR)3GFR1st
5th
Prix du Conseil de Paris
Hong Kong Vase
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
align=center L
L
118117City Leader (IRE)4CGB5thChampion StakesTurf2,012align=center I
118117Cowboy Cal (USA)4CUSA2nd
2nd
1st
Turf Classic Stakes
Bernard Baruch Handicap
Oak Tree Mile
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,811
1,811
1,609
align=center M
M
M
118117Danleigh (AUS)5
6
GAUS2nd
1st
Stradbroke Handicap
Manikato Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
1,200
align=center M
S
118117Daryakana (FR)3FFR1stHong Kong VaseTurf2,400align=center L
118117Duncan (GB)4CGB4thCoronation CupTurf2,423align=center L
118117Dunkirk (USA)3CUSA2ndBelmont StakesDirt2,414align=center L
118117Eastern Anthem (IRE)5HUAE
GB
GB
1st
2nd
2nd
Dubai Sheema Classic
Grosser Preis von Baden
Preis von Europa
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
2,400
align=center L
L
L
118117Elusive Wave (IRE)3FFR1st
2nd
Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
Prix Rothschild
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
align=center M
M
118117Famous Name (GB)4CIRE1st
2nd
3rd
Desmond Stakes
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Prix Dollar
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
1,950
align=center M
M
I
118117Faridat (USA)4CJPN3rdYasuda KinenTurf1,600align=center M
118117Finjaan (GB)3CGB1stLennox StakesTurf1,408align=center M
118117Forever Together (USA)5MUSA1st
2nd
Diana Stakes
Canadian Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,811
1,811
align=center M
M
118117Fuisse (FR)3CFR2ndPrix du Jockey ClubTurf2,100align=center I
118117Gan Amhras (IRE)3CIRE3rd2,000 Guineas StakesTurf1,609align=center M
118117Geordieland (FR)8HGB1stHenry II StakesTurf3,290align=center E
118117Grand Couturier (GB)6HUSA1stBowling Green HandicapTurf2,213align=center L
118117Gris de Gris (IRE)5HFR2nd
1st
Prix Dollar
Grand Prix de Marseille
Turf
Turf
1,950
2,000
align=center I
I
118117I Want Revenge (USA)3CUSA1stWood Memorial StakesDirt1,811align=center M
118117J J the Jet Plane (SAF)4GUAE
GB
GB
1st
1st
3rd
Al Quoz Sprint
Leisure Stakes
July Cup
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,207
1,207
align=center S
S
S
118117Joy and Fun (NZ)6GHK3rdHong Kong SprintTurf1,200align=center S
118117Kip Deville (USA)6HUSA1stGulfstream Park Turf HandicapTurf1,811align=center M
118117Loup Breton (IRE)5HFR2ndPrix GanayTurf2,100align=center I
118117Lucky Secret (AUS)6GAUS1stSchillaci StakesTurf1,000align=center S
118117Main Aim (GB)4CGB2ndJuly CupTurf1,207align=center S
118117Marsh Side (USA)6HUSA4thNorthern Dancer Turf StakesTurf2,414align=center L
118117Mastery (GB)3CGB1stSt. Leger StakesTurf2,937align=center E
118117Meiner Kitz (JPN)6HJPN1stTenno Sho (Spring)Turf3,200align=center E
118117Mic Mac (AUS)4GAUS1st
2nd
Memsie Stakes
Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
1,600
align=center M
M
118117Monterey Jazz (USA)5HUSA1stAmerican HandicapTurf1,811align=center M
118117Mourayan (IRE)3CIRE3rdIrish DerbyTurf2,414align=center L
118117Oiseau de Feu (USA)3CFR2ndPrix Jean PratTurf1,600align=center M
118117Patkai (IRE)4CGB2ndAscot Gold CupTurf4,023align=center E
118117Predatory Pricer (AUS)4CAUS3rdUnderwood StakesTurf1,800align=center M
118117Pressing (IRE)6HGB1stBayerisches ZuchtrennenTurf2,000align=center I
118117Rahy's Attorney (CAN)5GCAN1stNijinsky StakesTurf2,012align=center I
118117Rail Trip (USA)4GUSA1st
3rd
Hollywood Gold Cup
Pacific Classic Stakes
Artificial
Artificial
2,012
2,012
align=center I
I
118117Schiaparelli (GER)6HGB1st
2nd
Gran Premio del Jockey Club
Prix Royal-Oak
Turf
Turf
2,400
3,100
align=center L
E
118117Sight Winner (NZ)5
6
GHK1st
2nd
Champions Mile
International Mile Trial
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
align=center M
M
118117Starspangledbanner (AUS)3CAUS1stCaulfield GuineasTurf1,600align=center M
118117Success Brocken (JPN)4CJPN1stFebruary StakesDirt1,600align=center M
118117Sweet Hearth (USA)3FFR2ndPrix de la ForêtTurf1,400align=center M
118117Swiss Ace (AUS)4CAUS2nd
4th
1st
Newmarket Handicap
The Galaxy
Sir Byrne Hart Stakes
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,100
1,200
align=center S
S
S
118117Thumbs Up (NZ)4GHK3rd
2nd
QE II Cup
Champions & Chater Cup
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,400
align=center I
L
118117Vermilion (JPN)7HJPN1stTeio ShoDirt2,000align=center I
118117Vigor (NZ)5GAUS1stMakybe Diva StakesTurf1,600align=center M
118117Vineyard Haven (USA)3CUSA3rdCigar Mile HandicapDirt1,609align=center M
118117Voila Ici (IRE)4CITY1stPremio RomaTurf2,000align=center I
118117Wajir (FR)3CFR1stPrix de LutèceTurf3,000align=center E
175116Al Nasrain (JPN)5HJPN2nd
6th
Tenno Sho (Spring)
Takarazuka Kinen
Turf
Turf
3,200
2,200
align=center E
L
175116Antara (GER)3FGER1stPreis der Deutschen EinheitTurf2,000align=center I
175116Bank Robber (AUS)5GAUS3rd
3rd
Schweppes Stakes
Patinack Farm Classic
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,200
align=center S
S
175116Benny the Bull (USA)6HUSA2ndTrue North HandicapDirt1,207align=center S
175116Black Piranha (AUS)5
5
6
6
GAUS2nd
1st
2nd
2nd
Doomben 10,000
Stradbroke Handicap
Cameron Handicap
George Main Stakes
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,350
1,400
1,300
1,600
align=center M
M
S
M
175116Board Meeting (IRE)3FFR2ndPrix de l'OpéraTurf2,000align=center I
175116Borderlescott (GB)7GGB1stNunthorpe StakesTurf1,006align=center S
175116Bribon (FR)6GUSA1st
2nd
Metropolitan Handicap
Cigar Mile Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
1,609
1,609
align=center M
M
175116Bullsbay (USA)5HUSA1st
3rd
Whitney Handicap
Woodward Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
1,811
1,811
align=center M
M
175116Cannonball (USA)4GUSA2ndGolden Jubilee StakesTurf1,207align=center S
1751163GUSA1st↑
2nd
King's Bishop Stakes
Phoenix Stakes
Dirt
Artificial
1,408
1,207
align=center S
S
175116Casino Drive (USA)4CJPN2ndFebruary StakesDirt1,600align=center M
175116Crossharbour (GB)5HFR3rdPrix FoyTurf2,400align=center L
175116Dancing in Silks (USA)4GUSA1stBreeders' Cup SprintArtificial1,207align=center S
175116Dao Dao (AUS)5GAUS3rdChampions MileTurf1,600align=center M
175116El Segundo (NZ)8GAUS4thW. S. Cox PlateTurf2,040align=center I
175116Flamingo Fantasy (GER)4CGER1st
2nd
Hansa-Preis
Deutschland-Preis
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
align=center L
L
175116Georgie Boy (USA)4GUSA1stSan Carlos HandicapArtificial1,408align=center S
175116Gozzip Girl (USA)3FUSA1stAmerican Oaks InvitationalTurf2,012align=center I
175116Hold Me Back (USA)3CUSA2ndTravers StakesDirt2,012align=center I
175116Irian (GER)3CGER1st
3rd
Mehl-Mülhens-Rennen
Prix Jean Prat
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
align=center M
M
175116Just As Well (USA)6HUSA2ndArlington MillionTurf2,012align=center I
175116Kane Hekili (JPN)7HJPN3rdFebruary StakesDirt1,600align=center M
175116Karelian (USA)7GUSA2ndShadwell Turf Mile StakesTurf1,609align=center M
175116Kirklees (IRE)5HUAE
GB
GB
1st
1st
1st
Xpress 2000
Gala Stakes
September Stakes
Turf
Turf
Artificial
2,000
2,018
2,414
align=center I
I
L
175116Kite Wood (IRE)3CGB1st
2nd
Geoffrey Freer Stakes
St. Leger Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,671
2,937
align=center L
E
175116Lahaleeb (IRE)3FGB1stE. P. Taylor StakesTurf2,012align=center I
175116Mac Love (GB)8GGB1st
1st
Sovereign Stakes
Select Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,986
align=center M
I
175116Magical Fantasy (USA)4FUSA1stJohn C. Mabee StakesTurf1,811align=center M
175116Man of Iron (USA)3CIRE1stBreeders' Cup MarathonArtificial2,816align=center E
175116Manhattan Rain (AUS)3CAUS2ndW. S. Cox PlateTurf2,040align=center I
175116Metal Bender (NZ)3GAUS1stRandwick GuineasTurf1,600align=center M
175116Monaco Consul (NZ)3CAUS1stVictoria DerbyTurf2,500align=center L
175116Monitor Closely (IRE)3CGB1stGreat Voltigeur StakesTurf2,414align=center L
175116More Bountiful (NZ)4GHK1stChairman's TrophyTurf1,600align=center M
175116Munnings (USA)3CUSA1stTom Fool HandicapDirt1,408align=center S
175116Niconero (AUS)7GAUS1st
1st
Futurity Stakes
Australian Cup
Turf
Turf
1,600
2,000
align=center M
I
175116Parading (USA)6HUSA4thGoodwood Stakes (USA)Artificial1,811align=center M
175116Poet (GB)4CIRE1st
2nd
Kilternan Stakes
Solonaway Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,012
1,609
align=center I
M
175116Pompeii Ruler (AUS)6GAUS1stQueen Elizabeth StakesTurf2,000align=center I
175116Premio Loco (USA)5GGB1stGrosse Europa-MeileTurf1,600align=center M
175116Purple Moon (IRE)6GGB3rdDubai Sheema ClassicTurf2,400align=center L
175116Rainbow View (USA)3FGB1stMatron StakesTurf1,609align=center M
175116Rebel Raider (AUS)3CAUS1stSouth Australian DerbyTurf2,500align=center L
175116Road to Rock (AUS)5HAUS1stGeorge Main StakesTurf1,600align=center M
175116Seattle Smooth (USA)4FUSA1stOgden Phipps HandicapDirt1,710align=center M
175116Smooth Air (USA)4CUSA1st
2nd
Gulfstream Park Handicap
Metropolitan Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
1,609
1,609
align=center M
M
175116Spring House (USA)7GUSA1stDel Mar HandicapTurf2,213align=center L
175116Stotsfold (GB)6GGB3rd
4th
Arlington Million
Prix Dollar
Turf
Turf
2,012
1,950
align=center I
I
175116Super Hornet (JPN)6HJPN1stMilers CupTurf1,600align=center M
175116Tamazirte (IRE)3FFR2ndPoule d'Essai des PoulichesTurf1,600align=center M
175116The Usual Q. T. (USA)3CUSA1stHollywood DerbyTurf2,012align=center I
175116Theseo (AUS)5GAUS1st
1st
St George Stakes
Ranvet Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,800
2,000
align=center M
I
175116Turati (GB)3CITY2ndPremio RomaTurf2,000align=center I
175116Two Step Salsa (USA)4CUAE1st
1st
Wasel Trophy
Godolphin Mile
Dirt
Dirt
1,200
1,600
align=center S
M
175116Unrivaled (JPN)3CJPN1stSatsuki ShoTurf2,000align=center I
175116Veracity (GB)5HUAE2nd
1st
Concourse 2750
DRC Gold Cup
Turf
Turf
2,750
3,200
align=center E
E
175116Virtual (GB)4CGB1stLockinge StakesTurf1,609align=center M
175116Vision and Power (NZ)6
7
GAUS1st
3rd
George Ryder Stakes
Yalumba Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,500
2,000
align=center M
I
175116Wanted (AUS)3CAUS2ndPatinack Farm ClassicTurf1,200align=center S
175116Zipping (AUS)8GAUS3rd
1st
W. S. Cox Plate
Sandown Classic
Turf
Turf
2,040
2,400
align=center I
L
236115Air Shady (JPN)8HJPN5th
3rd
Japan Cup
Arima Kinen
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,500
align=center L
L
236115Alexandros (GB)4CUAE
GB
3rd
2nd
Dubai Duty Free
Lockinge Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,777
1,609
align=center M
M
236115Alpine Rose (FR)4FFR1stPrix Jean RomanetTurf2,000align=center I
236115Arabian Gleam (GB)5HGB1stChallenge StakesTurf1,408align=center M
236115Asakusa Kings (JPN)5HJPN1st
1st
Kyoto Kinen
Hanshin Daishoten
Turf
Turf
2,200
3,000
align=center L
E
236115Ashalanda (FR)3FFR1stPride StakesTurf2,414align=center L
236115Awesome Gem (USA)6GUSA7thBreeders' Cup ClassicArtificial2,012align=center I
236115Balius (IRE)6HGB1stAnatolia TrophyArtificial2,000align=center I
236115Balthazaar's Gift (IRE)6HGB2nd
1st
Lennox Stakes
Hungerford Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,408
1,408
align=center M
M
236115Bankable (IRE)5HUAE1st
3rd
Apple Surprise Trophy
Singapore Airlines International Cup
Turf
Turf
1,777
2,000
align=center M
I
236115Bannaby (FR)6HSPA3rdPrix Vicomtesse VigierTurf3,100align=center E
236115Baughurst (AUS)8GAUS5th
1st
Yalumba Stakes
Coongy Handicap
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,000
align=center I
I
236115Benbaun (IRE)8GGB2ndNunthorpe StakesTurf1,006align=center S
236115Black Mamba (NZ)5
6
6
MUSA1st
1st
3rd
Beverly Hills Handicap
CTT and TOC Handicap
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,012
2,213
2,012
align=center I
L
I
236115Buccellati (GB)5HGB3rd
3rd
Gordon Richards Stakes
Canadian International
Turf
Turf
2,018
2,414
align=center I
L
236115Campanologist (USA)4CGB2nd
2nd
Hardwicke Stakes
Cumberland Lodge Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,414
align=center L
L
236115Chinchon (IRE)4CFR4thQE II CupTurf2,000align=center I
236115Cloudy's Knight (USA)9GUSA2ndBreeders' Cup MarathonArtificial2,816align=center E
236115Coastal Path (GB)5HFR2ndPrix d'HédouvilleTurf2,400align=center L
236115Commentator (USA)8GUSA3rdWhitney HandicapDirt1,811align=center M
236115Confront (GB)4GGB2nd
6th
Summer Mile Stakes
Hong Kong Mile
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
align=center M
M
236115Cost of Freedom (USA)6GUSA3rdBreeders' Cup SprintArtificial1,207align=center S
236115Crown of Thorns (USA)4CUSA2ndBreeders' Cup SprintArtificial1,207align=center S
236115Curtain Call (FR)4CGB4th
2nd
Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud
Royal Whip Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,012
align=center L
I
236115Dancer's Daughter (GB)5MSAF2ndJ&B MetTurf2,000align=center I
236115Denman (AUS)3CAUS1stGolden Rose StakesTurf1,400align=center M
236115Diamondrella (GB)5MUSA1stFirst Lady StakesTurf1,609align=center M
236115Doctor Fremantle (GB)4CGB1stArc TrialTurf2,217align=center L
236115Duff (IRE)6GIRE1stConcorde StakesTurf1,500align=center M
236115Duporth (AUS)3CAUS1stBTC CupTurf1,200align=center S
236115Dynaforce (USA)6MUSA1stBeverly D. StakesTurf1,911align=center I
236115Earl of Surrey (ZIM)5HSAF1stGolden Horse Casino SprintTurf1,200align=center S
236115Father Time (GB)3CGB1stKing Edward VII StakesTurf2,414align=center L
236115Ferneley (IRE)5HUSA2nd
5th
Woodbine Mile
Hong Kong Mile
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
align=center M
M
236115Finallymadeit (USA)5HUSA2ndDonn HandicapDirt1,811align=center M
236115Fiumicino (NZ)5GAUS1stThe BMWTurf2,400align=center L
236115Flying Private (USA)3CUSA4thPreakness StakesDirt1,911align=center I
236115Forgettable (JPN)3CJPN4thArima KinenTurf2,500align=center L
236115Friesan Fire (USA)3CUSA1stLouisiana DerbyDirt1,710align=center M
236115Furthest Land (USA)4GUSA1stBreeders' Cup Dirt MileArtificial1,609align=center M
236115Gayego (USA)4CUSA1st
4th
Ancient Title Stakes
Breeders' Cup Sprint
Artificial
Artificial
1,207
1,207
align=center S
S
236115Girolamo (USA)3CUSA1stJerome HandicapDirt1,609align=center M
236115Global Hunter (ARG)6HUSA1st
2nd
Eddie Read Handicap
Oak Tree Mile
Turf
Turf
1,811
1,609
align=center M
M
236115Green Birdie (NZ)6GHK4thHong Kong SprintTurf1,200align=center S
236115Hawkes Bay (GB)7GHK1stATV CupTurf1,600align=center M
236115High Heeled (IRE)3FGB1stSt. Simon StakesTurf2,419align=center L
236115Hot Cha Cha (USA)3FUSA1stQueen Elizabeth II Challenge CupTurf1,811align=center M
236115Indian Blessing (USA)4FUSA1stGallant Bloom HandicapDirt1,308align=center S
236115Interpatation (USA)7GUSA1stJoe Hirsch Turf Classic InvitationalTurf2,414align=center L
236115Jay Peg (SAF)5HUAE2nd=Jebel HattaTurf1,777align=center M
236115Kamsin (GER)4CGER4thHansa-PreisTurf2,400align=center L
236115Kapil (SAF)6GSAF3rdQueen's Plate (SAF)Turf1,600align=center M
236115King's Apostle (IRE)5HGB2ndDuke of York StakesTurf1,207align=center S
236115Laurel Guerreiro (JPN)5HJPN1stSprinters StakesTurf1,200align=center S
236115Lethal Heat (USA)4FUSA2ndLady's Secret StakesArtificial1,710align=center M
236115Light Fantastic (AUS)4GAUS4th
2nd
C. F. Orr Stakes
All Aged Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
1,400
align=center M
M
236115Look Here (GB)4FGB3rdCoronation CupTurf2,423align=center L
236115Magadan (IRE)4CFR9thPrix de l'Arc de TriompheTurf2,400align=center L
236115Marchfield (CAN)5HCAN1stSky Classic StakesTurf2,213align=center L
236115Master O'Reilly (NZ)7GAUS4th
4th
Yalumba Stakes
Melbourne Cup
Turf
Turf
2,000
3,200
align=center I
E
236115Midships (USA)4CUSA1st
1st
1st
San Luis Rey Handicap
San Juan Capistrano Handicap
Charles Whittingham Memorial H.
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,816
2,012
align=center L
E
I
236115Miss Isella (USA)4FUSA1st
1st
Louisville Distaff Stakes
Fleur de Lis Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
1,710
1,811
align=center M
M
236115Mourilyan (IRE)5HUAE3rdMelbourne CupTurf3,200align=center E
236115Mr. Sidney (USA)5HUSA1stFirecracker HandicapTurf1,609align=center M
236115Never Bouchon (JPN)6HJPN1stAmerican Jockey Club CupTurf2,200align=center L
236115Nicconi (AUS)4CAUS1st
3rd
McEwen Stakes
Manikato Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,000
1,200
align=center S
S
236115Old Fashioned (USA)3CUSA2ndArkansas DerbyDirt1,811align=center M
236115Our Giant (AUS)5HSAF2nd
1st
1st
Queen's Plate (SAF)
Hawaii Stakes
Mercury Sprint
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,400
1,200
align=center M
M
S
236115Packing Winner (NZ)6
7
GHK5th
1st
QE II Cup
Sha Tin Trophy
Turf
Turf
2,000
1,600
align=center I
M
236115Phelan Ready (AUS)3GAUS2ndManikato StakesTurf1,200align=center S
236115Pioneerof the Nile (USA)3CUSA1stSanta Anita DerbyArtificial1,811align=center M
236115Precious Boy (GER)4CGER2ndBayerisches ZuchtrennenTurf2,000align=center I
236115Pyro (USA)4CUSA1stForego StakesDirt1,408align=center S
236115Rangirangdoo (NZ)5GAUS1stCrystal MileTurf1,600align=center M
236115Red Desire (JPN)3FJPN3rdJapan CupTurf2,400align=center L
236115Red Rocks (IRE)6HGB5thBreeders' Cup TurfTurf2,414align=center L
236115Roman Emperor (NZ)3
4
CAUS1st
2nd
Australian Derby
Caulfield Cup
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
align=center L
L
236115Royal Discretion (AUS)4GAUS3rdAll Aged StakesTurf1,400align=center M
236115Russian Sage (SAF)4HUAE2nd=Jebel HattaTurf1,777align=center M
236115Sarrera (AUS)8GAUS2nd=Queen Elizabeth StakesTurf2,000align=center I
236115Sayif (IRE)3CGB1stDiadem StakesTurf1,207align=center S
236115Scintillo (GB)4CGB1stGrand Prix de ChantillyTurf2,400align=center L
236115Selmis (GB)5HITY1st
1st
Premio Ambrosiano
Premio Presidente della Repubblica
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,000
align=center I
I
236115Seventh Street (USA)4FUSA1stGo For Wand HandicapDirt1,811align=center M
236115Sniper's Bullet (AUS)6GAUS1st
1st
Railway Stakes
Kingston Town Classic
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,800
align=center M
M
236115Stardom Bound (USA)3FUSA1stLas Virgenes StakesArtificial1,609align=center M
236115Starlish (IRE)4CFR5thPrix DollarTurf1,950align=center I
236115Swift Temper (USA)5MUSA1st
1st
Delaware Handicap
Ruffian Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
1,710
align=center I
M
236115Take the Points (USA)3CUSA1stJamaica HandicapTurf1,811align=center M
236115Telling (USA)5HUSA1stSword Dancer InvitationalTurf2,414align=center L
236115Thewayyouare (USA)4CIRE4thPrix GanayTurf2,100align=center I
236115Thorn Song (USA)6HUSA1stShoemaker Mile StakesTurf1,609align=center M
236115Three Rolls (JPN)3CJPN1stKikuka ShoTurf3,000align=center E
236115Typhoon Zed (AUS)5GAUS2nd
3rd
Lightning Stakes
Oakleigh Plate
Turf
Turf
1,000
1,100
align=center S
S
236115Utmost Respect (GB)5GGB1stGreenlands StakesTurf1,207align=center S
236115Visit (GB)4FUSA2nd
4th
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Turf
Turf
2,012
2,012
align=center I
I
236115War Artist (AUS)6GGB1st
1st
3rd
Goldene Peitsche
Prix du Petit Couvert
Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,000
1,000
align=center S
S
S
236115Zafisio (IRE)3CGB1stHessen-PokalTurf2,000align=center I

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 2009 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.[5]

bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 All Horses
All SurfacesDirt / ArtificialTurf
All Distances136Sea the Stars128Zenyatta136Sea the Stars
Sprint 122Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast[6]
120Fabulous Strike
Kodiak Kowboy
122Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast
Mile130Goldikova128Zenyatta130Goldikova
Intermediate136Sea the Stars128Zenyatta136Sea the Stars
Long131Sea the Stars121Mastercraftsman
Summer Bird
131Sea the Stars
Extended122Yeats116Man of Iron122Yeats
bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 Three-Year-Olds
All SurfacesDirt / ArtificialTurf
All Distances136Sea the Stars127Rachel Alexandra136Sea the Stars
Sprint121Rocket Man119Quality Road
Zensational
121Rocket Man
Mile129Rip Van Winkle127Rachel Alexandra129Rip Van Winkle
Intermediate136Sea the Stars123Summer Bird136Sea the Stars
Long131Sea the Stars121Mastercraftsman
Summer Bird
131Sea the Stars
Extended117Mastery
Wajir
116Man of Iron117Mastery
Wajir
bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 Older Horses
All SurfacesDirt / ArtificialTurf
All Distances130Goldikova128Zenyatta130Goldikova
Sprint122Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast
120Fabulous Strike
Kodiak Kowboy
122Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast
Mile130Goldikova128Zenyatta130Goldikova
Intermediate128Zenyatta128Zenyatta123Vision d'Etat
Long125Conduit
Youmzain
116Kirklees125Conduit
Youmzain
Extended122Yeats115Cloudy's Knight122Yeats
bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 Fillies and Mares
All SurfacesDirt / ArtificialTurf
All Distances130Goldikova128Zenyatta130Goldikova
Sprint118Fleeting Spirit
Informed Decision
Music Note
Ventura
118Informed Decision
Music Note
Ventura
118Fleeting Spirit
Mile130Goldikova128Zenyatta130Goldikova
Intermediate128Zenyatta128Zenyatta122Stacelita
Long120Dar Re Mi
Sariska
not listed120Dar Re Mi
Sariska
Extendednot listednot listednot listed

Guide

A complete guide to the main table above.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 World Thoroughbred Rankings . International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities . 12 January 2010 . 6 March 2011.
  2. Web site: 2009 Press Release . International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities . 12 January 2010 . 6 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606080950/http://www.horseracingintfed.com/resources/2009Rankings/2009_WTR_PressRelease.asp . 6 June 2011 . dead . dmy-all .
  3. News: Stars outshines his ranking . Chris . McGrath . . 13 January 2010 . 6 March 2011.
  4. Web site: It's Zenyatta over Rachel in World Rankings . Mark . Popham . bloodhorse.com . 12 January 2010 . 6 March 2011.
  5. Web site: 2009 Top Ranked Performers . International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities . 12 January 2010 . 6 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606080937/http://www.horseracingintfed.com/resources/2009Rankings/2009_TopRank_ALL.asp . 6 June 2011 . dead . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: Scenic Blast world's top sprinter . racingandsports.com.au . 12 January 2010 . 6 March 2011.