2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings
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The 2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings was the 2008 edition of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.{{cite web | title = 2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings | url = http://www.horseracingintfed.com/resources/2008Rankings/2008_WorldRankings.asp | publisher = International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities | date = 13 January 2009 | accessdate = 6 March 2011}} It was an assessment of Thoroughbred racehorses issued by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) in January 2009.{{cite web | title = 2008 Press Release | url = http://www.horseracingintfed.com/resources/2008Rankings/2008_WTRR_pressrelease.asp | publisher = International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities | date = 13 January 2009 | accessdate = 6 March 2011}} 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.{{cite web | title = Curlin, New Approach top World Rankings | url = http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2009/January/14/Curlin-New-Approach-top-World-Thoroughbred-Rankings.aspx | publisher = thoroughbredtimes.com | date = 14 January 2009 | accessdate = 6 March 2011}} Each was given a rating of 130.{{cite news | title = Shock as Approach is rated world's joint-top racehorse in 2008 | first = Chris | last = Cook | url = https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jan/13/world-thoroughbred-rankings-horse-racing | newspaper = The Guardian | date = 13 January 2009 | accessdate = 6 March 2011}} A total of 288 horses were included in the list.
Full rankings for 2008
- For a detailed guide to this table, see below.
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! Rank ! Rating ! Horse ! Age ! Sex ! Trained ! Pos. ! Race ! Surface ! Dist. ! Cat. |
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| 130 | Curlin (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Dubai World Cup | Dirt | 2,000 | align=center | I |
1
| 130 | New Approach (IRE) | 3 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
3
| 129 | Raven's Pass (USA) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
4
| 128 | Zarkava (IRE) | 3 | F | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
5
| 127 | Duke of Marmalade (IRE) | 4 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
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| | 127 | Raven's Pass (USA) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
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| | 126 | Duke of Marmalade (IRE) | 4 | C | IRE | 1st | {{nowrap|King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.}} | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
6
| 125 | Big Brown (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Kentucky Derby | Dirt | 2,012 | align=center | I |
6
| 125 | Conduit (IRE) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
6
| 125 | Goldikova (IRE) | 3 | F | FR | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
6
| 125 | Henrythenavigator (USA) | 3 | C | IRE | 2nd | Queen Elizabeth II Stakes | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
6
| 125 | Montmartre (FR) | 3 | C | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
6
| 125 | Youmzain (IRE) | 5 | H | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
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| | 125 | Zarkava (IRE) | 3 | F | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,100 | align=center | I |
6
| 125 | Zenyatta (USA) | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
13
| 124 | Good Ba Ba (USA) | 6 | G | HK | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
13
| 124 | It's Gino (GER) | 5 | H | GER | 3rd= | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
13
| 124 | Paco Boy (IRE) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
13
| 124 | Papal Bull (GB) | 5 | H | GB | 2nd | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
13
| 124 | Soldier of Fortune (IRE) | 4 | C | IRE | 3rd= | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
13
| 124 | Tamayuz (GB) | 3 | C | FR | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
19
| 123 | Midnight Lute (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,207 | align=center | S |
19
| 123 | Phoenix Tower (USA) | 4 | C | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
19
| 123 | Sacred Kingdom (AUS) | 4 | G | HK | 1st | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
19
| 123 | Tiago (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 3rd | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
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| | 122 | Big Brown (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
23
| 122 | Commentator (USA) | 7 | G | USA | 1st | Whitney Handicap | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
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| | 122 | Conduit (IRE) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,937 | align=center | E |
23
| 122 | Eagle Mountain (GB) | 4 | C | UAE | 2nd | Breeders' Cup Turf | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
23
| 122 | Kip Deville (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Poker Handicap | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
23
| 122 | Screen Hero (JPN) | 4 | C | JPN | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
23
| 122 | Septimus (IRE) | 5 | H | IRE | 1st | Turf | 2,816 | align=center | E |
23
| 122 | Tartan Bearer (IRE) | 3 | C | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,423 | align=center | L |
23
| 122 | Vision d'Etat (FR) | 3 | C | FR | 5th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
23
| 122 | Viva Pataca (GB) | 6 | G | HK | 1st | Hong Kong Gold Cup | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
23
| 122 | Weekend Hussler (AUS) | 3 | G | AUS | 1st | Newmarket Handicap | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
23
| 122 | Yeats (IRE) | 7 | H | IRE | 1st | Turf | 4,023 | align=center | E |
33
| 121 | Adlerflug (GER) | 4 | C | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
33
| 121 | Apache Cat (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 1st | T. J. Smith Stakes | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
33
| 121 | Deep Sky (JPN) | 3 | C | JPN | 2nd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
33
| 121 | Getaway (GER) | 5 | H | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
33
| 121 | Kamsin (GER) | 3 | C | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
33
| 121 | Marchand d'Or (FR) | 5 | G | FR | 1st | Prix du Gros Chêne | Turf | 1,000 | align=center | S |
33
| 121 | Matsurida Gogh (JPN) | 5 | H | JPN | 1st | Nikkei Sho | Turf | 2,500 | align=center | L |
33
| 121 | Pocket Power (SAF) | 5 | G | SAF | 1st= | Turf | 2,200 | align=center | L |
41
| 120 | Archipenko (USA) | 4 | C | UAE | 1st | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
41
| 120 | Famous Name (GB) | 3 | C | IRE | 2nd | Turf | 2,100 | align=center | I |
41
| 120 | Go Between (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Pacific Classic Stakes | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
41
| 120 | Haradasun (AUS) | 4 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
41
| 120 | Heatseeker (IRE) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Santa Anita Handicap | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
41
| 120 | Honour Devil (ARG) | 3 | C | UAE | 1st | Dirt | 1,800 | align=center | M |
41
| 120 | J J the Jet Plane (SAF) | 3 | G | SAF | 1st | Golden Horse Casino Sprint | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
41
| 120 | Jay Peg (SAF) | 4 | C | UAE | 1st | Turf | 1,777 | align=center | M |
41
| 120 | Overdose (GB) | 3 | C | HUN | 1st | Premio Carlo e Francesco Aloisi | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
41
| 120 | Sun Classique (AUS) | 4 | F | UAE | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
41
| 120 | Vodka (JPN) | 4 | F | JPN | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Ask (GB) | 5 | H | GB | 6th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Benny the Bull (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Dubai Golden Shaheen | Dirt | 1,200 | align=center | S |
52
| 119 | Cocoa Beach (CHI) | 4 | F | USA | 2nd | Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Colonel John (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 2,012 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Company (JPN) | 7 | H | JPN | 4th | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Daiwa Scarlet (JPN) | 4 | F | JPN | 1st | Turf | 2,500 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Darjina (FR) | 4 | F | FR | 2nd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Doctor Dino (FR) | 6 | H | FR | 3rd | Dubai Sheema Classic | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Eishin Deputy (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 1st | Turf | 2,200 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Fatal Bullet (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 2nd | Artificial | 1,207 | align=center | S |
52
| 119 | Frozen Fire (GER) | 3 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Kane Hekili (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 1st | Dirt | 2,000 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Lady Marian (GER) | 3 | F | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Linngari (IRE) | 6 | H | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Look Here (GB) | 3 | F | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,423 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Lush Lashes (GB) | 3 | F | IRE | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Macarthur (GB) | 4 | C | IRE | 3rd | Coronation Cup | Turf | 2,423 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Mount Nelson (GB) | 4 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 2,018 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Oken Bruce Lee (JPN) | 3 | C | JPN | 5th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Pompeii Ruler (AUS) | 6 | G | AUS | 2nd | Turf | 1,800 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Quijano (GER) | 6 | G | GER | 4th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
52
| 119 | Racing to Win (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 2nd | Turf | 1,500 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Saddex (GB) | 5 | H | GER | 2nd | Turf | 2,100 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Sageburg (IRE) | 4 | C | FR | 1st | Prix d'Ispahan | Turf | 1,850 | align=center | M |
52
| 119 | Sirmione (AUS) | 4 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Spirit One (FR) | 4 | C | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Twice Over (GB) | 3 | C | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
52
| 119 | Well Armed (USA) | 5 | G | USA | 2nd | Pacific Classic Stakes | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Able One (NZ) | 6 | G | HK | 2nd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Admire Jupiter (JPN) | 5 | H | JPN | 1st | Turf | 3,200 | align=center | E |
80
| 118 | Admire Monarch (JPN) | 7 | H | JPN | 2nd | Turf | 2,500 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Air Shady (JPN) | 7 | H | JPN | 5th | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Armada (NZ) | 6 | G | HK | 2nd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Balius (IRE) | 5 | H | FR | 2nd | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Bob Black Jack (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,408 | align=center | S |
80
| 118 | Cesare (GB) | 7 | G | GB | 4th | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Cost of Freedom (USA) | 5 | G | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,207 | align=center | S |
80
| 118 | Creachadoir (IRE) | 4 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Da' Tara (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 2,414 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Dancing Forever (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 3rd | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Divine Park (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Westchester Handicap | Dirt | 1,609 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Einstein (BRZ) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Gulfstream Park Turf Stakes | Turf | 2,213 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Falco (USA) | 3 | C | FR | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Forever Together (USA) | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Ginger Punch (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Ogden Phipps Handicap | Dirt | 1,710 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Grand Couturier (GB) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Greg's Gold (USA) | 7 | G | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,308 | align=center | S |
80
| 118 | Halfway to Heaven (IRE) | 3 | F | IRE | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Hystericalady (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Delaware Handicap | Dirt | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Kingsgate Native (IRE) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,207 | align=center | S |
80
| 118 | Maldivian (NZ) | 6 | G | AUS | 2nd | Memsie Stakes | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Mambo in Seattle (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 2nd | Dirt | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Meisho Samson (JPN) | 5 | H | JPN | 2nd | Turf | 2,200 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Monterey Jazz (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Strub Stakes | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Multidimensional (IRE) | 5 | H | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Music Note (USA) | 3 | F | USA | 1st | Coaching Club American Oaks | Dirt | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Oracle West (SAF) | 6 | G | UAE | 1st | Meydan Racecourse Handicap | Turf | 1,777 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Pipedreamer (GB) | 4 | C | GB | 3rd | Prince of Wales's Stakes | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Proud Spell (USA) | 3 | F | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Stimulation (IRE) | 3 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,408 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Street Boss (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,207 | align=center | S |
80
| 118 | Super Hornet (JPN) | 5 | H | JPN | 1st | Keio Hai Spring Cup | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Sushisan (AUS) | 5 | G | UAE | 6th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
80
| 118 | Traffic Guard (USA) | 4 | C | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Ventura (USA) | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint | Artificial | 1,408 | align=center | S |
80
| 118 | Vermilion (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 1st | February Stakes | Dirt | 1,600 | align=center | M |
80
| 118 | Winchester (USA) | 3 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
80
| 118 | Zambezi Sun (GB) | 4 | C | FR | 2nd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Absolute Champion (AUS) | 6 | G | HK | 1st | Turf | 1,000 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | All Silent (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Asiatic Boy (ARG) | 4 | C | UAE | 1st | Al Shindagha Sprint | Dirt | 1,200 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Better Talk Now (USA) | 9 | G | USA | 3rd | Turf | 2,213 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Casual Conquest (IRE) | 3 | C | IRE | 1st | Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | C'est la Guerre (NZ) | 4 | G | AUS | 3rd | Turf | 3,200 | align=center | E |
120
| 117 | Daytona (IRE) | 4 | G | USA | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Diabolical (USA) | 5 | H | UAE | 1st | Mahab Al Shimaal | Dirt | 1,200 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Douro Valley (AUS) | 7 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Dream Journey (JPN) | 4 | C | JPN | 4th | Turf | 2,500 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Finsceal Beo (IRE) | 4 | F | IRE | 2nd | Turf | 2,112 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Geordieland (FR) | 7 | H | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,816 | align=center | E |
120
| 117 | Georgie Boy (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | San Vicente Stakes | Artificial | 1,408 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Hyperbaric (USA) | 5 | G | USA | 1st | Turf | 1,710 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Indian Blessing (USA) | 3 | F | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,408 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Inspiration (AUS) | 5 | G | HK | 1st | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Intangaroo (USA) | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Humana Distaff Stakes | Dirt | 1,408 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Inti Raimi (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 3rd | Turf | 2,200 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Lava Man (USA) | 7 | G | USA | 3rd | Charles Whittingham Memorial H. | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Light Fantastic (AUS) | 4 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Loup Breton (IRE) | 4 | C | FR | 2nd | Turf | 1,950 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Marasco (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 1st | H. G. Bolton Sprint | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Marsh Side (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Mast Track (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Nashoba's Key (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Precious Kitten (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Turf | 1,811 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Pressing (IRE) | 5 | H | GB | 2nd | Premio Presidente della Repubblica | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Promising Lead (GB) | 4 | F | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Red Giant (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Red Rocks (IRE) | 5 | H | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,213 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Russian Cross (IRE) | 3 | C | FR | 1st | Prix Guillaume d'Ornano | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
120
| 117 | Schiaparelli (GER) | 5 | H | GB | 2nd | Prix Foy | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
120
| 117 | Spirito del Vento (FR) | 5 | G | FR | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
120
| 117 | Takeover Target (AUS) | 8 | G | AUS | 1st | KrisFlyer International Sprint | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
120
| 117 | Whobegotyou (AUS) | 3 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Blumenblatt (JPN) | 5 | M | JPN | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Borderlescott (GB) | 6 | G | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,006 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Buy and Sell (SAF) | 4 | G | SAF | 4th | J&B Met | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Campanologist (USA) | 3 | C | GB | 4th | Turf | 2,018 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Cima de Triomphe (IRE) | 3 | C | ITY | 9th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Court Vision (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Crossharbour (GB) | 4 | C | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Egyptian Ra (NZ) | 7 | G | HK | 1st | International Mile Trial | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Equiano (FR) | 3 | C | SPA | 1st | Turf | 1,006 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Fine Grain (JPN) | 5 | H | JPN | 3rd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Green Birdie (NZ) | 5 | G | HK | 2nd | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Guillotine (NZ) | 4 | C | AUS | 1st | Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Harlem Rocker (CAN) | 3 | C | USA | 2nd↓ | Dirt | 1,609 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Honolulu (IRE) | 4 | C | IRE | 1st | Turf | 3,621 | align=center | E |
155
| 116 | Hunting Tower (SAF) | 5 | G | SAF | 3rd | J&B Met | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Ideal World (USA) | 3 | C | FR | 2nd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | In Summation (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Palos Verdes Handicap | Artificial | 1,207 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Jaguar Mail (JPN) | 4 | C | JPN | 3rd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Lewis Michael (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,408 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Liang Kay (GER) | 3 | C | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Meisho Tokon (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 2nd | Dirt | 1,800 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Mentality (AUS) | 4 | G | AUS | 1st | Canterbury Stakes | Turf | 1,550 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Mores Wells (GB) | 4 | C | IRE | 1st | Ballyroan Stakes | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Natagora (FR) | 3 | F | FR | 2nd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Niconero (AUS) | 6 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Oriental Tiger (GER) | 5 | H | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Out of Control (BRZ) | 4 | C | USA | 2nd | Manhattan Handicap | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Packing Winner (NZ) | 5 | G | HK | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Precious Boy (GER) | 3 | C | GER | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Purple Moon (IRE) | 5 | G | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Rahy's Attorney (CAN) | 4 | G | CAN | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Rebel Raider (AUS) | 3 | C | AUS | 1st | Turf | 2,500 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | Rio de la Plata (USA) | 3 | C | GB | 3rd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Royal and Regal (IRE) | 4 | G | GB | 1st | John Porter Stakes | Turf | 2,419 | align=center | L |
155
| 116 | {{nowrap|Sakura Mega Wonder (JPN)}} | 5 | H | JPN | 6th | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Sarrera (AUS) | 7 | G | AUS | 1st | Queen Elizabeth Stakes | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Sealy Hill (CAN) | 4 | F | CAN | 2nd | Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Spring at Last (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Surf Cat (USA) | 6 | H | USA | 1st | San Carlos Handicap | Artificial | 1,408 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Tale of Ekati (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st↑ | Dirt | 1,609 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Tough Tiz's Sis (USA) | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,710 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | US Ranger (USA) | 4 | C | IRE | 2nd | July Cup | Turf | 1,207 | align=center | S |
155
| 116 | Wait a While (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Yellow Ribbon Stakes | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
155
| 116 | Watar (IRE) | 3 | C | FR | 1st | Prix Chaudenay | Turf | 3,000 | align=center | E |
155
| 116 | Whatsthescript (IRE) | 4 | C | USA | 3rd | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Zaftig (USA) | 3 | F | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,609 | align=center | M |
155
| 116 | Zipping (AUS) | 7 | G | AUS | 3rd | Turnbull Stakes | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | A P Arrow (USA) | 6 | H | USA | 2nd | Donn Handicap | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Admire Aura (JPN) | 4 | C | JPN | 1st | Turf | 2,200 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | African Rose (GB) | 3 | F | FR | 2nd | Turf | 1,300 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Alamosa (NZ) | 4 | C | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Albertus Maximus (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 3rd | Goodwood Stakes (USA) | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Alessandro Volta (GB) | 3 | C | IRE | 4th↓ | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Arson Squad (USA) | 5 | G | USA | 4th | Dirt | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Asakusa Kings (JPN) | 4 | C | JPN | 3rd | Osaka Hai | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Asian Winds (JPN) | 4 | F | JPN | 1st | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Awesome Gem (USA) | 5 | G | USA | 3rd | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Bankable (IRE) | 4 | C | GB | 2nd | Steventon Stakes | Turf | 2,017 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Bannaby (FR) | 5 | H | SPA | 1st | Turf | 4,000 | align=center | E |
202
| 115 | Black Seventeen (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,207 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Blue Monday (GB) | 7 | G | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,217 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Bullish Luck (USA) | 9 | G | HK | 1st | Centenary Vase | Turf | 1,800 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Carriage Trail (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Casino Prince (AUS) | 4 | C | AUS | 1st | Chipping Norton Stakes | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Casual Pass (AUS) | 8 | G | AUS | 2nd | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Cat Junior (USA) | 3 | C | GB | 4th | St. James's Palace Stakes | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Champs Elysees (GB) | 5 | H | USA | 8th | Breeders' Cup Classic | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Coastal Path (GB) | 4 | C | FR | 1st | Turf | 3,100 | align=center | E |
202
| 115 | Dearest Trickski (USA) | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Artificial | 1,408 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Dynaforce (USA) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Egerton (GER) | 7 | H | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Eremein (AUS) | 6 | G | AUS | 1st | Festival Stakes (AUS) | Turf | 1,500 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Field Rouge (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 1st | Dirt | 2,100 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Fleeting Spirit (IRE) | 3 | F | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,006 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Floatyourboat (SAF) | 5 | G | SAF | 5th | J&B Met | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Floral Pegasus (AUS) | 5 | H | HK | 2nd | Stewards' Cup | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Folk Opera (IRE) | 4 | F | GB | 1st | Prix Jean Romanet | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Gagnoa (IRE) | 3 | F | FR | 2nd | Turf | 2,100 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Gayego (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Gio Ponti (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Virginia Derby | Turf | 2,012 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Grasshopper (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 2nd | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Happy Boy (BRZ) | 4 | C | BRZ | 1st | Al Maktoum Challenge R1 | Dirt | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | High Rock (IRE) | 3 | C | FR | 1st | Prix La Force | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Idiot Proof (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 2nd | Dirt | 1,200 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Inspector (TUR) | 4 | C | TUR | 1st | Bosphorus Cup | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Jalil (USA) | 4 | C | UAE | 1st | Al Maktoum Challenge R3 | Dirt | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Kings Gambit (SAF) | 3 | G | SAF | 1st | South African Classic | Turf | 1,800 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Littorio (AUS) | 4 | G | AUS | 3rd | Turf | 1,800 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Lucarno (USA) | 4 | C | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Lucky Island (ARG) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,408 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Magnus (AUS) | 5 | H | AUS | 2nd | Oakleigh Plate | Turf | 1,100 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Maraahel (IRE) | 7 | H | GB | 2nd | Turf | 2,018 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Master O'Reilly (NZ) | 6 | G | AUS | 4th | Turf | 3,200 | align=center | E |
202
| 115 | Mauralakana (FR) | 5 | M | USA | 1st | Turf | 1,911 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | {{sic|hide=y|Mistical}} Plan | 4 | F | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,207 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Muhannak (IRE) | 4 | G | GB | 1st | Artificial | 2,414 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Murtajill (AUS) | 3 | C | AUS | 2nd | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Nahoodh (IRE) | 3 | F | GB | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Never Bouchon (JPN) | 5 | H | JPN | 7th | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Nom du Jeu (NZ) | 3 | C | NZ | 1st | Australian Derby | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Orange County (NZ) | 6 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Osumi Grass One (JPN) | 6 | H | JPN | 7th | Turf | 2,000 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Paratroopers (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Past the Point (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 2nd | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Presious Passion (USA) | 5 | G | USA | 1st | Turf | 2,213 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Prospect Wells (FR) | 3 | C | FR | 2nd | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Pyro (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Northern Dancer Stakes | Dirt | 1,710 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Red Ruler (NZ) | 4 | G | NZ | 2nd | Turf | 2,040 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Rob Roy (USA) | 6 | H | GB | 5th | Turf | 2,018 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Sanziro (AUS) | 6 | G | HK | 3rd | KrisFlyer International Sprint | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Seachange (NZ) | 5 | M | NZ | 1st | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Shinzig (AUS) | 6 | H | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,400 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Sixties Icon (GB) | 5 | H | GB | 1st | Festival Stakes (GB) | Turf | 1,986 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Smooth Air (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 7th | Artificial | 2,012 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Soldier's Dancer (USA) | 4 | G | USA | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Spirit of Tara (AUS) | 6 | H | AUS | 4th | The BMW | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Spring House (USA) | 6 | G | USA | 1st | Turf | 2,414 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Stotsfold (GB) | 5 | G | GB | 1st | Turf | 2,018 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | Strike a Deal (USA) | 4 | C | USA | 1st | Turf | 2,213 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Sub Rose (IRE) | 3 | F | FR | 1st | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Sudan (IRE) | 5 | H | USA | 4th | Turf | 2,213 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Swick (NZ) | 6 | G | AUS | 2nd | Lightning Stakes | Turf | 1,000 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Tariq (GB) | 4 | C | GB | 3rd | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Theseo (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 2nd | George Main Stakes | Turf | 1,600 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Thorn Song (USA) | 5 | H | USA | 1st | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Tuesday Joy (NZ) | 4 | F | AUS | 1st | The BMW | Turf | 2,400 | align=center | L |
202
| 115 | Typhoon Zed (AUS) | 5 | G | AUS | 1st | Turf | 1,200 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Valdino (GER) | 3 | G | GER | 1st | Turf | 2,800 | align=center | E |
202
| 115 | Viewed (AUS) | 5 | H | AUS | 1st | Turf | 3,200 | align=center | E |
202
| 115 | Visionaire (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 1st | Dirt | 1,408 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | Visit (GB) | 3 | F | GB | 3rd | Sun Chariot Stakes | Turf | 1,609 | align=center | M |
202
| 115 | Wanderin Boy (USA) | 7 | H | USA | 2nd | Dirt | 2,012 | align=center | I |
202
| 115 | War Artist (AUS) | 4 | G | GB | 2nd | Duke of York Stakes | Turf | 1,207 | align=center | S |
202
| 115 | War Pass (USA) | 3 | C | USA | 2nd | Dirt | 1,811 | align=center | M |
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.{{cite web | title = 2008 Top Ranked Performers | url = http://www.horseracingintfed.com/resources/2008Rankings/2008_TopRank_ALL.asp | publisher = International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities | date = 13 January 2009 | accessdate = 6 March 2011}}
class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%" |
align=center
| bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 | All Horses |
align=center
| | colspan=2 | All Surfaces | colspan=2 | Dirt / Artificial | colspan=2 | Turf |
bgcolor=#EFEFEF
| width="120px" | All Distances | 130 | width="160px" | Curlin | 130 | width="160px" | Curlin | 130 | width="160px" | New Approach |
Sprint
| 123 | 123 | 123 |
bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
| Mile | 130 | Curlin | 130 | Curlin | 127 |
Intermediate
| 130 | 130 | Curlin | 130 |
bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
| Long | 128 | Zarkava | 118 | Da' Tara | 128 | Zarkava |
Extended
| 122 | | not listed | 122 |
align=center
| bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 | Three-Year-Olds |
align=center
| | colspan=2 | All Surfaces | colspan=2 | Dirt / Artificial | colspan=2 | Turf |
bgcolor=#EFEFEF
| All Distances | 130 | 129 | 130 |
Sprint
| 122 | Weekend Hussler{{cite web | title = Weekend Hussler is on top of the world | url = http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/horse-racing/weekend-hussler-is-on-top-of-the-world/1406530.aspx | publisher = The Canberra Times | date = 14 January 2009 | accessdate = 6 March 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | 119 | 122 |
bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
| Mile | 127 | 122 | 127 |
Intermediate
| 130 | 129 | 130 |
bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
| Long | 128 | Zarkava | 118 | Da' Tara | 128 | Zarkava |
Extended
| 122 | Conduit | | not listed | 122 | Conduit |
align=center
| bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 | Older Horses |
align=center
| | colspan=2 | All Surfaces | colspan=2 | Dirt / Artificial | colspan=2 | Turf |
bgcolor=#EFEFEF
| All Distances | 130 | Curlin | 130 | Curlin | 127 |
Sprint
| 123 | 123 | 123 |
bgcolor=#EFEFEF
| Mile | 130 | Curlin | 130 | Curlin | 124 |
Intermediate
| 130 | Curlin | 130 | Curlin | 127 |
bgcolor=#EFEFEF
| Long | 126 | 115 | Muhannak | 126 |
Extended
| 122 | Septimus | | not listed | 122 | Septimus |
align=center
| bgcolor=#D2B48C colspan=7 | Fillies and Mares |
align=center
| | colspan=2 | All Surfaces | colspan=2 | Dirt / Artificial | colspan=2 | Turf |
bgcolor=#EFEFEF
| All Distances | 128 | Zarkava | 125 | Zenyatta | 128 | Zarkava |
Sprint
| 118 | Ventura | 118 | Ventura | 115 | African Rose |
bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
| Mile | 125 | 125 | Zenyatta | 125 |
Intermediate
| 125 | Zarkava | 118 | Ginger Punch | 125 | Zarkava |
bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
| Long | 128 | Zarkava | | not listed | 128 | Zarkava |
Extended
| | not listed | | not listed | | not listed |
Guide
A complete guide to the main table above.
{{WTR Guide}}