2009 World Thoroughbred Rankings

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

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  • For a detailed guide to this table, see below.
Rank
Rating
Horse
Age
Sex
Trained
Pos.
Race
Surface
Dist.
Cat.
1 136 Sea the Stars (IRE) 3 C IRE 1st Irish Champion Stakes Turf 2,012 I
1 131 Sea the Stars (IRE) 3 C IRE 1st Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Turf 2,400 L
2 130 Goldikova (IRE) 4 F FR 1st Prix Jacques Le Marois Turf 1,600 M
3 129 Rip Van Winkle (IRE) 3 C IRE 2nd
1st
Eclipse Stakes
Sussex Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,018
1,609
I
M
4 128 Fame and Glory (GB) 3 C IRE 1st
2nd
Irish Derby
Irish Champion Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,012
L
I
4 128 Zenyatta (USA)[4] 5 M USA 1st
1st
Milady Handicap
Breeders' Cup Classic
Artificial
Artificial
1,710
2,012
M
I
6 127 Rachel Alexandra (USA) 3 F USA 1st
1st
1st
Kentucky Oaks
Mother Goose Stakes
Haskell Invitational Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
Dirt
1,811
1,811
1,811
M
M
M
7 125 Cavalryman (GB) 3 C FR 3rd Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Turf 2,400 L
7 125 Conduit (IRE) 4 C GB 1st
4th
1st
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Breeders' Cup Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,400
2,414
L
L
L
7 125 Gio Ponti (USA) 4 C USA 2nd Breeders' Cup Classic Artificial 2,012 I
7 125 Gladiatorus (USA) 4 C UAE 1st Dubai Duty Free Turf 1,777 M
7 125 Youmzain (IRE) 6 H GB 2nd Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Turf 2,400 L
12 124 Mastercraftsman (IRE) 3 C IRE 2nd
3rd
International Stakes
Irish Champion Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,092
2,012
I
I
12 124 Paco Boy (IRE) 4 C GB 2nd Sussex Stakes Turf 1,609 M
12 124 Well Armed (USA) 6 G USA 1st Dubai World Cup Dirt 2,000 I
15 123 Presious Passion (USA) 6 G USA 2nd Breeders' Cup Turf Turf 2,414 L
15 123 Summer Bird (USA) 3 C USA 1st
1st
Travers Stakes
Jockey Club Gold Cup
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
2,012
I
I
15 123 Twice Over (GB) 4 C GB 3rd Breeders' Cup Classic Artificial 2,012 I
15 123 Vision d'Etat (FR) 4 C FR 1st Hong Kong Cup Turf 2,000 I
19 122 Company (JPN) 8 H JPN 1st Tenno Sho (Autumn) Turf 2,000 I
19 122 Courageous Cat (USA) 3 C USA 2nd Breeders' Cup Mile Turf 1,609 M
19 122 Dream Journey (JPN) 5 H JPN 1st Arima Kinen Turf 2,500 L
19 122 Getaway (GER) 6 H GER 1st Grosser Preis von Baden Turf 2,400 L
19 122 Good Ba Ba (USA) 7 G HK 1st
1st
Stewards' Cup
Hong Kong Mile
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
M
M
19 122 Mine That Bird (USA) 3 G USA 1st
2nd
Kentucky Derby
Preakness Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
1,911
I
I
19 122 Sacred Kingdom (AUS) 5 G HK 1st KrisFlyer International Sprint Turf 1,200 S
19 122 Scenic Blast (AUS) 4 G AUS 1st
1st
Newmarket Handicap
King's Stand Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,006
S
S
19 122 So You Think (NZ) 3 C AUS 1st
2nd
W. S. Cox Plate
Emirates Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,040
1,600
I
M
19 122 Stacelita (FR) 3 F FR 1st Prix de Diane Turf 2,100 I
19 122 Tartan Bearer (IRE) 4 C GB 2nd King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. Turf 2,414 L
19 122 Viewed (AUS) 6 H AUS 1st Caulfield Cup Turf 2,400 L
19 122 Yeats (IRE) 8 H IRE 1st Ascot Gold Cup Turf 4,023 E
19 122 Zacinto (GB) 3 C GB 2nd Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Turf 1,609 M
33 121 Ask (GB) 6 H GB 3rd King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. Turf 2,414 L
33 121 Casual Conquest (IRE) 4 G IRE 1st
1st
Tattersalls Gold Cup
Royal Whip Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,112
2,012
I
I
33 121 Delegator (GB) 3 C GB 2nd St. James's Palace Stakes Turf 1,609 M
33 121 Mastercraftsman (IRE) 3 C IRE 1st Diamond Stakes Artificial 2,149 L
33 121 Mawatheeq (USA) 4 C GB 2nd Champion Stakes Turf 2,012 I
33 121 Musket Man (USA) 3 C USA 3rd Preakness Stakes Dirt 1,911 I
33 121 Oken Bruce Lee (JPN) 4 C JPN 2nd Japan Cup Turf 2,400 L
33 121 Pocket Power (SAF) 6 G SAF 1st J&B Met Turf 2,000 I
33 121 Quality Road (USA) 3 C USA 2nd Jockey Club Gold Cup Dirt 2,012 I
33 121 Rocket Man (AUS) 3 G SIN 2nd KrisFlyer International Sprint Turf 1,200 S
33 121 Summer Bird (USA) 3 C USA 1st Belmont Stakes Dirt 2,414 L
33 121 Varenar (FR) 3 C FR 1st Prix de la Forêt Turf 1,400 M
43 120 Aqlaam (GB) 4 C GB 2nd
1st
Prix Jacques Le Marois
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
M
M
43 120 Collection (IRE) 4 G HK 2nd Hong Kong Cup Turf 2,000 I
43 120 Court Vision (USA) 4 C USA 4th Breeders' Cup Mile Turf 1,609 M
43 120 Dar Re Mi (GB) 4 F GB 5th Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Turf 2,400 L
43 120 Deep Sky (JPN) 4 C JPN 2nd Osaka Hai Turf 2,000 I
43 120 Einstein (BRZ) 6 H USA 1st Santa Anita Handicap Artificial 2,012 I
43 120 Fabulous Strike (USA) 6 G USA 2nd Carter Handicap Dirt 1,408 S
43 120 Gitano Hernando (GB) 3 C GB 1st Goodwood Stakes (USA) Artificial 1,811 M
43 120 Gloria de Campeao (BRZ) 5 H FR 1st Singapore Airlines International Cup Turf 2,000 I
43 120 Justenuffhumor (USA) 4 C USA 3rd Breeders' Cup Mile Turf 1,609 M
43 120 Kodiak Kowboy (USA) 4 C USA 1st Vosburgh Stakes Dirt 1,207 S
43 120 Le Havre (IRE) 3 C FR 1st Prix du Jockey Club Turf 2,100 I
43 120 Midday (GB) 3 F GB 1st Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf Turf 2,012 I
43 120 Never on Sunday (FR) 4 C FR 3rd Prince of Wales's Stakes Turf 2,012 I
43 120 Presvis (GB) 5 G GB 1st QE II Cup Turf 2,000 I
43 120 Sariska (GB) 3 F GB 1st Irish Oaks Turf 2,414 L
43 120 Silver Frost (IRE) 3 C FR 1st Poule d'Essai des Poulains Turf 1,600 M
43 120 Spanish Moon (USA) 5 H GB 1st Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Turf 2,400 L
43 120 Viva Pataca (GB) 7 G HK 4th Sha Tin Trophy Turf 1,600 M
43 120 Vodka (JPN) 5 M JPN 1st
1st
Victoria Mile
Yasuda Kinen
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
M
M
43 120 Whobegotyou (AUS) 4 G AUS 1st
1st
Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes
Yalumba Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,600
2,000
M
I
43 120 Wiener Walzer (GER) 3 C GER 1st Rheinland-Pokal Turf 2,400 L
65 119 Alandi (IRE) 4 C IRE 1st Prix du Cadran Turf 4,000 E
65 119 Albertus Maximus (USA) 5 H USA 1st Donn Handicap Dirt 1,811 M
65 119 All Silent (AUS) 6 G AUS 1st Patinack Farm Classic Turf 1,200 S
65 119 Apache Cat (AUS) 6 G AUS 1st Australia Stakes Turf 1,200 S
65 119 Big City Man (USA) 4 C KSA 1st Dubai Golden Shaheen Dirt 1,200 S
65 119 Bronze Cannon (USA) 4 C GB 1st Hardwicke Stakes Turf 2,414 L
65 119 Careless Jewel (USA) 3 F USA 1st
1st
Alabama Stakes
Cotillion Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
1,710
I
M
65 119 Champs Elysees (GB) 6 H USA 1st Canadian International Turf 2,414 L
65 119 Colonel John (USA) 4 C USA 2nd
5th
Goodwood Stakes (USA)
Breeders' Cup Classic
Artificial
Artificial
1,811
2,012
M
I
65 119 Egyptian Ra (NZ) 7 G HK 1st Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup Turf 1,400 M
65 119 Golden Sword (GB) 3 C IRE 5th Epsom Derby Turf 2,423 L
65 119 Happy Zero (AUS) 5 G HK 1st International Sprint Trial Turf 1,200 S
65 119 Life Is Sweet (USA) 4 F USA 1st Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic Artificial 1,811 M
65 119 Macho Again (USA) 4 C USA 2nd Woodward Stakes Dirt 1,811 M
65 119 Masterofthehorse (IRE) 3 C IRE 3rd Epsom Derby Turf 2,423 L
65 119 Matsurida Gogh (JPN) 6 H JPN 1st All Comers Turf 2,200 L
65 119 Quality Road (USA) 3 C USA 1st Amsterdam Stakes Dirt 1,308 S
65 119 Quijano (GER) 7 G GER 2nd Northern Dancer Turf Stakes Turf 2,414 L
65 119 Richard's Kid (USA) 4 C USA 1st Pacific Classic Stakes Artificial 2,012 I
65 119 Screen Hero (JPN) 5 H JPN 2nd Tenno Sho (Autumn) Turf 2,000 I
65 119 Shalanaya (IRE) 3 F FR 1st Prix de l'Opéra Turf 2,000 I
65 119 Takeover Target (AUS) 9 G AUS 1st
1st
T. J. Smith Stakes
Goodwood Stakes (AUS)
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,200
S
S
65 119 Zensational (USA) 3 C USA 1st Pat O'Brien Stakes Artificial 1,408 S
87 118 Archipenko (USA) 5 H UAE 1st Zabeel Mile Turf 1,600 M
87 118 California Flag (USA) 5 G USA 1st Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Turf 1,308 S
87 118 Cesare (GB) 8 G GB 2nd Queen Anne Stakes Turf 1,609 M
87 118 Efficient (NZ) 6 G AUS 1st Turnbull Stakes Turf 2,000 I
87 118 Espoir City (JPN) 4 C JPN 1st Japan Cup Dirt Dirt 1,800 M
87 118 Fellowship (NZ) 7 G HK 3rd Hong Kong Mile Turf 1,600 M
87 118 Fleeting Spirit (IRE) 4 F GB 1st July Cup Turf 1,207 S
87 118 Ghanaati (USA) 3 F GB 1st Coronation Stakes Turf 1,609 M
87 118 Heart of Dreams (AUS) 4 G AUS 1st
2nd
Underwood Stakes
Yalumba Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,800
2,000
M
I
87 118 Icon Project (USA) 4 F USA 1st Personal Ensign Stakes Dirt 2,012 I
87 118 Informed Decision (USA) 4 F USA 1st Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Artificial 1,408 S
87 118 Jaguar Mail (JPN) 5 H JPN 4th Hong Kong Vase Turf 2,400 L
87 118 Jukebox Jury (IRE) 3 C GB 1st
2nd
Preis von Europa
Canadian International
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,414
L
L
87 118 Kasbah Bliss (FR) 7 G FR 2nd
3rd
Prix du Cadran
Hong Kong Vase
Turf
Turf
4,000
2,400
E
L
87 118 Kingsgate Native (IRE) 4 C GB 1st King George Stakes Turf 1,006 S
87 118 Logi Universe (JPN) 3 C JPN 1st Tokyo Yushun Turf 2,400 L
87 118 Lord Shanakill (USA) 3 C GB 3rd
1st
St. James's Palace Stakes
Prix Jean Prat
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
M
M
87 118 Maldivian (NZ) 6
7
G AUS 1st
4th
C. F. Orr Stakes
Turnbull Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
2,000
M
I
87 118 Music Note (USA) 4 F USA 1st
1st
Ballerina Stakes
Beldame Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
1,408
1,811
S
M
87 118 One World (AUS) 5 H HK 2nd Hong Kong Sprint Turf 1,200 S
87 118 Pipedreamer (GB) 5 H GB 1st Prix Dollar Turf 1,950 I
87 118 Pure Clan (USA) 4 F USA 1st
1st
2nd
Modesty Handicap
Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,911
2,012
2,012
I
I
I
87 118 Racing to Win (AUS) 7 G AUS 1st Theo Marks Stakes Turf 1,400 M
87 118 Regal Parade (GB) 5 G GB 1st Haydock Sprint Cup Turf 1,207 S
87 118 Sahpresa (USA) 4 F FR 1st Sun Chariot Stakes Turf 1,609 M
87 118 Sakura Mega Wonder (JPN) 6 H JPN 2nd Takarazuka Kinen Turf 2,200 L
87 118 Scenic Shot (AUS) 7 G AUS 3rd
1st
Turnbull Stakes
Mackinnon Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,000
I
I
87 118 Total Gallery (IRE) 3 C GB 1st Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Turf 1,000 S
87 118 Trincot (FR) 4 C FR 1st Prix d'Harcourt Turf 2,000 I
87 118 Typhoon Tracy (AUS) 4 F AUS 1st Myer Classic Turf 1,600 M
87 118 Ventura (USA) 5 M USA 1st
1st
1st
Santa Monica Handicap
Woodbine Mile
Matriarch Stakes
Artificial
Turf
Turf
1,408
1,609
1,609
S
M
M
118 117 Adlerflug (GER) 5 H GER 3rd Prix Ganay Turf 2,100 I
118 117 Age of Aquarius (IRE) 3 C IRE 2nd Grand Prix de Paris Turf 2,400 L
118 117 Alamosa (NZ) 4 C AUS 2nd C. F. Orr Stakes Turf 1,400 M
118 117 Alwaary (USA) 3 C GB 4th King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. Turf 2,414 L
118 117 Art Connoisseur (IRE) 3 C GB 1st Golden Jubilee Stakes Turf 1,207 S
118 117 Asiatic Boy (ARG) 5 H UAE 1st
2nd
Al Maktoum Challenge R3
Stephen Foster Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
2,000
1,811
I
M
118 117 Blame (USA) 3 C USA 1st
1st
Fayette Stakes
Clark Handicap
Artificial
Dirt
1,811
1,811
M
M
118 117 Buena Vista (JPN) 3 F JPN 2nd Arima Kinen Turf 2,500 L
118 117 Cirrus des Aigles (FR) 3 G FR 1st
5th
Prix du Conseil de Paris
Hong Kong Vase
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
L
L
118 117 City Leader (IRE) 4 C GB 5th Champion Stakes Turf 2,012 I
118 117 Cowboy Cal (USA) 4 C USA 2nd
2nd
1st
Turf Classic Stakes
Bernard Baruch Handicap
Oak Tree Mile
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,811
1,811
1,609
M
M
M
118 117 Danleigh (AUS) 5
6
G AUS 2nd
1st
Stradbroke Handicap
Manikato Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
1,200
M
S
118 117 Daryakana (FR) 3 F FR 1st Hong Kong Vase Turf 2,400 L
118 117 Duncan (GB) 4 C GB 4th Coronation Cup Turf 2,423 L
118 117 Dunkirk (USA) 3 C USA 2nd Belmont Stakes Dirt 2,414 L
118 117 Eastern Anthem (IRE) 5 H UAE
GB
GB
1st
2nd
2nd
Dubai Sheema Classic
Grosser Preis von Baden
Preis von Europa
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
2,400
L
L
L
118 117 Elusive Wave (IRE) 3 F FR 1st
2nd
Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
Prix Rothschild
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
M
M
118 117 Famous Name (GB) 4 C IRE 1st
2nd
3rd
Desmond Stakes
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Prix Dollar
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
1,950
M
M
I
118 117 Faridat (USA) 4 C JPN 3rd Yasuda Kinen Turf 1,600 M
118 117 Finjaan (GB) 3 C GB 1st Lennox Stakes Turf 1,408 M
118 117 Forever Together (USA) 5 M USA 1st
2nd
Diana Stakes
Canadian Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,811
1,811
M
M
118 117 Fuisse (FR) 3 C FR 2nd Prix du Jockey Club Turf 2,100 I
118 117 Gan Amhras (IRE) 3 C IRE 3rd 2,000 Guineas Stakes Turf 1,609 M
118 117 Geordieland (FR) 8 H GB 1st Henry II Stakes Turf 3,290 E
118 117 Grand Couturier (GB) 6 H USA 1st Bowling Green Handicap Turf 2,213 L
118 117 Gris de Gris (IRE) 5 H FR 2nd
1st
Prix Dollar
Grand Prix de Marseille
Turf
Turf
1,950
2,000
I
I
118 117 I Want Revenge (USA) 3 C USA 1st Wood Memorial Stakes Dirt 1,811 M
118 117 J J the Jet Plane (SAF) 4 G UAE
GB
GB
1st
1st
3rd
Al Quoz Sprint
Leisure Stakes
July Cup
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,207
1,207
S
S
S
118 117 Joy and Fun (NZ) 6 G HK 3rd Hong Kong Sprint Turf 1,200 S
118 117 Kip Deville (USA) 6 H USA 1st Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap Turf 1,811 M
118 117 Loup Breton (IRE) 5 H FR 2nd Prix Ganay Turf 2,100 I
118 117 Lucky Secret (AUS) 6 G AUS 1st Schillaci Stakes Turf 1,000 S
118 117 Main Aim (GB) 4 C GB 2nd July Cup Turf 1,207 S
118 117 Marsh Side (USA) 6 H USA 4th Northern Dancer Turf Stakes Turf 2,414 L
118 117 Mastery (GB) 3 C GB 1st St. Leger Stakes Turf 2,937 E
118 117 Meiner Kitz (JPN) 6 H JPN 1st Tenno Sho (Spring) Turf 3,200 E
118 117 Mic Mac (AUS) 4 G AUS 1st
2nd
Memsie Stakes
Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
1,600
M
M
118 117 Monterey Jazz (USA) 5 H USA 1st American Handicap Turf 1,811 M
118 117 Mourayan (IRE) 3 C IRE 3rd Irish Derby Turf 2,414 L
118 117 Oiseau de Feu (USA) 3 C FR 2nd Prix Jean Prat Turf 1,600 M
118 117 Patkai (IRE) 4 C GB 2nd Ascot Gold Cup Turf 4,023 E
118 117 Predatory Pricer (AUS) 4 C AUS 3rd Underwood Stakes Turf 1,800 M
118 117 Pressing (IRE) 6 H GB 1st Bayerisches Zuchtrennen Turf 2,000 I
118 117 Rahy's Attorney (CAN) 5 G CAN 1st Nijinsky Stakes Turf 2,012 I
118 117 Rail Trip (USA) 4 G USA 1st
3rd
Hollywood Gold Cup
Pacific Classic Stakes
Artificial
Artificial
2,012
2,012
I
I
118 117 Schiaparelli (GER) 6 H GB 1st
2nd
Gran Premio del Jockey Club
Prix Royal-Oak
Turf
Turf
2,400
3,100
L
E
118 117 Sight Winner (NZ) 5
6
G HK 1st
2nd
Champions Mile
International Mile Trial
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
M
M
118 117 Starspangledbanner (AUS) 3 C AUS 1st Caulfield Guineas Turf 1,600 M
118 117 Success Brocken (JPN) 4 C JPN 1st February Stakes Dirt 1,600 M
118 117 Sweet Hearth (USA) 3 F FR 2nd Prix de la Forêt Turf 1,400 M
118 117 Swiss Ace (AUS) 4 C AUS 2nd
4th
1st
Newmarket Handicap
The Galaxy
Sir Byrne Hart Stakes
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,100
1,200
S
S
S
118 117 Thumbs Up (NZ) 4 G HK 3rd
2nd
QE II Cup
Champions & Chater Cup
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,400
I
L
118 117 Vermilion (JPN) 7 H JPN 1st Teio Sho Dirt 2,000 I
118 117 Vigor (NZ) 5 G AUS 1st Makybe Diva Stakes Turf 1,600 M
118 117 Vineyard Haven (USA) 3 C USA 3rd Cigar Mile Handicap Dirt 1,609 M
118 117 Voila Ici (IRE) 4 C ITY 1st Premio Roma Turf 2,000 I
118 117 Wajir (FR) 3 C FR 1st Prix de Lutèce Turf 3,000 E
175 116 Al Nasrain (JPN) 5 H JPN 2nd
6th
Tenno Sho (Spring)
Takarazuka Kinen
Turf
Turf
3,200
2,200
E
L
175 116 Antara (GER) 3 F GER 1st Preis der Deutschen Einheit Turf 2,000 I
175 116 Bank Robber (AUS) 5 G AUS 3rd
3rd
Schweppes Stakes
Patinack Farm Classic
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,200
S
S
175 116 Benny the Bull (USA) 6 H USA 2nd True North Handicap Dirt 1,207 S
175 116 Black Piranha (AUS) 5
5
6
6
G AUS 2nd
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
M
M
S
M
175 116 Board Meeting (IRE) 3 F FR 2nd Prix de l'Opéra Turf 2,000 I
175 116 Borderlescott (GB) 7 G GB 1st Nunthorpe Stakes Turf 1,006 S
175 116 Bribon (FR) 6 G USA 1st
2nd
Metropolitan Handicap
Cigar Mile Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
1,609
1,609
M
M
175 116 Bullsbay (USA) 5 H USA 1st
3rd
Whitney Handicap
Woodward Stakes
Dirt
Dirt
1,811
1,811
M
M
175 116 Cannonball (USA) 4 G USA 2nd Golden Jubilee Stakes Turf 1,207 S
175 116 Capt. Candyman Can (USA) 3 G USA 1st↑
2nd
King's Bishop Stakes
Phoenix Stakes
Dirt
Artificial
1,408
1,207
S
S
175 116 Casino Drive (USA) 4 C JPN 2nd February Stakes Dirt 1,600 M
175 116 Crossharbour (GB) 5 H FR 3rd Prix Foy Turf 2,400 L
175 116 Dancing in Silks (USA) 4 G USA 1st Breeders' Cup Sprint Artificial 1,207 S
175 116 Dao Dao (AUS) 5 G AUS 3rd Champions Mile Turf 1,600 M
175 116 El Segundo (NZ) 8 G AUS 4th W. S. Cox Plate Turf 2,040 I
175 116 Flamingo Fantasy (GER) 4 C GER 1st
2nd
Hansa-Preis
Deutschland-Preis
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
L
L
175 116 Georgie Boy (USA) 4 G USA 1st San Carlos Handicap Artificial 1,408 S
175 116 Gozzip Girl (USA) 3 F USA 1st American Oaks Invitational Turf 2,012 I
175 116 Hold Me Back (USA) 3 C USA 2nd Travers Stakes Dirt 2,012 I
175 116 Irian (GER) 3 C GER 1st
3rd
Mehl-Mülhens-Rennen
Prix Jean Prat
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,600
M
M
175 116 Just As Well (USA) 6 H USA 2nd Arlington Million Turf 2,012 I
175 116 Kane Hekili (JPN) 7 H JPN 3rd February Stakes Dirt 1,600 M
175 116 Karelian (USA) 7 G USA 2nd Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes Turf 1,609 M
175 116 Kirklees (IRE) 5 H UAE
GB
GB
1st
1st
1st
Xpress 2000
Gala Stakes
September Stakes
Turf
Turf
Artificial
2,000
2,018
2,414
I
I
L
175 116 Kite Wood (IRE) 3 C GB 1st
2nd
Geoffrey Freer Stakes
St. Leger Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,671
2,937
L
E
175 116 Lahaleeb (IRE) 3 F GB 1st E. P. Taylor Stakes Turf 2,012 I
175 116 Mac Love (GB) 8 G GB 1st
1st
Sovereign Stakes
Select Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,986
M
I
175 116 Magical Fantasy (USA) 4 F USA 1st John C. Mabee Stakes Turf 1,811 M
175 116 Man of Iron (USA) 3 C IRE 1st Breeders' Cup Marathon Artificial 2,816 E
175 116 Manhattan Rain (AUS) 3 C AUS 2nd W. S. Cox Plate Turf 2,040 I
175 116 Metal Bender (NZ) 3 G AUS 1st Randwick Guineas Turf 1,600 M
175 116 Monaco Consul (NZ) 3 C AUS 1st Victoria Derby Turf 2,500 L
175 116 Monitor Closely (IRE) 3 C GB 1st Great Voltigeur Stakes Turf 2,414 L
175 116 More Bountiful (NZ) 4 G HK 1st Chairman's Trophy Turf 1,600 M
175 116 Munnings (USA) 3 C USA 1st Tom Fool Handicap Dirt 1,408 S
175 116 Niconero (AUS) 7 G AUS 1st
1st
Futurity Stakes
Australian Cup
Turf
Turf
1,600
2,000
M
I
175 116 Parading (USA) 6 H USA 4th Goodwood Stakes (USA) Artificial 1,811 M
175 116 Poet (GB) 4 C IRE 1st
2nd
Kilternan Stakes
Solonaway Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,012
1,609
I
M
175 116 Pompeii Ruler (AUS) 6 G AUS 1st Queen Elizabeth Stakes Turf 2,000 I
175 116 Premio Loco (USA) 5 G GB 1st Grosse Europa-Meile Turf 1,600 M
175 116 Purple Moon (IRE) 6 G GB 3rd Dubai Sheema Classic Turf 2,400 L
175 116 Rainbow View (USA) 3 F GB 1st Matron Stakes Turf 1,609 M
175 116 Rebel Raider (AUS) 3 C AUS 1st South Australian Derby Turf 2,500 L
175 116 Road to Rock (AUS) 5 H AUS 1st George Main Stakes Turf 1,600 M
175 116 Seattle Smooth (USA) 4 F USA 1st Ogden Phipps Handicap Dirt 1,710 M
175 116 Smooth Air (USA) 4 C USA 1st
2nd
Gulfstream Park Handicap
Metropolitan Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
1,609
1,609
M
M
175 116 Spring House (USA) 7 G USA 1st Del Mar Handicap Turf 2,213 L
175 116 Stotsfold (GB) 6 G GB 3rd
4th
Arlington Million
Prix Dollar
Turf
Turf
2,012
1,950
I
I
175 116 Super Hornet (JPN) 6 H JPN 1st Milers Cup Turf 1,600 M
175 116 Tamazirte (IRE) 3 F FR 2nd Poule d'Essai des Pouliches Turf 1,600 M
175 116 The Usual Q. T. (USA) 3 C USA 1st Hollywood Derby Turf 2,012 I
175 116 Theseo (AUS) 5 G AUS 1st
1st
St George Stakes
Ranvet Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,800
2,000
M
I
175 116 Turati (GB) 3 C ITY 2nd Premio Roma Turf 2,000 I
175 116 Two Step Salsa (USA) 4 C UAE 1st
1st
Wasel Trophy
Godolphin Mile
Dirt
Dirt
1,200
1,600
S
M
175 116 Unrivaled (JPN) 3 C JPN 1st Satsuki Sho Turf 2,000 I
175 116 Veracity (GB) 5 H UAE 2nd
1st
Concourse 2750
DRC Gold Cup
Turf
Turf
2,750
3,200
E
E
175 116 Virtual (GB) 4 C GB 1st Lockinge Stakes Turf 1,609 M
175 116 Vision and Power (NZ) 6
7
G AUS 1st
3rd
George Ryder Stakes
Yalumba Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,500
2,000
M
I
175 116 Wanted (AUS) 3 C AUS 2nd Patinack Farm Classic Turf 1,200 S
175 116 Zipping (AUS) 8 G AUS 3rd
1st
W. S. Cox Plate
Sandown Classic
Turf
Turf
2,040
2,400
I
L
236 115 Air Shady (JPN) 8 H JPN 5th
3rd
Japan Cup
Arima Kinen
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,500
L
L
236 115 Alexandros (GB) 4 C UAE
GB
3rd
2nd
Dubai Duty Free
Lockinge Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,777
1,609
M
M
236 115 Alpine Rose (FR) 4 F FR 1st Prix Jean Romanet Turf 2,000 I
236 115 Arabian Gleam (GB) 5 H GB 1st Challenge Stakes Turf 1,408 M
236 115 Asakusa Kings (JPN) 5 H JPN 1st
1st
Kyoto Kinen
Hanshin Daishoten
Turf
Turf
2,200
3,000
L
E
236 115 Ashalanda (FR) 3 F FR 1st Pride Stakes Turf 2,414 L
236 115 Awesome Gem (USA) 6 G USA 7th Breeders' Cup Classic Artificial 2,012 I
236 115 Balius (IRE) 6 H GB 1st Anatolia Trophy Artificial 2,000 I
236 115 Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 6 H GB 2nd
1st
Lennox Stakes
Hungerford Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,408
1,408
M
M
236 115 Bankable (IRE) 5 H UAE 1st
3rd
Apple Surprise Trophy
Singapore Airlines International Cup
Turf
Turf
1,777
2,000
M
I
236 115 Bannaby (FR) 6 H SPA 3rd Prix Vicomtesse Vigier Turf 3,100 E
236 115 Baughurst (AUS) 8 G AUS 5th
1st
Yalumba Stakes
Coongy Handicap
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,000
I
I
236 115 Benbaun (IRE) 8 G GB 2nd Nunthorpe Stakes Turf 1,006 S
236 115 Black Mamba (NZ) 5
6
6
M USA 1st
1st
3rd
Beverly Hills Handicap
CTT and TOC Handicap
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,012
2,213
2,012
I
L
I
236 115 Buccellati (GB) 5 H GB 3rd
3rd
Gordon Richards Stakes
Canadian International
Turf
Turf
2,018
2,414
I
L
236 115 Campanologist (USA) 4 C GB 2nd
2nd
Hardwicke Stakes
Cumberland Lodge Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,414
L
L
236 115 Chinchon (IRE) 4 C FR 4th QE II Cup Turf 2,000 I
236 115 Cloudy's Knight (USA) 9 G USA 2nd Breeders' Cup Marathon Artificial 2,816 E
236 115 Coastal Path (GB) 5 H FR 2nd Prix d'Hédouville Turf 2,400 L
236 115 Commentator (USA) 8 G USA 3rd Whitney Handicap Dirt 1,811 M
236 115 Confront (GB) 4 G GB 2nd
6th
Summer Mile Stakes
Hong Kong Mile
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
M
M
236 115 Cost of Freedom (USA) 6 G USA 3rd Breeders' Cup Sprint Artificial 1,207 S
236 115 Crown of Thorns (USA) 4 C USA 2nd Breeders' Cup Sprint Artificial 1,207 S
236 115 Curtain Call (FR) 4 C GB 4th
2nd
Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud
Royal Whip Stakes
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,012
L
I
236 115 Dancer's Daughter (GB) 5 M SAF 2nd J&B Met Turf 2,000 I
236 115 Denman (AUS) 3 C AUS 1st Golden Rose Stakes Turf 1,400 M
236 115 Diamondrella (GB) 5 M USA 1st First Lady Stakes Turf 1,609 M
236 115 Doctor Fremantle (GB) 4 C GB 1st Arc Trial Turf 2,217 L
236 115 Duff (IRE) 6 G IRE 1st Concorde Stakes Turf 1,500 M
236 115 Duporth (AUS) 3 C AUS 1st BTC Cup Turf 1,200 S
236 115 Dynaforce (USA) 6 M USA 1st Beverly D. Stakes Turf 1,911 I
236 115 Earl of Surrey (ZIM) 5 H SAF 1st Golden Horse Casino Sprint Turf 1,200 S
236 115 Father Time (GB) 3 C GB 1st King Edward VII Stakes Turf 2,414 L
236 115 Ferneley (IRE) 5 H USA 2nd
5th
Woodbine Mile
Hong Kong Mile
Turf
Turf
1,609
1,600
M
M
236 115 Finallymadeit (USA) 5 H USA 2nd Donn Handicap Dirt 1,811 M
236 115 Fiumicino (NZ) 5 G AUS 1st The BMW Turf 2,400 L
236 115 Flying Private (USA) 3 C USA 4th Preakness Stakes Dirt 1,911 I
236 115 Forgettable (JPN) 3 C JPN 4th Arima Kinen Turf 2,500 L
236 115 Friesan Fire (USA) 3 C USA 1st Louisiana Derby Dirt 1,710 M
236 115 Furthest Land (USA) 4 G USA 1st Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Artificial 1,609 M
236 115 Gayego (USA) 4 C USA 1st
4th
Ancient Title Stakes
Breeders' Cup Sprint
Artificial
Artificial
1,207
1,207
S
S
236 115 Girolamo (USA) 3 C USA 1st Jerome Handicap Dirt 1,609 M
236 115 Global Hunter (ARG) 6 H USA 1st
2nd
Eddie Read Handicap
Oak Tree Mile
Turf
Turf
1,811
1,609
M
M
236 115 Green Birdie (NZ) 6 G HK 4th Hong Kong Sprint Turf 1,200 S
236 115 Hawkes Bay (GB) 7 G HK 1st ATV Cup Turf 1,600 M
236 115 High Heeled (IRE) 3 F GB 1st St. Simon Stakes Turf 2,419 L
236 115 Hot Cha Cha (USA) 3 F USA 1st Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Turf 1,811 M
236 115 Indian Blessing (USA) 4 F USA 1st Gallant Bloom Handicap Dirt 1,308 S
236 115 Interpatation (USA) 7 G USA 1st Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Turf 2,414 L
236 115 Jay Peg (SAF) 5 H UAE 2nd= Jebel Hatta Turf 1,777 M
236 115 Kamsin (GER) 4 C GER 4th Hansa-Preis Turf 2,400 L
236 115 Kapil (SAF) 6 G SAF 3rd Queen's Plate (SAF) Turf 1,600 M
236 115 King's Apostle (IRE) 5 H GB 2nd Duke of York Stakes Turf 1,207 S
236 115 Laurel Guerreiro (JPN) 5 H JPN 1st Sprinters Stakes Turf 1,200 S
236 115 Lethal Heat (USA) 4 F USA 2nd Lady's Secret Stakes Artificial 1,710 M
236 115 Light Fantastic (AUS) 4 G AUS 4th
2nd
C. F. Orr Stakes
All Aged Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,400
1,400
M
M
236 115 Look Here (GB) 4 F GB 3rd Coronation Cup Turf 2,423 L
236 115 Magadan (IRE) 4 C FR 9th Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Turf 2,400 L
236 115 Marchfield (CAN) 5 H CAN 1st Sky Classic Stakes Turf 2,213 L
236 115 Master O'Reilly (NZ) 7 G AUS 4th
4th
Yalumba Stakes
Melbourne Cup
Turf
Turf
2,000
3,200
I
E
236 115 Midships (USA) 4 C USA 1st
1st
1st
San Luis Rey Handicap
San Juan Capistrano Handicap
Charles Whittingham Memorial H.
Turf
Turf
Turf
2,414
2,816
2,012
L
E
I
236 115 Miss Isella (USA) 4 F USA 1st
1st
Louisville Distaff Stakes
Fleur de Lis Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
1,710
1,811
M
M
236 115 Mourilyan (IRE) 5 H UAE 3rd Melbourne Cup Turf 3,200 E
236 115 Mr. Sidney (USA) 5 H USA 1st Firecracker Handicap Turf 1,609 M
236 115 Never Bouchon (JPN) 6 H JPN 1st American Jockey Club Cup Turf 2,200 L
236 115 Nicconi (AUS) 4 C AUS 1st
3rd
McEwen Stakes
Manikato Stakes
Turf
Turf
1,000
1,200
S
S
236 115 Old Fashioned (USA) 3 C USA 2nd Arkansas Derby Dirt 1,811 M
236 115 Our Giant (AUS) 5 H SAF 2nd
1st
1st
Queen's Plate (SAF)
Hawaii Stakes
Mercury Sprint
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,400
1,200
M
M
S
236 115 Packing Winner (NZ) 6
7
G HK 5th
1st
QE II Cup
Sha Tin Trophy
Turf
Turf
2,000
1,600
I
M
236 115 Phelan Ready (AUS) 3 G AUS 2nd Manikato Stakes Turf 1,200 S
236 115 Pioneerof the Nile (USA) 3 C USA 1st Santa Anita Derby Artificial 1,811 M
236 115 Precious Boy (GER) 4 C GER 2nd Bayerisches Zuchtrennen Turf 2,000 I
236 115 Pyro (USA) 4 C USA 1st Forego Stakes Dirt 1,408 S
236 115 Rangirangdoo (NZ) 5 G AUS 1st Crystal Mile Turf 1,600 M
236 115 Red Desire (JPN) 3 F JPN 3rd Japan Cup Turf 2,400 L
236 115 Red Rocks (IRE) 6 H GB 5th Breeders' Cup Turf Turf 2,414 L
236 115 Roman Emperor (NZ) 3
4
C AUS 1st
2nd
Australian Derby
Caulfield Cup
Turf
Turf
2,400
2,400
L
L
236 115 Royal Discretion (AUS) 4 G AUS 3rd All Aged Stakes Turf 1,400 M
236 115 Russian Sage (SAF) 4 H UAE 2nd= Jebel Hatta Turf 1,777 M
236 115 Sarrera (AUS) 8 G AUS 2nd= Queen Elizabeth Stakes Turf 2,000 I
236 115 Sayif (IRE) 3 C GB 1st Diadem Stakes Turf 1,207 S
236 115 Scintillo (GB) 4 C GB 1st Grand Prix de Chantilly Turf 2,400 L
236 115 Selmis (GB) 5 H ITY 1st
1st
Premio Ambrosiano
Premio Presidente della Repubblica
Turf
Turf
2,000
2,000
I
I
236 115 Seventh Street (USA) 4 F USA 1st Go For Wand Handicap Dirt 1,811 M
236 115 Sniper's Bullet (AUS) 6 G AUS 1st
1st
Railway Stakes
Kingston Town Classic
Turf
Turf
1,600
1,800
M
M
236 115 Stardom Bound (USA) 3 F USA 1st Las Virgenes Stakes Artificial 1,609 M
236 115 Starlish (IRE) 4 C FR 5th Prix Dollar Turf 1,950 I
236 115 Swift Temper (USA) 5 M USA 1st
1st
Delaware Handicap
Ruffian Handicap
Dirt
Dirt
2,012
1,710
I
M
236 115 Take the Points (USA) 3 C USA 1st Jamaica Handicap Turf 1,811 M
236 115 Telling (USA) 5 H USA 1st Sword Dancer Invitational Turf 2,414 L
236 115 Thewayyouare (USA) 4 C IRE 4th Prix Ganay Turf 2,100 I
236 115 Thorn Song (USA) 6 H USA 1st Shoemaker Mile Stakes Turf 1,609 M
236 115 Three Rolls (JPN) 3 C JPN 1st Kikuka Sho Turf 3,000 E
236 115 Typhoon Zed (AUS) 5 G AUS 2nd
3rd
Lightning Stakes
Oakleigh Plate
Turf
Turf
1,000
1,100
S
S
236 115 Utmost Respect (GB) 5 G GB 1st Greenlands Stakes Turf 1,207 S
236 115 Visit (GB) 4 F USA 2nd
4th
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Turf
Turf
2,012
2,012
I
I
236 115 War Artist (AUS) 6 G GB 1st
1st
3rd
Goldene Peitsche
Prix du Petit Couvert
Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp
Turf
Turf
Turf
1,200
1,000
1,000
S
S
S
236 115 Zafisio (IRE) 3 C GB 1st Hessen-Pokal Turf 2,000 I

Top ranked horses

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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]

All Horses
All Surfaces Dirt / Artificial Turf
All Distances 136 Sea the Stars 128 Zenyatta 136 Sea the Stars
Sprint 122 Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast[6]
120 Fabulous Strike
Kodiak Kowboy
122 Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast
Mile 130 Goldikova 128 Zenyatta 130 Goldikova
Intermediate 136 Sea the Stars 128 Zenyatta 136 Sea the Stars
Long 131 Sea the Stars 121 Mastercraftsman
Summer Bird
131 Sea the Stars
Extended 122 Yeats 116 Man of Iron 122 Yeats
Three-Year-Olds
All Surfaces Dirt / Artificial Turf
All Distances 136 Sea the Stars 127 Rachel Alexandra 136 Sea the Stars
Sprint 121 Rocket Man 119 Quality Road
Zensational
121 Rocket Man
Mile 129 Rip Van Winkle 127 Rachel Alexandra 129 Rip Van Winkle
Intermediate 136 Sea the Stars 123 Summer Bird 136 Sea the Stars
Long 131 Sea the Stars 121 Mastercraftsman
Summer Bird
131 Sea the Stars
Extended 117 Mastery
Wajir
116 Man of Iron 117 Mastery
Wajir
Older Horses
All Surfaces Dirt / Artificial Turf
All Distances 130 Goldikova 128 Zenyatta 130 Goldikova
Sprint 122 Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast
120 Fabulous Strike
Kodiak Kowboy
122 Sacred Kingdom
Scenic Blast
Mile 130 Goldikova 128 Zenyatta 130 Goldikova
Intermediate 128 Zenyatta 128 Zenyatta 123 Vision d'Etat
Long 125 Conduit
Youmzain
116 Kirklees 125 Conduit
Youmzain
Extended 122 Yeats 115 Cloudy's Knight 122 Yeats
Fillies and Mares
All Surfaces Dirt / Artificial Turf
All Distances 130 Goldikova 128 Zenyatta 130 Goldikova
Sprint 118 Fleeting Spirit
Informed Decision
Music Note
Ventura
118 Informed Decision
Music Note
Ventura
118 Fleeting Spirit
Mile 130 Goldikova 128 Zenyatta 130 Goldikova
Intermediate 128 Zenyatta 128 Zenyatta 122 Stacelita
Long 120 Dar Re Mi
Sariska
not listed 120 Dar Re Mi
Sariska
Extended not listed not listed not listed

Guide

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A complete guide to the main table above.

References

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  1. ^ "2009 World Thoroughbred Rankings". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities. 12 January 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  2. ^ "2009 Press Release". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities. 12 January 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  3. ^ McGrath, Chris (13 January 2010). "Stars outshines his ranking". The Independent. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  4. ^ Popham, Mark (12 January 2010). "It's Zenyatta over Rachel in World Rankings". bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  5. ^ "2009 Top Ranked Performers". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities. 12 January 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Scenic Blast world's top sprinter". racingandsports.com.au. 12 January 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  7. ^ a b c "International Code of Suffixes". International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities. May 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Weight-for-Age Scale". Godolphin. Retrieved 6 March 2011.