After the retirement of Sea the Stars, one of the greatest horses the world, it is apt to take a look at the list of top rated horses who have graced the world over the past 25 years. (Picture: Curlin)
It is intersting to note that the highest rated over the past 25 years was the Dancing Brave by some margin at 141 rated 4 points clear of Peintre Celebre and Generous.
We would like to hear your comments on the great horse over the past 25 years, leave your comment in the comments section below the article.
Note non-European horses were only included from 1995 onwards
| Year |
3 year olds |
Rating |
Older Horses |
Rating |
| 2009 |
Sea The Stars |
135 |
Goldikova |
130 |
| 2008 |
New Approach |
130 |
Curlin |
130 |
| 2007 |
Authorized |
129 |
Manduro |
131 |
| 2006 |
Bernadini & Discreet Cat |
128 |
Invasor |
129 |
| 2005 |
Hurricane Run |
130 |
Ghostzapper |
128 |
| 2004 |
Smarty Jones |
128 |
Ghostzapper |
130 |
| 2003 |
Dalakhani |
132 |
Hawk Wing |
133 |
| 2002 |
Rock of Gibraltar |
128 |
Marienbard |
127 |
| 2001 |
Point Given |
130 |
Sakhee |
133 |
| 2000 |
Sinndar |
132 |
Dubai Millenium |
134 |
| 1999 |
Montjeu |
135 |
Daylami |
135 |
| 1998 |
Desert Prince |
128 |
Skip Away |
131 |
| 1997 |
Peintre Celebre |
137 |
Pilsudski |
134 |
| 1996 |
Helissio |
134 |
Cigar |
135 |
| 1995 |
Lammtarra |
130 |
Cigar |
132 |
| 1994 |
Balanchine |
130 |
Maroof |
128 |
| 1993 |
Zafonic |
130 |
Opera House |
129 |
| 1992 |
Rodrigo De Triano |
127 |
Selkirk |
128 |
| 1991 |
Generous |
137 |
Priolo & Epervier Bleu |
126 |
| 1990 |
Dayjur |
133 |
Old Vic |
130 |
| 1989 |
Zilzal & Old Vic |
134 |
Carroll House |
128 |
| 1988 |
Warning |
133 |
Miesque |
132 |
| 1987 |
Reference Point |
135 |
Mtoto |
134 |
| 1986 |
Dancing Brave |
141 |
Shardari |
132 |
| 1985 |
Slip Anchor |
135 |
Rainbow Quest |
133 |
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