With many Australians waking up to the news yesterday morning that Arrogate had retained the title of the best racehorse in the world, we take a look at the other Australian raced and bred horses to make the list. For many, the rating system is a tough one to understand with the United State’s Arrogate beaten more then once in recent times retaining the number one position, compared to Winx who continues her unbeaten run as well as 3-year-old Enable from the United Kingdom, who has now won 5 group 1’s on the trot.
So which Australian raced and/or bred racehorses have made the list? Some obvious big names are included, as well as surprise packages and those who have raced overseas for the majority of their career. Starting with number 237, we look at each runner and their current ratings.
*All runners that ran in 2017, retired horses included.
=237 – Rating 115
Who Shot Thebarman (NZ), Tivaci (AUS), The Taj Mahal (IRE), The United States (IRE), Ruthven (AUS), Seasons Bloom (AUS), Prized Icon (AUS), Mighty Boss (AUS), Menari (AUS), English (AUS), Inference (Aus), Ecuador (NZ), Counterattack (AUS), Bonneval (NZ), Blizzard (AUS), Aloisia (NZ), Ace High (AUS), Ability (AUS).
=183 – Rating 116
Western Express (AUS), Turn Me Loose (NZ), Stratum Star (AUS), Star Turn (AUS), Sense Of Occasion (AUS), Johannes Vermeer (IRE), It’s Somewhat (USA), Impending (AUS), Hardham (AUS), Harper’s Choice (AUS), Flamberge (AUS), Fell Swoop (AUS), Able Friend (AUS).
=129 – Rating 117
Russian Revolution (AUS), Tavago (NZ), Palentino (AUS), Merchant Navy (AUS), Malaguerra (AUS), Lucky Hussler (AUS), Jon Snow (NZ), Hey Doc (AUS), Extreme Choice (AUS), Deploy (AUS), Clearly Innocent (AUS), Brave Smash (JPN).
=90 – Rating 118
Whisky Baron (AUS), Tosen Stardom (JPN), Terravista (AUS), Trapeze Artist (AUS), Redkirk Warrior (GB), Gingernuts (NZ), Not Listenin’tome (AUS), Contentment (AUS),
=59 – Rating 119
Thewizardofoz (AUS), Rekindling (GB), Rapper Dragon (AUS), Our Ivanhowe (GER), Lucky Bubbles (AUS), Black Heart Bart (AUS).
= 40 – Rating 120
Vega Magic (AUS), Le Romain (AUS),
= 29 – Rating 121
Redzel (AUS), Mr Stunning (AUS), Happy Clapper (AUS), Jameka (AUS), Hartnell (GB).
=20 – Rating 122
Humidor (NZ), Chautauqua (AUS)
2 – Rating 132
Winx (AUS)