2008 Timeform Ratings-

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TIMEFORM GLOBAL RANKINGS (CLOSE OF 2008)

Curlin a134
Raven’s Pass 133
Zarkava 133
Big Brown a132
Duke Of Marmalade 132
New Approach 132
Henrythenavigator 131
Sacred Kingdom 131
Youmzain 131
Conduit 130
Midnight Lute a130
Soldier Of Fortune 130
Weekend Hussler 130
Paco Boy 129
Septimus 129
Goldikova 128
It’s Gino 128
Papal Bull 128§
Yeats 128
Zenyatta 128

a = indicates a performance on a dirt surface
§ = the horse is unreliable (for temperamental or other reasons)

Interesting. I think Curlin got his 134 based on reputation; or did I miss something in the DWC that was more impressive than Zarkava in the Arc?

Also, how is Commentator not on this list? I think he ran the best two "dirt" races in the US last year