ruffian and rachel

[Linny]

I'd rate Zarkava above RA. She beat older males going several distances including 12f in the most coveted race in Europe, the Arc. Miesque was pretty good as well.

Comparing RA to Ruffian is not entirely fair because Ruffian died in early July of her 3yo year. You cannot project what she would have done had she lived and RA does have a full campaign. Of course if you stop the clock at July 6th and compare them it's more fair. If you do so, RA wins for her Preakness win.