Horse Racing
Events
- Inaugural running of the Irish Derby Stakes at The Curragh is won by Selim
England
- Grand National – Salamander
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Repulse
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Lord Lyon
- Epsom Derby – Lord Lyon
- Epsom Oaks – Tormentor
- St. Leger Stakes – Lord Lyon
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – The Barb
Canada
- Queen's Plate – Beacon
Ireland
- Irish Derby Stakes – Selim
Read more about this topic: 1866 In Sports
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