1871 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

England

  • Grand National – The Lamb (second win, having also won in 1868)
  • 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Hannah
  • 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Bothwell
  • Epsom Derby – Favonius
  • Epsom Oaks – Hannah
  • St. Leger Stakes – Hannah

Australia

  • Melbourne Cup – The Pearl

Canada

  • Queen's Plate – Floss

Ireland

  • Irish Grand National – The Doe
  • Irish Derby Stakes – Maid of Athens

USA

  • Belmont Stakes – Harry Bassett

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