1878 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

England

  • Grand National – Shifnal
  • 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Pilgrimage
  • 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Pilgrimage
  • Epsom Derby – Sefton
  • Epsom Oaks – Jannette
  • St. Leger Stakes – Jannette

Australia

  • Melbourne Cup – Calamia

Canada

  • Queen's Plate – King George

Ireland

  • Irish Grand National – Juggler
  • Irish Derby Stakes – Madame duBarry

USA

  • Kentucky Derby – Day Star
  • Preakness Stakes – Duke of Magenta
  • Belmont Stakes – Duke of Magenta

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    spanked my own behind.”
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