Horse Racing
England
- Grand National – Ilex
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Semolina
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Surefoot
- Epsom Derby – Sainfoin
- Epsom Oaks – Memoir
- St. Leger Stakes – Memoir
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – Carbine
Canada
- Queen's Plate – Kitestring
Ireland
- Irish Grand National – Greek Girl
- Irish Derby Stakes – Kentish Fire
USA
- Kentucky Derby – Riley
- Preakness Stakes – Montague
- Belmont Stakes – Burlington
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