1890 in Sports - Horse Racing

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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Famous quotes containing the words horse and/or racing:

    “When a horse comes to the edge of the cliff, it is too late to draw rein; when a boat reaches midstream, it is too late to stop the leaks.”
    —Chinese proverb.

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    —Barbara Ehrenreich (b. 1941)