Horse Racing
Events
- 11 June — Willie Simms becomes the only African-American jockey to win all three races of the United States Triple Crown Races when he rides Sly Fox to victory in the Preakness Stakes.
England
- Grand National – Drogheda
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Nun Nicer
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Disraeli
- Epsom Derby – Jeddah
- Epsom Oaks – Airs and Graces
- St. Leger Stakes – Wildflower
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – The Grafter
Canada
- Queen's Plate – Bon Ino
Ireland
- Irish Grand National – Porridge
- Irish Derby Stakes – Noble Howard
USA
- Kentucky Derby – Plaudit
- Preakness Stakes – Sly Fox
- Belmont Stakes – Bowling Brook
Read more about this topic: 1898 In Sports
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