1949 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup –
  • Grand National –

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Nimbus
    2. Epsom Derby – Nimbus
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Ridge Wood
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Ponder
    2. Preakness Stakes –
    3. Belmont Stakes –

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    my horse my hound
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