1957 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Linwell
  • Grand National – Sundew

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Straight Draw
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Lyford Cay
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Oroso
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Ballymoss
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Crepello
    2. Epsom Derby – Crepello
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Ballymoss
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. May 4 – Kentucky Derby – Iron Liege
    2. Preakness Stakes – Bold Ruler
    3. Belmont Stakes – Gallant Man

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