Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Saffron Tartan
- Grand National – Nicolaus Silver
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Lord Fury
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Blue Light
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Molvedo
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Your Highness
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Rockavon
- Epsom Derby – Psidium
- St. Leger Stakes – Aurelius
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Carry Back
- Preakness Stakes – Carry Back
- Belmont Stakes – Sherluck
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