Horse Racing
- Northern Dancer becomes the first Canadian–bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Arkle
- Grand National – Team Spirit
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Polo Prince
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Northern Dancer
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Prince Royal
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Santa Claus
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Baldric
- Epsom Derby – Santa Claus
- St. Leger Stakes – Indiana
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Northern Dancer
- Preakness Stakes – Northern Dancer
- Belmont Stakes – Quadrangle
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