1964 in Sports - Horse Racing

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:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Baldric
    2. Epsom Derby – Santa Claus
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Indiana
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Northern Dancer
    2. Preakness Stakes – Northern Dancer
    3. Belmont Stakes – Quadrangle

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