1968 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Fort Leney
  • Grand National – Red Alligator

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Royal Parma
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Merger
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Vaguely Noble
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Ribero
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Sir Ivor
    2. Epsom Derby – Sir Ivor
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Ribero
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Forward Pass
    2. Preakness Stakes – Forward Pass
    3. Belmont Stakes – Stage Door Johnny

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