1972 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Glencaraig Lady
  • Grand National – Well To Do

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Piping Lane
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Victoria Song
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by San San
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Steel Pulse
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – High Top
    2. Epsom Derby – Roberto
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Boucher
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Riva Ridge
    2. Preakness Stakes – Bee Bee Bee
    3. Belmont Stakes – Riva Ridge

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