Horse Racing
- Secretariat, ridden by jockey Ron Turcotte, becomes the first horse in 25 years to win all three United States Triple Crown Races
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – The Dikler
- Grand National – Red Rum
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup – Gala Supreme
- Canada – Queen's Plate – Royal Chocolate
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – Rheingold
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes – Weaver's Hall
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Mon Fils
- Epsom Derby – Morston
- St. Leger Stakes – Peleid
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Secretariat
- Preakness Stakes – Secretariat
- Belmont Stakes – Secretariat
Read more about this topic: 1973 In Sports
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