1979 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Alverton
  • Grand National – Rubstic

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Hyperno
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Steady Growth
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Three Troikas
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Troy
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Tap On Wood
    2. Epsom Derby – Troy
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Son of Love
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Spectacular Bid
    2. Preakness Stakes – Spectacular Bid
    3. Belmont Stakes – Coastal

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