Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Master Smudge
- Grand National – Ben Nevis
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Beldale Ball
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Driving Home
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Detroit
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Tyrnavos
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Known Fact
- Epsom Derby – Henbit
- St. Leger Stakes – Light Cavalry
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Genuine Risk
- Preakness Stakes – Codex
- Belmont Stakes – Temperance Hill
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