Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Dawn Run
- Grand National – West Tip
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by At Talaq
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Golden Choice
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Dancing Brave
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Shahrastani
- Japan – Japan Cup won by Jupiter Island
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Dancing Brave
- Epsom Derby – Shahrastani
- St. Leger Stakes – Moon Madness
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Ferdinand
- Preakness Stakes – Snow Chief
- Belmont Stakes – Danzig Connection
- Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
- Breeders' Cup Classic – Skywalker
- Breeders' Cup Distaff – Lady's Secret
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Capote
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Brave Raj
- Breeders' Cup Mile – Last Tycoon
- Breeders' Cup Sprint – Smile
- Breeders' Cup Turf – Manila
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