Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – The Thinker
- Grand National – Maori Venture
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Kensei
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Market Control
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Trempolino
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Sir Harry Lewis
- Japan – Japan Cup won by Le Glorieux
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Don't Forget Me
- Epsom Derby – Reference Point
- St. Leger Stakes – Reference Point
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Alysheba
- Preakness Stakes – Alysheba
- Belmont Stakes – Bet Twice
- Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
- Breeders' Cup Classic – Ferdinand
- Breeders' Cup Distaff – Sacahuista
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Success Express
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Epitome
- Breeders' Cup Mile – Miesque
- Breeders' Cup Sprint – Very Subtle
- Breeders' Cup Turf – Theatrical
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