1988 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Charter Party
  • Grand National – Rhyme 'n' Reason

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Empire Rose
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Regal Intention
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Tony Bin
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Kahyasi
  • Japan – Japan Cup won by Pay The Butler
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Doyoun
    2. Epsom Derby – Kahyasi
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Minister Son
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Winning Colors
    2. Preakness Stakes – Risen Star
    3. Belmont Stakes – Risen Star
  • Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
    1. Breeders' Cup Classic – Alysheba
    2. Breeders' Cup Distaff – Personal Ensign
    3. Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Is It True
    4. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Open Mind
    5. Breeders' Cup Mile – Miesque
    6. Breeders' Cup Sprint – Gulch
    7. Breeders' Cup Turf – Great Communicator

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