1997 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

  • The Grand National Saturday meeting was abandoned after two coded bomb threats were received, causing evacuation of the course. The race was eventually run on the following Monday.

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Mr Mulligan
  • Grand National – Lord Gyllene

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Might And Power
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Awesome Again
  • Dubai – Dubai World Cup won by Singspiel
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Peintre Célèbre
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Desert King
  • Japan – Japan Cup won by Pilsudski
  • English Triple Crown races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Entrepreneur
    2. Epsom Derby – Benny the Dip
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Silver Patriarch
  • United States Triple Crown races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Silver Charm
    2. Preakness Stakes – Silver Charm
    3. Belmont Stakes – Touch Gold
  • Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
    1. Breeders' Cup Classic – Skip Away
    2. Breeders' Cup Distaff – Ajina
    3. Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Favorite Trick
    4. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Countess Diana
    5. Breeders' Cup Mile – Spinning World
    6. Breeders' Cup Sprint – Elmhurst
    7. Breeders' Cup Turf – Chief Bearhart

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