2009 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Kauto Star
  • Grand National – Mon Mome

Flat races

  • Australia: Melbourne Cup – Shocking
  • Canadian Triple Crown:
    1. Queen's Plate – Eye of the Leopard
    2. Prince of Wales Stakes – Gallant
    3. Breeders' Stakes – Purple Shower
  • Dubai: Dubai World Cup – Well Armed
  • France: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – Sea the Stars
  • Ireland: Irish Derby Stakes – Fame and Glory
  • Japan: Japan Cup – Vodka
  • English Triple Crown:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Sea the Stars
    2. Epsom Derby – Sea the Stars
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Mastery
  • United States Triple Crown:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Mine That Bird
    2. Preakness Stakes – Rachel Alexandra
    3. Belmont Stakes – Summer Bird
  • Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California (all races in order of running):
    • Day 1 (November 6):
      1. Breeders' Cup Marathon – Man of Iron
      2. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – Tapitsfly
      3. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – She Be Wild
      4. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – Midday
      5. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint – Informed Decision
      6. Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic – Life Is Sweet
    • Day 2 (November 7):
      1. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf – Pounced
      2. Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint – California Flag
      3. Breeders' Cup Sprint – Dancing in Silks
      4. Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Vale of York
      5. Breeders' Cup Mile – Goldikova
      6. Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile – Furthest Land
      7. Breeders' Cup Turf – Conduit
      8. Breeders' Cup Classic – Zenyatta

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