Other North American Marathon Races
On dirt:
- Brooklyn Handicap
- Fort Harrod Stakes
- Gallant Man Handicap
- Tokyo City Cup
On turf:
- San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap
- Carleton F. Burke Handicap
- Kentucky Cup Turf Stakes
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