Horse Racing
Events
- Formosa becomes the first horse to win four classic races in a single year, although one victory is a dead heat.
England
- Grand National – The Lamb (first of two wins)
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Formosa
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Formosa and Moslem (dead heat)
- Epsom Derby – Blue Gown
- Epsom Oaks – Formosa
- St. Leger Stakes – Formosa
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – Glencoe II
Canada
- Queen's Plate – Nettie
Ireland
- Irish Derby Stakes – Madeira
USA
- Belmont Stakes – General Duke
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