Horse Racing
England
- Grand National – The Lamb (second win, having also won in 1868)
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Hannah
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Bothwell
- Epsom Derby – Favonius
- Epsom Oaks – Hannah
- St. Leger Stakes – Hannah
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – The Pearl
Canada
- Queen's Plate – Floss
Ireland
- Irish Grand National – The Doe
- Irish Derby Stakes – Maid of Athens
USA
- Belmont Stakes – Harry Bassett
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