1885 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

England

  • Grand National – Roquefort
  • 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Farewell
  • 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Paradox
  • Epsom Derby – Melton
  • Epsom Oaks – Lonely
  • St. Leger Stakes – Melton

Australia

  • Melbourne Cup – Sheet Anchor

Canada

  • Queen's Plate – Willie W.

Ireland

  • Irish Grand National – Billet Doux
  • Irish Derby Stakes – St. Kevin

USA

  • Kentucky Derby – Joe Cotton
  • Preakness Stakes – Tecumseh
  • Belmont Stakes – Tyrant

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