Horse Racing
England
- Grand National – Old Joe
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Miss Jummy
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Ormonde
- Epsom Derby – Ormonde
- Epsom Oaks – Miss Jummy
- St. Leger Stakes – Ormonde
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – Arsenal
Canada
- Queen's Plate – Wild Rose
Ireland
- Irish Grand National – Castle Lucas
- Irish Derby Stakes – Theodemir
USA
- Kentucky Derby – Ben Ali
- Preakness Stakes – The Bard
- Belmont Stakes – Inspector B
Read more about this topic: 1886 In Sports
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