1953 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Knock Hard
  • Grand National – Early Mist

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Wodalla
  • Canada – Queen's Plate won by Canadiana
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by La Sorellina
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Chamier
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Nearula
    2. Epsom Derby – Pinza
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Premonition
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Dark Star
    2. Preakness Stakes – Native Dancer
    3. Belmont Stakes – Native Dancer

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