Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Charter Party
- Grand National – Rhyme 'n' Reason
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Empire Rose
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Regal Intention
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Tony Bin
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Kahyasi
- Japan – Japan Cup won by Pay The Butler
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Doyoun
- Epsom Derby – Kahyasi
- St. Leger Stakes – Minister Son
- United States Triple Crown Races:
- Kentucky Derby – Winning Colors
- Preakness Stakes – Risen Star
- Belmont Stakes – Risen Star
- Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
- Breeders' Cup Classic – Alysheba
- Breeders' Cup Distaff – Personal Ensign
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Is It True
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Open Mind
- Breeders' Cup Mile – Miesque
- Breeders' Cup Sprint – Gulch
- Breeders' Cup Turf – Great Communicator
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