Horse Racing
Steeplechases
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – See More Business
- Grand National – Bobbyjo
Flat races
- Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Rogan Josh
- Canada – Queen's Plate won by Woodcarver
- Dubai – Dubai World Cup won by Almutawakel
- France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Montjeu
- Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Montjeu
- Japan – Japan Cup won by Special Week
- English Triple Crown races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Island Sands
- Epsom Derby – Oath
- St. Leger Stakes – Mutafaweq
- United States Triple Crown races:
- Kentucky Derby – Charismatic
- Preakness Stakes – Charismatic
- Belmont Stakes – Lemon Drop Kid
- Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
- Breeders' Cup Classic – Cat Thief
- Breeders' Cup Distaff – Beautiful Pleasure
- Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – Soaring Softly (inaugural running of this race)
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Anees
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Cash Run
- Breeders' Cup Mile – Silic
- Breeders' Cup Sprint – Artax
- Breeders' Cup Turf – Daylami
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