2008 in Sports - Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Steeplechases

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup – Denman
  • Grand National – Comply or Die

Flat races

  • Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Viewed
  • Canadian Triple Crown:
    1. Queen's Plate – Not Bourbon
    2. Prince of Wales Stakes – Harlem Rocker
    3. Breeders' Stakes – Marlang
  • Dubai – Dubai World Cup won by Curlin
  • France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Zarkava
  • Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by Frozen Fire
  • Japan – Japan Cup won by Screen Hero
  • English Triple Crown Races:
    1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Henrythenavigator
    2. Epsom Derby – New Approach
    3. St. Leger Stakes – Conduit
  • United States Triple Crown Races:
    1. Kentucky Derby – Big Brown
    2. Preakness Stakes – Big Brown
    3. Belmont Stakes – Da' Tara
  • Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships:
    • Day 1:
      1. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint – Ventura
      2. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – Maram
      3. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Stardom Bound
      4. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – Forever Together
      5. Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic – Zenyatta
    • Day 2:
      1. Breeders' Cup Marathon – Muhannak
      2. Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint – Desert Code
      3. Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile – Albertus Maximus
      4. Breeders' Cup Mile – Goldikova
      5. Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Midshipman
      6. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf – Donativum
      7. Breeders' Cup Sprint – Midnight Lute
      8. Breeders' Cup Turf – Conduit
      9. Breeders' Cup Classic – Raven's Pass

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