Horse Racing

International Horse Races

Most of us associate thoroughbred racing - the Sport of Kings - with British sporting culture. This seems reasonable considering the United Kingdom is hosting more thoroughbred races on a regular basis and on a grander scale than most other nations. However, there are a plethora of international thoroughbred races which are just as thrilling as the events in the United Kingdom. And if you would like to learn more about these exciting international meetings and feature races, you have come to the right place.

Whether you would like to indulge yourself in the French racing scene with the marvellous Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe; or rather get down with the gritty action of the North American Breeders' Cup - there is an international race for every taste. Check out the races rooted deeply within the culture of their home countries and be amazed at how much thoroughbred racing has truly become a sport of the world.

Races are listed in alphabetical order.

Race	Country
AJC Australian Derby	Australia
Belmont Stakes	United States
Breeders' Cup	Canada or United States
Breeders' Stakes	Canada
Dubai World Cup	United Arab Emirates
Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup	Hong Kong
Hong Kong Gold Cup	Hong Kong
Irish 1,000 Guineas	Ireland
Irish 2,000 Guineas	Ireland
Irish Champion Stakes	Ireland
Irish Derby	Ireland
Irish Oaks	Ireland
Irish St Leger Stakes	Ireland
Kentucky Derby	United States
Kikuka Shō	Japan
Macau Derby	Macau
Macau Gold Cup	Macau
Macau Guineas	Macau
Melbourne Cup	Australia
Preakness Stakes	United States
Prince of Wales Stakes	Canada
Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe	France
Queen's Plate	Canada
Randwick Guineas	Australia
Rosehill Guineas	Australia
Satsuki Shō	Japan
Stewards' Cup	Hong Kong
Tokyo Yūshun	Japan