Horse Racing Horse Racing is an equestrian sport, where the goal is to cross the line first. It originiated in ancient times, with chariot races in the Roman era being a great example of its popularity. The sport is close associated with gambling on the outcome. There are three main forms of horse racing: derby or flat racing, steeplechase racing and harness racing. Derby Races: Australia: Melbourne Cup Canada: Queen's Plate France: Classics: Poule d'Essai des Pouliches Poule d'Essai des Poulains Prix de Diane Prix du Jockey Club Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Germany: Grosser Preis von Baden Great Britain: Classics: 1000 Guineas 2000 Guineas Epsom Oaks Epsom Derby St. Leger Stakes Great Britain: Other Races: Ascot Gold Cup King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Ireland: Classics: Irish 1000 Guineas Irish 2000 Guineas Irish Oaks Irish Derby Irish St. Leger Italy: Derby Italiano Japan: Japan Cup UAE: Dubai World Cup USA: Triple Crown Races: Kentucky Derby Preakness Stakes Belmont Stakes USA: Other Races: Breeders' Cup Classic Kentucky Oaks Defunct: France: Poule d'Essai Triple Crowns: British Triple Crown American Triple Crown Steeplechase Races: Great Britain: Cheltenham Gold Cup Grand National USA: American Grand National Harness Races: France: Trotting Race: Prix d'Amérique USA: Trotting Race: Hambletonian Stakes USA: Pacing Race: Little Brown Jug World Driving Championship