Famous Horse Races
Famous Horse Races is a structured sports dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Race, Location, Distance. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Mar 7, 2026
Included fields: Race, Location, Distance, First Run, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Distance groups
- 12 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Race, Location, and Distance across sports entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Race↕ | Location↕ | Distance↕ | First Run↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kentucky Derby | Louisville, Kentucky, USA | 1.25 miles | 1875 | Run for the Roses, mint juleps, outrageous hats, 'most exciting two minutes in sports' |
Royal Ascot | Ascot, Berkshire, England | Various | 1711 | Royal family attendance, strict dress code, Gold Cup, high society event of the year |
Melbourne Cup | Melbourne, Australia | 3,200m | 1861 | 'The race that stops a nation', public holiday in Melbourne, spring carnival fashion |
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Paris, France | 2,400m | 1920 | Europe's richest turf race, autumn classic at Longchamp, international showdown |
Epsom Derby | Epsom, Surrey, England | 1.5 miles | 1780 | The original 'Derby', all other derbies named after it, grueling Tattenham Corner |
Preakness Stakes | Baltimore, Maryland, USA | 1.1875 miles | 1873 | Second leg of Triple Crown, Black-Eyed Susans, infield party chaos |
Belmont Stakes | Elmont, New York, USA | 1.5 miles | 1867 | Third leg of Triple Crown, 'Test of the Champion', longest of the three |
Dubai World Cup | Dubai, UAE | 2,000m | 1996 | World's richest horse race ($12M purse), Meydan Racecourse, desert glamour |
Grand National | Liverpool, England | 4 miles 514 yards | 1839 | 30 fences, Becher's Brook, massive upset potential, UK's biggest betting race |
Breeders' Cup Classic | Various (USA) | 1.25 miles | 1984 | Year-end championship, rotates venues, 'World Thoroughbred Championships' |
Japan Cup | Tokyo, Japan | 2,400m | 1981 | Asia's premier race, Tokyo Racecourse, 100,000+ attendance, international field |
The Everest | Sydney, Australia | 1,200m | 2017 | World's richest turf sprint, slot-based entry system, Sydney Harbour projections |
Cheltenham Gold Cup | Cheltenham, England | 3 miles 2½ furlongs | 1924 | National Hunt racing's Super Bowl, Irish invasion, Cheltenham Festival atmosphere |
Saudi Cup | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 1,800m | 2020 | $20M purse (world's richest), King Abdulaziz Racecourse, oil-money spectacle |
Kentucky Oaks | Louisville, Kentucky, USA | 1.125 miles | 1875 | Fillies-only race, 'Lilies for the Fillies', day-before-Derby tradition, pink theme |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Famous Horse Races organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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