Horse Racing
By Aniket Kuila
April 5, 2025
10. Pegasus World Cup
This race was launched in 2014 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It is held every January and is currently in 10th place with 32 points.
9. Belmont Stakes
This race is in the 9th position on the list with 34 points. The first race was played in 1867, and it takes place at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
8. Cheltenham Gold Cup
This race takes place in England in March every year and has a massive audience of 2,50,000 in four days. It has been in 8th position with 35 points.
7. Epsom Derby
The Epsom Derby is one of the most-watched horse races in the world. It is held in the U.K. in June every year. It takes place in seventh position with 36 points.
6. Dubai World Cup
This race is held in the United Arab Emirates at Meydan Racecourse and is the world's richest horse race. It is in sixth place with 37 points.
5. Breeders' Cup Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic is held in many racecourses. It is played once a year in November, and it is in the fifth position with 38 points.
4. Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is held in Longchamp Racecourse, Paris.It started in 1863 and stands in 4th place on the list with 39 points.
3. Kentucky Derby
The race is in Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. To qualify for this race, your horse should be above 3 years old, and this race is in 3rd position on the list with 43 points.
2. The Grand National
The Grand National is in second place on the list with 45 points. This race is held in England and has around 600 million global TV viewers.
1. Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is held in Melbourne, Australia, at the Flemington Racecourse. It is the top event with 49 points and draws an 84,000-person crowd.