Annual Notable Horse Racing Events Worldwide: Dates and Destinations
Here are some annual notable horse racing events held across the world and what months they are usually held:
Kentucky Derby (United States) - Held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Preakness Stakes (United States) - Takes place two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, on the third Saturday in May, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
Belmont Stakes (United States) - Held three weeks after the Preakness Stakes, on the first or second Saturday in June, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Dubai World Cup (United Arab Emirates) - Held on the last Saturday in March at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.
Royal Ascot (United Kingdom) - Takes place in mid-June, spanning five days at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (France) - Held on the first Sunday in October at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris.
Melbourne Cup (Australia) - Run on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
Japan Cup (Japan) - Held on the last Sunday in November at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo.
Hong Kong International Races (Hong Kong) - Takes place in mid-December at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong.
Breeders' Cup World Championships (United States) - Held in early November, with the location changing each year among various racecourses in the United States.
Please note that some events may have slight variations in their dates from year to year, so it is always a good idea to check the official websites or reliable sources for the most up-to-date information.
