![The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for the three-year-old thoroughbred horses. [Image Source: Kentucky Derby GPA Photo Archive/Flickr ]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/7/15/660x290/b_502x220x82/image-credit-kentucky-derby-gpa-photo-archiveflickr-creative-commons_2294905.jpg "The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for the three-year-old thoroughbred horses. [Image Source: Kentucky Derby GPA Photo Archive/Flickr ]")
There is no shortage of Horse racing events this year. Unfortunately, there are just too many racing events to list here. Here are some of the biggest events in the horse racing world.
Kentucky Derby
First introduced in 1975, Kentucky Derby is a popular horse racing event that is held annually in the first day of May at the Churchill Down, Louisville.
The Preakness Stakes
As the second leg in the US thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown series, the Preakness Stakes is a true test of perseverance and will power. The race comes just two weeks after the grueling Kentucky Derby.
Belmont Stakes
First started in 1867, Belmont Stakes is a 1.5-mile-long American Grade I stakes thoroughbred horse racing event.
Dubai World Cup
First established in 1996, the Dubai World Cup is a new player in the world of horse racing. This huge thoroughbred horse racing event held annually at the Meydan Racecourse.
Breeders' Cup World Championships
First introduced in 1984, Breeders’ Cup World Championships is an annual Grade I thoroughbred horse racing event.
Paris Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
The Paris Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe or Arc is also Europe’s second most prestigious horse racing event, behind Epsom Derby
