The lists below show notable Thoroughbred horse races in various countries around the world. In countries with a grading system , the included races are normally Group or Grade 1. However, some restricted races such as the Queen's Plate in Canada are also included, and all races at the Royal Ascot festival are included because of their prestige.
Flat races
Argentina
Australian
Austrian
Austrian Derby
Austrian St.Leger
Trial Stakes
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Dos Mil Guineas (Chilean 2000 Guineas)
El Derby (Chilean Derby)
Clásico El Ensayo
Gran Premio Hipodromo Chile
Clásico St. Leger (Chilean St.Leger)
Czech Republic
Ceske Derby
Ceske St.Leger
Ceske Velka Jarni Cena (Ceske 2000 Guineas)
Denmark
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
Magyar Derby
Magyar St. Leger
Nemzeti dij (Hungarian 2000 Guineas)
Kincsem dij
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mauritius
Barbé Cup
Duchess of York Cup
Duke of York Cup
Maiden Cup
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
Pakistan Derby
New Year Cup
1000 Guineas of Pakistan
2000 Guineas of Pakistan
Pakistan St. Ledger Cup
Pakistan Oaks
Anarkali cup
Philippines
Gran Copa
President's Gold Cup
Poland
Russia
Bolszoj Vserossijskij Priz (Russian Derby)
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenske Derby
Slovenske St.Leger
Slovenske Velka Jarna Cena (Slovenske 2000 Guineas)
South Africa
Cape Argus Guineas
Champions Cup
Durban July Handicap
J&B Metropolitan Stakes
S A Classic
S A Derby (South African Derby)
South African Champion Stakes
The Annual Simonsberg Metropolitan
South Korea
Korean Derby
Korean Grand Prix
Korean Oaks
President Cup
Spain
Gran Premio Madrid
Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks)
Premio Cimera (Spanish 2000 Guineas)
Premio Valderas (Spanish 1000 Guineas)
Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger)
Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby)
Sweden
Switzerland
Swiss 1000 Guineas
Swiss 2000 Guineas
Swiss Derby
Swiss Oaks
Swiss St. Leger
Turkey
Ankara Stakes (Turkish St. Leger)
Turkish Prime Ministry Cup
Turkish Presidency Cup
Dişi Tay Deneme (Turkish 1000 Guineas)
Erkek Tay Deneme (Turkish 2000 Guineas)
Gazi Derby (Turkish Derby)
Kısrak (Turkish Oaks)
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
See also: Graded stakes race for a full list of Grade 1 races in the United States
Uruguay