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

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Argentina

Australian

Austrian

Barbados

Belgium

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Mauritius

New Zealand

Norway

Pakistan

Philippines

Poland

Russia

Singapore

Slovakia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

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

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Steeplechases and Hurdles

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Australia

Belgium

Czech Republic

France

Ireland

Italy

Japan

New Zealand

United Kingdom

United States

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