World's most famous race

[brockguy]

Originally Posted by Cardus

It's a tough call to say that the greatest jumper of all time is better known than one of the greatest Thoroughbreds of all time.

After reading some of the subsequent posts, this answer to the question of which race is the most popular worldwide did become much more unclear to me, though.

just to clarify, Red Rum wouldnt be considered the best steeplechaser of all time, simply the most recognised for winning the Grand National 3 times and finishing 2nd twice. the greatest ever steeplechaser unarguably goes to Arkle!