1781 in sports
# 1781 in sports

1781 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

## Archery

Events

* Foundation of the Toxophilite Society at Leicester Square, London; it later gained royal patronage and became the Royal Toxophilite Society in 1787.

## Boxing

Events

* Unknown.

## Cricket

Events

* The Hambledon Club abandoned its traditional home at Broadhalfpenny Down after the members decided it was "too remote" and relocated to Windmill Down just outside Hambledon village

England

* Most runs – James Aylward 319
* Most wickets – Lamborn 27

## Horse racing

England

* The Derby – Young Eclipse
* The Oaks – Faith
* St Leger Stakes – Serina
