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Table of Contents
- 1. Which country is home to the oldest horse race in the world – the Palio di Siena?
- 2. What is the distance of the Kentucky Derby in miles?
- 3. Which horse won the first-ever Triple Crown in 1919?
- 4. In which country is the Melbourne Cup held?
- 5. What is the maximum number of horses allowed in a Grand National race?
- 6. Who holds the record for the most Triple Crown victories by a jockey?
- 7. Which legendary racehorse was known as “Big Red”?
- 8. Which horse racing event is known as “The Sport of Kings”?
- 9. What color is the winning post at Chantilly Racecourse in France?
- 10. Which country calls its major horse racing events “Group 1” contests?
- 11. What is the name of the handicap system used in horse racing to create equal chances for all runners?
- 12. Which of these races is NOT part of the American Triple Crown?
- 13. What do you call a horse who has yet to win a race?
- 14. Which jockey was nicknamed the “Long Fellow”?
- 15. Which famous horse was featured in the 2003 film “Seabiscuit: An American Legend”?
- 16. What race is known as the “Run for the Roses”?
- 17. Which of these is a type of race for horses that have not won a race in a certain period?
- 18. What is the shortest distance run in a thoroughbred horse race?
- 19. Which of the following is a famous horse racing event held annually in Ireland?
- 20. How many furlongs are in a mile?
- 21. In horse racing, which term is used to describe a horse that finishes a race without a rider?
- 22. Who is considered the most successful jockey of all time?
- 23. In the UK, what is the maximum weight a flat racing jockey can carry?
- 24. According to legend, which monarch established the first horse racecourse in England?
- 25. Which horse breed is considered the fastest and most commonly used in thoroughbred racing?
- 26. What is the name of the annual horse racing festival held in Cheltenham, England?
- 27. What term is used to describe a horse that is favored to win a race?
- 28. Which of these U.S. states have no racetracks for horse racing?
- 29. What does the term “Across the Board” mean in horse race betting?
- 30. How many jockeys have won more than one Triple Crown?
- 31. Which prestigious race is held at Longchamp Racecourse in France?
- 32. In horse racing, what is a “photo finish”?
- 33. What is the term used when a race is canceled or postponed due to bad weather or unsafe track conditions?
1. Which country is home to the oldest horse race in the world – the Palio di Siena?
- A) England
- B) Italy
- C) France
2. What is the distance of the Kentucky Derby in miles?
- A) 1 mile
- B) 1.25 miles
- C) 1.5 miles
3. Which horse won the first-ever Triple Crown in 1919?
- A) War Admiral
- B) Secretariat
- C) Sir Barton
4. In which country is the Melbourne Cup held?
- A) South Africa
- B) New Zealand
- C) Australia
5. What is the maximum number of horses allowed in a Grand National race?
- A) 30
- B) 40
- C) 50
6. Who holds the record for the most Triple Crown victories by a jockey?
- A) Eddie Arcaro
- B) Bill Shoemaker
- C) Willie Shoemaker
7. Which legendary racehorse was known as “Big Red”?
- A) Man o’ War
- B) Seabiscuit
- C) Secretariat
8. Which horse racing event is known as “The Sport of Kings”?
- A) The Ascot Gold Cup
- B) The Epsom Derby
- C) The Kentucky Derby
9. What color is the winning post at Chantilly Racecourse in France?
- A) White
- B) Red
- C) Blue
10. Which country calls its major horse racing events “Group 1” contests?
- A) United States
- B) Australia
- C) United Kingdom
11. What is the name of the handicap system used in horse racing to create equal chances for all runners?
- A) The Jockey System
- B) The Weight-for-Age System
- C) The Grade System
12. Which of these races is NOT part of the American Triple Crown?
- A) Preakness Stakes
- B) Belmont Stakes
- C) Arlington Million
13. What do you call a horse who has yet to win a race?
- A) Filly
- B) Debutante
- C) Maiden
14. Which jockey was nicknamed the “Long Fellow”?
- A) Fred Archer
- B) Willie Shoemaker
- C) Lester Piggott
15. Which famous horse was featured in the 2003 film “Seabiscuit: An American Legend”?
- A) Seabiscuit
- B) War Admiral
- C) Phar Lap
16. What race is known as the “Run for the Roses”?
- A) The Preakness Stakes
- B) The Kentucky Derby
- C) The Belmont Stakes
17. Which of these is a type of race for horses that have not won a race in a certain period?
- A) Graded Stakes
- B) Claiming Race
- C) Condition Race
18. What is the shortest distance run in a thoroughbred horse race?
- A) 2 furlongs
- B) 4 furlongs
- C) 5 furlongs
19. Which of the following is a famous horse racing event held annually in Ireland?
- A) The Irish Derby
- B) The Curragh
- C) The Galway Races
20. How many furlongs are in a mile?
- A) 4
- B) 8
- C) 10
21. In horse racing, which term is used to describe a horse that finishes a race without a rider?
- A) Loose horse
- B) Unridden finish
- C) Riderless run
22. Who is considered the most successful jockey of all time?
- A) Sir Gordon Richards
- B) Lester Piggott
- C) Bill Shoemaker
23. In the UK, what is the maximum weight a flat racing jockey can carry?
- A) 9 stone
- B) 10 stone
- C) 12 stone
24. According to legend, which monarch established the first horse racecourse in England?
- A) King John
- B) King Henry VIII
- C) King Charles II
25. Which horse breed is considered the fastest and most commonly used in thoroughbred racing?
- A) Arabian
- B) Quarter Horse
- C) English Thoroughbred
26. What is the name of the annual horse racing festival held in Cheltenham, England?
- A) Ebor Festival
- B) Cheltenham Festival
- C) Glorious Goodwood
27. What term is used to describe a horse that is favored to win a race?
- A) The bookie’s favorite
- B) Odds-on favorite
- C) The tipster’s pick
28. Which of these U.S. states have no racetracks for horse racing?
- A) Florida
- B) Alaska
- C) Arizona
29. What does the term “Across the Board” mean in horse race betting?
- A) Betting on multiple races
- B) Betting on a single horse to win, place, and show
- C) Betting on all horses in a race
30. How many jockeys have won more than one Triple Crown?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) None
31. Which prestigious race is held at Longchamp Racecourse in France?
- A) Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
- B) Derby de Chantilly
- C) Grand Prix de Paris
32. In horse racing, what is a “photo finish”?
- A) An official image taken before the race starts
- B) A race that is too close to call without reviewing photographic evidence
- C) The winning horse and jockey’s celebratory picture
33. What is the term used when a race is canceled or postponed due to bad weather or unsafe track conditions?
- A) Delayed race
- B) Abandoned race
- C) Called off race
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Stable StarterArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Track TrotterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Gallop GuruMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Race RiderAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Horse Racing HeroLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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