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1.

2007 USTA horse of the Year?
- A.
  
  Tell All
- B.
  
  Snow White
- C.
  
  Deweycheatumnhowe
- D.
  
  Donato Hanover
Correct Answer
D. Donato Hanover
2.

In North America, pacing constitutes...
- A.
  
  60% to 70% of the harness races conducted
- B.
  
  70% to 80% of the harness races conducted
- C.
  
  80% to 90% of the harness races conducted
- D.
  
  95% to 100% of the harness races conducted
Correct Answer
C. 80% to 90% of the harness races conducted
3.

The richest race of the New Zealand racing year is the...
- A.
  
  New Zealand Trotting Cup
- B.
  
  Auckland Cup
- C.
  
  New Zealand Pacing Cup
- D.
  
  New Zealand Pacing Gold
Correct Answer
A. New Zealand Trotting Cup

Explanation
The New Zealand Trotting Cup is a Group I harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event.

It is held during Show Week on the second Tuesday in November.

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4.

Who won the Hambletonian in 2000?
- A.
  
  Scarlet Knight
- B.
  
  Yankee Paco
- C.
  
  Self Possessed
- D.
  
  Muscles Yankee
Correct Answer
B. Yankee Paco
5.

When was the first Little Brown Jug race held?
- A.
  
  1912
- B.
  
  1923
- C.
  
  1935
- D.
  
  1946
Correct Answer
D. 1946

Explanation
Ensign Hanover won in 1946

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6.

Who won the Little Brown Jug in 2005?
- A.
  
  Mr. Feelgood
- B.
  
  Timesareachanging
- C.
  
  P-Forty Seven
- D.
  
  Astreos
Correct Answer
C. P-Forty Seven
7.

Where was the world trotting conference held in 2005?
- A.
  
  Toronto
- B.
  
  Rome
- C.
  
  Christchurch
- D.
  
  Helsinki
Correct Answer
B. Rome
8.

In the Netherlands all tracks race...
- A.
  
  Clockwise
- B.
  
  Anti-Clockwise
Correct Answer
A. Clockwise
9.

In which country are no whips permitted in racing
- A.
  
  New Zealand
- B.
  
  Australia
- C.
  
  United States
- D.
  
  Finland
Correct Answer
D. Finland
10.

In Australia, what date marks all horses birthdays?
- A.
  
  January 1
- B.
  
  April 1
- C.
  
  August 1
- D.
  
  September 1
Correct Answer
D. September 1
11.

Who was the first racehorse in the world to win over $1 million?
- A.
  
  Cardigan Bay
- B.
  
  Young Quinn
- C.
  
  Bret Hanover
- D.
  
  Christian Cullen
Correct Answer
A. Cardigan Bay
12.

When did harness racing open at Woodbine?
- A.
  
  1960
- B.
  
  1989
- C.
  
  1994
- D.
  
  1997
Correct Answer
C. 1994
13.

Which was the first racetrack to install the pylons for safety on a racetrack?
- A.
  
  Rideau Carleton
- B.
  
  Prairie Meadows
- C.
  
  Pompano Park
- D.
  
  Freehold Raceway
Correct Answer
A. Rideau Carleton
14.

When was the first 2 minute mile recorded?
- A.
  
  1849
- B.
  
  1897
- C.
  
  1913
- D.
  
  1927
Correct Answer
B. 1897

Explanation
Star Pointer, affectionately known as "The Pinter", was the first ever Standardbred to break the two minute mile, going 1:59-1/4 at Readville, Massachusetts in 1897.

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15.

Niatros was horse of the year in both...
- A.
  
  1979 and 1980
- B.
  
  1982 and 1983
- C.
  
  1983 and 1984
- D.
  
  1986 and 1987
Correct Answer
A. 1979 and 1980
16.

When was Albatros born?
- A.
  
  1965
- B.
  
  1968
- C.
  
  1971
- D.
  
  1973
Correct Answer
B. 1968
17.

Which Horse has not won the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers?
- A.
  
  Rum Customer
- B.
  
  Western Dreamer
- C.
  
  Blissful Hall
- D.
  
  Cambest
- E.
  
  Niatross
Correct Answer
D. Cambest

Explanation
Although Cambest does have the fastest time in the world 1:46.1 - http://youtube.com/watch?v=9GYAOBYdJ_w

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18.

How do you spell: Deweych _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Correct Answer
Deweycheatumnhowe
deweycheatumnhowe
eatumnhowe

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Harness Racing Quiz

2007 USTA horse of the Year?

In North America, pacing constitutes...

The richest race of the New Zealand racing year is the...

Who won the Hambletonian in 2000?

When was the first Little Brown Jug race held?

Who won the Little Brown Jug in 2005?

Where was the world trotting conference held in 2005?

In the Netherlands all tracks race...

In which country are no whips permitted in racing

In Australia, what date marks all horses birthdays?

Who was the first racehorse in the world to win over $1 million?

When did harness racing open at Woodbine?

Which was the first racetrack to install the pylons for safety on a racetrack?

When was the first 2 minute mile recorded?

Niatros was horse of the year in both...

When was Albatros born?

Which Horse has not won the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers?

How do you spell: Deweych _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _