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1. Which jockey won Kentucky Derby races on Sea Hero and Grindstone?

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Jerry Bailey is the correct answer because he is the jockey who won Kentucky Derby races on both Sea Hero and Grindstone.

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2. Who is the winner of two Triple Crowns, on Whirlaway and Citation?

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G. Edward Arcaro is the correct answer because he is the only jockey mentioned who has won two Triple Crowns, one on Whirlaway in 1941 and another on Citation in 1948. The other jockeys mentioned, Jack Westrope, Jorge Velasquez, and John L. Rotz, have not won two Triple Crowns.

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3. Who rode Sir Barton to Triple Crown victory?

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John Loftus rode Sir Barton to Triple Crown victory.

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4. What jockey rode Count Fleet to win the Triple Crown?

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John Longden is the correct answer because he was the jockey who rode Count Fleet to win the Triple Crown. This means that Longden was the jockey on board Count Fleet when the horse won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes in 1943.

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5. Who rode Smarty Jones in the 2004 Kentucky Derby?

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Stewart Elliot rode Smarty Jones in the 2004 Kentucky Derby.

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6. Who placed behind Smarty Jones in the 2004 Preakness Stakes?

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Rock Hard Ten placed behind Smarty Jones in the 2004 Preakness Stakes.

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7. What year did the Thoroughbred Racing Association formally recognize the Triple Crown races?

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In 1950, the Thoroughbred Racing Association formally recognized the Triple Crown races. This means that from that year onwards, the association officially acknowledged and supported the three prestigious races: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, as a unified series. The recognition of the Triple Crown races in 1950 solidified their status as the most important and challenging races in American horse racing.

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8. What jockey rode Omaha to win the Triple Crown?

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William Saunders is the correct answer because he was the jockey who rode Omaha to win the Triple Crown.

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9. How old was Triple Crown winner Affirmed at death?

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Affirmed, the Triple Crown winner, was 26 years old at the time of his death. This suggests that he lived a relatively long life for a horse.

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10. Who rode War Admiral to Triple Crown victory?

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11. Who finished second behind Smarty Jones in the 2004 Kentucky Derby?

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In the 2004 Kentucky Derby, Smarty Jones emerged as the winner. Behind him, Lion Heart finished in second place.

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12. Who rode Assault to Triple Crown victory?

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13. From 1987 to 1993 a 1 million dollar bonus was given based on a point system in the Triple Crown, who won it in 1993?

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Sea Hero won the Triple Crown in 1993 and therefore received the 1 million dollar bonus based on the point system during that time period.

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14. Who was the nation's leading jockey in 1978 and one of only a few jockeys to win consecutive runnings of the Kentucky Derby?

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Eddie Delahoussaye was the nation's leading jockey in 1978 and one of the few jockeys to win consecutive runnings of the Kentucky Derby.

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15. Who had their last race on April 18, 1999 and then moved on to a career in broadcasting?

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Julie Krone had her last race on April 18, 1999, and then transitioned into a career in broadcasting.

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16. What jockey rode Gallant Fox to win the Triple Crown?

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Earl Sande is the correct answer because he rode Gallant Fox to win the Triple Crown. The Triple Crown is a prestigious horse racing achievement that involves winning three major races: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Gallant Fox accomplished this feat in 1930, with Earl Sande as his jockey.

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17. What horse was sired by Palace Music and produced by Solar Slew, a daughter of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew?

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Cigar is the correct answer because he was sired by Palace Music and produced by Solar Slew, who was a daughter of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.

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18. What President attended a Kentucky Derby while in office?

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Richard Nixon attended the Kentucky Derby while in office.

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19. Which jockey ended the Triple Crown hopes of Canonero II by defeating him with Pass Catcher?

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Walter Blum ended the Triple Crown hopes of Canonero II by defeating him with Pass Catcher.

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20. Which track owned by Churchill Downs Inc, was the company's first racing interest outside Kentucky?

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Hoosier Park is the correct answer because it was the first racing interest outside of Kentucky for Churchill Downs Inc. This implies that the company already had racing interests within Kentucky before expanding to other locations.

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21. What is the width of the turf course at Churchill Downs?

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The width of the turf course at Churchill Downs is 80 feet.

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22. Who is known in horse racing as the first woman to start a horse in, and win the Kentucky Derby?

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Laska Durnell is known in horse racing as the first woman to start a horse in, and win the Kentucky Derby.

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Which jockey won Kentucky Derby races on Sea Hero and Grindstone?
Who is the winner of two Triple Crowns, on Whirlaway and Citation?
Who rode Sir Barton to Triple Crown victory?
What jockey rode Count Fleet to win the Triple Crown?
Who rode Smarty Jones in the 2004 Kentucky Derby?
Who placed behind Smarty Jones in the 2004 Preakness Stakes?
What year did the Thoroughbred Racing Association formally recognize...
What jockey rode Omaha to win the Triple Crown?
How old was Triple Crown winner Affirmed at death?
Who rode War Admiral to Triple Crown victory?
Who finished second behind Smarty Jones in the 2004 Kentucky Derby?
Who rode Assault to Triple Crown victory?
From 1987 to 1993 a 1 million dollar bonus was given based on a point...
Who was the nation's leading jockey in 1978 and one of only a few...
Who had their last race on April 18, 1999 and then moved on to a...
What jockey rode Gallant Fox to win the Triple Crown?
What horse was sired by Palace Music and produced by Solar Slew, a...
What President attended a Kentucky Derby while in office?
Which jockey ended the Triple Crown hopes of Canonero II by defeating...
Which track owned by Churchill Downs Inc, was the company's first...
What is the width of the turf course at Churchill Downs?
Who is known in horse racing as the first woman to start a horse in,...
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