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    What trainer won his 17th Breeders' Cup race with the horse Orientate?

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  • 2. 

    What horse was named Champion 2 year old filly in France for 1986?

    • Miesque

    • A.P. Indy

    • Easy Goer

    • Bed O'Roses

    Correct Answer
    A. Miesque
    Explanation
    Miesque was named Champion 2 year old filly in France for 1986.

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  • 3. 

    Who is Laura Hillenbrand?

    • Owner Of Seattle Slew

    • First Female President Of Churchill Downs

    • Actress Who Starred In Seabiscuit Movie

    • Author Of Seabiscuit: An American Legend

    Correct Answer
    A. Author Of Seabiscuit: An American Legend
    Explanation
    Laura Hillenbrand is the correct answer because she is the author of the book "Seabiscuit: An American Legend." This book tells the true story of the racehorse Seabiscuit and its rise to fame during the Great Depression. Hillenbrand's meticulous research and engaging storytelling have made the book a bestseller and a beloved piece of sports literature.

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  • 4. 

    Which track became the first in Illinois to offer turf races in 1934?

    • Sportsman's Park

    • Arlington Park

    • Hawthorne Race Course

    • Fairmount Park

    Correct Answer
    A. Arlington Park
    Explanation
    Arlington Park became the first track in Illinois to offer turf races in 1934.

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  • 5. 

    What horse won England's Coronation Cup and the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud before coming to North America where he won the Canadian International?

    • Bayakoa

    • Exceller

    • Dance Smartly

    • Bed O'Roses

    Correct Answer
    A. Exceller
    Explanation
    Exceller is the correct answer because he won both the Coronation Cup and the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in England before coming to North America. In addition, he also won the Canadian International in North America. Bayakoa, Dance Smartly, and Bed O'Roses did not win these specific races in England and North America.

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  • 6. 

    What is trainer Claude R. McGaughey III's nickname?

    • Shug

    • Load

    • The Whip

    • Mac

    Correct Answer
    A. Shug
    Explanation
    Trainer Claude R. McGaughey III's nickname is "Shug".

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  • 7. 

    What was Laura de Seroux the second women to do in horse racing?

    • Train A Breeders' Cup Winner

    • Train A Triple Crown Winner

    • Ride A Triple Crown Winner

    • Own A Derby Winner

    Correct Answer
    A. Train A Breeders' Cup Winner
    Explanation
    Laura de Seroux was the second woman to train a Breeders' Cup Winner in horse racing. This means that she successfully prepared a horse under her training to win a race in the prestigious Breeders' Cup event. The Breeders' Cup is a highly regarded and competitive horse racing event, and being able to train a winning horse in this event is a significant accomplishment in the racing industry.

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  • 8. 

    Which horse was the 2002 Three Year Old Male Eclipse Award winner?

    • Point Given

    • War Emblem

    • Real Quiet

    • Azeri

    Correct Answer
    A. War Emblem
    Explanation
    War Emblem was the 2002 Three Year Old Male Eclipse Award winner. This means that War Emblem, among the given options, was recognized as the best three-year-old male horse in 2002. The Eclipse Awards are prestigious honors in the horse racing industry, presented annually to the top horses and individuals in various categories.

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  • 9. 

    What did Ryna Fogelsonger win the Eclipse Award for in 2002?

    • Award Of Merit

    • Apprentice Jockey

    • Owner -Breeder

    • Owner

    Correct Answer
    A. Apprentice Jockey
    Explanation
    Ryna Fogelsonger won the Eclipse Award for Apprentice Jockey in 2002.

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  • 10. 

    Which Breeders' Cup winner was owned by Carolyn Hine at the time of their win?

    • Black Tie Affair

    • Arcangues

    • Skip Away

    • Life's Magic

    Correct Answer
    A. Skip Away
    Explanation
    Skip Away was owned by Carolyn Hine at the time of their win.

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  • 11. 

    What year was John Henry named Eclipse Award winning horse of the year?

    • 1990

    • 1987

    • 1984

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984
    Explanation
    In 1984, John Henry was named the Eclipse Award winning horse of the year.

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  • 12. 

    Which horse was the 2001 Three Year Old Male Eclipse Award winner?

    • Point Given

    • Hidden Lake

    • Surfside

    • Tiznow

    Correct Answer
    A. Point Given
    Explanation
    Point Given was the 2001 Three Year Old Male Eclipse Award winner. This means that Point Given, out of all the three-year-old male horses in 2001, was recognized as the best and most outstanding.

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  • 13. 

    Who won the 2000, 2001 and 2002 Eclipse Award for trainer?

    • Ron McAnally

    • Bobby Frankel

    • Bob Baffert

    • Bill Mott

    Correct Answer
    A. Bobby Frankel
    Explanation
    Bobby Frankel won the 2000, 2001, and 2002 Eclipse Award for trainer.

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  • 14. 

    Which Breeders' Cup winner was owned by Paula Tucker at the time of their win?

    • Concern

    • Black Tie Affair

    • Princess Rooney

    • Skip Away

    Correct Answer
    A. Princess Rooney
    Explanation
    Princess Rooney is the correct answer because she was owned by Paula Tucker at the time of her Breeders' Cup win. The other options, Concern, Black Tie Affair, and Skip Away, were not owned by Paula Tucker during their respective Breeders' Cup victories.

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  • 15. 

    Which Breeders' Cup winner was owned by Mel Hatley & Eugene Klein at the time of their win?

    • Arcangues

    • Life's Magic

    • Black Tie Affair

    • Princess Rooney

    Correct Answer
    A. Life's Magic
    Explanation
    Life's Magic was owned by Mel Hatley and Eugene Klein at the time of their win in the Breeders' Cup.

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  • 16. 

    When did Seattle Slew die?

    • 2002

    • 1988

    • 1994

    • 1979

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002
    Explanation
    Seattle Slew died in 2002.

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  • 17. 

    What owner had his first success in the U.S. when Thunder Gulch won the 1995 Derby?

    • Phillipe Rosnin

    • Michael Tabor

    • Anne Coughlan

    • Robert Frankel

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Tabor
    Explanation
    Michael Tabor is the correct answer because he had his first success in the U.S. when Thunder Gulch won the 1995 Derby. This implies that Michael Tabor is the owner of Thunder Gulch and that this victory was his first successful race in the United States.

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  • 18. 

    Who won the Eclipse Award of Merit in 2002?

    • Jim McKay

    • Ogden Phipps And Howard Battle

    • Pat Day

    • Not Awarded

    Correct Answer
    A. Ogden Phipps And Howard Battle
    Explanation
    Ogden Phipps and Howard Battle won the Eclipse Award of Merit in 2002.

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  • 19. 

    Which track had slot machines installed in 1995?

    • The Woodlands

    • Louisiana Downs

    • Laurel Park

    • Prairie Meadows Racetrack

    Correct Answer
    A. Prairie Meadows Racetrack
    Explanation
    In 1995, slot machines were installed in Prairie Meadows Racetrack.

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  • 20. 

    What horse was named Champion 2-Year-Old Filly at the end of her first season?

    • Bayakoa

    • Bed O'Roses

    • Paseana

    • Sunday Silence

    Correct Answer
    A. Bed O'Roses
    Explanation
    Bed O'Roses was named Champion 2-Year-Old Filly at the end of her first season. This means that she was recognized as the best filly horse in her age group during that year. The other options, Bayakoa, Paseana, and Sunday Silence, were not named Champion 2-Year-Old Filly, so they are not the correct answer.

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  • 21. 

    Which horse was the 2002 Two Year Old Male Eclipse Award winner?

    • Macho Uno

    • Vindication

    • Storm Flag Flying

    • Ack Ack

    Correct Answer
    A. Vindication
    Explanation
    Vindication was the 2002 Two Year Old Male Eclipse Award winner.

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  • 22. 

    Which Breeders' Cup winner was owned by Robert E. Meyerhoff at the time of their win?

    • Princess Rooney

    • Black Tie Affair

    • Life's Magic

    • Concern

    Correct Answer
    A. Concern
    Explanation
    Concern was the Breeders' Cup winner owned by Robert E. Meyerhoff at the time of their win.

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  • 23. 

    Which Breeders' Cup winner was owned by Daniel Wildenstein at the time of their win?

    • Life's Magic

    • Skip Away

    • Concern

    • Arcangues

    Correct Answer
    A. Arcangues
    Explanation
    Arcangues was owned by Daniel Wildenstein at the time of their Breeders' Cup win.

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  • 24. 

    Which Breeders' Cup winner was owned by Jeffrey Sullivan at the time of their win?

    • Arcangues

    • Concern

    • Princess Rooney

    • Black Tie Affair

    Correct Answer
    A. Black Tie Affair
    Explanation
    Black Tie Affair is the correct answer because he was owned by Jeffrey Sullivan at the time of his Breeders' Cup win. The question asks specifically about the owner at the time of the win, and Black Tie Affair fits this criteria.

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  • 25. 

    Who does writer Bill Finely write for?

    • The Blood-Horse

    • New York Times

    • Daily Racing Form

    • Daily News

    Correct Answer
    A. New York Times
    Explanation
    Bill Finely writes for the New York Times.

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  • 26. 

    What did famous sportsman Phil G. Johnson do?

    • Trainer

    • Jockey

    • Breeder

    • Handicapper

    Correct Answer
    A. Trainer
    Explanation
    Phil G. Johnson was a famous sportsman who worked as a trainer. As a trainer, he was responsible for preparing and conditioning athletes, particularly in the field of sports such as horse racing. Trainers play a crucial role in the success of athletes by developing their skills, creating training programs, and providing guidance and support. Phil G. Johnson's expertise and experience in training athletes made him a well-known figure in the sports industry.

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  • 27. 

    Tampa Bay Downs, the only Thoroughbred track on Florida's west coast opened what year?

    • 1958

    • 1988

    • 1926

    • 1932

    Correct Answer
    A. 1926
    Explanation
    Tampa Bay Downs, the only Thoroughbred track on Florida's west coast, opened in 1926.

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  • 28. 

    Which track was where jockey Julie Krone scored the first victory of her racing Hall of Fame career?

    • Tampa Bay Downs

    • Belmont Park

    • Arlington Park

    • Fairmount Park

    Correct Answer
    A. Tampa Bay Downs
    Explanation
    Jockey Julie Krone scored the first victory of her racing Hall of Fame career at Tampa Bay Downs.

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  • 29. 

    Who was the Eclipse Award winning jockey in 1999?

    • Gary Stevens

    • Jorge Chavez

    • Jerry Bailey

    • Pat Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Jorge Chavez
    Explanation
    Jorge Chavez was the Eclipse Award winning jockey in 1999. This means that he was recognized as the best jockey of the year by the Eclipse Awards, which are prestigious awards in the horse racing industry. Chavez's exceptional skills, performance, and achievements throughout the year set him apart from other jockeys and earned him this recognition.

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  • 30. 

    Joseph E. Widener purchased Hialeah Park in what year?

    • 1931

    • 1966

    • 1925

    • 1952

    Correct Answer
    A. 1931
    Explanation
    Joseph E. Widener purchased Hialeah Park in 1931.

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