The Big Horses & Horse Racing Quiz
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- 1.
What is meant by the term "stretch turn" in the sport of horse racing?
- A.
The First Bend In The Track
- B.
Bend Of Track Into Homestretch
- C.
A Short Fast Workout, Usually A Day Or Two Before A Race, Designed To Sharpen A Horse's Speed
- D.
Generally The Turn Immediately After The Finish Line And Closest To The Clubhouse
Correct Answer
B. Bend Of Track Into Homestretch -
- 2.
Which definition best describes the horse racing term "taken up"?
- A.
A Horse Pulled Up Sharply By His Rider Because Of Being In Close Quarters
- B.
Markers At Measured Distances Around The Track, Marking The Distance From The Finish The Quarter Pole, For Instance, Is A Quarter Of A Mile From The Finish, Not From The Start
- C.
Smallest Advantage A Horse Can Win By In England Called A Short Head
- D.
Bend In The Track Beyond The Starting Point
Correct Answer
A. A Horse Pulled Up Sharply By His Rider Because Of Being In Close Quarters -
- 3.
What is meant by the term "track record" in the sport of horse racing?
- A.
A Horse Pulled Up Sharply By His Rider Because Of Being In Close Quarters
- B.
Two Or More Horses Running As An Entry In A Single Betting Unit
- C.
Fastest Time For A Distance At A Particular Track
- D.
The Best Workout Time For The Distance On A Given Day At A Track
Correct Answer
C. Fastest Time For A Distance At A Particular Track -
- 4.
Which definition best describes the horse racing term "turf course"?
- A.
Cloth Under The Saddle On Which Number Denoting Post Position Is Displayed
- B.
Teaching The Horse To Run A Particular Track
- C.
A Track That Is All Dirt
- D.
Grass Course
Correct Answer
D. Grass Course -
- 5.
What do "stoopers" look for at a track?
- A.
Winning Tickets On The Floor
- B.
Hurt Or Sick Horses
- C.
Free Clubhouse Passes
- D.
Hurt Or Sick Jockeys
Correct Answer
A. Winning Tickets On The Floor -
- 6.
What year did War Admiral win the Triple Crown?
- A.
1977
- B.
1937
- C.
1978
- D.
1973
Correct Answer
B. 1937 -
- 7.
What year did Affirmed win the Triple Crown?
- A.
1973
- B.
1919
- C.
1978
- D.
1943
Correct Answer
C. 1978 -
- 8.
What year did Secretariat win the Triple Crown?
- A.
1946
- B.
1978
- C.
1930
- D.
1973
Correct Answer
D. 1973 -
- 9.
Where did 1981 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Pleasant Colony finish in the Belmont?
- A.
Fourth
- B.
Second
- C.
Eighth
- D.
Third
Correct Answer
D. Third -
- 10.
Which of these Derby winners had the fastest time?
- A.
Secretariat
- B.
Affirmed
- C.
Northern Dancer
- D.
Spend A Buck
Correct Answer
A. Secretariat -
- 11.
Which Preakness winner sired Preakness winner War Admiral?
- A.
Fabius
- B.
Citation
- C.
Man O' War
- D.
Risen Star
Correct Answer
C. Man O' War -
- 12.
Who was Whirlaway's trainer?
- A.
Laz Barrera
- B.
Don Cameron
- C.
Ben Jones
- D.
George Conway
Correct Answer
C. Ben Jones -
- 13.
Who was Affirmed's trainer?
- A.
Lucien Laurin
- B.
Ben Jones
- C.
Laz Barrera
- D.
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Correct Answer
C. Laz Barrera -
- 14.
Who was Secretariat's trainer?
- A.
Lucien Laurin
- B.
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
- C.
Billy Turner
- D.
Jimmy Jones
Correct Answer
A. Lucien Laurin -
- 15.
Who rode Whirlaway to Triple Crown victory?
- A.
John Longden
- B.
Eddie Arcaro
- C.
Ron Turcotte
- D.
Steve Cauthen
Correct Answer
B. Eddie Arcaro -
- 16.
Famed racing horse Man O' War won how many races out of his 21 starts?
- A.
3
- B.
21
- C.
20
- D.
9
Correct Answer
C. 20 -
- 17.
Where was the first Morgan horse, Justin Morgan, foaled?
- A.
Westfield, MA
- B.
West Springfield, MA
- C.
West Springfield, VT
- D.
Middlebury, VT
Correct Answer
B. West Springfield, MA -
- 18.
What singer featured a palomino horse in her music video?
- A.
Paula Cole
- B.
Madonna
- C.
Mariah Carey
- D.
Jewel
Correct Answer
C. Mariah Carey -
- 19.
Impressive, AQHA champion, was not the name submitted on his original registration papers. What was listed as first choice?
- A.
Perfection
- B.
Opie's Pride
- C.
Wiggy Bar
- D.
Tripple Bar's
Correct Answer
D. Tripple Bar's -
- 20.
Which breed that is NOT one of the Draft Horse types?
- A.
Shire
- B.
Gidran
- C.
Percheron
- D.
Belgian
Correct Answer
B. Gidran -
- 21.
How many horses have won the Kentucky Derby more than once?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. None -
- 22.
How long is a horse's gestation period?
- A.
108 Days
- B.
265 Days
- C.
490 Days
- D.
345 Days
Correct Answer
D. 345 Days -
- 23.
Who was the Rocky Mountain Horse first developed by?
- A.
Bill Johnson Of Pensacola, Florida
- B.
Jim George Of Louisville, Kentucky
- C.
Sam Tuttle Of Stout Springs, Kentucky
- D.
Fred Marcus Of Blacksburg, Virginia
Correct Answer
C. Sam Tuttle Of Stout Springs, Kentucky -
- 24.
What two breeds crossed to form The Pony of the Americas?
- A.
Landais Stallion, Exmoor Mare
- B.
Thoroughbred Stallion, Arabian Mare
- C.
Pinto Stallion, Shetland Mare
- D.
Shetland Stallion, Appaloosa Mare
Correct Answer
D. Shetland Stallion, Appaloosa Mare -
- 25.
Which horse stands only 30 inches high?
- A.
Thoroughbred
- B.
Shetland
- C.
Exmoor Pony
- D.
Falabella
Correct Answer
D. Falabella -
- 26.
What horse is usually solid colored except for the area around the top of the tail, which is spotted?
- A.
Paint
- B.
Palamino
- C.
Blanket Apploosa
- D.
Line Back Dunn
Correct Answer
C. Blanket Apploosa -
- 27.
How many dorsal vertebrae does a horse have?
- A.
1
- B.
24
- C.
18
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 18 -
- 28.
What year was the first Melbourne Cup held?
- A.
1921
- B.
1861
- C.
1863
- D.
1864
Correct Answer
B. 1861 -
- 29.
What is the largest breed of horse?
- A.
Percheron
- B.
Shire
- C.
Belgian
- D.
Clydesdale
Correct Answer
B. Shire -
- 30.
What breed of horse is most well known for its flashy carriage and smooth gait?
- A.
Arabian
- B.
Quarter Horse
- C.
American Saddlebred
- D.
Standardbred
Correct Answer
C. American Saddlebred -
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