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- 1.
Who rode Birdstone in the 2004 Belmont Stakes?
- A.
Edgar Prado
- B.
Stewart Elliott
- C.
Jose Santos
- D.
Jerry Bailey
Correct Answer
A. Edgar Prado -
- 2.
How much did the winner pay to win at the 2004 Belmont Stakes?
- A.
23
- B.
7
- C.
47
- D.
74
Correct Answer
D. 74 -
- 3.
Which jockey rode some of the finest horses of his era including Seabiscuit?
- A.
Walter Blum
- B.
George M. Woolf
- C.
John L. Rotz
- D.
G. Edward Arcaro
Correct Answer
B. George M. Woolf -
- 4.
Who became the youngest rider to surpass $100 million in earnings,1993?
- A.
Angel Cordero, Jr.
- B.
Gary Stevens
- C.
Earlie Fires
- D.
Ralph Neves
Correct Answer
B. Gary Stevens -
- 5.
Who rode Alydar to second-place finishes behind Affirmed in the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont?
- A.
Steve Cauthen
- B.
Ralph Neves
- C.
Jorge Velasquez
- D.
Jack Westrope
Correct Answer
C. Jorge Velasquez -
- 6.
Which jockey labeled his 1962 Preakness victory aboard Greek Money a career highlight?
- A.
Angel Cordero, Jr.
- B.
John L. Rotz
- C.
Steve Cauthen
- D.
G. Edward Arcaro
Correct Answer
B. John L. Rotz -
- 7.
Which jockey was a leading rider in the 1920's and had his first winner when he was 15?
- A.
Julie Krone
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Frank Coltiletti
- D.
Jerry Bailey
Correct Answer
C. Frank Coltiletti -
- 8.
Who was America's leading jockey in 1933?
- A.
Jack Westrope
- B.
Ralph Neves
- C.
John L. Rotz
- D.
Steve Cauthen
Correct Answer
A. Jack Westrope -
- 9.
Which jockey was the leading rider at Calder's winter meetings for five seasons?
- A.
Jacinto Vasquez
- B.
George M. Woolf
- C.
G. Edward Arcaro
- D.
William Shoemaker
Correct Answer
A. Jacinto Vasquez -
- 10.
Who until December of 1999 held the record for lifetime wins?
- A.
William Shoemaker
- B.
John L. Rotz
- C.
Avelino Gomez
- D.
Don Brumfield
Correct Answer
A. William Shoemaker -
- 11.
Which jockey was fatally injured in a spill in the 1980 Canadian Oaks?
- A.
Julie Krone
- B.
Gary Stevens
- C.
Avelino Gomez
- D.
Don Brumfield
Correct Answer
C. Avelino Gomez -
- 12.
Who received his jockey's license in 1964 and won his first race at Oaklawn Park?
- A.
Jack Westrope
- B.
Earlie Fires
- C.
Steve Cauthen
- D.
John L. Rotz
Correct Answer
B. Earlie Fires -
- 13.
Which jockey set a record for most stakes won in a single season, 1991?
- A.
Jorge Velasquez
- B.
Angel Cordero, Jr.
- C.
Pat Day
- D.
Frank Coltiletti
Correct Answer
C. Pat Day -
- 14.
Who was the leading money winning jockey, 1976, 1982, 1983?
- A.
Angel Cordero, Jr.
- B.
Jerry Bailey
- C.
William Shoemaker
- D.
George M. Woolf
Correct Answer
A. Angel Cordero, Jr. -
- 15.
Which jockey was named 1977 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated?
- A.
Angel Cordero Jr.
- B.
Gary Stevens
- C.
Steve Cauthen
- D.
Avelino Gomez
Correct Answer
C. Steve Cauthen -
- 16.
Who was nicknamed the "Iola Mite" for his boyhood home in Kansas?
- A.
Jerry Bailey
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Jacinto Vasquez
- D.
Steve Cauthen
Correct Answer
B. John Adams -
- 17.
Which trainer handled champions A.P. Indy, Princess Rooney, Tasso, Hollywood Wildcat, and Fiji?
- A.
Neil Drysdale
- B.
Richard Mandella
- C.
James P. Conway
- D.
Ron Mcanally
Correct Answer
A. Neil Drysdale -
- 18.
Which trainer conditioned 29 stakes winners and six champions, including Seabiscuit?
- A.
Lazaro S. Barrera
- B.
James P. Conway
- C.
Tom Smith
- D.
Ron Mcanally
Correct Answer
C. Tom Smith -
- 19.
Which trainer received the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Trainer in 1981?
- A.
Richard Mandella
- B.
Ron Mcanally
- C.
James P. Conway
- D.
Tom Smith
Correct Answer
B. Ron Mcanally -
- 20.
Which trainer set a record in the Breeders' Cup with 13 victories?
- A.
Neil Drysdale
- B.
Tom Smith
- C.
D. Wayne Lukas
- D.
Richard Mandella
Correct Answer
C. D. Wayne Lukas -
- 21.
Which trainer saddled Kotashaan to win the Breeders' Cup Turf and Phone Chatter to win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies in 1993?
- A.
Ron Mcanally
- B.
Lazaro S. Barrera
- C.
Richard Mandella
- D.
Neil Drysdale
Correct Answer
C. Richard Mandella -
- 22.
Which trainer 1962 took over training responsibilities for Darby Dan Farm?
- A.
D. Wayne Lukas
- B.
James P. Conway
- C.
Tom Smith
- D.
Lazaro S. Barrera
Correct Answer
B. James P. Conway -
- 23.
Which trainer coached apprentice jockey Steve Cauthen and Affirmed?
- A.
Tom Smith
- B.
D. Wayne Lukas
- C.
James P. Conway
- D.
Lazaro S. Barrera
Correct Answer
D. Lazaro S. Barrera -
- 24.
Who is known in the horse racing world as the NTRA commissioner and CEO?
- A.
Tim Smith
- B.
Louis Wolfson
- C.
Steve Sexton
- D.
John Frosythe
Correct Answer
A. Tim Smith -
- 25.
Who is the track caller for the New York races at Belmont, Aqueduct and Saratoga?
- A.
Thomas Carey
- B.
Steve Sexton
- C.
Tom Durkin
- D.
Tim Smith
Correct Answer
C. Tom Durkin -
- 26.
Who is the Australian born track announcer?
- A.
Michael Wrona
- B.
Richard L. Duchossois
- C.
Louis Wolfson
- D.
John G. Dooley
Correct Answer
A. Michael Wrona -
- 27.
Who is an Arlington Park track announcer?
- A.
John G. Dooley
- B.
Tom Durkin
- C.
Richard L. Duchossois
- D.
Derrick Davis
Correct Answer
A. John G. Dooley -
- 28.
Who owned race horses Arazi and Cigar?
- A.
Michael Wrona
- B.
Allen Paulson
- C.
Dianne Carpenter
- D.
Eual G. Wyatt Jr.
Correct Answer
B. Allen Paulson -
- 29.
Who is known in horse racing as chairman of Arlington Park since 1983?
- A.
Richard L. Duchossois
- B.
Lynn Stone
- C.
Thomas Carey
- D.
Allen Paulson
Correct Answer
A. Richard L. Duchossois -
- 30.
Who is known in horse racing as a general manager of Hollywood Park?
- A.
Frances Genter
- B.
Randy And Linda Mills
- C.
Marjorie L Everett
- D.
Eual G. Wyatt Jr.
Correct Answer
D. Eual G. Wyatt Jr. -
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