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Horse Racing's Richest Prize Trivia Quiz

This is just a test of your knowledge on all three parts of the Triple Crown, from the traditions to the locations to the horses that have won. Good luck and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by deadmanfan1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
deadmanfan1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,458

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first leg of the Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby. Where is this event held every year? Hint

Santa Anita Park

Churchill Downs

Pimlico Downs

Belmont Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. Since 1896, the Kentucky Derby has been run over a distance of 1 and 1/4 miles. However, this was not its original length. What was the original length of the Kentucky Derby? Hint

1 and 3/4 miles

1 and 1/2 miles

1 mile

1 and 5/8 miles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Amazingly, Secretariat set a speed record at the Kentucky Derby finishing in a stunning time of 1:59.40. When did Secretariat set this record? Hint

1976

1974

1973

1975

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Question 4 of 10

4. The second leg of the Triple Crown in what state is the Preakness Stakes held? Hint

Kentucky

California

Maryland

New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Derby has roses, but what flowers are ceremoniously given to the winner of the 2nd Triple Crown race, the Preakness Stakes? Hint

Red roses

Black-eyed Susans

Tulips

Hydrangeas

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Question 6 of 10

6. When filly (female horse) Rachel Alexandra won the Preakness Stakes in 2009, she became the ________ filly to have won the Preakness Stakes since its 1873 start. Hint

5th

6th

4th

1st

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Question 7 of 10

7. The third leg of The Triple Crown is a race is held in New York every year. What is the name of the 3rd and final stage of the Triple Crown? Hint

The Traver's Stakes

The Santa Anita Derby

The Belmont Stakes

The Tampa Bay Derby

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a surprising upset, what horse did Birdstone upset in the 2004 Belmont Stakes, costing him the Triple Crown? Hint

Master David

Smarty Jones

Royal Assult

Tap Dancer

9. Possibly one of the greatest race horses, Secretariat not only set a speed record at the Kentucky Derby, but also set a speed record at the Belmont Stakes. What was Secretariat's time at the 1973 Belmont Stakes? Hint

2.22

2:16

2:24

2:35

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Triple Crown was won for the first time in back-to-back years in 1977 and 1978. Affirmed won the prize in 1978, but who won it in 1977? Hint

Seattle Slew

Assault

Secretariat

Citation

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first leg of the Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby. Where is this event held every year?

Answer: Churchill Downs

Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr. is the founder of Churchill Downs and is the grandson of William Clark, of Lewis & Clark.

2. Since 1896, the Kentucky Derby has been run over a distance of 1 and 1/4 miles. However, this was not its original length. What was the original length of the Kentucky Derby?

Answer: 1 and 1/2 miles

The Kentucky Derby is known as "The Run for The Roses", and "the most exciting two minutes in sports", amongst other names.

3. Amazingly, Secretariat set a speed record at the Kentucky Derby finishing in a stunning time of 1:59.40. When did Secretariat set this record?

Answer: 1973

Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 1973.

4. The second leg of the Triple Crown in what state is the Preakness Stakes held?

Answer: Maryland

The first Preakness Stakes was held in 1873.

5. The Derby has roses, but what flowers are ceremoniously given to the winner of the 2nd Triple Crown race, the Preakness Stakes?

Answer: Black-eyed Susans

The Black-eyed Susan is the state flower of Maryland, where the Preakness is held.

The horse is actually draped with daisies. They are painted in the center to look like black-eyed Susans, which are not in season in mid-May.

6. When filly (female horse) Rachel Alexandra won the Preakness Stakes in 2009, she became the ________ filly to have won the Preakness Stakes since its 1873 start.

Answer: 5th

1903-Flocarline, 1906-Whimsical, 1915-Rhine Maiden, 1924-Nellie Morse, and
2009-Rachel Alexandra.

7. The third leg of The Triple Crown is a race is held in New York every year. What is the name of the 3rd and final stage of the Triple Crown?

Answer: The Belmont Stakes

Traditionally, the Belmont Stakes is held the first Saturday every June.

8. In a surprising upset, what horse did Birdstone upset in the 2004 Belmont Stakes, costing him the Triple Crown?

Answer: Smarty Jones

Leaving his own legacy, Birdstone also sired the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner (Mine That Bird), and the 2009 Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird.

Answer: 2:24

At this race, not only did Secretariat set a track record, but he also set a world record for the fastest time on dirt.

10. The Triple Crown was won for the first time in back-to-back years in 1977 and 1978. Affirmed won the prize in 1978, but who won it in 1977?

Answer: Seattle Slew

From the time span of 1930-1950, 7 horses won the Triple Crown.

Source: Author deadmanfan1

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