2008 Kentucky Derby

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1. From what gate position was the 2008 Kentucky Derby winner, Big Brown, the first horse to win from since 1929? 1st 17th 7th 20th

2. What horse had the best odds at 5-2 to win the race? Colonel John Big Brown Pyro Eight Belles

3. Big Brown's win in the 2008 Kentucky Derby was a dominating performance. How many lengths did Big Brown exceed the second place finisher by? 8 1/4 14 1/4 2 1/2 4 3/4

4. The 2008 Kentucky Derby saw Eight Belles die while on the track. Which of the following was not true regarding this tragic event? She was the first filly to run in the Kentucky Derby in nine years She collapsed two lengths before the finish line She finished in second place She was euthanized while on the track

5. What was the name of the jockey that rode Eight Belles in the 2008 Kentucky Derby? Julien Leparoux Gabriel Saez Kent Desormeaux Rene Douglas

6. Which television network aired the 2008 Kentucky Derby live in the U.S.? NBC ESPN ABC FOX

7. Which horse were all 20 participants in the 2008 Kentucky Derby a descendant of? Secretariat Seattle Slew Man o' War Native Dancer

8. Which food company was the official sponsor for the 2008 Kentucky Derby? Nabisco Coca-Cola Frito-Lay Yum! Brands

9. What type of surface was the 2008 Kentucky Derby run on? Dirt Cushion Track Polytrack Tapeta Footings

10. Which of the following was not a trainer for a horse that finished in the top five of the 2008 Kentucky Derby? Nick Zito David Carroll Barclay Tagg Larry Jones