Going Round in Circles

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1. Which thoroughbred finished second to the U.S. Triple Crown winner Affirmed in all three races in 1978? Dan Patch Buckpasser Alydar Clyde Van Dusen

2. This lady was considered the most important broodmare of the 20th century in the USA. What was her name? Genuine Risk La Troienne Winning Colors Regret

3. This horse was extremely popular in the early 21st century in the USA, winning the Kentucky Derby in 2006, but his career was cut short by an ultimately fatal leg injury. What was his name? Barbaro Henry T. Adios Cigar Dr. Fager

4. Which filly won the Arc de Triomphe in 1974? Hyperion Kincsem Cardigan Bay Allez France

5. What was the name of 1958's American Champion Three Year Old Horse after whom an Australian snack was named? Exterminator Tim Tam Deep Impact Smarty Jones

6. Which horse was the first to win the Aintree Grand National three times? Native Dancer Bulle Rock Red Rum Shergar

7. The U.S. Triple Crown winner of 1935 was named for a city in the USA. Which one? Lexington Gainsborough Omaha Seattle Slew

8. A song was written for this horse who supposedly beat an 18th century thoroughbred. What was his name? Storm Cat Zenyatta Ruffian Skewball

9. Named for a famous theatre in London, this horse was one of Europe's most successful sires of the late 20th century. What was his name? Carbine Sadler's Wells Niatross Varenne

10. Put questions 1 - 9 together and use the first letters to spell the name of a great American harness racer who won 59 of 71 races. Answer: (S.T.Coleridge would know )