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Thoroughbred Racing

Many also refer to it as the "Sport of Kings" ... from Secretariat to Phar Lap, from the champions of yesteryear, to the champions of today. All this, and more, is found in here.
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1 trivia quiz  Harness Racing 101 icon
Basic Harness Racing terminology for the fans of the standardbred sport in the U.S. It should be pretty easy if you follow the trotters. I hope you enjoy it.
Average 10Q
111 plays
Apr 26 08
fredsixties gold
2 trivia quiz  Desert Orchid: Racehorse Extraordinaire coolicon
Anyone who saw this grey race, was privileged indeed. His love of life, his sport and his sheer guts couldn't but help to impress.
Tough 10Q
249 plays
Jun 22 07
arcane62 gold
3 trivia quiz  Horse Racing: 05/06 Review icon
The 2005/06 season of racing saw many champions taking their last bow, many new faces making their mark, and many records being broken. So how much do you know about the season?
Difficult 15Q
354 plays
Jan 21 07
DarkAngelicGal

Some sample questions from this category:

* What is the name of Seabiscuit's main jockey?
* What make of cars did Charles Howard sell at his dealership?
* How many times was Red seriously injured while riding?
* What was the name of Charles's second wife?
* Where did Red meet his wife?
* What was George Woolf's nickname?
* Which famous horse was Seabiscuit was a descendant of?
* Which animal was not put in Seabiscuit's stall?
* Where did Seabiscuit and War Admiral race?
* How were Seabiscuit and War Admiral related?
* While waiting for the first race to begin, you hear people talking excitedly about "colours". What do they mean?
* A black horse is led past you. The person beside you calls it a "sophomore". What does he mean by that?
* You look at your betting slip. There are different races that use the term "furlong". You ask your friend what a "furlong" is. What does he tell you?
* Your friend looks over your shoulder at your betting choices for the three furlong race and says; "Don't bet on this one, he's a stayer." What is a "stayer"?
* "This one's a sure winner", says your friend. "I've got it from the ginney." What is a "ginney"?
* You are amazed to hear your friend talk about "quarter horses". They all seem whole horses to you. What does the term mean?
* The next race is listed as a "handicap race". Your friend has gone to get some hotdogs, so you try to figure out what it means by yourself.
* In the last race, several horses finish very close together. Your friend says something but you can't hear because of the crowd yelling. What is this kind of finish called?
* After the race you and your friend stop at the paddock to admire the horses. "I wouldn't pay much for this one", you overhear a guy next to you say. "She's slipped before". What did the horse do?

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