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Quiz about Horse Racing  UK and Ireland
Quiz about Horse Racing  UK and Ireland

Horse Racing - U.K and Ireland Quiz


Test your knowledge on race courses, jockeys, and different racing prizes such as the Grand National.

A multiple-choice quiz by ding7. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ding7
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
134,464
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
2097
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (15/15), Guest 94 (13/15), Guest 78 (7/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. At which race course is the English Grand National held? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. At which race course is the Scottish Grand National held?

Answer: (one very short word)
Question 3 of 15
3. Which race course is the Irish Grand National held? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. At which English race course would horses run in the ST. LEGER? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. At which English race course is the DERBY run? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. At which English race course starting with "C" has the Gold Cup race as its big race?

Answer: (One Word Only)
Question 7 of 15
7. The 1000 and 2000 GUINEAS, are big races at which English race course? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Which jockey won the 2003 English Grand National? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which jockey in 2001-02 broke the record for the most national hunt wins in a season? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Has RED RUM ever won the English Grand National?


Question 11 of 15
11. At which race course did Frankie Dettori have seven winners in seven races in one day? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which one of these horses did Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson own? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which famous trainer trains the Rock of Gibraltar? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The English Grand National was held almost every first Saturday in April during the 20th century?


Question 15 of 15
15. Which one of these is not a fence in the English Grand National? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At which race course is the English Grand National held?

Answer: Aintree

This race event is the most famous steeplechase race in the world. Monty's Pass won this race in 2003.
2. At which race course is the Scottish Grand National held?

Answer: Ayr

This race follows about 2 weeks after the English Grand National. The Bunny Boiler won this race in 2003.
3. Which race course is the Irish Grand National held?

Answer: Fairyhouse

This race is normally held on Easter Monday. The track is run over 2 laps of the track. Knock Knock won this race in 2003.
4. At which English race course would horses run in the ST. LEGER?

Answer: Doncaster

This was one of the most famous horse races. This race is run over 1-mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yds (2,937m).
5. At which English race course is the DERBY run?

Answer: Epsom

The Derby is held at the start of June. Brian Boru won this race in 2002.
6. At which English race course starting with "C" has the Gold Cup race as its big race?

Answer: Cheltenham

This race is held during March, and is the second biggest race meeting next to Aintree. This race course attracts many Irish fans.
7. The 1000 and 2000 GUINEAS, are big races at which English race course?

Answer: Newmarket

Normally held during May with the 2000 Guineas on a Saturday, and the 1000 Guineas the next day. These races are run over one mile which suits the sprinters.
8. Which jockey won the 2003 English Grand National?

Answer: Barry Geragthy

Barry Geragthy won this race on the Irish horse Monty's Pass in 2003. Jockeys who win this race go down in history with the best jockeys ever, showing their class in this race.
9. Which jockey in 2001-02 broke the record for the most national hunt wins in a season?

Answer: Tony McCoy

A record that had been held for a long time, with one of the best jockeys in the world beating this record in 2002. Other jockeys in contention with this record were well far away from the record. McCoy broke this record with 289 wins in the season.
10. Has RED RUM ever won the English Grand National?

Answer: Yes

Red Rum is probably the most famous horse ever having won the English Grand National on a number of occasions. He won this race three times in 1973, 1974 and 1977, in his famous colours of maroon and yellow (maroon jacket with a yellow diamond, and a yellow cap).
11. At which race course did Frankie Dettori have seven winners in seven races in one day?

Answer: Ascot

This record made Dettori well known in the racing world. This was one of the best accomplishments made by a jockey, and in most cases a jockey's dream.
12. Which one of these horses did Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson own?

Answer: Rock of Gilbraltar

This horse was a great horse and was retired at in early 2003. Had won a number of G1 races before that run came to an end at Arlington in 2002. This horse had only failed to win three races in his career.
13. Which famous trainer trains the Rock of Gibraltar?

Answer: Aidan O'Brien

Best known trainer ever from Ireland. He has trained the world's most famous horses including the Rock of Gibraltar.
14. The English Grand National was held almost every first Saturday in April during the 20th century?

Answer: True

Grand National had been running for nearly 170 years in the city of Liverpool. Red Rum is the most famous winner of this race, having won it three times in the 1970s. Monty's Pass won in 2003.
15. Which one of these is not a fence in the English Grand National?

Answer: The Hill

The world's most famous fences are in the English Grand National race. These fences can be hard to jump for some horses, as fatigue may be down and these fences are the most testing for horse and jockey.
Source: Author ding7

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