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The 2004 Triple Crown Trivia Quiz

The 2004 Triple Crown was the one that got me going on horse racing. I've been inseparable from the sport ever since.

A multiple-choice quiz by barbaro4ever. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
barbaro4ever

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,618

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
688

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the horse that won the Derby and Preakness? Hint

Afleet Alex

War Emblem

Smarty Jones

Funny Cide

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the Belmont? Hint

War Emblem

Giacomo

Birdstone

Emperor's Kingdom

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the jockey of the horse who won the Derby and Preakness? Hint

Jill McDonald

Edgar Prado

Stewart Elliot

Bill Shoemaker

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the jockey of the horse that won the Belmont? Hint

Stewart Elliot

Jill McDonald

Bill Shoemaker

Edgar Prado

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Question 5 of 10

5. What colors were on the Kentucky Derby winner's silks? Hint

Mahogany + Blue

Red + White

Blue + White

Black + White

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Question 6 of 10

6. What post position was the winner of the Belmont? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Preakness, how many lengths did the winner win by? Hint

11 1/2

a neck

5 1/2

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Question 8 of 10

8. What post position was the Preakness winner in? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Kentucky Derby winner's sire? Hint

War Admiral

Affirmed

Birdstone

Elusive Quality

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the sire of the Belmont winner? Hint

Bird Boy

Grindstone

Dear Birdie

Birdsong

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the horse that won the Derby and Preakness?

Answer: Smarty Jones

Smarty Jones won these races, and retired right after the Belmont.

2. Who won the Belmont?

Answer: Birdstone

Birdstone won this race, and too bad, Smarty Jones was about to win the Triple Crown!

3. Who was the jockey of the horse who won the Derby and Preakness?

Answer: Stewart Elliot

Stewart Elliot rode Smarty Jones.

4. Who was the jockey of the horse that won the Belmont?

Answer: Edgar Prado

Edgar Prado has won over 1000 races in his career. He was also Barbaro's jockey in the 2006 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.

5. What colors were on the Kentucky Derby winner's silks?

Answer: Blue + White

Smarty Jones' silks were blue and white polka dots.

6. What post position was the winner of the Belmont?

Answer: 4

Birdstone was number yellow 4, Smarty Jones was blue number 9.

7. In the Preakness, how many lengths did the winner win by?

Answer: 11 1/2

11 1/2 lengths was a new record by Smarty Jones.

8. What post position was the Preakness winner in?

Answer: 7

Smarty Jones was in red number 7.

9. Who was the Kentucky Derby winner's sire?

Answer: Elusive Quality

Elusive Quality was bred to I'll Get Along to create the magnificent Smarty Jones!

10. Who was the sire of the Belmont winner?

Answer: Grindstone

Grindstone was bred to Dear Birdie to get this very fast horse, Birdstone.

Source: Author barbaro4ever

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