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2002 Melbourne Cup Carnival Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz asking questions on the 2002 Melbourne Cup Carnival held at Flemington Racecourse. The carnival started on Saturday 2nd November and finished on Saturday 9th November.

A multiple-choice quiz by Texas_Rattlesnake. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Texas_Rattlesnake

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,435

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
732

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Question 1 of 15

1. What were the odds of the winner of the first race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival (Saturday 2nd November)? Hint

50-1

80-1

66-1

100-1

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which horse won the Mackinnon Stakes held on the first Saturday (2nd November) of the carnival? Hint

Distinctly Secret

Dash For Cash

Royal Code

Lonhro

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which horse won the Victorian Derby, which was held on Saturday the 2nd November? Hint

Hydrometer

Helenus

Davidoff

Bel Espirit

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who rode Hydrometer (2nd place getter) in the Victorian Derby? Hint

Brett Prebble

Steven King

Kerrin McEvoy

Damien Oliver

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which jockey rode the most winners (six in total) over the carnival? Hint

Damien Oliver

Kerrin McEvoy

Darren Beadman

Dan Nikolic

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which horse ran second in the Melbourne Cup, (Tuesday 5th November) won by Media Puzzle? Hint

Mr. Prudent

Vinnie Roe

Beekeeper

Distinctly Secret

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Question 7 of 15

7. Did Frankie Dettori ride a winner over the duration of the carnival (2nd November - 9th November)?

Yes

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which horse won the Victorian Oaks on Thursday 7th November? Hint

Macedon Lady

Hierogram

Bulla Borghese

Fuji Dancer

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who rode Bulla Borghese in the Victorian Oaks? Hint

Corey Brown

Dan Nikolic

Steven Arnold

Chris Munce

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which horse won the Emirates Stakes on Saturday 9th November? Hint

Pernod

Scenic Peak

Excellerator

Gordo

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which perennial place-getter ran second in the Emirates Stakes? Hint

Crawl

Excellerator

Defier

Royal Code

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which up-and-coming horse won the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday 9th November? Hint

Makybe Diva

Thong Classic

Hatha Anna

Requiem

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the best placed Godolphin horse in the Melbourne Cup (it ran 3rd)? Hint

Hatha Anna

Pugin

Beekeeper

Jardines Lookout

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which jockey rode Pugin in the Melbourne Cup? Hint

Michael Kinane

Frankie Dettori

Kerrin McEvoy

Gerald Mosse

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Question 15 of 15

15. Media Puzzle won the Melbourne Cup for Dermot Weld. Which horse was his other runner in the race? Hint

Hatha Anna

Jardines Lookout

Vinnie Roe

Sandmason

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were the odds of the winner of the first race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival (Saturday 2nd November)?

Answer: 100-1

The horse was at 100-1, a good start to the carnival for all the bookies.

2. Which horse won the Mackinnon Stakes held on the first Saturday (2nd November) of the carnival?

Answer: Lonhro

Lonhro was ridden by Darren Beadman and was trained by John Hawkes, to put the disappointment of the Cox Plate performance behind them. Royal Code was 2nd and Distinctly Secret put in a great Melbourne Cup trial to finish 3rd.

3. Which horse won the Victorian Derby, which was held on Saturday the 2nd November?

Answer: Helenus

Helenus who was ridden by Steven King just managed to reach Hydrometer on the line. Helenus was a short-priced favourite, therefore it wasn't a popular win for the bookies. Davidoff finished out of the placings and Bel Espirit didn't run in the race.

4. Who rode Hydrometer (2nd place getter) in the Victorian Derby?

Answer: Kerrin McEvoy

Kerrin McEvoy rode the Hydrometer and nearly pulled off an all the way win.

5. Which jockey rode the most winners (six in total) over the carnival?

Answer: Dan Nikolic

Nikolic had a great carnival in 2002. His highlight was riding Scenic Peak to win the Emirates Stakes.

6. Which horse ran second in the Melbourne Cup, (Tuesday 5th November) won by Media Puzzle?

Answer: Mr. Prudent

Mr. Prudent showed the country that he was one of the best stayers in Australia. Mr. Prudent rocketed home to be beaten by about 2 lengths. He was ridden by Corey Brown and trained by George Hanlon.

7. Did Frankie Dettori ride a winner over the duration of the carnival (2nd November - 9th November)?

Answer: No

While Dettori didn't taste success over the carnival, he did ride Spinning Hill to victory at Moonee Valley earlier in the Spring.

8. Which horse won the Victorian Oaks on Thursday 7th November?

Answer: Bulla Borghese

Bulla Borghese outstayed her rivals to win. Macedon Lady started favourite but was never a chance of winning.

9. Who rode Bulla Borghese in the Victorian Oaks?

Answer: Chris Munce

Chris Munce scored his biggest win in Melbourne since winning the 1998 Melbourne Cup aboard Jezabeel.

10. Which horse won the Emirates Stakes on Saturday 9th November?

Answer: Scenic Peak

Scenic Peak scorched over the mile race to win it with a track record. Dan Nikolic rode the horse to victory. Dan Bougoure prepared the horse to win the race.

11. Which perennial place-getter ran second in the Emirates Stakes?

Answer: Crawl

Crawl has run many placings in Group One races over the years. A good horse but needs plenty of luck and a fast pace to win his races.

12. Which up-and-coming horse won the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday 9th November?

Answer: Makybe Diva

Makybe Diva came from well back to win the race. It only got to the front with a few bounds to go.

13. What was the best placed Godolphin horse in the Melbourne Cup (it ran 3rd)?

Answer: Beekeeper

Beekeeper ran a good race to finish 3rd behind Media Puzzle. It continued its promising form from the Caulfield Cup.

14. Which jockey rode Pugin in the Melbourne Cup?

Answer: Frankie Dettori

Dettori is still looking for his first Melbourne Cup as is the Godolphin stable. Dettori's best effort is 2nd place.

15. Media Puzzle won the Melbourne Cup for Dermot Weld. Which horse was his other runner in the race?

Answer: Vinnie Roe

Vinnie Roe ran a great race to hold on for 4th place. The jockey didn't do a very good job on it in my view.

Source: Author Texas_Rattlesnake

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