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The Epsom Derby Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about one of the best known horse races in the world, The Derby.

A multiple-choice quiz by miffy42. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
miffy42

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
235,195

Updated
Nov 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1296

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (10/10), Guest 137 (8/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The winner of the first Derby was which horse? Hint

Daedelus

Dante

Dukedom

Diomed

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Question 2 of 10

2. How old does a horse have to be to run in the Derby? Hint

Any age

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which horse won the "Triple Crown" in 1970? Hint

Nijinsky

Baryshnikov

Nureyev

Fonteyne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first jockey to win the Derby 9 times? Hint

Lester Piggott

Willie Carson

Pat Eddery

Joe Mercer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous horse won in 1981? Hint

Shirley Heights

Sir Ivor

Troy

Shergar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the jockey aboard Dancing Brave, when he failed to catch Sharastani in the 1986 Derby? Hint

Steve Cauthen

Charlie Smirke

Greville Starkey

Fred Archer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which red hot favourite was beaten by Secreto, in the 1984 Derby? Hint

The Minstrel

El Gran Senor

Golden Fleece

Sun Princess

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sir Gordon Richards won his only Derby on which horse? Hint

Crepello

Pinza

Psidium

Larkspur

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first ever dead-heat occurred in what year? Hint

1943

1898

1925

1828

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the fillies equivalent of the Derby? Hint

The Oaks

The Yews

The Beeches

The Larches

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The winner of the first Derby was which horse?

Answer: Diomed

The Derby was first run in 1780.

2. How old does a horse have to be to run in the Derby?

Answer: 3

Runners in the Derby are restricted to 3-year olds, so no horse can win it more than once.

3. Which horse won the "Triple Crown" in 1970?

Answer: Nijinsky

The colts "Triple Crown" consisted of, The Derby, The 2000 Guinea's, and the St. Leger.

4. Who was the first jockey to win the Derby 9 times?

Answer: Lester Piggott

Lester Piggott won his first Derby on "Never Say Die" in 1954. His final Derby win was aboard Teenoso in 1983.

5. Which famous horse won in 1981?

Answer: Shergar

"Shergar" won by a then record 10 lengths. He was trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Walter Swinburn, and owned by His Highness, The Aga Khan.

6. Who was the jockey aboard Dancing Brave, when he failed to catch Sharastani in the 1986 Derby?

Answer: Greville Starkey

In 1986, Dancing Brave won the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe, The 2000 Guinea's, and the Coral Eclipse Stakes. He was considered to be one of the finest horses of his generation.

7. Which red hot favourite was beaten by Secreto, in the 1984 Derby?

Answer: El Gran Senor

He was ridden by Pat Eddery and trained by the great Vincent O'Brien.

8. Sir Gordon Richards won his only Derby on which horse?

Answer: Pinza

Sir Gordon Richards was champion jockey an amazing 26 times, but only managed to win one Derby win.

9. The first ever dead-heat occurred in what year?

Answer: 1828

The two horses involved were Cadland and The Colonel. This was in the days before photo finishes.

10. What is the fillies equivalent of the Derby?

Answer: The Oaks

The Oaks is one year older than the Derby, having first been run in 1779.

Source: Author miffy42

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