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Universal Prince: The Horse Trivia Quiz

Universal Prince was a horse with great ability, and proved to be one of the most successful horses of his time. He showed on occasions, the racing ability of a champion. In all though, he was a great horse to cheer and follow.

A multiple-choice quiz by btr. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
btr

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,205

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
363

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the sire of Universal Prince? Hint

Danehill

Danasinga

Universal

Scenic

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the dame of Universal Prince? Hint

Princess Glory

Imposing Choice

Zerlina

Biscay Bird

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the trainer of Universal Prince? Hint

John Hawkes

Bede Murray

Bart Cummings

Gai Waterhouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. At what race track did Universal Prince compete for his very first race (debut), what grade was the race, and where did he finish? Hint

Rosehill Gardens, Listed, Sixth

Kembla Grange, Maiden, First

Kembla Grange, Open, First

Randwick, Madien, Second

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many starts did Universal Prince have as a 2-year old, and how many wins were involved in his 2-year old career? Hint

4 starts, 2 wins

3 starts, for 1 win

3 starts, for 2 wins

3 starts, 3 wins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who defeated Universal Prince in the VRC 2000 Derby? Hint

Sky Heights

Sale of Century

Hit The Roof

Shot of Thunder

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Question 7 of 10

7. After winning the Group One Canterbury Guineas, what race did Universal Prince next compete in, and where did he finish? Hint

The Rosehill Guineas, placing seventh

The Hobartville, placing fourth

The Tulloch Stakes, placing second

The AJC Derby, placing first

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these jockeys never rode Universal Prince in his racing career? Hint

Corey Brown

Lenny Beasley

Damien Oliver

Danny Bealsey

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the winning margin of Universal Prince's magnificant AJC Derby victory? Hint

8 lengths

10 lengths

3.75 lengths

6.5 lengths

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Question 10 of 10

10. Universal Prince raced in one Cox Plate. There were 8 horses competing in the race. What position did he finish out of 8? Hint

5th

4th

7th

6th

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the sire of Universal Prince?

Answer: Scenic

Scenic is the sire of Universal Prince. Scenic from Ireland, proved himself when racing but with no doubt his best son or daughter would be none other than Universal Prince.

2. Who is the dame of Universal Prince?

Answer: Biscay Bird

Biscay Bird proved herself to be a quality broodmare by producing such a great horse as Universal Prince early in her broodmare career.

3. Who was the trainer of Universal Prince?

Answer: Bede Murray

Kembla Grange and Illawarra based trained Bede Murray, and trained to perfection Universal Prince to take out many Group One races.

4. At what race track did Universal Prince compete for his very first race (debut), what grade was the race, and where did he finish?

Answer: Kembla Grange, Maiden, First

On the 26th of February 2000, in the first race at Kembla Grange, a 2-year old Madien, Universal Prince came out and destroyed his rivals, winning by 6.3 lengths.

5. How many starts did Universal Prince have as a 2-year old, and how many wins were involved in his 2-year old career?

Answer: 3 starts, for 2 wins

Having only competed in 3 starts as a 2-year old, Universal won 2 races, both at Kembla Grange, and running second at Canterbury at his other only start.

6. Who defeated Universal Prince in the VRC 2000 Derby?

Answer: Hit The Roof

Hit The Roof ridden by Glen Boss took out the VRC Derby. Amazingly after winning this race, Hit The Roof went on to never win another race.

7. After winning the Group One Canterbury Guineas, what race did Universal Prince next compete in, and where did he finish?

Answer: The Rosehill Guineas, placing seventh

After brilliantly winning the Canterbury Guineas, Universal Prince went on to the Rosehill Guineas where he finished a disappointing 7th.

8. Which of these jockeys never rode Universal Prince in his racing career?

Answer: Corey Brown

Corey Brown never rode Universal Prince in any of his races, though he rode many other horses against him.

9. What was the winning margin of Universal Prince's magnificant AJC Derby victory?

Answer: 3.75 lengths

After a quick tempo set in the race, it proved too easy for Universal Prince in the end, and showed his class at the end of the race.

10. Universal Prince raced in one Cox Plate. There were 8 horses competing in the race. What position did he finish out of 8?

Answer: 6th

Universal Prince traveled well throughout the race, but he couldn't handle the tight turning Moonee Valley track, and the corner proved a nightmare for him, and eventually finished 6th out of 8.

Source: Author btr

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