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Quiz about War Emblem Almost Triple Crown

War Emblem: Almost Triple Crown Quiz

Test your knowledge on the race horse who came soooo close to winning the Triple Crown. This quiz deals with his campaign as a three year old.

A multiple-choice quiz by WarEmblem21. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
WarEmblem21

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,013

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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788

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Question 1 of 10

1. War Emblem was owned by ____________ ? Hint

the Race Horse Asscociation

Richard Mulhall

Murray Johnson

the Thoroughbred Corporation

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Question 2 of 10

2. War Emblem's regular jockey was ______________ ? Hint

Victor Espinoza

Gary Stevens

Bill Shoemaker

Julie Krone

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Question 3 of 10

3. War Emblem's trainer was Bob Baffert?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was War Emblem's breeder? Hint

Thoroughbred Corporation

Wayne Lukas

Bob Baffert

Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which Triple Crown race did War Emblem finish 8th? Hint

Mr. Prospector Handicap

Preakness Stakes

Belmont Stakes

Kentucky Derby

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was War Emblem's sire (father)? Hint

War Admiral

Winning Colors

Mr. Prospector

Our Emblem

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Question 7 of 10

7. War Emblem's dam (mother) was Sweetest Lady?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which Triple Crown race did War Emblem lead from the start? Hint

Preakness Stakes

Blue Grass Stakes

Belmont Stakes

Kentucky Derby

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Kentucky Derby how many lengths did War Emblem win by? Hint

4 lengths

3 lengths

he didn't win the race

8 lengths

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Question 10 of 10

10. War Emblem could possibly be one of the greatest horses that ever lived. Besides winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, what other races did he run in as a three-year old? Hint

Illinois Derby, Risen Star Stakes (Jan 12, 02), Risen Star Stakes(Feb 17, 02)

Jersey Derby, Kelso Handicap

Churchill Downs Distaff Handicap, Indiana Derby

Louisiana Derby, New York Handicap

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. War Emblem was owned by ____________ ?

Answer: the Thoroughbred Corporation

War Emblem was owned by the Thoroughbred Corporation, the racing and breeding organization led by Ahmed bin Salman, a member of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia. The Thoroughbred Corp. had become one of the world's leading horse racing operations.

2. War Emblem's regular jockey was ______________ ?

Answer: Victor Espinoza

War Emblem's regular jockey is Victor Espinoza. He grew up in Mexico and traveled to the United States to become a jockey. He was then hired by Bob Baffert to ride War Emblem.

3. War Emblem's trainer was Bob Baffert?

Answer: True

Bob Baffert has come close to winning the Triple Crown quite a few times. War Emblem was Bob's 12th career Derby starter and third winner in six years.

4. Who was War Emblem's breeder?

Answer: Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons

Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons was a longtime partner with War Emblem's original owner. The breeding farm is set on 1,150 acres of land near Midway, Kentucky.

5. In which Triple Crown race did War Emblem finish 8th?

Answer: Belmont Stakes

In the Belmont Stakes War Emblem stumbled at the start and almost fell to his knees. At one point he was in the lead but after that major sprint to catch up to the rest of the field he just ran out of energy and finished as best as he could.

6. Who was War Emblem's sire (father)?

Answer: Our Emblem

War Emblem was sired by Our Emblem, who is by an impeccably bred stallion, Mr. Prospector. Our Emblem is the sire of three crops and three stakes winners including the Arkansas Derby, Private Emblem, War Emblem, and the minor stakes winnner Uncle Puck.

7. War Emblem's dam (mother) was Sweetest Lady?

Answer: True

War Emblem is out of Sweetest Lady, who is by the fine sire Lord at War. Sweetest Lady comes from a female family that traces back to the stakes performer Lady of Peace.

8. In which Triple Crown race did War Emblem lead from the start?

Answer: Kentucky Derby

In the Kentucky Derby War Emblem broke smoothly and lead the field for the entire race. As the race ended War Emblem still had more energy and went on to win the race by four lengths.

9. In the Kentucky Derby how many lengths did War Emblem win by?

Answer: 4 lengths

War Emblem blew by all the other horses and jockeys in the race. Since Bob Baffert had just bought War Emblem he hadn't really proven himself under Bob's care, so they let him go thinking he would tire. Boy, were they wrong. He kept up his pace finishing with the 9th fastest time in Derby history.

10. War Emblem could possibly be one of the greatest horses that ever lived. Besides winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, what other races did he run in as a three-year old?

Answer: Illinois Derby, Risen Star Stakes (Jan 12, 02), Risen Star Stakes(Feb 17, 02)

War Emblem ran in the Illinois Derby finishing first, and ran in both Risen Star Stakes finishing fifth and sixth, beaten by Repent and Easyfromthegitgo.

Source: Author WarEmblem21

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