The Big Horse Racing Quiz

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The Big Horse Racing Quiz

Test your knowledge of horse racing with our engaging quiz! From jockeys to famous races, this quiz covers a wide array of topics that every racing enthusiast should know.

Challenge yourself and see how well you know:

Famous jockeys and horses
Historic racing events
Iconic racecourses in the UK

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by GallopingHorse42

Lanfranco 'Frankie' Dettori won 7/7 races at which course back in 1995?

Sandown

Ascot

Newbury

Goodward

A course set in beautiful 'Wye Valley' close to Bristol and Cardiff is host to the 'Welsh Grand National' but where?

Ffos Las

Bangor-On-Dee

Lingfield

Chepstow

Which jockey was 'Shergar's' regular rider and was just 19 years of age when riding him to victory at Epsom?

Walter Swinburn

Willie Carson

Steve Cauthen

Lanfrance 'Frankie' Dettori

Lester Piggott is regarded as one of Britain's best ever jockeys of the 20th century. How old was he when he rode his first winner?

Tony 'AP' McCoy famously rode the most winners in a season in 2002 but whose record did he beat which was set in the 60's?

Pat Eddery

Sir Gordon Richards

David 'Flapper' Yates

Keith Temple Nidd

Ascot racecourse came into being over 300 years ago (back in 1711) and is still famous for it's regal meeting in June of each year. Which queen was responsible for it's foundation?

Queen Anne

Queen Elizabeth I

Mary I

Catherine The Great

Which English racecourse hosts the 'Gold Cup' each year and is the second biggest meeting next to Aintree?

Sandown

Cheltenham

Goodward

Kempton

The English 'Triple Crown' was last won by 'Nijinsky' back in 1970. This consists of 'The Epsom Derby', 'The St. Leger Stakes' and....?

1000 Guiness

2000 Guiness

Gold Cup

Doncaster Cup

Hayley Turner, Joesphine Gordon and which other female jockey have reached the century mark in a season?

Hollie Doyle

Rachel Blackmore

Nina Carberry

Clare Balding

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