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2008 Kentucky Derby Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players knowledge of the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Best of luck!

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

Author
Triviaballer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,560

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
796

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. From what gate position was the 2008 Kentucky Derby winner, Big Brown, the first horse to win from since 1929? Hint

20th

7th

1st

17th

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Question 2 of 10

2. What horse had the best odds at 5-2 to win the race? Hint

Big Brown

Pyro

Colonel John

Eight Belles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Big Brown's win in the 2008 Kentucky Derby was a dominating performance. How many lengths did Big Brown exceed the second place finisher by? Hint

8 1/4

4 3/4

2 1/2

14 1/4

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 2008 Kentucky Derby saw Eight Belles die while on the track. Which of the following was not true regarding this tragic event? Hint

She was euthanized while on the track

She was the first filly to run in the Kentucky Derby in nine years

She collapsed two lengths before the finish line

She finished in second place

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the jockey that rode Eight Belles in the 2008 Kentucky Derby? Hint

Gabriel Saez

Kent Desormeaux

Julien Leparoux

Rene Douglas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which television network aired the 2008 Kentucky Derby live in the U.S.? Hint

NBC

ESPN

ABC

FOX

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which horse were all 20 participants in the 2008 Kentucky Derby a descendant of? Hint

Secretariat

Seattle Slew

Man o' War

Native Dancer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which food company was the official sponsor for the 2008 Kentucky Derby? Hint

Yum! Brands

Frito-Lay

Nabisco

Coca-Cola

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of surface was the 2008 Kentucky Derby run on? Hint

Polytrack

Dirt

Cushion Track

Tapeta Footings

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was not a trainer for a horse that finished in the top five of the 2008 Kentucky Derby? Hint

Barclay Tagg

Nick Zito

David Carroll

Larry Jones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From what gate position was the 2008 Kentucky Derby winner, Big Brown, the first horse to win from since 1929?

Answer: 20th

The 20th gate was the last gate and the furthest one from the inside railing. Clyde van Dusen was the last winner of the Kentucky Derby to start from the 20th gate position.

2. What horse had the best odds at 5-2 to win the race?

Answer: Big Brown

The odds for Colonel John, Pyro, and Eight Belles were 9-2, 5-1 and 12-1. Big Brown, Colonel John, and Eight Belles had all won their races leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

3. Big Brown's win in the 2008 Kentucky Derby was a dominating performance. How many lengths did Big Brown exceed the second place finisher by?

Answer: 4 3/4

Big Brown's winning time in the 2008 Kentucky Derby was 2:01.82. The 20th place finisher in the race, Monba, finished 59 1/4 lengths behind Big Brown.

4. The 2008 Kentucky Derby saw Eight Belles die while on the track. Which of the following was not true regarding this tragic event?

Answer: She collapsed two lengths before the finish line

The video of Eight Belles' fall was a truly horrific sight. She fractured both of her ankles while she galloped out after the race.

5. What was the name of the jockey that rode Eight Belles in the 2008 Kentucky Derby?

Answer: Gabriel Saez

The day before the 2008 Kentucky Derby, Gabriel Saez won the 2008 Kentucky Oaks while riding Proud Spell. Shortly after the 2008 Kentucky Derby, the animal rights group PETA requested that Gabriel Saez be suspended from racing.

6. Which television network aired the 2008 Kentucky Derby live in the U.S.?

Answer: NBC

The race was watched on NBC by approximately 12 million viewers. The race's attendance of 157,770 was the second largest attendance in the Kentucky Derby's history.

7. Which horse were all 20 participants in the 2008 Kentucky Derby a descendant of?

Answer: Native Dancer

Native Dancer was the winner of the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in 1953. Native Dancer was featured on the cover of "Time Magazine" on May 31, 1954.

8. Which food company was the official sponsor for the 2008 Kentucky Derby?

Answer: Yum! Brands

In 2006, Yum! Brands signed a five-year sponsorship agreement to be the official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby.

9. What type of surface was the 2008 Kentucky Derby run on?

Answer: Dirt

Polytrack, Cushion Track, and Tapeta Footings were examples of synthetic surfaces at the time of the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Synthetic surfaces are believed to be faster and safer than dirt tracks.

10. Which of the following was not a trainer for a horse that finished in the top five of the 2008 Kentucky Derby?

Answer: Nick Zito

Nick Zito was the trainer for the 7th and 15th place finishers. Richard Dutrow Jr. was the trainer for the race winner, Big Brown.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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