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Australian and NZ Jockeys Trivia Quiz

A look at some of the colourful characters who ride the racehorses.

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

Author
veandercross

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,501

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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845

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the jockey that rode Phar Lap for 27 wins out of 30 rides? Hint

Darby Munro

Jim Pike

Shane Dye

Neville Percival

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Question 2 of 10

2. A New Zealander, he was the first jockey to ride 1000 winners in NZ, in a career that ran from 1924 to 1961. His name was Jim ____ ?

Answer: ( One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was this jockey: born in Melbourne in 1921, he rode Comic Court for 19 of his 21 wins, won the Melbourne Cup 3 times and a Cox Plate on Rising Fast? Hint

Jack Purtell

Billy Cook

Frank Shean

Lance O'Sullivan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Neville Sellwood rode 1700 winners, including 2 Melbourne Cups, 3 Caulfield Cups, 3 Sydney Cups, 4 Victorian Derbys and a Golden Slipper on Todman.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the jockey who won 10 NSW premierships between 1957 and 1969, an English Derby on Royal Palace, a Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe and the 1000 and 2000 Guineas? Hint

Harry White

Jim Johnson

George Moore

Pat Hyland

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the jockey known as "The Professer": he won 11 Victorian premierships and rode over 2300 winners, including 2 Melbourne Cups? Hint

Roy Higgins

Greg Hall

Midge Didham

Darby Munro

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these jockeys was known as "The Enforcer"? Hint

Steven King

Mick Dittman

Darren Gauci

Lee Freedman

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jim Cassidy's nickname is 'The Pumper'.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the jockey who won the 1992 Newmarket Hcp, 1993 Rubiton stakes on Schillaci and the Melbourne Cup on Media Puzzle? Hint

Darren Gauci

Larry Cassidy

Damien Oliver

David Walsh

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Question 10 of 10

10. Greg Hall won the 1992 Cox Plate on Super Impose.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the jockey that rode Phar Lap for 27 wins out of 30 rides?

Answer: Jim Pike

Jim Pike also won 6 VRC Derbys, 3 AJC Derbys and 2 Cox Plates.

2. A New Zealander, he was the first jockey to ride 1000 winners in NZ, in a career that ran from 1924 to 1961. His name was Jim ____ ?

Answer: Ellis

He won 5 NZ cups, 3 Wellington cups, 2 Auckland cups and won the NZ Derby 5 times. He was also a successful trainer.

3. Who was this jockey: born in Melbourne in 1921, he rode Comic Court for 19 of his 21 wins, won the Melbourne Cup 3 times and a Cox Plate on Rising Fast?

Answer: Jack Purtell

He also won the English and Irish Oaks, and became a stipendiary stewart for the Victoria Racing Club.

4. Neville Sellwood rode 1700 winners, including 2 Melbourne Cups, 3 Caulfield Cups, 3 Sydney Cups, 4 Victorian Derbys and a Golden Slipper on Todman.

Answer: True

He died tragically from injuries received in a race fall in France in November 1962.

5. Who was the jockey who won 10 NSW premierships between 1957 and 1969, an English Derby on Royal Palace, a Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe and the 1000 and 2000 Guineas?

Answer: George Moore

George Moore was the premier jockey in NSW and England in the same season, rode for the Queen and won the Prix on St Crespin.

6. Who was the jockey known as "The Professer": he won 11 Victorian premierships and rode over 2300 winners, including 2 Melbourne Cups?

Answer: Roy Higgins

His last ride was in October 1983, after 30 years in the saddle. He now does guest commentary on the television.

7. Which of these jockeys was known as "The Enforcer"?

Answer: Mick Dittman

Mick Dittman won the 1983 Cox Plate, AJC Derby on Strawberry Road and the 1984 Cox Plate on Red Anchor.

8. Jim Cassidy's nickname is 'The Pumper'.

Answer: True

New Zealand born jockey from a racing family (His brother also rides in the tough Sydney racing scene), he burst on to the scene with his Melbourne Cup ride on Kiwi. The nickname comes from his vigourous ridden style.

9. Who was the jockey who won the 1992 Newmarket Hcp, 1993 Rubiton stakes on Schillaci and the Melbourne Cup on Media Puzzle?

Answer: Damien Oliver

Damien Oliver, after a slow start, ended up winning 18 Group One races while still an apprentice. He was apprenticed to Lee Freedman.

Schillaci was a wonderful sprinter who won 8 Group One races.

10. Greg Hall won the 1992 Cox Plate on Super Impose.

Answer: True

Greg also won the 1992 Melbourne Cup and two Golden Slippers, in 1994 on Danzero and 1996 on Merlene.

Source: Author veandercross

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