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Belmont Stakes Trivia Quiz

This quiz will find out how well you know about the history of the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel of thoroughbred horse racing's triple crown. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by JRHorse. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
JRHorse

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,477

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1215

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which horse won the Belmont Stakes in a track record time of 2 min 24 sec? Hint

Affirmed

Riva Ridge

Secretariat

Seattle Slew

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the distance of the Belmont Stakes? Hint

1.5 Miles

1.25 Miles

1 3/16 Miles

2 Miles

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1905, Tanya was the second filly to win the Belmont?

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which trainer won a record five consecutive Belmont Stakes in the 1980s? Hint

Elliott Walden

Lucien Lauren

Woody Stephens

Wayne Lukas

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Question 5 of 15

5. The last horse to win the Belmont Stakes AND the Triple Crown in the 20th century was _________ ? Hint

Affirmed

Secretariat

Seattle Slew

Tabasco Cat

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which horse was piloted to victory in the 1993 Belmont by Julie Krone? Hint

Colonial Affair

Prairie Bayou

A.P. Indy

Go And Go

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Question 7 of 15

7. When was the first Belmont Stakes run? Hint

1876

1867

1902

1874

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where was the first Belmont Stakes run? Hint

Jerome Park

Aqueduct

Morris Park

Belmont Park

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the distance of the first Belmont Stakes? Hint

1.5 Miles

1 5/8 Miles

1 3/8 Miles

1.25 Miles

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of these jockeys has won the Belmont stakes three years in a row? Hint

Ron Turcotte

Laffit Pincay Jr.

Angel Cordero Jr.

William Shoemaker

11. Another track run by the New York Racing Association, Saratoga, holds an annual turf race called the 'Sword Dancer Invitational', named after the horse by that name. In what year did Sword Dancer win the Belmont? Hint

1969

1939

1959

1949

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which horse upset Real Quiet's hopes for the Triple Crown? Hint

Victory Gallop

Lemon Drop Kid

Touch Gold

Onion

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Question 13 of 15

13. How many times did jockey Eddie Delahoussaye win the Belmont? Hint

One Time

Two Times

Three Times

Four Times

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Question 14 of 15

14. In what year was the purse of the Belmont fixed at US 1.0 million dollars guaranteed? Hint

1997

1998

1999

2000

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Question 15 of 15

15. In what year was the winner's share of the purse the largest in Belmont Stakes history? Hint

1973

1987

1978

1991

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which horse won the Belmont Stakes in a track record time of 2 min 24 sec?

Answer: Secretariat

Riva Ridge won the Belmont in 2:28. Seattle Slew's time was 2:29.6, and Affirmed clocked in with a time of 2:26.8

2. What is the distance of the Belmont Stakes?

Answer: 1.5 Miles

3. In 1905, Tanya was the second filly to win the Belmont?

Answer: True

Ruthless won the initial running in 1867, and Tanya was the second filly, winning the 1905 running.

4. Which trainer won a record five consecutive Belmont Stakes in the 1980s?

Answer: Woody Stephens

Woody won his five in 1982 (Conquistador Cielo), 1983 (Caveat), 1984 (Swale), 1985 (Creme Fraiche) and 1986 (Danzig Connection). Wayne Lukas won three straight, 1994 - 96. Lucien Lauren won two straight, 1972 and 1973. Elliott Walden won only one, in 1999.

5. The last horse to win the Belmont Stakes AND the Triple Crown in the 20th century was _________ ?

Answer: Affirmed

Affirmed was best known for his race-after-race duels with Alydar.

6. Which horse was piloted to victory in the 1993 Belmont by Julie Krone?

Answer: Colonial Affair

With that win, Julie became the first female rider to ever win a triple crown race.

7. When was the first Belmont Stakes run?

Answer: 1867

In the first running, the winner's share of the purse was a mere 1,800 dollars.

8. Where was the first Belmont Stakes run?

Answer: Jerome Park

9. What was the distance of the first Belmont Stakes?

Answer: 1 5/8 Miles

The race was run at 1 5/8 miles 7 times, at 1.25 miles 6 times and at 1 3/8 miles 28 times. In 1926 it was changed to the current 1 1/2 mile distance.

10. Which of these jockeys has won the Belmont stakes three years in a row?

Answer: Laffit Pincay Jr.

Laffit Pincay Jr. won the Belmont in 1982, 1983 and 1984, the first three years of trainer Woody Stephens' 5-year 'reign.'

Answer: 1959

Sword Dancer was ridden to victory that year by the great Bill Shoemaker.

12. Which horse upset Real Quiet's hopes for the Triple Crown?

Answer: Victory Gallop

Real Quiet's duel with Victory Gallop helped the Belmont Stakes of 1998 to get the dubious distinction of being the race of the year.

13. How many times did jockey Eddie Delahoussaye win the Belmont?

Answer: Two Times

1988 with Risen Star, 1992 with A.P. Indy

14. In what year was the purse of the Belmont fixed at US 1.0 million dollars guaranteed?

Answer: 1998

That year, the Preakness and Belmont stakes matched purses with the Kentucky Derby.

15. In what year was the winner's share of the purse the largest in Belmont Stakes history?

Answer: 1991

In 1991, Hansel's first place check for winning the Belmont was 1,417,480 dollars. Not far behind is the 1,329,160 check given to Bet Twice for winning the 1987 Belmont. Secretariat's winnings from the Belmont in 1973 were 90,120. Affirmed's check in 1978 was worth 110,580.

Source: Author JRHorse

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