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British Horse Race Tracks Trivia Quiz

A simple description of a Race Course in Britain will be offered, but you have to gamble on which one of the four options fit the descriptions.

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

Author
doomed

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,789

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
2070

Last 3 plays: Guest 37 (3/5), Barca99 (5/5), Guest 51 (4/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. A course set in the beautiful Wye Valley in an easily accessible location, close to Bristol and Cardiff, and the M4 and M5 motorways. Important meets include The Coral Eurobet Welsh National, The Tote Silver Trophy, The Welsh Champion Hurdle and The Rehearsal Chase. But which course is it? Hint

Chester

Bangor

Chepstow

Penrith

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Question 2 of 5

2. This Legsby Road site was purchased in 1923 by six local men; Harry Abraham, Wilfred Cartwright, Robert Bygott, William Frearson, Robert Fletcher and James Henry Nettleship. The first meeting at the new site took place on Easter Monday, April 21, 1924. The first winner on the course was Have a Clue. But where? Hint

Market Rasen

York

Musselbrugh

Newcastle

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Question 3 of 5

3. Arguably the World's most famous race was run here every April, and took in 30 huge fences with up to 40 horses hurtling over them. Many fail to finish and some sadly didn't live to cross the line. But what was the name of this famous course outside Liverpool?

Answer: (One Word Only)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Based at Scone Palace Park, what course was known for its intimate feeling and its magnificent surroundings? Hint

Fife

Perth

Thirsk

Kelso

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Question 5 of 5

5. Known as the "Lunatic Asylum" which course could be found in a suburb of London called Esher?

Not the most appealing greeting it has to be admitted, but that could have been the message meted out to commuters passing through Esher today had Lt Col Owen Williams not come up with the idea of a racecourse.

Hint

Sandown Park

Plumpton Park

Lingfield

Kempton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chepstow

25 fixtures in 2003 included both Jump and Flat race meetings on weekdays, weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays, so plenty of chances to see some good sport. Other events such as Ladies Night, Countryside Day, Caribbean Night, and Family Day gives plenty of choice for everyone.

Answer: Market Rasen

Market Rasen Race course is located in an attractive setting at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, on the outskirts of the market town of Market Rasen, and midway between the beautiful Cathedral City of Lincoln and the famous fishing town of Grimsby. It offers both flat and jump racing.

Answer: Aintree

The first official races at Aintree were organised by the owner of Liverpool's Waterloo Hotel, Mr William Lynn. Lynn leased the land from Lord Sefton, laid out a course, built a grandstand and staged the first Flat fixture on July 7, 1829.

On Tuesday February 26, 1839, Lottery became the first winner of The Grand National. In those days the field had to jump a stone wall (now the water jump), cross a stretch of plough land and finish over two hurdles.

Now its totally different and over four miles long. The 2004 National had 133 entries declared with as many as 40 places up for grabs.

4. Based at Scone Palace Park, what course was known for its intimate feeling and its magnificent surroundings?

Answer: Perth

Perth Race course was situated in what is widely recognised as one of the most picturesque settings in the country. Within the grounds of historic Scone Palace, the course skirted the banks of the mighty River Tay, and weaved its way past trees that have stood for centuries, since the time when this was the playground of the Kings and Noblemen of Scotland.

The famous Stone of Destiny was once housed here and is perhaps shortly to be returned after seven centuries absence. Forty minutes from Edinburgh, Perth had many a good festival and hosts many Grade A race meets.

5. Known as the "Lunatic Asylum" which course could be found in a suburb of London called Esher? Not the most appealing greeting it has to be admitted, but that could have been the message meted out to commuters passing through Esher today had Lt Col Owen Williams not come up with the idea of a racecourse.

Answer: Sandown Park

"Welcome to Sandown Lunatic Asylum". Not the most appealing greeting it has to be admitted, but that could have been the message meted out to commuters passing through Esher, had Lt Col Owen Williams not come up with the idea of a racecourse.

Source: Author doomed

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