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Horse Racing - Who Am I? Trivia Quiz

This is a who am I quiz about horse racing. It includes horses, jockeys, owners, and trainers. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by ddandelion70. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ddandelion70

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,337

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1243

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. I gave my owner, a ninety-two year-old woman, her first Kentucky Derby win in 1990. Who am I?

Answer: (One Word Only)

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Question 2 of 10

2. I sired a beautiful daughter, who in 1989, was named Champion Two-year-old Filly. Who am I? Hint

Deputy Commander

French Deputy

I Shot The Shefiff

Deputy Minister

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Question 3 of 10

3. During my career as a jockey, I rode many champions including Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba, and Belmont Stakes winner Danzig Connection. Who am I? Hint

Steve Cauthen

Gary Stevens

Jorge Velasquez

Chris McCarron

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Question 4 of 10

4. During my Hall of Fame career as a jockey, I racked up 6,795 wins including the 1981 Kentucky Derby aboard Pleasant Colony. Who am I? Hint

Jorge Velasquez

Patrick Valenzuela

Chris McCarron

Jerry Bailey

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Question 5 of 10

5. I passed away in 1983 at the ripe old age of 26, but in my racing career I was voted Horse of the Year an amazing 5 times. Who am I? Hint

Forego

Dr. Fager

Omaha

Kelso

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Question 6 of 10

6. During my three year racing career I was undefeated. Even 5 screws implanted in my hind leg could not stop me. Who am I? Hint

Personal Ensign

Ruffian

My Flag

Winning Colors

7. In 1987, at the Keeneland July sale no one wanted me. It didn't hurt my feelings at all because I would have the last laugh. While all of the other horses that sold for millions never won a race, I won the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes, and dueled gamely with Easy Goer, only to lose the Belmont Stakes. Who am I? Hint

Ferdinand

Strike the Gold

Alysheba

Sunday Silence

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Question 8 of 10

8. I was considered the most famous groom in the world. I passed away in 1947, and not long after, so did my famous horse. It was said that he missed me and died of a broken heart. I told everyone that he was the mostest hoss. Who am I?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. I was the trainer of 1998 Horse of the Year, Skip Away. Who am I? Hint

Sonny Hine

Bob Baffert

D. Wayne Lukas

Barclay Tagg

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1936, a horse came into my life. He didn't look like much but he had a heart and the speed to go with it. My greatest goal was to see my horse win the Santa Anita Handicap. We tried for years before finally winning it in 1940. My wife Marcella and I were overjoyed. Who am I? Hint

John Pollard

Tom Smith

Charles Howard

Cornelius Vanderbilt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I gave my owner, a ninety-two year-old woman, her first Kentucky Derby win in 1990. Who am I?

Answer: Unbridled

I was very happy to win this race for my owner, Mrs. Genter. She died two years later at the age of 94. After my retirement, I went on to sire many great horses in their own right. My son Unbridled's Song, is also a great sire, and my beautiful son Empire Maker, came in second in the Kentucky Derby and won the Belmont Stakes in 2003.

2. I sired a beautiful daughter, who in 1989, was named Champion Two-year-old Filly. Who am I?

Answer: Deputy Minister

My daughter was the brave Go For Wand. She was also named Champion Three-year-old Filly in 1990 even though she died that year. Her sister, Open Mind, was also Champion Two and Three-year-old Filly in 1988 and 1989. I am also the grandsire of Ten Most Wanted, the winner of the 2003 Travers Stakes. I am very proud of all of my children.

3. During my career as a jockey, I rode many champions including Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba, and Belmont Stakes winner Danzig Connection. Who am I?

Answer: Chris McCarron

I played Charlie Kurtsinger, the jockey of War Admiral, in the movie "Seabiscuit".

4. During my Hall of Fame career as a jockey, I racked up 6,795 wins including the 1981 Kentucky Derby aboard Pleasant Colony. Who am I?

Answer: Jorge Velasquez

I also rode Pleasant Colony to victory in the Preakness Stakes, but our Triple Crown bid was foiled by Summing. We came in third.

5. I passed away in 1983 at the ripe old age of 26, but in my racing career I was voted Horse of the Year an amazing 5 times. Who am I?

Answer: Kelso

I was Horse Of The Year from 1960 thru 1964. I was also voted Champion Three-year-old, and Champion Older Horse (4 times). I won the Jockey Club Gold Cup five times, and the Woodward Stakes three times.

6. During my three year racing career I was undefeated. Even 5 screws implanted in my hind leg could not stop me. Who am I?

Answer: Personal Ensign

I was also named Broodmare of the Year in 1996. I am most proud of this achievement. In 1995, my daughter My Flag won the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies race, and seven years later in 2002, her daughter Storm Flag Flying, won the same race.

Answer: Sunday Silence

And that is how I, Sunday Silence, became Horse of the Year for 1989.

Answer: Will Harbut

My horse was Man O' War.

9. I was the trainer of 1998 Horse of the Year, Skip Away. Who am I?

Answer: Sonny Hine

I passed away in 2000 at the age of 69.

Answer: Charles Howard

Oh and by the way, my horse was Seabiscuit.

Source: Author ddandelion70

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