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Quiz about Horse Racing Tracks
Quiz about Horse Racing Tracks

Horse Racing Tracks Test | USA


A general quiz regarding thoroughbred racing facilities in the United States and Canada.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcd15401. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcd15401
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
130,559
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1204
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which track is known for its hillside turf course? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the only track outside of the United States to play host to the Breeders Cup in its first 20 years? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following was NOT located in Louisiana? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. At what California track was legendary jockey Johnny Longden's last race? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which track plays host to the Haskell Invitational? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which track was known as the "Graveyard of Favorites?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Belmont Stakes was not contested at Belmont Park from 1963-67. Where was it held? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At which track did the great Secretariat race for the final time? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where was the site of throughbred racing's first million-dollar race (in 1981)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What track is known as "where the surf meets the turf?" Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which track is known for its hillside turf course?

Answer: Santa Anita Park

The course, located in Arcadia, Calif., includes another unique feature to American oval racing -- a right turn.
2. What was the only track outside of the United States to play host to the Breeders Cup in its first 20 years?

Answer: Woodbine

Woodbine, located near Toronto, played host to the 1996 event.
3. Which of the following was NOT located in Louisiana?

Answer: Retama Park

Retama is located in Texas.
4. At what California track was legendary jockey Johnny Longden's last race?

Answer: Santa Anita

Longden won the 1966 San Juan Capistrano Invitational aboard George Royal.
5. Which track plays host to the Haskell Invitational?

Answer: Monmouth Park.

The Haskell, a prominent race for 3-year-olds is run at the Oceanport, N.J. track.
6. Which track was known as the "Graveyard of Favorites?"

Answer: Saratoga

"The Spa," in upstate New York, has played host to many upsets, including Man-O-War's only loss -- to a horse named Upset.
7. The Belmont Stakes was not contested at Belmont Park from 1963-67. Where was it held?

Answer: Aqueduct

Aqueduct, like Belmont, is located in the state of New York.
8. At which track did the great Secretariat race for the final time?

Answer: Woodbine

"Big Red" won the 1973 Canadian International before retiring.
9. Where was the site of throughbred racing's first million-dollar race (in 1981)?

Answer: Arlington Park

Fittingly, the race was named the Arlington Million.
10. What track is known as "where the surf meets the turf?"

Answer: Del Mar

Del Mar, near San Diego, takes the nickname from a Bing Crosby song.
Source: Author dcd15401

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