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Mascot Grand National 1999 Trivia Quiz

In 1999 history was made. The champions of the mascot world headed to the racetrack to see who would be crowned king of mascots! Club mascots (wearing full mascot gear) race over one furlong (220 yds) and involves 6 hurdles.

A multiple-choice quiz by burtfro. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
burtfro

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,224

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
223

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was the 1999 Mascot Grand National held? Hint

Towcester Racecourse

Aintree Racecourse

Huntingdon Racecourse

Newmarket Racecourse

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Question 2 of 10

2. The race was only between football mascots?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which mascot won the race? Hint

Camilla Canary

Bartley Bluebird

Beau Brummie Dog

Cyril the Swan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which club did the winning mascot represent? Hint

Birmingham City

Swansea City

Cardiff City

Norwich City

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these football teams had two representatives in this race? Hint

Preston North End

Northampton Town

Crystal Palace

Bradford City

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Question 6 of 10

6. Norwich had two mascots compete in this race.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which mascot finished last in the race? Hint

Sammy the Shrimp

Freddie the Fox

Marvin Moose

Superhound

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team did the mascot that finished last represent? Hint

Southend United

Halifax Town

Mansfield Town

He wasn't representing a team

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many mascots competed in this race? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many bird mascots appeared in this race? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was the 1999 Mascot Grand National held?

Answer: Huntingdon Racecourse

The 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Mascot Grand Nationals, had been held at Huntingdon. The home mascot Hugo Hound has competed in all four.

2. The race was only between football mascots?

Answer: False

There were three non-football mascots competing in this race: Superhound from Peterboro Greyhound Track, Hugo Hound, and Major Story from the Peterboro Telegraph.

3. Which mascot won the race?

Answer: Beau Brummie Dog

Beau Brummie Dog's winning time set a record. Here were the other positions:
2nd Bartley,
3rd Cyril,
4th Camilla,

4. Which club did the winning mascot represent?

Answer: Birmingham City

The other finishers for teams were:
Bartley - Cardiff,
Cyril - Swansea,
Camilla - Norwich,
Interestingly, these three mascots were all birds.

5. Which of these football teams had two representatives in this race?

Answer: Bradford City

Bradford had both Billy the Bantam, a chicken, and The Fat Gent. The latter was a rather portly gentleman who didn't wear a costume. Preston's representative was Deepdale Duck (14th). Palace's was Pete the Eagle (11th,) and Northampton's was Clarence the Dragon (12th).

6. Norwich had two mascots compete in this race.

Answer: True

Both Captain and Camilla Canary competed for the Norfolk side.

7. Which mascot finished last in the race?

Answer: Sammy the Shrimp

Sammy also finished last in 2000, but was saved the humiliation of a hat-trick, as Eddie the Eagle was disqualified in 2001. In 1999, Sammy was also voted ugliest mascot due to his huge and unsightly costume, which probably also led to his poor racing skills. In 2003, Sammy had got himself a new streamlined costume.

8. Which team did the mascot that finished last represent?

Answer: Southend United

At Southend, Sammy was accompanied by Elvis the Eel, who didn't look at all like an eel. Elvis did not appear in the race.

9. How many mascots competed in this race?

Answer: 17

This increased greatly in the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 races, mainly due to press coverage. These races contained in excess of 60 mascots.

10. How many bird mascots appeared in this race?

Answer: 7

These were Bartley Bluebird, Cyril the Swan, Camilla the Canary, Billy Bantam, Captain Canary, Pete the Eagle, and Deepdale Duck. Five of those appeared in the top seven.

Source: Author burtfro

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