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How much do you know about Seabiscuit? | Quiz

Initially, this little thoroughbred did not live up to his racing potential. But, through the support and guidance of a patient trainer and a courageous jockey, he came to be one of the most well known race horses of his time.

A multiple-choice quiz by BeyondBlonde55. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
BeyondBlonde55

Time
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339,504

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Seabiscuit was foaled during the Great Depression in the United States on May 23 of what year? Hint

1963

1943

1893

1933

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Seabiscuit's final race? Hint

Churhill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky

Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California

Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD

Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Seabiscuit's primary trainer? Hint

Randy Smith

John Lyons

John Trainer

Tom Smith

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Question 4 of 10

4. What breed of horse was Seabiscuit? Hint

Standardbred

Arabian

Welsh pony

Thoroughbred

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Seabiscuit's primary jockey? Hint

Willie Shoemaker

Rosa Parks

David Eisenhower

Johnny "Red" Pollard

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Question 6 of 10

6. When his primary jockey was injured, who replaced him on Seabiscuit? Hint

George Woolf

Rhea Perlmann

Willie Shoemaker

Juan Caldera

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did Seabiscuit live after he was retired from racing? Hint

Ridgewood Ranch, California

Merry Oaks Stables, Pennsylvania

Three Chimney's Farm, Kentucky

Claiborne Farm, Kentucky

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Question 8 of 10

8. In equine terms, what color was Seabiscuit? Hint

Tobiano

Palomino

Bay

Dapple Gray

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who owned Seabiscuit for most of his racing career and throughout his retirement? Hint

Milton Hershey

Michael Jackson

Ransom E. Olds

Charles Howard

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the movie "Seabiscuit", the real match race between Seabiscuit and another famous racehorse of that time was spotlighted. Who was the opposing horse in this match race? Hint

Man O' War

Regret

Secretariat

War Admiral

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Seabiscuit was foaled during the Great Depression in the United States on May 23 of what year?

Answer: 1933

Seabiscuit, the son of Hard Tack, was born in May 23, 1933, and died May 17, 1947.

2. Where was Seabiscuit's final race?

Answer: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California

The third time was indeed a charm for Seabiscuit when he won the Santa Anita Handicap at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, after failing to win in two previous attempts.

3. Who was Seabiscuit's primary trainer?

Answer: Tom Smith

Tom Smith (1879-1957), also trained the 1945 Champion thoroughbred colt Star Pilot, the 1948 Champion thoroughbred filly Beaugay, and the 1947 Kentucky Derby winner Jet Pilot. Smith was inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in 2001.

4. What breed of horse was Seabiscuit?

Answer: Thoroughbred

Thoroughbreds are derived from the Arab breed and are noted for their ability to run very fast.

5. Who was Seabiscuit's primary jockey?

Answer: Johnny "Red" Pollard

John Pollard was born October 27, 1909, and died in 1981. He was born in Canada and was considered tall for a jockey. Pollard rode Seabiscuit to 16 wins of their 26 starts.

6. When his primary jockey was injured, who replaced him on Seabiscuit?

Answer: George Woolf

George Woolf was born in Alberta and was a diabetic. He was also the nation's leading jockey from 1942 to 1944 and had 721 wins, 589 seconds, and 468 third place finishes in a career of 3784 starts.

7. Where did Seabiscuit live after he was retired from racing?

Answer: Ridgewood Ranch, California

Ridgewood Ranch was purchased by Seabiscuit's owner in 1919.

8. In equine terms, what color was Seabiscuit?

Answer: Bay

Palomino was the blonde color with a lighter (cream colored) mane and tail. Dapple gray is a gray horse whose coat is slightly variegated with darker and lighter splotches. Tobiano is a type of marking pattern for a paint horse, with bay, white and black. A bay is a darker reddish brown color. Some bays are quite dark, almost a blackish brown. This is called a seal bay.

9. Who owned Seabiscuit for most of his racing career and throughout his retirement?

Answer: Charles Howard

Charles Howard was a marketing whiz who began his career repairing bikes in San Francisco in 1903, and eventually began working on cars. He was able to convince William Durant, a car maker and later founder of General Motors, to let him open a Buick dealership. Howard started with three cars and wound up a multi-millionaire.

10. In the movie "Seabiscuit", the real match race between Seabiscuit and another famous racehorse of that time was spotlighted. Who was the opposing horse in this match race?

Answer: War Admiral

War Admiral, 1937 Triple Crown winner, was Seabiscuit's opponent in the match race November 1, 1938. Seabiscuit won that race.

Source: Author BeyondBlonde55

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