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The Kentucky Derby Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | USA

This quiz has fun trivia about the greatest two minutes in sports.

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

Author
sherlido

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
106,125

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

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2087

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Question 1 of 20

1. When was the first Kentucky Derby run? Hint

1873

1876

1875

1874

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Question 2 of 20

2. What is the name of the race track where the Kentucky Derby is held? Hint

Hollywood Park

Keeneland

Ellis Park

Churchill Downs

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Question 3 of 20

3. What three races make up the Triple Crown? Hint

Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont

Preakness, Kentucky Derby and Arkansas Derby

Oaks, Kentucky Derby and Belmont

Florida Derby, Kentucky Derby and Preakness

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Question 4 of 20

4. Alydar was a Kentucky Derby winner.

True

False

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Question 5 of 20

5. In 1991, who won the running of the Kentucky Derby? Hint

Unbridled

Strike the Gold

Lil E. Tee

Sunday Silence

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Question 6 of 20

6. What fashion accessory would a Derby goer NOT be without? Hint

gloves

feedbag

umbrella

hat

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Question 7 of 20

7. How many fillies (female horses) won the Kentucky Derby in the 20th century?

Answer: (number)

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Question 8 of 20

8. What is the Kentucky Derby known as? Hint

"King of the Bluegrass"

"Dash for the Cash"

"Run for the Roses"

"Day at the Track"

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Question 9 of 20

9. The Kentucky Derby is held on which Saturday in May? Hint

First

Third

Second

Last

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby? Hint

Manhattan

Mint Julep

Harvey Walbanger

Long Island Tea

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who designed the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs? Hint

Matt J Winn

C V Whitney

Pat Day

Joseph D Baldez

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Question 12 of 20

12. In 1973, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, but did he go on to win the Triple Crown?

Yes

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which horse was disqualified in the Kentucky Derby in 1968? Hint

Dust Commander

Riva Ridge

Dancer's Image

Kauai King

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which of the following jockeys had 26 mounts in the Kentucky Derby from 1952-1988? Hint

Eddie Arcaro

Angel Cordero Jr

Laffit Pincay Jr

Bill Shoemaker

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which of the following jockeys won both the Kentucky Derby in 1978, and the Epsom Derby? Hint

Calvin Borel

Gary Stevens

Steve Cauthen

Shane Sellers

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Question 16 of 20

16. In 1993, jockey Jerry Bailey rode Dispute to victory in the Kentucky Oaks. What was the name of the horse he won on the next day in the Kentucky Derby? Hint

Lil E. Tee

Spend a Buck

Alysheba

Sea Hero

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Question 17 of 20

17. Churchill Downs is located in what Kentucky City? Hint

Frankfort

Owensboro

Louisville

Lexington

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Question 18 of 20

18. What Kentucky Derby winner, was the sire of the 1996 Kentucky Derby winner Grindstone? Hint

Unbridled

Sea Hero

Sunday Silence

Alydar

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Question 19 of 20

19. Which of the following had the fastest Kentucky Derby race? Hint

Secretariat

Silver Charm

Monarchos

Go For Gin

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Question 20 of 20

20. What race is held for three year old fillies only?

Answer: (Two Words. Friday Race)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the first Kentucky Derby run?

Answer: 1875

The first Kentucky Derby was won by Aristides who was also the favorite to win the race.

2. What is the name of the race track where the Kentucky Derby is held?

Answer: Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs was incorporated in 1937.

3. What three races make up the Triple Crown?

Answer: Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont

The Kentucky Derby is the first leg, and is one and a quarter miles long.
The Preakness is the second leg, and is one and three sixteenth long.
The Belmont is the third leg, and the longest race at one and a half miles.

4. Alydar was a Kentucky Derby winner.

Answer: False

Alydar was the favorite to win the 1978 Ky Derby, but was beaten by Affirmed.

5. In 1991, who won the running of the Kentucky Derby?

Answer: Strike the Gold

Strike the Gold gave trainer Nick Zito his first Derby winner.

6. What fashion accessory would a Derby goer NOT be without?

Answer: hat

Derby day brings out the fashion designed hats as well as the homemade. They range from the glamorous wide brim feathered hats, to the more comical horse head ones.

7. How many fillies (female horses) won the Kentucky Derby in the 20th century?

Answer: three

The winners were: Regret in 1915, Genuine Risk in 1980, and Winning Colors in 1988.

8. What is the Kentucky Derby known as?

Answer: "Run for the Roses"

The winner receives a blanket of red roses, and each rose is hand sewn onto the blanket. The first account of roses being given to the winner was in 1896 to Ben Brush, and they were pink and white roses.

9. The Kentucky Derby is held on which Saturday in May?

Answer: First

The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, and runs regardless of the weather.

10. What is the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby?

Answer: Mint Julep

The Mint Julep is a crowd favorite during Derby week. Over 80,000 of them are served on Kentucky Oaks and Derby Day.

11. Who designed the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs?

Answer: Joseph D Baldez

The Twin Spires were designed by 24 year old Joseph D Baldez, were for ornamental purposes on the grandstand, and are one of the most recognized structures in all of sports.

12. In 1973, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, but did he go on to win the Triple Crown?

Answer: Yes

Secretariat smashed records in the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont, en route to winning the Triple Crown title.

13. Which horse was disqualified in the Kentucky Derby in 1968?

Answer: Dancer's Image

Forward Pass was placed first when Dancer's Image was disqualified for prohibited medication.

14. Which of the following jockeys had 26 mounts in the Kentucky Derby from 1952-1988?

Answer: Bill Shoemaker

Bill Shoemaker had 26 mounts in the Kentucky Derby between 1952-88.

15. Which of the following jockeys won both the Kentucky Derby in 1978, and the Epsom Derby?

Answer: Steve Cauthen

Steve Cauthen won the Kentucky Derby in 1978 and the Epsom Derby in 1985 and 1987.

16. In 1993, jockey Jerry Bailey rode Dispute to victory in the Kentucky Oaks. What was the name of the horse he won on the next day in the Kentucky Derby?

Answer: Sea Hero

Sea Hero out-ran favorite Prairie Bayou to win by a head at the wire.

17. Churchill Downs is located in what Kentucky City?

Answer: Louisville

Racing in Louisville dates back to 1783, when races were held on Market Street in the downtown area.

18. What Kentucky Derby winner, was the sire of the 1996 Kentucky Derby winner Grindstone?

Answer: Unbridled

Unbridled won the 1990 Kentucky Derby and was the sire of Grindstone. The favorite in 1996 was a horse named Unbridled's Song, also sired by Unbridled, who came in fifth in the Kentucky derby.

19. Which of the following had the fastest Kentucky Derby race?

Answer: Secretariat

Secretariat was the quickest with a time of 1:59.40 on May 5, 1973. Monarchos came close in 2001 at 1:59.97.

20. What race is held for three year old fillies only?

Answer: Kentucky Oaks

The Kentucky Oaks is ran on the Friday before the Derby and is a mile and one eighth long. The winner get a blanket of lillies.

Source: Author sherlido

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