Horse racing is an exciting sport that has been enjoyed for centuries. It requires a combination of speed, endurance, and skill to be successful on the track. This quiz will test your knowledge of the sport, from the different types of horse racing to the history of the sport and some of its most famous horses and jockeys. Whether you're a fan of the sport or just appreciate the thrill of horse racing, this quiz is the perfect way to see how much you know about this historic discipline. So grab your binoculars, place your bets, and get ready for the race!
What is the name of the race that is considered the most prestigious horse race in the world?
Kentucky Derby
Grand National
Dubai World Cup
Melbourne Cup
Which is the shortest distance covered in a horse race?
Sprint
Hurdle race
Stakes race
Mile race
What is the name of the track surface most commonly used for horse racing in the United States?
Grass
Dirt
Sand
Synthetic
Which jockey has won the most Triple Crown races in the United States?
Ron Turcotte
Steve Cauthen
Jerry Bailey
Eddie Arcaro
What is the name of the horse that won the Triple Crown in 2015? A) American Pharoah
Justify
Secretariat
Affirmed
American Pharoah
What is the name of the horse that holds the record for the fastest time in the Kentucky Derby?
Secretariat
Man o' War
Gallant Fox
War Admiral
What is the name of the most famous steeplechase horse race in the world?
Preakness Stakes
Belmont Stakes
Grand National
Epsom Derby
What is the name of the jockey who has won the most number of Kentucky Derby races?
Eddie Arcaro
Bill Shoemaker
Willie Shoemaker
Isaac Murphy
What is the name of the horse racing event that is held annually in June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York?
Preakness Stakes
Kentucky Derby
Belmont Stakes
Epsom Derby
Which of the following is NOT one of the Triple Crown races in the United States?
Preakness StakesPreakness Stakes
Kentucky Derby
Belmont Stakes
Epsom Derby
What is the name of the horse that won the Triple Crown in 1973?
Secretariat
Seattle Slew
Affirmed
Justify
What is the name of the horse racing event that is held annually two weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland?
Preakness Stakes
Kentucky Derby
Belmont Stakes
Epsom Derby
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