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Here is a really annlying one that would wind up John McRirick no end (I have sent it to Channel 4 for just that purpose)
Which British Racecourse has a wartime Derby winner alongside it?
Go on somebody must know.
Towcester ?
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Here is a really annlying one that would wind up John McRirick no end (I have sent it to Channel 4 for just that purpose)
Which British Racecourse has a wartime Derby winner alongside it?
Go on somebody must know.
Towcester ?
Right first time Himself, thought I would not be the only one to know that alongside Towcester is the A5 otherwise known as Watling Street who I think won the Derby on Newmarket’s July Course in 1941.
Will this quiz tomorrow be in the Chat Room or the Main Forum?
Does the Chat function still work?
Guys – I’m really sorry but I’m afraid I’m not able to do the quiz tonight. Many apologies, unforeseen scheduling problem for me.
Promise I’ll rearrange soon.
What a shame. I love the chance to show off my knowledge
Thanks for letting us know David.NO GOOGLING – i’ll put the answers up tomorrow, although i suspect the questions are too novice for many.
1. In 1990 Mr Frisk set a record time in which major race?
2. In which year was Red Rums 3rd win of the Grand national?
3. Where is the Lincoln handicap run?
4. Name any two of the three races that make up the triple crown?(flat)
5. Sam Arnull was the first jockey to win which race?
6. Which Irish jockey won the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe four times?
7. To within two years, when did Lester Piggot first win the Derby?
8. Which classic race was sponsored by Gold Seal from 1984-92?
9. Which author rode Devon Loch to a near Grand national win in 1956?
10. What colour was Red Rum?
11. Which Arthur Conan Doyle character had a horse named after him and subsequently a horse race?
12. Which of English classic horse races is named after a house in Epsom?
13. Mozart’s piece of music "A musical joke" is the music associated with the BBC coverage of which sport?
14. At what height does a Pony become a Horse? (in hands)
15. In which country would you find the Flemington racecourse?
16. Which French town is noted for two things, Lace and a racecourse?
Answer to Q4 is Cheltenham and Aintree Foxhunters followed by the Horse and Hound Cup.
Answer to Q4 is Cheltenham and Aintree Foxhunters followed by the Horse and Hound Cup.
Actually, I thought it was the Lady Dudley Cup, Lord Ashton of Hydes Cup and the Lord Grimthorpe Cup. For the all weather merchants, these are three of the Point to point classics which also include The Coronation Cup and the John Peel Open
Answer to Q4 is Cheltenham and Aintree Foxhunters followed by the Horse and Hound Cup.
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Jeremy Grayson. Son of immigrant. Adoptive father of two. Metadata librarian. Freelance point-to-point / horse racing writer, analyst and commentator wonk. Loves music, buses, cats, the BBC Micro, ale. Advocate of CBT, PACE and therapeutic parenting. Aspergers.
ok Graeme, you’ve not had many takers, which I think is a shame, so:-
1. Grand National ?
2. 1977
3. Doncaster
4. 1000 Guineas/Oaks
5. –
6. Pat Eddery ?
7. 1954
8. Oaks ?
9. Dick Francis
10. Bay ?
11. –
12. Oaks ?
13. Horse Racing would be most appropriate I feel.
14. 14 hands ?
15. Australia
16. Chantillythere! – box of chocs if I got 10 right
…all those Oaks…lol
Number 11 is definitely Brigadier Gerard.
Horse Of The Year theme tune ( musical joke ).
Gambling Only Pays When You're Winning
ok Graeme, you’ve not had many takers, which I think is a shame, so:-
1. Grand National ? correct
2. 1977 correct
3. Doncaster correct
4. 1000 Guineas/Oaks correct
5. –
6. Pat Eddery ? corrct
7. 1954 correct
8. Oaks ? correct
9. Dick Francis correct
10. Bay ? correct
11. –
12. Oaks ? correct
13. Horse Racing would be most appropriate I feel. 1/2 point answer is horse of the year show
14. 14 hands ? correct
15. Australia correct
16. Chantilly correctthere! – box of chocs if I got 10 right
…all those Oaks…lol
Well done ugly mare, there’s nothing ugly about your horse racing knowledge !
Himself was also correct on answer 11, it was indeed Brigadier Gerard.
4. Name any two of the three races that make up the triple crown?(flat)
Hamburg, Bad Harzburg and Quackenbruck. (Mr. Grayson and Bbobbell should be with me on that one!!).
In case anyone is wondering, they’re the three Lake Races in Germany!5. Sam Arnull was the first jockey to win which race?
According to a magazine I’ve got on the inter-war racing scene in Berlin, it has the following listing:
‘Arnull, S. Trainer, Hoppegarten, 1930-1938’.
If it’s the same S. Arnull, then I’m going to say the Grosser Preis von Baden-Baden!
Darren – AngloGerman
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4. Name any two of the three races that make up the triple crown?(flat)
Hamburg, Bad Harzburg and Quackenbruck. (Mr. Grayson and Bbobbell should be with me on that one!!).
In case anyone is wondering, they’re the three Lake Races in Germany!Blissssssss…
Equally, how about the three selling hurdles during the Cartmel Whit meeting?
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Jeremy Grayson. Son of immigrant. Adoptive father of two. Metadata librarian. Freelance point-to-point / horse racing writer, analyst and commentator wonk. Loves music, buses, cats, the BBC Micro, ale. Advocate of CBT, PACE and therapeutic parenting. Aspergers.
4. Name any two of the three races that make up the triple crown?(flat)
Hamburg, Bad Harzburg and Quackenbruck. (Mr. Grayson and Bbobbell should be with me on that one!!).
In case anyone is wondering, they’re the three Lake Races in Germany!Blissssssss…
Equally, how about the three selling hurdles during the Cartmel Whit meeting? 8)
Or we could add this Triple Crown. Flag Moor stonewall members, the Grand Pardubice and the La Touche Memorial.
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Thanks for letting us know David.
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