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Do you recall who clinched the Cheltenham Gold Cup last season, and were you on the winning horse of the Grand National?
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Jack Keene has crafted 25 questions to challenge your racing knowledge.
No cheating allowed… but the answers will be revealed at the end of the page.
And they’re off…
1 The year began with a significant upset in the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase, but which horse triumphed over the 1-4 favorite Jonbon?
(a) Nube Negra, (b) Edwardstone, or (c) Elixir De Nutz
2 Constitution Hill missed the Cheltenham Festival due to illness in March; who won the Champion Hurdle in his absence?
(a) State Man, (b) Honeysuckle, or (c) Lossiemouth
3 Which former football manager celebrated their first winner at the Cheltenham Festival?
(a) Sam Allardyce, (b) Harry Redknapp, or (c) Alan Curbishley
4 Which Irish superstar won this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup?
(a) A Plus Tard, (b) Galopin Des Champs, or (c) Al Boum Photo
5 Which jockey rode I Am Maximus to Grand National victory this April?
(a) Paul Townend, (b) Mark Walsh, or (c) Rachael Blackmore
6 Who trained the legendary Red Rum during his three Grand National victories?
(a) Ginger McCain, (b) Fred Winter, or (c) Josh Gifford
7 Willie Mullins made history as the first Irish trainer to win the jumps trainers’ title in 70 years in April. Who did he narrowly edge out for second?
(a) Paul Nicholls, (b) Nicky Henderson, or (c) Dan Skelton
Willie Mullins costs punters thousands after an incredible finish in a Naas race
8 Silvestre De Sousa returned to the UK from Hong Kong with a Classic win in the 1,000 Guineas on Elmalka — which trainer was behind this success?
(a) John Gosden, (b) Roger Varian, or (c) George Boughey
9 Aidan O’Brien trained which mega stayer to victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot?
(a) Stradivarius, (b) Jan Brueghel, or (c) Kyprios
10 The speedy Asfoora was one of the most remarkable winners at the Royal meeting. Which country did she hail from?
(a) America, (b) Australia, or (c) Japan
11 Which horse became the first in a decade to win both the Derby and Eclipse in the same season?
(a) City Of Troy, (b) Ambiente Friendly, or (c) Calandagan
12 Which iconic trainer announced their retirement during the Flat season?
(a) Sir Michael Stoute, (b) Sir Henry Cecil, or (c) Sir Mark Prescott
13 Who caused a major 25-1 upset in the King George at Ascot in July?
(a) Goliath, (b) Rebel’s Romance, or (c) Luxembourg
14 Frankel was undefeated in all 14 races during his illustrious career. Which jockey guided him to victory every time?
(a) Lester Piggott, (b) William Buick, or (c) Tom Queally
15 Aidan O’Brien was at the top of the champion trainer on the Flat list — who stood out among British trainers?
(a) William Haggas, (b) Andrew Balding, or (c) Charlie Appleby
16 Jockey Rossa Ryan and trainer Ralph Beckett celebrated a significant win in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with which horse?
(a) Kinross, (b) Bluestocking, or (c) Starlust
17 What disqualified this season’s Cesarewitch winner Alphonse Le Grande at Newmarket in October — only to regain the race on appeal?
(a) Jockey weighed in light, (b) Jockey exceeded whip limit, or (c) Jockey wore incorrect colors
18 Which trainer holds the record for the most wins in the history of British Flat racing?
(a) Mark Johnston, (b) Richard Hannon, or (c) Martin Pipe
19 Who took home the Flat jockeys’ championship for the fourth time this year?
(a) Tom Marquand, (b) Jim Crowley, or (c) Oisin Murphy
20 Former jockey Mick Fitzgerald claimed that winning the Grand National was more gratifying than what?
(a) sex, (b) winning the lottery, or (c) getting married
21 The Welsh Grand National is set for December 27 at Chepstow. Only one horse has ever secured back-to-back victories. Is it (a) Notre Pere, (b) Bonanza Boy, or (c) Mountainous
22 The legendary Lester Piggott was famously known for swiping what from another jockey during a race?
(a) whip, (b) goggles, or (c) breeches
23 Kally Des Bruyeres tied for the second longest-priced winner in British racing history in November. What was the price?
(a) 200-1, (b) 250-1, or (c) 500-1
24 Which horse emerged victorious in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham last month?
(a) Ginny’s Destiny, (b) Ga Law, or (c) Il Ridoto
25 How many times did the remarkable Kauto Star win the King George on Boxing Day?
(a) Three, (b) Four, or (c) Five
Scroll down to reveal the answers…
Answers:
1) C
2) A
3) B
4) B
5) A
6) A
7) C
8) B
9) C
10) B
11) A
12) A
13) A
14) C
15) B
16) B
17) B
18) A
19) C
20) A
21) B
22) A
23) A
24) C
25) C
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