Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2006 18:09:55 GMT
Epsom Derby Quiz
1. In which year was the winning horse owned for the first time by a reigning monarch ?
2. What was the name of the suffragette who was killed when she threw herself in front of the king's horse in 1913 ?
3. Only six fillies have ever won the race , the most recent being Fifinella in 1916 who also won the Oaks. Neither victory was at Epsom, however. Where was the Derby staged that year ?
4. In which year was the Derby first broadcast by the BBc ?
5. Name the most recent of the four grey horses to have won the Derby.
6. Which jockey, after 27 unsuccessful attempts, finally won the Derby in 1953 ?
7. Who at 18 became the youngest ever jockey to win the race ?
8. 1981 saw the widest winning margin in the race's history. Name the horse and the winning margin (half point for each)
9. Name the horse which, in 1989, became the longest-priced horse at 500/1 to finish placed.
10.Name the first (and so far only) lady jockey to ride in the race.
11. Name the most recent filly to take part: (clue: started as 11/4 favourite having won the 1,000 Guineas, but only finished 9th).
Pure and simple - one point for each correct answer. Good luck !
1. In which year was the winning horse owned for the first time by a reigning monarch ?
2. What was the name of the suffragette who was killed when she threw herself in front of the king's horse in 1913 ?
3. Only six fillies have ever won the race , the most recent being Fifinella in 1916 who also won the Oaks. Neither victory was at Epsom, however. Where was the Derby staged that year ?
4. In which year was the Derby first broadcast by the BBc ?
5. Name the most recent of the four grey horses to have won the Derby.
6. Which jockey, after 27 unsuccessful attempts, finally won the Derby in 1953 ?
7. Who at 18 became the youngest ever jockey to win the race ?
8. 1981 saw the widest winning margin in the race's history. Name the horse and the winning margin (half point for each)
9. Name the horse which, in 1989, became the longest-priced horse at 500/1 to finish placed.
10.Name the first (and so far only) lady jockey to ride in the race.
11. Name the most recent filly to take part: (clue: started as 11/4 favourite having won the 1,000 Guineas, but only finished 9th).
Pure and simple - one point for each correct answer. Good luck !
