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Can you recall who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup last season, and did you place a bet on the Grand National champion?
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Jack Keene has crafted 25 questions to evaluate your expertise.
No cheating… the answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
And they’re off…
1 The year began with a stunning 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 was unable to attend the Cheltenham Festival due to illness in March; who claimed the Champion Hurdle in his absence?
(a) State Man, (b) Honeysuckle, or (c) Lossiemouth
3 Which former football manager was overjoyed to celebrate their first winner at the Cheltenham Festival?
(a) Sam Allardyce, (b) Harry Redknapp, or (c) Alan Curbishley
4 Which Irish superstar secured victory in this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup?
(a) A Plus Tard, (b) Galopin Des Champs, or (c) Al Boum Photo
5 Which jockey guided I Am Maximus to Grand National glory this April?
(a) Paul Townend, (b) Mark Walsh, or (c) Rachael Blackmore
6 Who trained the renowned Red Rum to his three Grand National wins?
(a) Ginger McCain, (b) Fred Winter, or (c) Josh Gifford
7 Willie Mullins made headlines by becoming the first Irish trainer to win the jumps trainers’ title in 70 years this April. Who did he narrowly outpace for second place?
(a) Paul Nicholls, (b) Nicky Henderson, or (c) Dan Skelton
Willie Mullins costs bettors thousands with an incredible finish to a race in Naas.
8 Silvestre De Sousa made a triumphant return to the UK from Hong Kong with a Classic victory 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 remarkable stayer to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot?
(a) Stradivarius, (b) Jan Brueghel, or (c) Kyprios
10 The swift Asfoora was one of the standout winners at the Royal meeting. Which country did she represent?
(a) America, (b) Australia, or (c) Japan
11 Which horse made history as 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 shocked everyone with a 25-1 upset in the King George at Ascot in July?
(a) Goliath, (b) Rebel’s Romance, or (c) Luxembourg
14 Frankel, during his illustrious career, won all 14 races. Which jockey was by his side for each victory?
(a) Lester Piggott, (b) William Buick, or (c) Tom Queally
15 Aidan O’Brien topped the champion trainer rankings on the Flat – who was the leading British trainer?
(a) William Haggas, (b) Andrew Balding, or (c) Charlie Appleby
16 Jockey Rossa Ryan and trainer Ralph Beckett celebrated an important win in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with which horse?
(a) Kinross, (b) Bluestocking, or (c) Starlust
17 What resulted in the disqualification of this season’s Cesarewitch champion Alphonse Le Grande at Newmarket in October, only to have the race reinstated on appeal?
(a) Jockey weighed in light, (b) Jockey exceeded whip limit, or (c) Jockey wore inappropriate 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 clinched 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 famously remarked 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 managed to win it consecutively.
Is it (a) Notre Pere, (b) Bonanza Boy, or (c) Mountainous
22 The legendary Lester Piggott is famously known for swiping what from another jockey during a race?
(a) whip, (b) goggles, or (c) breeches
23 Kally Des Bruyeres matched 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 triumphed 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 legendary Kauto Star win the King George on Boxing Day?
(a) Three, (b) Four, or (c) Five
Scroll down to find 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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