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Horse Racing Trivia

From Secretariat's record runs to the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, find out if you're a Triple Crown winner or just destined for the glue factory.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

What is the simplest straight wager where you pick a single horse to finish in first place?

Win bet

Which three American races must a three-year-old Thoroughbred horse win in a single season to claim the prestigious Triple Crown?

Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes

Renowned for their speed and agility in flat racing, what light horse breed typically stands between 15.2 and 17 hands tall?

Thoroughbred

At age 54, which legendary jockey became the oldest person to win the Kentucky Derby while riding Ferdinand in 1986?

Bill Shoemaker

Which of the three foundation sires is the most prolific ancestor of modern Thoroughbreds, with over 95% of the breed's male line tracing back to him?

Darley Arabian