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Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred is a breed of horse best known for flat racing but can also be bred for other forms of competition such as hurdling, polo, steeplechasing, or even show jumping. You will find all manner of questions on these amazing horses and their various disciplines.
1,085 Questions
Who was the horse of the year in 1961?
Kelso who also holds the record for winning horse of the year with 5 wins in a row
How old are the horses that run in the triple crown races?
They are 3 years old. All horses are officially a year older every January 1st. So, regardless of the date of their birth, the Triple Crown races are for 3 year olds.
What is Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel nicknamed?
Bo"rail" is what Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin H. Borel [b. November 8, 1966] is nicknamed. He carries the nickname in recognition of his skillful and stubborn proximity to the racetrack rail at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It saves on the distance that horse and rider must cover to win the world-famous race.
What country hosts the biggest Prize Horse race?
Dubai hosts the Dubai world cup series of races, and the top race of the meet is the Dubai World Cup, it has a grand prize of ten million dollars (US dollars). The first place horse get six million dollars for winning.
What is Kentucky famous for raising champion?
You may be thinking of Louisville native Muhammed Ali (Cassius Clay), arguably the greatest boxer of all time.
What is the distance of the Kentucky Derby horse race?
The Kentucky Derby is 1 1/4 mile long. In other words 10 furlongs. It is the first leg of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
What are the most common problem with the sea biscuit?
Seabiscuit was an almost perfect horse during his time. There was some problems in the very beginning because he was overweight, but he quickly lost this weight when he started to train.
Michael jogged eight and one-half miles in all.
2 and 3/4 = 2 and 3/4
2 and 1/2 = 2 and 2/4 = 8 and 1/2
+ 3 and 1/4 = 3 and 1/4
What is the distance run in the modern Kentucky Derby?
A length of 1-1/4 miles, which equals 2 kilometers or 10 furlongs, is the distance that's run by the horses in the Kentucky Derby. But that hasn't always been the distance. In the first 20 years of the Derby's existence, 1875-1895, jockeys had to run their horses over a 1-1/2 mile racetrack.
Which is the longest race of the triple crown races?
The longest race of the Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes run at 1 1/2 miles (12 furlongs).
Where did Queen Elizabeth II sit at the Kentucky Derby?
The Queen watched the race from a private suite with a balcony overlooking the track.
Who was the greatest racehorse that ever lived?
Secretariat. His records for the Triple Crown still remain today.
What is the difference between Portuguese man-o-war and man-o-war?
they're the same species but it's more specific to call them portuguese.
What year and where was the first women's medley swimming race held?
Women were allowed to complete in Olympic swimming starting in 1912. That year, the Australian swimmer Fanny Durack, became the first female to win olympic gold in 100-yard freestyle swimming.
