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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

How many feet in 36 miles 3 furlongs 36 poles and 5 yards?

One mile is equal to 5280 feet. One furlong is equal to 660 feet. One pole is equal to 16.5 feet. One yard is equal to 3 feet.

Therefore, 36 miles 3 furlongs 36 poles 5 yards is equal to (36 x 5280) + (2 x 660) + (36 x 16.5) + 3 = 191997 feet.

What is a knob jockey?

A Knob Jockey is a rider of the mans penis.

Who won Kentucky Derby since 2000?

Here are the Kentucky Derby winners since 2000:

2010 Super Saver

2009 Mine That Bird

2008 Big Brown

2007 Street Sense

2006 Barbaro

2005 Giacomo

2004 Smarty Jones

2003 Funny Cide

2002 War Emblem

2001 Monarchos

2000 Fusaichi Pegasus

What is the name of the 3 fastest horses?

Without question, the mighty Secretariat. He smashed records in all three races, two which still stand today. His time of 2:24 flat in the Belmont may never be broken.

What two horses make the Thoroughbred?

Thoroughbreds are purebreds with a closed studbook, therefore only two Thoroughbreds can create a Thoroughbred foal. No other breeds are allowed or used.

What is an example of silver?

A dagger, sword, necklace, ring, bracelet, pole, forks, spoons, knives, and just about anything that can be made of metal.

What sport is called sports of kings?

That is an article nothing related to any actual facts. Whilst I haven't provided any concrete facts it the oldest stories of Horse Racing that tell of the Kings picking their finest Horses to race each other over long distances.

The Europeans expanded and took what are the founding fathers of the thoroughbred world back with them; The Byerley Turk, Goldophin Arabian and the Darley Arabian. Every thoroughbred in the world can trace their lineage back to one of these founding fathers of the Sport of Kings.

What were the fractional times of the 1973 Kentucky Derby?

Secretariat won the '73 Derby, running each quarter faster than the previous one, a feat never done before. His splits were: 0:25 1/2, 0:24, 0:23 4/5, , 0:23 2/5, 0:23. Total: 1:59 2/5. World Record to this day.

How many foals did Aristides sire?

It appears that Aristides only sired four foals, all of which were fillies.

What years did ted Williams win the triple crown?

1942 ad 1947 but this is a baseball question has to be recatorgorized

Is a horse race purse size determined by the amount of betting on the race?

no the purse is determinded on the race when you bet you get some money fromo the purse if the horse u bet on wins

Actually, the Purse has nothing to do with the amount of money wagered in a horse race. The Handle is the total amount wagered on that race and after the track takes some out and the taxes are removed then the rest is divied up among the winning tickets. These are called Pools and there is one for each style/type of bet (Win Pool, Place Pool, Show Pool, Exacta Pool, Trifecta Pool, Pick 3 Pool, etc).

A competitive brother and sister who love to race were given a strange racing challenge by their mother that whichever horse crossed the finish line LAST wins How did they compete?

The mother said the HORSE who crossed the finish line last wins. So, the brother and sister switch horses, and race as hard as they can. The horse that either one is riding (the other sibling's horse) will finish first, and the horse actually belonging to the rider is last, and wins.

Was there ever a tie at the Kentucky Derby?

In 2006 the year Barbaro won there was a dead heat for 4th place (dead heat means a tie in horse racing terms)

Which Horse won the Oaks this year?

The winner of the AJC Oaks in 2008 was Heavenly Glow! (The horse I was going for!)

How much does a horse race announcer make?

with a few exceptions a thoroughbred race announcer makes between 300-750 a day/night

Why Seabiscuit did not run the Triple Crown?

The Kentucky Derby, the first race of the Triple Crown is just for 3 year olds. At the time that Seabiscuit was a 3 year old he was disappointing his trainers which would eventually lead him to be sold for the bottom price of several thousand dollars.When he was sole the new buyers bought him a companion named Pumpkin and his jockey was Red Paulard.Seabiscuit and Red were a toast and jam match.

What is a whip for whipping horses in a race made of?

Traditionally made of cane but more recently of synthetics and polymers

What year was the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby?

The 50th Anniversary would have been in 1924, the winner that year was Black Gold.

How many people were at the War Admiral vs Seabiscuit match race?

The stands and infield of Pimlico Race Course held 40,000 people. In addition to that, 40 million listened at home on their radios.

What state is the preakness in?

Maryland. The Preakness Stakes are held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.