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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
Is racehorse smarty Jones still alive?
Yes, he is! Smarty Jones is living at Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky. He is standing at stud there and his first crop of foals will be of racing age in 2008. For more info and photos, go to http://www.threechimneys.com/SmartyJones/
What is a square box with three T shapes coming off on a astra dashboard?
I belive it may be the motor control lamp. I am looking for info on this but can not find out why the light comes on.
What was the racehorse Big Brown's time in the Kentucky Derby?
Two [2] minutes 01.82 seconds was the winning time for Big Brown [foaled April 10, 2005] in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. The winning jockey was Kent Jason Desormeaux [b. February 27, 1970]. Desormeaux had been the winning rider in 2000 on Fusaichi Pegasus [foaled April 12, 1997].
When did Seabiscuit win the Kentucky Derby?
Seabiscuit [May 23, 1933 - May 17, 1947] never won any Kentucky Derby. He was named 'Horse of the Year' in 1938. But that was for his performance in races other than the Derby. It also was for his victory of November 1, 1938 over War Admiral [1934 - 1959], the Triple Crown winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont and Preakness Stakes in the previous year.
Who were the first second and third place horses in the 137th Kentucky Derby in 2011?
The top three finishers in the 137th Derby were:
WINNER: Animal Kingdom
Place (second): Nehro
Show (third): Mucho Macho Man
Why do you think Geoffrey Raoul de havilland 27071882 until 21051965 was born in Haslemere surrey?
Dear Sir/Madam, The birth and death dates given are for Sir Geoffrey de Havilland. Geoffrey Raoul de Havilland was his son. He was killed in the DH 108 crash after World War Two. Janic Geelen c/- info@nzaviationpress.co.nz author of Moths, Majors & Minors a book about de Havilland in the 1930s.
How fast are the horses in the Kentucky Derby?
Very fast are the horses in the Kentucky Derby. The winning horses tend to run the 1-1/4 mile [2 kilometer; 10 furlong] racetrack in just over two minutes. But two horses have beaten even that speed. In 2001, Monarchos [b. 1998] had the winning time of 1 minute 59.97 seconds. The record still is 1 minute 59-2/5 seconds by Secretariat [March 30, 1970 - October 4, 1989] in 1973.
What are the names of the racetrack and the town at which the Kentucky Derby is held?
Churchill Downs is the name of the racetrack at which the Kentucky Derby is held. Louisville is the name of the big city in Kentucky where the racetrack is located. The original name of the racetrack was the Louisville Jockey Club Course.
How many years has the Kentucky Derby been run?
Note: The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875.
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What was the prize for the first running of the Melbourne cup?
The first was a gold watch,then a silver bowl adorned with horse and jockey.Today it is a three handled loving cup.
What type of gait do harness racing horses use in their races?
The gaits used by harness racing horses is pacer and trotter
What is Montana Thompson's race?
She has an Indian Mother and a Malaysian Father. I guess that makes her Malindian or is it Indalaysian ?
What famous horse was Seabiscuits grandfather?
In horsespeak, Seabiscuit's grandsire on the top was Man-O-War, which translates to MOW was he grandpa on the father's side, or paternal grandparent.
Horse racing racing for purse only?
A horse races for purse money only under certain conditions where allowing betting would be unfair to the betting public. The most common reason is when one horse of an entry is scratched after betting opens for that race. In many racing jurisdictions, the other horse is allowed to run, but for purse money only. All money bet on the entry is refunded.
