Horse Racing Quiz Questions

  1. Which world-famous horse race is held annually at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool?

    • (Answer: The Grand National)

  2. Royal Ascot is traditionally attended by members of which family?

    • (Answer: The Royal Family)

  3. Which racecourse is known as the ‘Home of Racing’ in the UK?

    • (Answer: Newmarket)

  4. The Epsom Derby is usually run over what distance?

    • (Answer: 1 mile 4 furlongs / about 2,400 metres)

  5. Which jockey was nicknamed “The Long Fellow” and rode a record 4,358 winners?

    • (Answer: Lester Piggott)

  6. What is the name of the five flat racing ‘Classics’ in the UK?

    • (Answer: 2000 Guineas, 1000 Guineas, The Derby, The Oaks, St Leger)

  7. Which horse famously won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times in a row (2002–2004)?

    • (Answer: Best Mate)

  8. At which course is the King George VI Chase held every Boxing Day?

    • (Answer: Kempton Park)

  9. What colour silks did Frankie Dettori wear when he achieved his ‘Magnificent Seven’ wins at Ascot in 1996?

    • (Answer: Blue, for Godolphin Stables)

  10. Which horse became a household name after winning the 1981 Grand National despite suffering a near-fatal injury earlier in his career?

  • (Answer: Aldaniti, ridden by Bob Champion)