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Melbourne Cup Quiz
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Test your knowledge on the Melbourne Cup!
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1
The Melbourne Cup is also known as......
'the race with lots of money'
'the race that stops the nation'
'the race that has lots of horses'
'the race of the century'
2
A jockey's clothing is called what?
Silks
Jumpers
Stockings
Jeans
3
How far do the horses run in the Melbourne Cup?
1000 metres
4000 metres
3200 metres
2200 metres
4
What is the maximum number of horses allowed to race in the Melbourne Cup?
24
15
30
20
5
Melbourne Cup is always the first .......... in November
Saturday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6
Where was Kingston Rule born?
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
America
7
The winner of the Melbourne Cup receives approximately how much prize money?
$1 million
$3.6 million
$1.5 million
$4.4 million
8
Which horse won the Melbourne Cup three years in a row?
Media Puzzle
Archer
Makybe Diva
Phar Lap
9
How many female jockeys have won the Melbourne Cup?
0
1
3
7
10
What year did Kingston Rule win the Melbourne Cup?
1980
1985
1995
1990
11
No two jockeys can have the exact same colouring in a race - True or False?
False
True
12
What time is the Melbourne Cup Race each year? (Melbourne Time)
4.30pm
3pm
6pm
1pm
13
How old does a horse have to be to be considered for the Melbourne Cup?
3 years old
5 years old
6 months old
1 year old
14
In what year did Phar Lap win the Melbourne Cup?
1930
1920
1940
1950
15
Male and Female jockeys are allowed to race - True or False?
False
True
16
Which horse won the first two Melbourne Cups in 1861 and 1862?
Archer
Kingston Rule
Kingston Town
Efficient
17
What is the name of the race track where the Melbourne Cup is held?
Mooney Valley
Etihad
Caulfield
Flemington
18
Where was Phar Lap born?
England
New Zealand
Australia
Singapore
19
International horses arrive from which country/countries?
Ireland
England
All of the above
France
20
When was the first ever Melbourne Cup?
1821
1888
1861
1961
