Are You A Melbourne Cup Expert? Quiz

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Are You a Melbourne Cup Expert? Take This Quiz and Find Out!

The Melbourne Cup is Australia's most famous horse race, a day of excitement, fashion, and of course, betting. But are you a true expert on this iconic event? Think you know your Phar Lap from your Makybe Diva? Well, grab a cuppa, settle in, and test your knowledge with this fun quiz!

Question 1: What's the official distance of the Melbourne Cup?

a) 2 miles b) 3.2 kilometers c) 2400 meters d) All of the above

Question 2: Who holds the record for the fastest time in the Melbourne Cup?

a) Makybe Diva b) Black Caviar c) Phar Lap d) Kingston Rule

Question 3: What color is the famous Melbourne Cup trophy?

a) Gold b) Silver c) Bronze d) Platinum

Question 4: What is the name of the iconic Melbourne Cup horse racecourse?

a) Flemington Racecourse b) Caulfield Racecourse c) Randwick Racecourse d) Moonee Valley Racecourse

Question 5: What is the nickname for the Melbourne Cup?

a) The Grand Final b) The Big One c) The Race That Stops a Nation d) The People's Cup

Question 6: What is the name of the famous pre-race ritual where the jockeys parade on horseback?

a) The Mounting Yard b) The Parade Ring c) The Pre-Race Ritual d) The Walk to the Barriers

Question 7: Who was the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup?

a) Michelle Payne b) Kathy O'Hara c) Clare Lindop d) None of the above

Question 8: What year was the first Melbourne Cup run?

a) 1850 b) 1854 c) 1861 d) 1875

Question 9: What is the name of the famous Melbourne Cup sponsor?

a) Qantas b) Telstra c) Emirates d) None of the above

Question 10: What is the name of the famous Melbourne Cup fashion competition?

a) The Myer Fashions on the Field b) The Birdcage c) The Melbourne Cup Carnival d) The Fashion Stakes

Answer Key

1. d) All of the above
2. d) Kingston Rule
3. a) Gold
4. a) Flemington Racecourse
5. c) The Race That Stops a Nation
6. b) The Parade Ring
7. a) Michelle Payne
8. b) 1854
9. d) None of the above (The Melbourne Cup is currently sponsored by Lexus.)
10. a) The Myer Fashions on the Field

How Did You Do?

8-10 correct: You're a Melbourne Cup legend! You're a walking encyclopedia of Cup knowledge. 5-7 correct: You're a decent Cup fan, but maybe brush up on your history. 0-4 correct: You're clearly not a Cup expert, but there's always next year!

So, are you ready to make some bold predictions for this year's Melbourne Cup? Who will lift the coveted trophy? Maybe your Cup knowledge will lead to some winning bets! Good luck!