**Test Your Melbourne Cup Knowledge**

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Test Your Melbourne Cup Knowledge: Are You a Racing Guru or a Filly Fanatic?

The Melbourne Cup is a national event in Australia, with millions tuning in to watch the "race that stops a nation." But do you know your jockeys from your horses? Can you tell your Phar Lap from your Makybe Diva?

Let's find out if you're a true racing aficionado or just a casual fan!

Round One: Horse Power

1. Which horse has won the Melbourne Cup the most times?

• a) Phar Lap
• b) Makybe Diva
• c) Kingston Rule
• d) Bart Cummings

2. What year did Phar Lap win his first Melbourne Cup?

• a) 1929
• b) 1930
• c) 1931
• d) 1932

3. What is the name of the current reigning Melbourne Cup champion?

• a) Gold Trip
• b) Verry Elleegant
• c) Incentivise
• d) Rekindled

4. Who is the only jockey to have won the Melbourne Cup five times?

• a) Damien Oliver
• b) Glen Boss
• c) Corey Brown
• d) Dwayne Dunn

5. What color is the winning jockey's cap?

• a) Gold
• b) Blue
• c) Green
• d) Red

Round Two: Cup Culture

1. What is the nickname for the Melbourne Cup?

• a) The Big One
• b) The Race That Stops a Nation
• c) The People's Cup
• d) All of the above

2. Where is the Melbourne Cup held?

• a) Flemington Racecourse
• b) Moonee Valley Racing Club
• c) Sandown Racecourse
• d) Caulfield Racecourse

3. What is the name of the famous Melbourne Cup trophy?

• a) The Cup
• b) The Golden Cup
• c) The W.S. Cox Plate
• d) The Melbourne Cup Trophy

4. What is the name of the famous Melbourne Cup day fashion event?

• a) The Birdcage
• b) Myer Fashions on the Field
• c) The Emirates Stakes
• d) The Caulfield Cup

5. Which famous Australian band performed at the Melbourne Cup in 2022?

• a) AC/DC
• b) Cold Chisel
• c) Midnight Oil
• d) The Wiggles

Answer Key:

Round One:

1. b) Makybe Diva
2. b) 1930
3. a) Gold Trip
4. a) Damien Oliver
5. a) Gold

Round Two:

1. d) All of the above
2. a) Flemington Racecourse
3. a) The Cup
4. b) Myer Fashions on the Field
5. b) Cold Chisel

How did you do?

5 or more correct answers: You're a Melbourne Cup legend! You've got the knowledge and the passion for this great race.

3-4 correct answers: Not bad! You're a casual fan with a good grasp of the basics.

1-2 correct answers: Time to brush up on your racing knowledge. There's always next year!

0 correct answers: Maybe stick to the fashion on Melbourne Cup Day.

Did we miss any of your favorite Melbourne Cup trivia? Let us know in the comments!