Ultimate Melbourne Cup Quiz: Test Yourself

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Ultimate Melbourne Cup Quiz: Test Yourself and Prove You're a Racing Guru!

Giddy up, racing fans! The Melbourne Cup is just around the corner, and you know what that means: massive parties, fancy hats, and a whole lot of horse-racing drama. But are you truly a Melbourne Cup aficionado? Can you name the winning jockeys, the legendary horses, and the iconic moments that have etched themselves into Cup history?

Well, get ready to put your knowledge to the test! We've compiled the ultimate Melbourne Cup quiz to challenge even the most seasoned racing enthusiasts.

So grab a drink, settle in, and let's see if you've got the winning formula!

Round 1: The Classics

1. Which horse holds the record for most Melbourne Cup wins?

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

2. Who is the only jockey to have ridden three Melbourne Cup winners?

a) Damien Oliver b) Glen Boss c) Harry Telford d) Jim Cassidy

3. What year did the iconic "Black Arm Band" protest take place at the Melbourne Cup?

a) 1972 b) 1993 c) 2000 d) 2013

4. Which legendary trainer holds the record for the most Melbourne Cup wins?

a) Bart Cummings b) Lee Freedman c) Gai Waterhouse d) Peter Moody

5. What is the name of the horse that won the first ever Melbourne Cup?

a) Archer b) The Pearl c) Nimble d) Volunteer

Round 2: The Big Winners

1. Which horse won the Melbourne Cup in 2022?

a) Gold Trip b) Incentivise c) Verry Elleegant d) Nature Strip

2. What horse won the Melbourne Cup in 2008?

a) Subzero b) Might And Power c) Efficient d) Prince of Penzance

3. Which horse was the first to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups in over 50 years?

a) Makybe Diva b) Kingston Rule c) Saintly d) So You Think

4. What horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1996?

a) Saintly b) Delta Blues c) Let's Elope d) Subzero

5. Which horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1978?

a) Kingston Rule b) Hyperno c) Manikato d) Hyperno

Round 3: The Trivia

1. What is the distance of the Melbourne Cup?

a) 2400m b) 3200m c) 2800m d) 2000m

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

a) The Golden Slipper b) The Caulfield Cup c) The W.S. Cox Plate d) The Melbourne Cup

3. What is the name of the iconic racecourse that hosts the Melbourne Cup?

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

4. What is the name of the famous Melbourne Cup tradition where people wear hats?

a) Fashions on the Field b) The Birdcage c) The Cup Carnival d) The Melbourne Cup Day

5. What is the name of the famous racecourse that hosts the Melbourne Cup?

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

Answers

Round 1:

1. b) Makybe Diva
2. a) Damien Oliver
3. b) 1993
4. a) Bart Cummings
5. a) Archer

Round 2:

1. a) Gold Trip
2. c) Efficient
3. a) Makybe Diva
4. a) Saintly
5. a) Kingston Rule

Round 3:

1. b) 3200m
2. d) The Melbourne Cup
3. a) Flemington Racecourse
4. a) Fashions on the Field
5. a) Flemington Racecourse

How did you do?

Let us know in the comments below!

Did you ace the quiz? You're a true Melbourne Cup aficionado! Did you struggle? Don't worry, there's always next year!

Either way, we hope you enjoyed this ultimate Melbourne Cup quiz!

Happy Cup Day!