Horse Racing and Equine Terminology Quiz
Challenge yourself with questions on furlongs, parimutuel systems, maiden races, and more. See how much you know about horse racing!
#1
What is a furlong in horse racing?
A type of horse breed
A unit of measurement
A type of racing strategy
A type of horse shoe
#2
Which term refers to the rider's weight allowance in a horse race?
Jockey's weight
Handicap
Purse
Weight-for-age
#3
What is the term for a horse's official recorded ancestry?
Bloodline
Pedigree
Lineage
Genealogy
#4
What is a 'maiden race' in horse racing?
A race for horses that have never won
A race for older horses
A race for retired horses
A race for champion horses
#5
What does 'turf' refer to in horse racing?
A type of horse feed
A type of race
The track surface made of grass
A horse's speed during a race
#6
What is a 'flying start' in horse racing?
A horse starting early in the race
A start where horses are already in motion
A type of training regimen
A race with no starting gate
#7
What does it mean if a horse is 'in foal'?
The horse is running at its best
The horse is injured
The horse is pregnant
The horse is refusing to race
#8
What does the term 'furlong pole' indicate in horse racing?
A marker for one-eighth of a mile
A type of training equipment
A measurement of horse height
A type of betting system
#9
What is a 'blinkers-on' race?
A race where horses wear protective gear
A race for younger horses
A race where horses wear blinkers for the first time
A race conducted in the evening
#10
What is a 'parimutuel' system in horse racing?
A type of betting system
A type of training method
A type of horse breed
A type of racecourse layout
#11
What does the term 'stretch run' refer to in horse racing?
The middle section of the race
The final stage of the race
A type of horse shoe
A type of betting strategy
#12
In horse racing, what does 'eased' mean?
A horse is restrained in the race
A horse is not performing well
A horse is sprinting to the finish
A horse is in the lead
#13
What is a 'tongue-tie' in horse racing?
A type of training method
A piece of equipment to prevent a horse from swallowing its tongue
A type of horse breed
A type of racing surface
#14
What is 'off the board' in horse racing?
A betting term for a horse not in contention
A location where horses are kept before the race
A type of racing surface
A type of training regimen
#15
What is a 'coupled entry' in horse racing?
A race with multiple horse entries
A type of horse breed
A betting option involving multiple horses
Two or more horses from the same stable running as a single betting unit
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