Saturday, May 02, 2015

Alan Rock's Trivia


Q:Who was the oldest jockey to win the Run for the Roses? 
 A: Bill Shoemaker at a mere 54 in 1986 when he rode Ferdinand
 
Q: Who was the first horse to break the two minute plateau for the Derby? 
A: Secretariat (1973 1:592/5 & became the first triple crown winner in 25 years)

Q: How many fillies have won the Darby? 
A: 3 Regret in 1915, Genuine Risk in 1980 and Winning Colors in 1988

Q:The traditional beverage of the Derby is the Mint Julep. What makes up a Mint Julep? 
A: The Mint Julep, an iced drink consisting of bourbon, mint and a sugar syrup


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