Paragraph 1: Introduction and Sun Racing Members Enclosure
The Sun Racing quiz offers a fun and engaging way to test your knowledge of horse racing events from the past year. From the Cheltenham Gold Cup to the Grand National, this quiz challenges your memory of key races, winning horses, and notable figures in the racing world. Alongside the quiz, The Sun promotes its Racing Members Enclosure, a subscription service providing exclusive access to Templegate’s tips, free racing tickets, early access to The Favourite, insights from top trainer Ben Pauling, VIP competitions, and a new customer offer with Coral. The service costs £1 for the first month and £3 per month thereafter.
Paragraph 2: The First Seven Questions of the Quiz
The quiz begins with questions about significant races and their surprising outcomes. It asks about the horse that upset the odds-on favorite Jonbon in the Clarence House Chase, the winner of the Champion Hurdle in Constitution Hill’s absence, the football manager who celebrated a first Cheltenham Festival win, and the Irish star who claimed the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Further questions explore the winning jockey and trainer of the Grand National, as well as the trainer who ended a 70-year drought to win the jumps trainers’ title.
Paragraph 3: Questions 8 through 14 – Classic Wins and Legendary Figures
The quiz continues with questions about Elmalka’s victory in the 1,000 Guineas, the impressive stayer that won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, and the horse that achieved the rare Derby and Eclipse double. The quiz also tests knowledge of the speedy Asfoora and the country it represented, along with the identity of the legendary trainer who announced their retirement during the flat season. Finally, this section probes the surprising winner of the King George at Ascot and the jockey who rode the legendary Frankel.
Paragraph 4: Questions 15 through 20 – Championships, Upsets, and the Arc
This segment delves into the champions of the flat season, including the top British trainer and the winning horse and connections of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The quiz also asks about the controversy surrounding the Cesarewitch winner and the reason for its initial disqualification. It continues with questions about the trainer with the most wins in British Flat racing history and the jockey who claimed the Flat jockeys’ championship. A lighter question explores former jockey Mick Fitzgerald’s colorful comparison of winning the Grand National to other life experiences.
Paragraph 5: Questions 21 through 25 – History, Longshots, and Legends
The final section of the quiz explores historical racing trivia, including the only horse to win back-to-back Welsh Grand Nationals and a memorable anecdote about Lester Piggott. The focus then shifts to Kally Des Bruyeres and its position among the longest-priced winners in British racing history. The quiz concludes with questions about the winner of the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and the number of King George victories achieved by the legendary Kauto Star.
Paragraph 6: Answers, Responsible Gambling, and Commercial Notice
The article provides the answers to all 25 quiz questions, followed by a crucial message promoting responsible gambling. It lists characteristics of a responsible gambler, including setting limits, gambling within one’s means, avoiding chasing losses, and refraining from gambling when distressed. Help resources like Gamcare and Gamble Aware are provided. The article concludes with a commercial content notice, reminding readers that clicking on the betting offers within the article may result in payment to The Sun, and that brands pay for prominent placement. It reiterates the importance of responsible gambling and being 18 years of age or older.
