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Can you tell the difference between stayers and speedsters? Take the Sun Racing quiz to find out!

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Can you tell the difference between stayers and speedsters? Take the Sun Racing quiz to find out!Credit: Marc Aspland – The Times

Do you recall who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup last year? And did you place a bet on the Grand National champion?

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Jack Keene has crafted 25 questions to challenge your knowledge.

No cheating… but the answers will be revealed at the end of the page.

And they’re off…

1 The year began with a surprising outcome in the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase. Which horse upset the 1-4 favorite Jonbon?
(a) Nube Negra, (b) Edwardstone, or (c) Elixir De Nutz

2 Constitution Hill missed the Cheltenham Festival due to illness in March. Who claimed the Champion Hurdle in his absence?
(a) State Man, (b) Honeysuckle, or (c) Lossiemouth

3 Which former football manager celebrated their inaugural victory at the Cheltenham Festival?
(a) Sam Allardyce, (b) Harry Redknapp, or (c) Alan Curbishley

4 Which Irish champion triumphed in this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup?
(a) A Plus Tard, (b) Galopin Des Champs, or (c) Al Boum Photo

5 Who rode I Am Maximus to Grand National glory this April?
(a) Paul Townend, (b) Mark Walsh, or (c) Rachael Blackmore

6 Who trained the legendary Red Rum for his three Grand National wins?
(a) Ginger McCain, (b) Fred Winter, or (c) Josh Gifford

7 Willie Mullins made history becoming the first Irish trainer to clinch the jumps trainers’ title in 70 years in April. Who did he narrowly surpass for second place?
(a) Paul Nicholls, (b) Nicky Henderson, or (c) Dan Skelton

Willie Mullins costs punters thousands on a 1-100 certainty after an incredible finish to a Naas race

8 Silvestre De Sousa returned to the UK from Hong Kong with a Classic victory in the 1,000 Guineas aboard Elmalka — which trainer was behind it?
(a) John Gosden, (b) Roger Varian, or (c) George Boughey

9 Aidan O’Brien trained which outstanding stayer to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot?
(a) Stradivarius, (b) Jan Brueghel, or (c) Kyprios

10 The speedy Asfoora achieved one of the most remarkable wins at the Royal meeting. Which country did she represent?
(a) America, (b) Australia, or (c) Japan

11 Which horse became the first in ten years to win both the Derby and Eclipse in the same season?
(a) City Of Troy, (b) Ambiente Friendly, or (c) Calandagan

12 Which iconic trainer declared their retirement during the Flat season?
(a) Sir Michael Stoute, (b) Sir Henry Cecil, or (c) Sir Mark Prescott

13 Who caused a shocking 25-1 upset in the King George at Ascot in July?
(a) Goliath, (b) Rebel’s Romance, or (c) Luxembourg

14 Frankel, a legendary racer, won all 14 events during his career. Which jockey rode him to victory each time?
(a) Lester Piggott, (b) William Buick, or (c) Tom Queally

15 Aidan O’Brien topped the Flat champion trainer list — who was the leading British trainer?
(a) William Haggas, (b) Andrew Balding, or (c) Charlie Appleby

16 Jockey Rossa Ryan and trainer Ralph Beckett celebrated a notable victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with which horse?
(a) Kinross, (b) Bluestocking, or (c) Starlust

17 What led to the disqualification of this season’s Cesarewitch victor Alphonse Le Grande at Newmarket in October — only to recover the race on appeal?
(a) Jockey weighed in light, (b) Jockey exceeded whip limit, or (c) Jockey wore incorrect colors

18 Which trainer holds the record for the most wins in British Flat racing’s history?
(a) Mark Johnston, (b) Richard Hannon, or (c) Martin Pipe

19 Who claimed the Flat jockeys’ championship for the fourth time this year?
(a) Tom Marquand, (b) Jim Crowley, or (c) Oisin Murphy

20 Former jockey Mick Fitzgerald remarked that winning the Grand National was more fulfilling than what?
(a) sex, (b) winning the lottery, or (c) getting married

21 The Welsh Grand National is set for December 27 at Chepstow. Only one horse has ever won it consecutively.
Is it (a) Notre Pere, (b) Bonanza Boy, or (c) Mountainous

22 The legendary Lester Piggott was famously known for swiping what from another jockey during a race?
(a) whip, (b) goggles, or (c) breeches

23 Kally Des Bruyeres tied for the second longest-priced winner in British racing history this November. What was the price?
(a) 200-1, (b) 250-1, or (c) 500-1

24 Which horse took home the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham last month?
(a) Ginny’s Destiny, (b) Ga Law, or (c) Il Ridoto

25 How many times did the illustrious Kauto Star win the King George on Boxing Day?
(a) Three, (b) Four, or (c) Five

Scroll down to reveal the answers…

Answers:
1) C
2) A
3) B
4) B
5) A
6) A
7) C
8) B
9) C
10) B
11) A
12) A
13) A
14) C
15) B
16) B
17) B
18) A
19) C
20) A
21) B
22) A
23) A
24) C
25) C

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