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1 In horseracing, what distance is one eighth of a mile called?
A A furlong, 220 yards
2 Who for decades was famous for wearing gargantuan and often outlandish hats on Ladies’ Day at Ascot?
A Mrs Gertrude Shilling
3 ‘Bumper’ is the alternative name for which kind of horse race?
A Flat race – ridden under National Hunt rules
4 In horseracing, which winning margin comes between a head, and half a length?
A A neck
5 At which racecourse is the Eclipse Stakes run annually?
A Sandown Park, takes place each year in early July
6 Which is the oldest racecourse in England, dating from 1540?
A Chester
7 At which racecourse is the Royal Hunt Cup held annually?
A Ascot. The Royal Hunt Cup is a cavalry charge handicap run over a mile.
8 Which Berkshire town is best known for its racecourse, and the adjoining airbase at Greenham Common?
A Newbury
9 The Curragh and Punchestown racecourses are in which Irish county?
A Co. Kildare
10 On which racecourse is the King George VI Chase run?
A Kempton (Park)