The Grand National quiz (Questions only)

1. Which jockey won the 1970 St Leger on Nijinsky?

2. At which racecourse is the Scottish Grand National run?

3. Where is the annual British Showjumping Derby held?

4. At which racecourse is the Irish Grand National run?

5. Which horse, ridden by a little known jockey called John Buckingham, won one of the most bizarre races ever witnessed?

6. Name the starter of the 1993 Grand National?

7. Which Grand National winner of the 80s was named after a lighthouse?

8. Lester Piggott shares his birthday with which annual event?

9. Which Englishman was Champion National Hunt Jockey 7 times, the first time in 75/76?

10. What year: The FA cup was won after a replay, Sally Gunnel set a world record in winning the world 400 metres hurdles title and the Grand National was aborted and declared void.

11. At which racecourse is the Welsh Grand National run?

12. Which Irish jockey won the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe four times?

13. In which year was Red Rums 3rd win of the Grand national?

14. How old was Lester Piggott when he won his first Epsom Derby on Never Say Die?

15. In the 3000 metre steeplechase how many times does an athlete jump the water?

16. Where would you see a horse jump over The Chair?

17. What was Dick Francis?s profession before he took up writing?

18. A fierce football derby is contested in the Serbian capital Belgrade between Partizan Belgrade and which other club?

19. Shouts of "chicken jockey!" led to rowdy scenes in cinemas showing which film?

20. Which 3 races make up U.S. Triple crown?