Grand National Quiz: 35 Questions and Answers about Grand National

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Do you love horses and want to put your knowledge to the test with a Grand National Quiz? We are here to help!

The Grand National is a famous horse race that takes place once a year in the United Kingdom.

It is considered one of the most challenging horse races in the world (it’s 4-mile long!), and it has been around for over 180 years.

The first Grand National race took place in 1839, and it was won by a horse named Lottery.

Since then, the race has been held every year except for a few occasions during World War I and World War II.

Over the years, the Grand National has become one of the most popular sporting events in the UK, with an estimated 600 million people watching it each year.

Everyone loves the Grand National and even people who are not into horse racing are known to bet on a horse.

It truly is a British icon!

Now, before we dive into the quiz, it’s important that you understand how it was built. You will find 5 rounds of questions about the Grand National. It starts with some trivia, then MCQ, true or false before moving on to more difficult questions.

You do not have to do all the rounds. If at some point you want to stop, just keep scrolling and you will find the answers further down.

So, are you ready to test your knowledge about this iconic horse race? Let’s get started with our quiz about the Grand national!

Round 1: Grand National Trivia Questions

1. In which English city does the Grand National take place?
2. What is the name of the racecourse?
3. What was the name of the only horse to have won the Grand National 3 times?
4. Who was the first female jockey to win the Grand National?
5. During which month is the Grand National usually held?
6. What type of race is the Grand National?
7. What was the name of the horse who won in 2022?
8. Which English national park do the Spruce branches come from that top the fences?
9. What colour was the famous Grand National winner Red Rum?
10. On what kind of surface is the Grand National run?

Round 1: Grand National Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In which English city does the Grand National take place? Liverpool
2. What is the name of the racecourse? Aintree
3. What was the name of the only horse to have won the Grand National 3 times? Red Rum
4. Who was the first female jockey to win the Grand National? Rachael Blackmore
5. During which month is the Grand National usually held? April
6. What type of race is the Grand National? Steeplechase
7. What was the name of the horse who won in 2022? Noble Yeats
8. Which English national park do the Spruce branches come from that top the fences? The Lake District
9. What colour was the famous Grand National winner Red Rum? Bay
10. On what kind of surface is the Grand National run? Turf/Grass

Round 2: Grand National Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the first Grand National held?
   1. 1789
   2. 1839
   3. 1888
   4. 1902 
2. How much is the total prize fund (2022)?
   1. £550,000
   2. £850,000
   3. £1 Million
   4. £1.5 Million
3. In what year did Red Rum last win the Grand National?
   1. 1973
   2. 1975
   3. 1977
   4. 1979
4. How many horses start at the Grand National?
   1. 30
   2. 35
   3. 40
   4. 45
5. The longest odds for a winning horse at the Grand National?
   1. 33/1
   2. 66/1
   3. 100/1
   4. 125/1
6. Approximately how long is the Grand National?
   1. 5200 metres
   2. 6200 metres
   3. 7200 metres
   4. 8200 metres
7. How many fences are jumped over in 2 laps?
   1. 20
   2. 30
   3. 40
   4. 45
8. How old was the youngest jockey to ever win the Grand National?
   1. 17
   2. 19
   3. 21
   4. 23
9. How much money was estimated to have been spent on bets and gambling in 2017?
   1. £5 Million
   2. £50 Million
   3. £100 Million
   4. £300 Million
10. Approximately how many viewers tune in worldwide to watch the Grand National?
    1. 100 Million 
    2. 200 Million
    3. 400 Million 
    4. 600 Million

Round 2: Grand National Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When was the first Grand National held? 1839 
2. How much is the total prize fund (2022)? £1 Million
3. In what year did Red Rum last win the Grand National? 1977
4. How many horses start at the Grand National? 40
5. The longest odds for a winning horse at the Grand National? 100/1
6.  Approximately how long is the Grand National? 7200 metres
7. How many fences are jumped over in 2 laps? 30
8. How old was the youngest jockey to ever win the Grand National? 17
9. How much money was estimated to have been spent on bets and gambling in 2017? £300 Million
10. Approximately how many viewers tune in worldwide to watch the Grand National? 600 Million

Round 3: Grand National True or False Questions

1. In 1928 only 2 out of 42 horses finished the race.
2. Only 3 different grey horses have ever won the Grand National.
3. Only 13 mares have ever won the Grand National.
4. The oldest horse to ever win the Grand National was 10.
5. No horse younger than 5 has ever won the Grand National.

Round 3: Grand National True or False Questions and Answers

1. In 1928 only 2 out of 42 horses finished the race. True
2. Only 3 different grey horses have ever won the Grand National. True
3. Only 13 mares have ever won the Grand National. True
4. The oldest horse to ever win the Grand National was 10. False, he was 15.
5. No horse younger than 5 has ever won the Grand National. True

Round 4: Medium Grand National Trivia Questions

1. What was the name of the horse that won in 2021?
2. What was the name of the first ever Grand National winner?
3. Who rode Red Rum for his first two Grand National wins?
4. Who has been the Grand National’s sponsor since 2017?
5. What was the name of the jockey who beat cancer and who then won the Grand National in 1981?

Round 4: Medium Grand National Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What was the name of the horse that won in 2021? Minella Times
2. What was the name of the first ever Grand National winner? Lottery
3. Who rode Red Rum for his first two Grand National wins? Brian Fletcher
4. Who has been the Grand National’s sponsor since 2017? Randox
5. What was the name of the jockey who beat cancer and who then won the Grand National in 1981? Bob Champion

Round 5: Hard Grand National Trivia Questions

1. Who was the first woman to compete at the Grand National?
2. Who trained Red Rum?
3. Which jockey holds the record of most Grand National rides?
4. What does the word Aintree mean?
5. What was the name of the jockey who won in 2022?

Round 5: Hard Grand National Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Who was the first woman to compete at the Grand National? Charlotte Brew
2. Who trained Red Rum? Gina McCain
3. Which jockey holds the record of most Grand National rides? Richard Johnson
4. What does the word Aintree mean? One tree
5. What was the name of the jockey who won in 2022? Sam Whaley-Cohen

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