Hesi Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, ngakonui grass said: #14 JEZABEEL 1 point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Hesi said: 20. Surprisingly in 1960 the MC had a notable first, what was it That would be the age of television , so go with first live broadcast ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lightning Blue said: That would be the age of television , so go with first live broadcast ? Near enough 1 point First televised live to Sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 #16 TOPAROA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 hours ago, ngakonui grass said: #16 TOPAROA 1 point Yep, 142 starts for 9 wins before they started in the MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 14. Auckland Cup winners that have won the MC. Point for each one 15. NZ Derby winners that have won the MC. Point for each one 16. There was surprisingly a horse that had had 142 starts for 9 wins(sounds like one of those NZ journeyman horses), that was started in the MC and won. Who? 17. First MC to use auto barrier stalls was when? 18. First Aus TAB betting on the MC was when? I presume it was all bookies till then 19. 1962 MC had a couple of notable firsts, what were they. 1 points for each 20. Surprisingly in 1960 the MC had a notable first, what was it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 #17 1958 ? #19 1st Fashions on the field was held Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 #18 1931 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 5 hours ago, ngakonui grass said: #17 1958 ? #19 1st Fashions on the field was held #17 1 point #19 1 point, still another first to answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 5 hours ago, ngakonui grass said: #18 1931 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 14. Auckland Cup winners that have won the MC. Point for each one 15. NZ Derby winners that have won the MC. Point for each one 16. There was surprisingly a horse that had had 142 starts for 9 wins(sounds like one of those NZ journeyman horses), that was started in the MC and won. Who? 17. First MC to use auto barrier stalls was when? 18. First Aus TAB betting on the MC was when? I presume it was all bookies till then 19. 1962 MC had a couple of notable firsts, what were they. 1 point for each 20. Surprisingly in 1960 the MC had a notable first, what was it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 58 minutes ago, Hesi said: 18. First Aus TAB betting on the MC was when? 1961 . 1 hour ago, Hesi said: 19. 1962 MC had a couple of notable firsts, what were they. 1 point for each NG had the fashion on the field run for the first time. (the lady won a new car !!🚗 ..... so other firsts were a Helicopter service was provided to bring in patrons. an escalator was operating for the first time ever at an Australian racecourse there at Flemington, and a Tattersalls Sweepstake was introduced. I'll go with this last one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Lightning Blue said: 1961 . NG had the fashion on the field run for the first time. (the lady won a new car !!🚗 ..... so other firsts were a Helicopter service was provided to bring in patrons. an escalator was operating for the first time ever at an Australian racecourse there at Flemington, and a Tattersalls Sweepstake was introduced. I'll go with this last one ? #19 Sorry none of those. This had a NZ flavour 1 point for #18 1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 19/ The 1962 MC winner Even Stevens was the first horse to be air freighted from NZ to Melbourne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, Dancing Show said: 19/ The 1962 MC winner Even Stevens was the first horse to be air freighted from NZ to Melbourne? 1 point well done Better think up a few more, still 26 days till the MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 21. What cup was this the film of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 22. What famous MC finish was this and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 23. Not MC related but where is this and around what year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 24. Also not MC related, but who is this horse. Possibly one of the most famous of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Hesi said: 22. What famous MC finish was this and why? Empire Rose beats Natski - Natski is ahead of the mares hindquarters but she was so big he was still a head shy of victory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, Blind Squirrel said: Empire Rose beats Natski - Natski is ahead of the mares hindquarters but she was so big he was still a head shy of victory! 1 point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hesi said: 24. Also not MC related, but who is this horse. Possibly one of the most famous of all time Shergar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just now, Blind Squirrel said: Shergar? 1 point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, Hesi said: 24. Also not MC related, but who is this horse. Possibly one of the most famous of all time I was at Epsom the day he won the Derby. Just stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just now, pete said: I was at Epsom the day he won the Derby. Just stunning. Wow!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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