Melbourne Cup

Quizzes / Word Games _ The Melbourne Cup _

Facilitator Diversional Therapist, Lifestyle / Activity Staff or Volunteer

Objective of Activity

Mental Stimulation and to minimise cognitive decline. Capability Verbal communication skills and ability to share long term memories in a group setting

Environment Lounge area Equipment Question sheet of the Melbourne Cup

Instructions Divide residents into 2 teams. Ask residents to choose a “racey” name for their team e.g. The Gallopers.

Put the team names on the white board.

Ask the questions one at a time, reading all the answers including the answer in red.

Mark which team answers the question correct on the whiteboard for all to see (and give motivation to beat the others).

The team with the most right wins bragging rights. (or you may like to arrange a prize for the winners)

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1. When is the Melbourne Cup run?

First Saturday in May Second Saturday in October New Year's Day First Tuesday in November

2. The first Melbourne Cup was held in 1861. On what weekday was the very first Melbourne Cup held?

Sunday Saturday Friday Thursday

3. Which organisation assumed responsibility for the running of the Melbourne Cup in 1864 and in subsequent years?

Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Victoria Turf Club (VTC) Victoria Jockey Club (VJC) Melbourne Racing Club (MRC)

4. Flemington Racecourse is familiar around the world as the venue for the Melbourne Cup. How was the name for the course chosen?

It was named after the Irish village of Flemington The Flemington family owned the land where Flemington is located. It was nemed in honour of a benefactor of early racing in Victoria. “Flemington” was the name of a racehorse popular at the time.

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5. Over what distance is the Melbourne Cup run?

One and a half miles 1 mile 2 miles– actually 3200metres now since Australia went metric, which is shorter than 2 miles. Two and a half miles

6. How many horses usually compete in the modern Melbourne Cup?

16 24 20 18

7. What is the smallest field to ever run the Melbourne Cup?

Seven Ten Twelve Five

8. The 1925 Melbourne Cup has a special significance. Why?

Halfway through the race, the main grandstand caught fire. The Cup was stolen prior to the race. It was the first Cup broadcast on radio. (The ABC radio of course!) A jockey was fatally injured as the result of a three horse fall.

9. Carbine, a Melbourne Cup winner, was the Sire of what legendary horse?

Makybe Diva Phar Lap Might and Power Even Stevens

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10. What was different about the Melbourne Cup during the years 1942 to 1944?

During the war the Melbourne Cup was run on a Saturday During the war the Melbourne Cup wasn't run. During the war the Melbourne Cup was run on a Sunday During the war there was no horse racing.

11. When was the photo finish, camera first used to decide the placings in the Melbourne Cup?

1946 1947 1950 1948

12. Which of these four was the trainer of 12 Melbourne Cup winners?

JM Cummings J Lynch C Hayes JB Cummings

13. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the strapper of the winning horse in the Melbourne Cup?

Harry Woodcock Trophy Johnny Woodcock Trophy Tommy Woodcock Trophy Billy Woodcock Trophy

14. What type of horse race is the Melbourne Cup?

Weight for age Handicap Hurdle Set weights

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16. What was the trophy awarded to the 1861 winner of the Melbourne Cup?

A tea and coffee service 2 handled silver cups A 'hand beaten' gold watch No trophy was presented

17. Who said of the Melbourne Cup: “Nowhere in the world have I encountered a festival of peo- ple that has such a magnificent appeal to the whole nation. The Cup astonishes me.”

Mark Twain The Duke of Edinburgh Lyndon B Johnson Robert Sangster

18. Is the Melbourne Cup run clockwise or anti-clock wise?

Clockwise Anti-clockwise

19. Which English model was the centre of attention when she wore a short skirt at Flemington in 1965?

Jean Shrimpton

20. There has never been a dead heat for first in the Melbourne Cup. True or False?

True False

21. At what time is the Melbourne Cup run?

3pm (AEST) 12 noon (WST) 12 noon (AEST) 1pm (AEST)

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22. Bart Cummings does not need any medication when he goes near a horse. True or False?

True False

24. The Melbourne Cup is the biggest single betting event in Australia. True or False?

True False

25. “The cup should be gently foaming with Foster's,” was a controversial remark, seen by some as advertising, made by which royal family member during the presentation speech in 1985?

Prince Harry Duke of Edinburgh Prince Charles The Queen

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Goals of Activity PHYSICAL:  Maintain sitting posture and balance  Encourage walking to group if ambulant

SENSORY:  Maximise the use of auditory and visual skills  Reduce risk of sensory isolation by utilising senses: hearing and vision

COGNITIVE:  Maintain alertness and concentration span and attention skills  Utilize comprehension and broad thinking skills  Stimulate residual mental abilities to optimise cognitive functioning  Promote visualisation skills  Maintain/build alertness and concentration span  Prompts past learned skills of a familiar nature  Stimulate long-term memories

COMMUNICATION:  Maintain social interaction and motivation to communicate within the group  Expression should be encouraged to maintain skills at both a simple and more complex level of communication  Stimulate and motivate social contact and communication skills, especially relation to the group  Maintain verbal and non-verbal skills

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL:  Provide an avenue for interaction with fellow residents to promote and maintain social skills  Facilitate feelings of self-worth; increase self-esteem by promoting self-expression of one’s own ideas and current affairs  Promote a sense of belonging, feelings of self-worth and self-esteem, especially on completion of quiz or word game  Peer support and encouragement, self-expression and assistance are provided in an enjoyable group environment  Reduce risk of social isolation  Maintain past interests, promote a sense of well-being  Increase self-esteem with group participation  Have fun

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Residents Who Regularly Attend: Comments/ Prompts/Assistance Required:

Name of Person Completing Form: Signature :

Designation : Date :

Plan is to be reviewed annually or as required. Date Revised: