Just An Excuse
- June 30, 2008
- 9 years
- euthanized
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Just An Excuse, 9, New Zealand Standardbred racehorse, euthanized.
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|Just An Excuse (4 December 1998 – 30 June 2008) was a champion New Zealand Standardbred racehorse, notable for twice winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup, in 2003 and 2004.
Racing career
Bred by Ollie and Irene Haines, trained by Robert Mitchell, and driven by Todd Mitchell, Just An Excuse won the following major races in New Zealand and Australia:
- 2004 New Zealand Free For All, beating Mister D G and Jagged Account
- 2004 New Zealand Trotting Cup, beating Elsu and Howard Bromac
- 2004 Ballarat Cup, beating Sokyola and Double Identity
- 2003 New Zealand Trotting Cup beating Elsu and Jack Cade
- 2003 New Zealand Messenger Championship, beating Sly Flyin and All Hart
- 2003 Noel J Taylor Memorial Mile, beating All Hart and Jagged Account
Just An Excuse was also placed:
- third in the 2005 New Zealand Trotting Cup behind Mainland Banner and Alta Serena
- second in the 2003 Auckland Pacing Cup behind Elsu
It was a testament to his class that he won the two New Zealand Cups and the New Zealand Free For All in spite of top-class competitors such as Elsu and Mister D G.
Just An Excuse died on 30 June 2008, needing to be put down after he broke his leg.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What was the date of birth for the racehorse Just An Excuse?
- A.4 December 1998correct
- B.4 December 2003
- C.30 June 1998
- D.30 June 2008
Just An Excuse was born on 4 December 1998.
Source: Introduction
2.Who were the breeders of the racehorse Just An Excuse?
- A.Ollie and Irene Hainescorrect
- B.Mister D G and Jagged Account
- C.Elsu and Howard Bromac
- D.Robert and Todd Mitchell
Just An Excuse was bred by Ollie and Irene Haines.
Source: Racing career section
3.Who was the trainer of the racehorse Just An Excuse?
- A.Irene Haines
- B.Robert Mitchellcorrect
- C.Todd Mitchell
- D.Ollie Haines
Just An Excuse was trained by Robert Mitchell.
Source: Racing career section
4.Who served as the driver for the racehorse Just An Excuse during his career?
- A.Irene Haines
- B.Robert Mitchell
- C.Todd Mitchellcorrect
- D.Ollie Haines
Just An Excuse was driven by Todd Mitchell.
Source: Racing career section
5.In which years did Just An Excuse win the New Zealand Trotting Cup?
- A.2003 and 2004correct
- B.2002 and 2003
- C.2003 and 2005
- D.2004 and 2005
Just An Excuse was notable for twice winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup, in 2003 and 2004.
Source: Introduction
6.Which race did Just An Excuse win in 2004 by beating Sokyola and Double Identity?
- A.New Zealand Trotting Cup
- B.Ballarat Cupcorrect
- C.Auckland Pacing Cup
- D.New Zealand Free For All
Just An Excuse won the 2004 Ballarat Cup, beating Sokyola and Double Identity.
Source: Racing career section
7.Just An Excuse beat which horse in the 2003 New Zealand Messenger Championship?
- A.Sly Flyincorrect
- B.Jagged Account
- C.Mister D G
- D.Elsu
In the 2003 New Zealand Messenger Championship, Just An Excuse beat Sly Flyin and All Hart.
Source: Racing career section
8.In the 2004 New Zealand Free For All, which horse did Just An Excuse beat along with Jagged Account?
- A.Mister D Gcorrect
- B.Elsu
- C.Sokyola
- D.Howard Bromac
Just An Excuse won the 2004 New Zealand Free For All by beating Mister D G and Jagged Account.
Source: Racing career section
9.Just An Excuse finished in which position in the 2003 Auckland Pacing Cup?
- A.Third
- B.Secondcorrect
- C.First
- D.Fourth
Just An Excuse was placed second in the 2003 Auckland Pacing Cup behind Elsu.
Source: Racing career section
10.Who finished in first place in the 2005 New Zealand Trotting Cup, beating Just An Excuse?
- A.Elsu
- B.Alta Serena
- C.Mainland Bannercorrect
- D.Sokyola
Just An Excuse placed third in the 2005 New Zealand Trotting Cup behind Mainland Banner and Alta Serena.
Source: Racing career section
11.What was the date of death for the racehorse Just An Excuse?
- A.30 June 2008correct
- B.4 December 2008
- C.30 June 1998
- D.4 December 1998
Just An Excuse died on 30 June 2008.
Source: Racing career section
12.In the 2004 New Zealand Trotting Cup, which horse did Just An Excuse defeat along with Howard Bromac?
- A.Mister D G
- B.Elsucorrect
- C.Jagged Account
- D.Sokyola
Just An Excuse won the 2004 New Zealand Trotting Cup by beating Elsu and Howard Bromac.
Source: Racing career section
13.What kind of animal was Just An Excuse?
- A.Pony
- B.Standardbred racehorsecorrect
- C.Quarter horse
- D.Thoroughbred racehorse
Just An Excuse was a champion New Zealand Standardbred racehorse.
Source: Introduction
14.Who did Just An Excuse beat in the 2003 Noel J Taylor Memorial Mile?
- A.Elsu and Howard Bromac
- B.Mister D G and Sly Flyin
- C.Sokyola and Double Identity
- D.All Hart and Jagged Accountcorrect
Just An Excuse won the 2003 Noel J Taylor Memorial Mile, beating All Hart and Jagged Account.
Source: Racing career section
15.In the 2003 New Zealand Trotting Cup, which horse did Just An Excuse beat besides Jack Cade?
- A.All Hart
- B.Elsucorrect
- C.Sokyola
- D.Mister D G
Just An Excuse won the 2003 New Zealand Trotting Cup beating Elsu and Jack Cade.
Source: Racing career section
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