Packet 1: Tossup 1
A series of “tests” based on this sport were dominated by Jovial Merryment. In a video game based on this sport, Tazuna (“TAHZ-na”), the secretary of Tracen Academy, encourages training Guts. Chic Anderson cried “he is moving like a tremendous machine!” during an event in this sport that was won by 31 lengths. After retiring with zero wins and 113 losses in this sport, (*) Haru Urara (“HA-ru OO-ra-ra”) appeared with other athletes in the Japanese gacha game Uma Musume (“OO-ma MOO-soo-may”). The Belmont and Preakness Stakes are key events in this sport’s Triple Crown. For 10 points, name this sport where athletes like Secretariat compete at the Kentucky Derby while ridden by jockeys. ■END■
ANSWER: horse racing [accept Horse Race Tests; prompt on racing; prompt on Equestrian]
<Pop Culture — Sarah Benner> | SHOW-ME Four Packet 1
= Average correct buzzpoint
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Avg. Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rube Goldberg XIX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 16 | 94% | 25% | 25% | 76.93 |
| SHOW-ME Four Nationwide HS | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 5 | 100% | 80% | 0% | 59.40 |
| SPOOKY IX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 5 | 100% | 20% | 40% | 78.20 |