World's Richest Horse Race

World's Richest Horse Race

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The transcript describes a historic horse race, highlighting its status as the world's richest. It details the race's progress, including a new American betting record, and concludes with the final stretch where 'Thumbs Up' wins, equaling Seabiscuit's record.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the year 1941 in the context of the race?

It was the year the race was canceled.

It was the last time the race was run before this event.

It was the first time the race was held.

It marked the introduction of a new competitor.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money was generated through the Perry Mutuals during the race?

$1,000,000

$83,000

$500,000

$792,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did the race set in terms of betting?

Highest number of bets placed

New American betting record for a single race

Most competitors in a single race

Largest payout to a single winner

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse equaled Seabiscuit's record during the race?

Joey Brown

Thumbs Up

Texas Ant Man

Texas Sandman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the payout for Thumbs Up?

$4

$8

$2

$6