Man v Horse in Race

The video discusses an annual race event where horses and runners compete. Horses start 15 minutes later to avoid trampling runners. Betting odds are offered, and the event is considered a significant challenge in British Athletics. Despite a time penalty, horses often finish first, but some runners have come close. The potential for a runner to win the £20,000 prize remains a topic of interest.

Who traditionally starts the race every year?

• Lord such

• The race organizer

• The Mayor

• A famous athlete

Why do the horses start 15 minutes after the runners?

• To avoid trampling the runners

• To follow tradition

• To make the race more exciting

• To give the runners a head start

At what point in the race do the horses start catching up with the runners?

• After 5 miles

• After 10 miles

• After 3 miles

• After 7 miles

What are the odds offered by William Hill for the big cash prize to be claimed?

• 10 to one

• 15 to one

• 20 to one

• 25 to one

What is the time difference between the first horse and the first human runner?

• 2 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 6 minutes