Assault Wins 56th Preakness Stakes

The transcript describes the 56th running of the Preakness in Maryland, highlighting the event's significance with a record $2,000,000 betting day. Notable figures like Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and J. Edgar Hoover attended. The race featured ten horses, with Assault ultimately winning after a thrilling competition against Lord Boswell.

What was significant about the Preakness event in Maryland?

• It was the first time horses raced in Maryland.

• It was the first $2,000,000 betting day.

• It was the first time J. Edgar Hoover attended.

• It was the smallest crowd in history.

Who were some of the notable attendees at the Preakness event?

• Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh

• Albert Einstein and Marie Curie

• Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Dorothy Lamour

• Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which horse made an early bid for the $100,000 winner share?

• Lord Boswell

• Hampton

• Tidy Bid

• Assault

What strategic move did Assault make during the race?

• Stayed at the back throughout

• Moved up on the extreme outside

• Stopped midway

• Started with a sprint

How did Assault perform towards the end of the race?

• Assault hung on and won despite being tired.

• Assault fell behind and lost.

• Assault finished in third place.

• Assault was disqualified.