Quashed beats Omaha to win Ascot Gold Cup

The video discusses the empty royal box at Ascot during a year of mourning, while maintaining the tradition of fashionable attendance. It highlights the special interest in the race where Omaha from the United States attempts to break the Gold Cup jinx. Despite a close battle, Omaha is defeated by Crushed, a British Philly, maintaining the jinx.

Why was the royal box empty during this year's Ascot meeting?

• Because of mourning

• Lack of interest

• Due to renovations

• Weather conditions

What is the historical significance of the Ascot meeting?

• It is a recent event

• It is held every decade

• It started in 1907

• It began in 1807

Which horse from the United States was trying to break the Gold Cup jinx?

• Secretariat

• Seabiscuit

• Omaha

• Man o' War

What was the outcome of the race between Omaha and Crushed?

• Both horses were disqualified

• Crushed won narrowly

• It was a tie

• Omaha won easily

What was the result of Omaha's attempt to break the Gold Cup jinx?

• Omaha was disqualified

• The jinx was broken

• The jinx prevailed

• Omaha succeeded