Spring Racing Opens Epsom Meeting

The transcript describes a horse racing event at Epsom Downs during the Spring Meeting. Despite the rainy weather, a large crowd gathers to watch the Great Metropolitan Stakes. The race features 20 horses, with early leaders including Dictum, Misanthrope, and Free Fare. As the race progresses, Sanschange takes the lead, but near the finish, Annihilation challenges and wins by a short head, marking its first victory in the colors of Mr. J.V. Rank.

What event is taking place at Epsom Downs?

• The Autumn Gathering

• The Summer Festival

• The Spring Meeting

• The Derby Day

Which horse was leading along the top side of the race?

• Free Fare

• Sanschange

• Chelmarche

• Dictum

Which horses were fighting for the lead about a mile from the post?

• Annihilation, Sir Galladale, and St. Renard

• Wenceslas, Roi de Paris, and Misanthrope

• Joyous Greeting, Noticeboard, and St. Renard

• Free Fare, Chelmarche, and Dictum

Who won the Great Metropolitan Stakes?

• St. Renard

• Roi de Paris

• Annihilation

• Free Fare

In whose colors did Annihilation win?

• Mr. E.F. Brown

• Mr. C.D. Johnson

• Mr. A.B. Smith

• Mr. J.V. Rank