THE ST. LEGER - ""SCRATCH II"" WINS DONCASTER CLASSIC

THE ST. LEGER - ""SCRATCH II"" WINS DONCASTER CLASSIC

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KG - University

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The video covers the St. Leger race at Town Moor, Doncaster, highlighting the strong French challenge led by Vieux Manoir, the favorite. The race unfolds with Saturn leading initially, but the final stretch sees Scratch the Second, ridden by Ray Johnson, overtaking Vieux Manoir to secure victory for France. The narrative emphasizes the strategic elements and stamina required in the race, culminating in a win for Scratch the Second by a length.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like on the day of the St. Leger race?

Rainy and windy

Sunny and clear

Cloudy with a chance of rain

Snowy and cold

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was the initial leader in the race?

Miel Rosa

Lord Darby's Saturn

Scratch the Second

Vieux Manoir

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge for the horses in this race?

The weather conditions

The length of the race

The number of competitors

The track surface

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the jockey that secured the victory for Scratch the Second?

Monsieur Boussac

Lord Darby

Ray Johnson

Lomond

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was expected to win according to the experts?

Scratch the Second

Miel Rosa

Vieux Manoir

Lord Darby's Saturn