MELBOURNE'S BIG RACE

The transcript covers the Melbourne Cup, a major flat racing event in Australia. It describes the race with 26 starters, highlighting Comic Court's unexpected lead and victory. Despite carrying top weight, Comic Court maintained the lead, even as two horses, Goldbar and Injun Chief, fell during the race. Comic Court won by three lengths from Chiquita, setting a new race record.

What is the Melbourne Cup compared to in the transcript?

• The Preakness Stakes

• The Derby

• The Grand National

• The Kentucky Derby

Which horse took the lead early in the race?

• Comic Court

• Saxonian

• Goldbar

• Bruin

What happened to Goldbar and Injun Chief during the race?

• They fell and their jockeys were injured

• They took the lead

• They won the race

• They finished second and third

By how many lengths did Comic Court win the race?

• Two lengths

• One length

• Three lengths

• Four lengths

What record did Comic Court break?

• Record time for the race

• Most horses overtaken

• Longest distance covered

• Fastest start