THE KENTUCKY DERBY

THE KENTUCKY DERBY

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History

KG - University

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The transcript covers the 85th Kentucky Derby, highlighting the large crowd at Churchill Downs and the intense competition among sixteen three-year-old horses. The race was marked by a thrilling duel between Tommy Lee and Sword Dancer, with a photo finish ultimately declaring Tommy Lee the winner. Despite a claim of interference, the victory stood, showcasing the quality of English-bred horses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Kentucky Derby mentioned in the video?

It is America's greatest horse race.

It is the oldest horse race in the world.

It is the longest horse race.

It is the most expensive horse race.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many horses participated in the 85th Kentucky Derby?

Twenty

Sixteen

Twelve

Ten

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the distance of the race?

Two miles

Mile-and-a-quarter

One mile

Half a mile

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two horses were involved in the thrilling duel during the race?

Tommy Lee and Sword Dancer

Seabiscuit and Secretariat

Sword Dancer and Secretariat

Tommy Lee and Seabiscuit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the photo finish?

Sword Dancer won by a nose.

It was a tie.

Tommy Lee won by a nose.

The race was canceled.