HORSE NEWS

The transcript covers the May 31st event featuring the 70th spring show of thoroughbred stallions, highlighting the Queen Mother's role in presenting the King George V Challenge Cup to the winning stallion, Parlihade. It also introduces Russian horses participating in the Grand National, noting their condition and presence in Britain.

What was notable about the 70th spring show of thoroughbred stallions?

• It had fewer entries than the previous year.

• The prize money was nearly 20,000 quid.

• It was held for the first time.

• It was canceled due to bad weather.

Who was the president of the society that held the show in 1961?

• Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

• Prince Philip

• King George VI

• Queen Elizabeth II

What was the name of the stallion that won the King George V Challenge Cup?

• Epigraf

• Grefell

• Relyev

• Parlihade

Which of the following was NOT a Russian entry for the Grand National?

• Parlihade

• Relyev

• Epigraf

• Grefell

Why was the Russian horse Epigraf not present at Haydock Park?

• It was sold to another owner.

• It was stolen.

• It was a bit off color.

• It was disqualified from the race.