Swaps wins American Handicap Race at Hollywood Park

The video covers two major horse races. At Hollywood Park, Swaps, a local favorite, competes in the $100,000 American handicap. Despite not aiming for records, Swaps ties a world record with a time of 1 minute 46 and 4/5 seconds. At Belmont Park, Nashua, equipped with blinkers, wins the $83,000 suburban handicap, showcasing the heart of a champion. The video highlights the strategies and performances of both horses and their jockeys.

What was Swaps' main goal in the $100,000 American handicap?

• To win by a large margin

• To defeat Nashua

• To maintain his health

• To break a new world record

What equipment was used on Nashua to help improve his performance?

• A new saddle

• A new jockey

• Blinkers

• A special diet

Who was Nashua's main competitor in the suburban handicap?

• Willie Shoemaker

• Swaps

• Eddie Arcaro

• Dedicate

What was the outcome of Nashua's race at Belmont Park?

• He was disqualified

• He finished last

• He tied with Dedicate

• He won the race

What factor is debated as contributing to Nashua's victory?

• The starting position

• The track condition

• The weather

• The blinkers