Racehorse Coaltown takes the lead in 1948 Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY

The transcript describes the journey of a freshman racer valued at $5680, leading up to the 1948 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It highlights the Bluegrass Classic and the emergence of a champion horse, which quickly took the lead and showcased its potential to win without much competition.

What was the financial value associated with the freshman racers leading up to the Kentucky Derby?

• $1,000

• $15,680

• $150,680

• $568,000

In which year did the historic Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs take place?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1950

• 1955

What does the Bluegrass Classic determine annually?

• The king of the turn

• The most popular horse

• The best jockey

• The fastest horse

What was the crowd unaware of during the race?

• The emergence of a top money-winning horse

• The weather conditions

• The length of the race

• The number of participants

How did Cold Down perform at the start of the race?

• It was disqualified

• It started slowly

• It was pushed out of the gate quickly

• It struggled to keep up