Bold Venture wins 1936 Kentucky Derby

Bold Venture wins 1936 Kentucky Derby

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The Kentucky Derby saw an unexpected turn when Granville's rider faced a jam at the start. This led to Bold Venture, an outsider, taking the lead. The big chestnut colt fought off the favorite, Gravity, and secured a win with the third fastest time in Derby history. Bold Venture, wearing number 6, finished ahead of Gravity and offered a payout of $43.00 for every $2.00 bet on him.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred at the start of the Kentucky Derby?

The race was canceled

Gravity won the race

Bold Venture took the lead

Granville's rider fell off

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the outsider that took the lead in the Kentucky Derby?

Granville

Gravity

Bold Venture

Secretariat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Bold Venture's performance in the race?

He set a new world record

He achieved the third fastest time in Derby history

He finished last

He was disqualified

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did a $2 bet on Bold Venture pay out?

$10.00

$43.00

$50.00

$20.00

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse did Bold Venture race ahead of to win?

Granville

Man o' War

Gravity

Secretariat