Shirley Hanover wins three heats in Hambletonian Stakes harness race

Shirley Hanover wins three heats in Hambletonian Stakes harness race

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the Hay Seed Handicap and the Hambletonian Stakes, highlighting the dynamics of harness racing, including false starts and horse techniques. It also discusses the race outcomes, with Charlie Hanover winning and a filly earning significant prize money.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event attracts people from miles around, as mentioned in the video?

The Preakness Stakes

The Belmont Stakes

The Hay Seed Handicap

The Kentucky Derby

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Hambletonian steak often compared to?

The Royal Ascot

The Melbourne Cup

The Kentucky Derby of Harness Racing

The Grand National

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common challenge faced during the Hambletonian steak?

Lack of spectators

Inexperienced jockeys

False starts

Unpredictable weather

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In horse racing, what does the diagonal gate refer to?

Moving the right front foot and left hindfoot at the same time

Moving both front legs simultaneously

Moving both hind legs simultaneously

Moving in a circular pattern

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the 3-year-old filly earn in the race?

More than $20,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000