Kentucky Derby Day 1944

The transcript describes a major horse racing event attended by 60,000 people. Attendees arrive by trolleys and cars, filling the venue hours before the event. While few celebrities are present, the betting scene is lively, with Stir Up #6 being a favorite. The race features 16 three-year-old horses, with some bettors choosing Pensive, a chestnut colt with 7 to 1 odds.

How many people attended the 70th running of America's Mile and a Quarter Turf Classic?

• 80,000

• 70,000

• 60,000

• 50,000

What was the primary mode of transportation for attendees to the event?

• Trolleys

• Boats

• Trains

• Bicycles

Which horse was the favorite in the betting scene?

• Stir Up #6

• Pensive

• Gallant Fox

• Seabiscuit

How many three-year-old horses were in the field?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 18

What were the odds for Pensive, the chestnut colt?

• 7 to 1

• 6 to 1

• 5 to 1

• 8 to 1