Hyperion Repeats With The St. Leger

The St. Ledger race at Doncaster was held under favorable conditions despite poor weather elsewhere. The event attracted many racing enthusiasts. Hyperion, a strong favorite, competed among fourteen thoroughbreds. Ultimately, Hyperion, the Derby winner, secured another victory for Lord Derby in the 1933 flat season.

What was the weather like during the St. Ledger race?

• Snowy and cold

• Favorable despite bad weather elsewhere

• Sunny and clear

• Rainy and unfavorable

What makes the St. Ledger race unique among the season's classics?

• It is the first race of the season

• It is the only race with a parade

• It is the longest race

• It is held in winter

Which horse was the favorite to win the St. Ledger?

• Seabiscuit

• Man o' War

• Hyperion No. 9

• Secretariat

How many horses participated in the St. Ledger race?

• Fourteen

• Eighteen

• Ten

• Twenty

Who was the owner of the winning horse, Hyperion?

• Mr. Smith

• Duke of York

• Lord Derby

• Sir Barton