TWO DERBYS FOR SANTA

The video covers the Irish Sweeps Derby at the Curragh, highlighting the race where Santa Claus, ridden by Billy Burke, wins after a strategic performance. Santa Claus becomes the first horse in over 50 years to win both the English and Irish derbies, setting a record for prize money and increasing his stud value significantly.

What was the prize money for the winner of the Irish Sweeps Derby at the Curragh?

• £50,000

• £53,000

• £60,000

• £55,000

Who was the jockey riding Santa Claus in the Irish Sweeps Derby?

• Patrick Kelly

• John Smith

• Michael O'Leary

• Billy Burke

Which horse was leading before Santa Claus took over in the final stretch?

• Thunderbolt

• Lionhearted

• Neptunus

• Sunseeker

How many years had it been since a horse won both the English and Irish derbies before Santa Claus?

• 50 years

• 60 years

• 40 years

• 30 years

What is the estimated stud value of Santa Claus after his victory?

• £750,000

• £500,000

• £250,000

• £100,000