TWO DERBYS FOR SANTA

TWO DERBYS FOR SANTA

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

£50,000

£53,000

£60,000

£55,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Patrick Kelly

John Smith

Michael O'Leary

Billy Burke

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Thunderbolt

Lionhearted

Neptunus

Sunseeker

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

£750,000

£500,000

£250,000

£100,000