LADIES RACE

LADIES RACE

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the first-ever women's race in Ireland at Phoenix Park, highlighting the participants, including Lady Jockey Mary Darlow and Mrs. Maura Fox. It describes the pre-race tensions, such as the search for Belle Bradley's colors, and the race itself, where Enie Williams leads initially but Wokoso wins. The event is a significant step in women's liberation, celebrated in the 1972 Horse of the Year show.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the first-ever lady jockeys mentioned in the race at Phoenix Park?

Jackie Ward

Miss Ruth Grilly

Lady Jockey Mary Darlow

Sheila McKenna

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the moment of panic before the race?

A horse went missing

Lady Jockey Belle Bradley went missing

The race was delayed

The weather turned bad

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was in the lead at the start of the race?

Troussabre

China Garden

Chimay

Don't Tarry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the race at Phoenix Park?

Chimay

Wokoso

Don't Tarry

China Garden

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Miss Belle Bradley say about the race outcome?

She was disappointed with her performance

There was never any doubt about the winner

The race was unfair

She was surprised by the result