PARDUBICE STEEPLECHASE

The 82nd International Great Steeplechase at Padubice, Czechoslovakia, was attended by President Ludvík Svoboda. The race began with only one casualty at the first obstacle. At Taxis Ditch, many leading horses, including the favorite Vesna II, fell. The race concluded with Thora, ridden by Václav Tlúka, winning for the third time. The video also briefly mentions Windsor Castle.

Where was the 82nd International Great Steeplechase held?

• Berlin, Germany

• Padubice, Czechoslovakia

• London, England

• Paris, France

Who was present at the start of the steeplechase?

• The Queen

• The Mayor

• The President, Ludvík Svoboda

• The Prime Minister

What happened at Taxis Ditch during the race?

• The race was paused

• Most leading horses fell, including Vesna II

• The favorite horse won

• All horses cleared it easily

Which two horses were competing closely towards the finish?

• Mohr and Windsor

• Vesna II and Mohr

• Thora and Vesna II

• Thora and Mohr

Who rode the winning horse, Thora?

• Václav Tlúka

• Ludvík Svoboda

• Mohr

• Windsor Castle