1966 Kentucky Derby

1966 Kentucky Derby

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6th - 7th Grade

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The 92nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs saw 100,000 fans gather to watch 15 starters compete. Coway King, a Maryland-bred colt, led from the start and maintained his lead throughout the race, ultimately winning. Advocator finished second, and Blue Sky came in third. Coway King, ridden by jockey Donald Broomfield, earned a victory in this traditional run for the roses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fans attended the 92nd annual Kentucky Derby?

100,000

75,000

50,000

150,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many horses started the race?

18

15

12

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was leading as they passed the grandstand for the first time?

Blue Sky

Quinta

Dominar

Coway King

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of Coway King, the horse that maintained the lead?

California

Kentucky

Maryland

Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the jockey riding Coway King to victory?

Donald Broomfield

Robert Brown

Michael Johnson

John Smith