Shortly after her coronation, British Queen Elizabeth II attends Derby horse race at Epsom Downs Racecourse, in Epsom, E

Shortly after her coronation, British Queen Elizabeth II attends Derby horse race at Epsom Downs Racecourse, in Epsom, E

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The video covers the Epsom Derby in England, attended by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen's horse, Oreo, competes against a large field, including the favorite, Pinza, ridden by Sir Gordon Richards. The race unfolds with Pinza taking the lead and ultimately winning, marking Sir Gordon's first derby victory in 28 attempts, despite the Queen's horse being a strong contender.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Queen Elizabeth to the Epsom Derby?

Prince Charles

Princess Anne

The Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the Queen's horse mentioned in the race?

Pinza

Oreo

Black Beauty

Thunder

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many horses participated in the 174th running of the Epsom Derby?

30

27

25

20

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse took the lead and eventually won the race?

Oreo

Lightning

Pinza

Thunder

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many attempts did it take Sir Gordon Richards to win his first derby?

28

15

30

10