Needles wins the 1956 Kentucky Derby

The video covers the Kentucky Derby, highlighting the speed of thoroughbred racehorses. It follows the race where 17 three-year-olds compete for the richest prize in bluegrass history. The favorite, Needles, demonstrates his prowess by making a remarkable comeback from the back of the field to challenge for the lead. In a dramatic finish, Needles overtakes the pace setter, Fabius, to win the mile and a quarter race, securing a $123,000 purse and setting his sights on racing's Triple Crown.

How do thoroughbred racehorses compare to humans in terms of speed over long distances?

• They run slightly faster than humans.

• They run slower than humans.

• They run at the same speed as humans.

• They run more than twice as fast as humans.

How many three-year-olds participated in the Kentucky Derby race?

• 12

• 20

• 17

• 15

What was the name of the favorite horse in the race?

• Fabius

• Secretariat

• Needles

• Seabiscuit

How many lengths did Needles make up from the back of the field?

• 24 lengths

• 30 lengths

• 10 lengths

• 15 lengths

What was the prize amount that Needles secured by winning the race?

• $150,000

• $123,000

• $100,000

• $200,000