Neji wins the 1955 Grand National Steeplechase Handicap at Belmont Park, New York

Neji wins the 1955 Grand National Steeplechase Handicap at Belmont Park, New York

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Physical Ed, Fun

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers a steeplechase race at New York's Belmont Park, featuring international entries. The race, with a history dating back to 1895, includes 16 jumps over a 2.5-mile course. King Commander, the previous year's champion, initially leads but falls, allowing Neji to win. The event highlights the international nature of the competition and the excitement of steeplechase racing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of inaugurating the steeplechase race at Belmont Park?

To honor famous jockeys

To celebrate American Independence

To promote local horse racing

To attract Canadian steeplechasers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was the pace setter at the beginning of the race?

Pete Bostwick

King Commander

Shipboard

Neji

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to King Commander during the race?

He won the race

He fell during the race

He finished second

He was disqualified

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became the leader after King Commander fell?

Shipboard

Neji

Pete Bostwick

An Italian entry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the amateur faithful at Belmont discover about jumpers?

They are not as exciting as flat races

They can be liked just as much as flat racers

They are only popular in Europe

They are difficult to train