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

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.

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

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

• Pete Bostwick

• King Commander

• Shipboard

• Neji

What happened to King Commander during the race?

• He won the race

• He fell during the race

• He finished second

• He was disqualified

Who became the leader after King Commander fell?

• Shipboard

• Neji

• Pete Bostwick

• An Italian entry

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