Racehorse "Nashua" wins Wood Memorial Stakes horse race at Aqueduct Race Track in Ozone Park, New York City

Racehorse "Nashua" wins Wood Memorial Stakes horse race at Aqueduct Race Track in Ozone Park, New York City

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video provides a preview of the Kentucky Derby at New York's Jamaica track, focusing on the rivalry between Summertown and Nashua. The race, part of the Wood Memorial, sees Summertown initially leading, but Nashua, ridden by Ted Atkinson, closes the gap and wins by a narrow margin. The video highlights Nashua's impressive comeback in the final stretch, securing a $75,000 victory and setting the stage for the Kentucky Derby.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Kentucky Derby preview at New York's Jamaica track?

The number of horses participating

The history of the Kentucky Derby

The rivalry between Summertown and Nashua

The weather conditions at the track

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many horses started the race in the Wood Memorial?

Three

Four

Five

Six

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse set the pace at the beginning of the race?

Ted Atkinson

Giants

Summertown

Nashua

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the jockey riding Nashua during the race?

John Smith

Ted Atkinson

Mike Johnson

Tom Brown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prize amount won by Nashua?

$60,000

$50,000

$100,000

$75,000