Bowman Steeplechase Handicap won by St. Francis

Bowman Steeplechase Handicap won by St. Francis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the United Hunts Racing event attended by 5,000 race goers, including notable figures like Mrs. C.B. Whitney and Gloria Vanderbilt. The main event is the Bowman Steeplechase Handicap, held on Charles V. Hickox's Long Island estate. The race is challenging, spanning about two miles over brush. The horse to watch, Mrs. Meryl McNeil St. Francis, number 12, wins the race by a length.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the notable attendees at the United Hunts Racing Association event?

Mrs. C.B. Whitney

Charles V. Hickox

Mrs. Meryl McNeil St. Francis

Gloria Vanderbilt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main event of the day at the United Hunts Racing Association meeting?

The Long Island Derby

The Bowman Steeplechase Handicap

The Vanderbilt Cup

The Hickox Invitational

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the track for the Bowman Steeplechase Handicap located?

On the estate of Mrs. C.B. Whitney

In the Vanderbilt Mansion

On the estate of Charles V. Hickox

In downtown New York

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which horse was highlighted as the one to watch in the race?

Number 5

Number 15

Number 12

Number 8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mrs. Meryl McNeil St. Francis perform in the race?

Finished last

Won by a length

Did not finish

Came in second