Rechtberg Wins Niigata Nisai Stakes
A horse race happened in Niigata, Japan. It is called the Niigata Nisai Stakes.
The race is for young horses. The horses are two years old.
A horse called Rechtberg won the race. People were happy about the win.
Some fans said the race was full of surprises. They said a winner does not need a big record before the race.
This race is part of Japan's horse racing season. It is run by the Japan Racing Association, or JRA.
Many people watch horse races like this every year. They want to see new fast horses.
Vocabulary15 words
- race
- a competition to see who is fastest
- Niigata Nisai Stakes
- the name of a horse race in Niigata for young horses
- Rechtberg
- the name of the horse that won the race
- surprises
- things you do not expect
- record
- the past results of a horse or player
- Japan Racing Association
- the group that runs horse racing in Japan
- JRA
- short name for the Japan Racing Association
- two years old
- the age of the young horses in this race
- fans
- people who like watching a sport
- season
- a time of year for a sport
- won
- got first place
- happy
- feeling good
- young
- not old
- watch
- to look at something happening
- fast
- quick; not slow
Quiz
Answer key
1. A horse race 2. Rechtberg 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A horse race happened in Niigata, Japan. It is called the _____ Nisai Stakes.
The race is for _____ horses. The horses are two years old.
A horse called _____ won the race. People were happy about the win.
Some fans said the race was full of _____. They said a winner does not need a big record before the race.
This race is part of Japan's horse racing _____. It is run by the Japan Racing Association, or _____.
Many people _____ horse races like this every year. They want to see new fast horses.