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When did Kentucky Derby start?

Updated: 5/14/2021
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Lou Altenwerth

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In the year of 1875. The first Kentucky Derby was run in 1875. At that time the race was 1 1/2 miles long. It was changed to its current distance of 1 1/4 miles in 1896.

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