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.
The Kentucky Derby was first run on 17 May 1875 at Louisville, Kentucky and Aristides was the winner.
Well it all started because of the horse races in Kentucky.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby was created in 1875.
Thoroughbreds compete in the Kentucky Derby.
It was Clark who started the Kentucky Derby.
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
Kentucky Derby Museum was created in 1984.
The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday of May.
Thoroughbred horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.
Orb won the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is held annually in the state of Kentucky.